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Two arrested in relation to train incident

Two men have been arrested and an axe seized after reports of an altercation on a train.

Train services were disrupted for up to three hours between Brighton and Haywards Heath after the incident on a train in the Cooksbridge area shortly after 7pm on Monday.

The men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, and remain in custody.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Sussex Police.

Application of Tandridge Together Community Fund now open

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.

Bus frequency disturbs the sleep of Kilnwood Vale residents

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.

Surrey MP accuses Surrey Police of being corrupt

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.