Charities and voluntary groups in the Tandridge area, are invited to apply for grant funding.

Groups which work to improve the health and wellbeing of residents to apply for a grant of up to £2,000 from the Tandridge Together Community Fund

This fund is made up of money raised by people buying weekly tickets for the Tandridge Together Lottery. The continued success of the lottery means that £24,000 is available to good causes

The deadline to apply is the 20 November. More information and how to apply is on the Tandridge District council website.

The frequency of buses going through an estate in Crawley has been disturbing the sleep of some residents who say their street has become a “fast highway”

Three Metrobus services run through Calvert Link in Kilnwood Vale, including two which go to Gatwick Airport.

However some residents se merit to having a frequent service, with some saying its convenient as well as feeling ‘perfectly safe’ if needing to travel late at night.

Metrobus said Kilnwood Vale was “a growing community” and the services provide “important connections to Crawley, Manor Royal and Gatwick” which give residents an alternative to car travel.

A Surrey MP has accused  Surrey Police of ‘serious corruption’.

MP for Dorking and Horley, Chris Coughlan, alleged in a report that the force  tipped off suspects during a criminal misconduct in public office investigation into SEND officers at Surrey County Council.

Surrey Police says it takes all allegations about staff conduct “extremely seriously”.

It confirmed it had made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after receiving two complaints.

Voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisation across Reigate and Banstead can now apply for grant funding.

The council launched the new fund on Tuesday which can offer groups between £3000 and £20,000 for improvement in facilities that help the community.

The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026. More information about the scheme and how to apply is available to the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council website.

Two men have been charged with sexual offences involving two girls in Crawley.

Shortly before 5am on Wednesday (30 September), police received a report that two girls, aged 15 and 16, had been sexually assaulted in a car park in Parkside, Crawley.

Officers attended and safeguarded the victims, with two 19-year-old men being subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

Following further enquiries, Ali Farahang, 19, an Iraqi national of Hunter Road, Crawley, has been charged with attempted rape and human trafficking under the Modern Slavery Act.

Adam Maina, 19, a Lebanese national of Bath Road in London, has been charged with rape and human trafficking under the Modern Slavery Act.

Both remain in police custody at this time (2nd October 2026), ahead of a hearing at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.

Superintendent Rachel Glenton said: “The victims will continue to receive the full support of specialist officers as the court proceedings continue.

“We are asking anyone who can help with our enquiries to report online or via 101, quoting Operation Pleat.”