A 13-year-old boy with Tourettes syndrome, was marched out of Gatwick Airport by armed police, after he shouted “bomb”, leaving him and his family stranded.

British Airways refused to board Mason and his family on to the Spain-bound flight, citing safety risks.

The family, who spent £4,000 on the flights, warned BA staff the day before of what Mason might say, as he was anxious about flying. Mason was also wearing his sunflower lanyard and had his diagnosis letter with him

Mason’s dad, Martyn has accused BA of discrimination, while a spokeswoman for the airline said it was “an extremely difficult, complex and distressing situation”, adding Mason’s condition was not the reason for its decision.

The family had to spend the night in a hotel before paying £2,400 for new flights with Vueling on Sunday.

Crawley Borough Council has elected it new Mayor for the next Civic Year.

Councillor Marion Ayling who represents Bewbush and North Broadfield was chosen at the Annual General Meeting last Friday.

Councillor Imran Ashraf has been elected as Deputy Mayor.

Questions are being asked about an unauthorised waste site in Dorking after a deadline to clear what residents have described as a “mountain of rubbish” has passed

The Environment Agency revoked an environmental permit for the site at Dorking West Station Yard in April and ordered all waste to be removed by 15 May.

Surrey County Council has issued an enforcement notice over the land.

The MP for Dorking and Horley, Chris Coghlan said that he had raised the issue with the Environment Agency three times in the past year and that site had been a blight for residents for years.

The mosaic located at Broadfield Barton parade is set to be given a new lease of life, with a brand new mosaic by artist Sue Penrose to be unveiled on Wednesday 27 May at 4.30pm.

The Broadfield ‘making a mark’ project has been present in the shopping parade for 20 years but sadly wear and tear has taken its toll and the mosaic needs to be replaced.

The new mosaic contains aspects of the original community piece. Hands in the new mosaic represent the community and circles have been used to represent trees.

Crawley has a strong history of commissioning art for the public to enjoy. With its new thoughtful design, I am sure that this new mosaic will become a local landmark just as familiar and valued for years to come. I would like to thank Sue Penrose for developing and producing this wonderful piece of art.

Councillor Sue Mullins

Cabinet member for Community Engagement and Culture

Crawley Borough Council

Members of the air ambulance charity for Kent, Surrey and Sussex have just completed a mammoth challenge in Redhill.

The team of four undertook five marathons in five days to raise funds for the charity.

So far, more than £15,000 has been raised which will help towards saving lives.