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The dangers netting can pose to wild birds has been highlighted by the RSPCA who attended at a commercial premises in Surrey where dead pigeons have been left to decay. Pictures courtesy of the RSPCA

RSPCA highlights netting dangers for wild birds after pigeons found dead

The grim discovery was made on land near Shaw Drive next to the Queen Elizabeth II Storage Reservoir in Walton-on-Thames. Picture courtesy of the RSPCA

RSPCA issues appeal after dead dog found near reservoir

Norwegian have announced a new route between London Gatwick and Western Denmark – with children from the UK flying to the area offered free entry to a nearby Legoland resort. Picture by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images

New route launched from Gatwick – with children offered free entry to Legoland

Police & Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (centre) with project worker Jamie Linney and service manager Katy Bumstead. Picture contributed

Commissioner meets team using music to prevent exploitation of children

Here are the latest deals of the week from easyJet. Picture by Hollie Adams/Getty Images

EasyJet releases latest 'deals of the week' from London Gatwick

A dangerous driver has been sentenced after failing to comply with road signs. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Dangerous driver sentenced for travelling wrong way on A24

Kaymore Cham, known as ‘Kay’, 44, pleaded not-guilty to the charges against him following the incident in Sunbury-on-Thames in the early hours of November 11, 2023. Picture courtesy of Surrey Police

Man who raped and strangled women in violent attack jailed

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A24 Horsham Road at Beare Green. Picture courtesy of Google

Motorcycle involved in serious collision

London Gatwick is preparing to deliver new capacity and resilience by building a £140m extension to its mid-airfield pier (Pier 6). Picture contributed

Gatwick supporting increased capacity and resilience with £140m pier extension

Wizz Air UK has announced a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Wrocław, Poland. Picture by GRZEGORZ HAWALEJ/AFP via Getty Images

Wizz Air announces new route from Gatwick to one of Europe’s ‘hidden gems’

Blackdown has secured its place among the UK’s top ten astro-tourism destinations. Picture courtesy of Google

Beauty spot among the UK’s top 10 astro-tourism destinations

National Express is enhancing coach services between Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham - with increased services and faster journey times. Picture contributed

National Express enhances coach routes between Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 48-year-old Scott Matthews of Sutton, who is wanted on suspicion of shoplifting. Picture courtesy of Surrey Police

Man wanted on suspicion of shoplifting

From joint drugs operations at Redhill train station to plain clothed officers deployed at night to spot suspicious behaviour, a huge range of activity has had extensive results. Picture by National World

Police activity results in 93 charges as part of collaborative action

Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Team Manager, Lloyd Allen, has given an update on the collapse in Godstone High Street, as Highways Officers continue to investigate what caused the incident and plan how to fix the area. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Manager issues sinkhole update

Stephen Mills, former director of A1 Lofts and Extensions Limited and other companies, has been found guilty of fraud, following a two-week trial at Guildford Crown Court. Picture by National World

Former director sentenced for fraud and consumer protection offenses

New research backed by a top doctor has uncovered the UK counties where people are defying the odds and living the longest. Picture by Bryn Colton/Getty Images

West Sussex and Surrey among UK counties where people live the longest

Police & Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (centre) joined Guildford's Street Angels for a Saturday night shift last week. Picture contributed

WATCH: Crime Commissioner joins Guildford Street Angels for a late-night shift

Police were called to Woodstock Lane South in Claygate following reports of a single vehicle collision at the location. Picture courtesy of Google

Teenager and two men hospitalised following collision

Protesters at the Gatwick vigil. Pictures contributed

Greens call out Government's ‘dereliction of duty’ over Gatwick expansion

The Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign have put the Government ‘on notice’ over their ‘dangerous and responsible decision’ to back a second runway at London Gatwick. Picture by Mark Dunford

Gropu puts Government 'on notice' over Gatwick Airport runway decision

Liberal Democrat MPs across the South East have called on the Government to listen to local communities and scrap plans for expansion at London Gatwick. Picture by Steve Robards

Lib Dem MPs call on Government to ground expansion at Gatwick

Campaign group CAGNE will ‘continue to hold Gatwick’s feet to the fire’ after Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander delayed a final decision on the Government’s second runway plans. Picture contributed

CAGNE will ‘continue to hold Gatwick’s feet to the fire’ after decision

Campaigners have described the decision to approve a second runway at London Gatwick, subject to changes to some of the planning conditions, as ‘bewildering’ and ‘incomprehensible’. Picture by Mark Dunford

Decision to approve second runway at Gatwick ‘bewildering’

Government approval for the expansion of London Gatwick has been welcomed by Unite, which represents 7,000 workers at the airport. Picture by Steve Robards

Government approval for expansion of Gatwick welcomed by unions

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is ‘minded to approve’ plans for a second runway at London Gatwick, providing measures to reduce noise are put in place. Picture by Steve Robards

Government ‘minded to approve’ second runway at Gatwick

The Green Party have reacted to reports that the Government will reportedly give the go-ahead to turn London Gatwick’s emergency runway into a second operational runway. Picture by Mark Dunford

Green Party dismayed at reports of green light for Gatwick expansion

Martin John Chessman died following the collision which took place in Shepperton just after 7am on January 27. Picture courtesy of Surrey Police

Families pay tribute to two men who died in collision

Surrey Police are appealing for information following an assault outside the Luxe restaurant in Farnham on Saturday night (February 22). Picture courtesy of Google

Man hospitalised and woman injured after assault outside restaurant

Enquiries remain ongoing following reports of criminal damage at Thames Ditton & Esher Golf Club. Picture courtesy of Google

Swastika carved into green at golf club – police appeal for witnesses

A range of 20 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at a pub in Horley during its 12-day beer festival. Picture contributed

Range of 20 real ales available at pub during 12-day beer festival

Norse Atlantic Airways is pleased to announce a new direct route between London Gatwick and Bangkok, starting from winter 2025. Picture by MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images

Norse announce new direct route from Gatwick to popular Asian destination

Timothy Evans, 43, of Camberley, was sentenced at Chichester Crown Court on Friday, February 14. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

‘Predatory’ man jailed for online child sex offences

Two doctors who played a vital role in a Surrey man’s cardiac arrest survival are adding their voices to the call for more people to take the time to learn to save a life. Picture courtesy of South East Coast Ambulance

Life-saving doctors urge everyone to learn to save a life

John Graham Construction Ltd has been awarded a highways construction contract by Surrey County Council to deliver critical improvements to the A320 road network between Ottershaw and Chertsey. Picture courtesy of Google

Council award contract for A320 road improvements

A mystery man, known only as Mr T, has won £10,000 a month for one year after matching the five main numbers in the Set For Life draw on Monday, January 26. Picture by SHAUN CURRY/AFP via Getty Images

Mystery man scoops £10k a month National Lottery win

Paul Sander, 61, of Chertsey, was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Monday (February 17), after pleading guilty to 10 offences. Picture courtesy of Surrey Police

Man jailed after pleading guilty to sexual offences against multiple children

A woman was taken to hospital in a ‘serious condition’, while two others sustained ‘minor injuries’, following a five-vehicle collision on the M23. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Woman taken to hospital in ‘serious condition’ following five-vehicle collision

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is inviting candidates from London to embark on an extraordinary career journey as part of its multinational cabin crew team. Picture by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

Emirates to hold cabin crew recruitment days at Gatwick and Heathrow

The M23 southbound has reopened following a four-vehicle collision.

M23 southbound reopens following four-vehicle collision

A second sinkhole has opened in a Godstone street which has already been evacuated. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Second sinkhole opens up in street forced to evacuate

Windsor Road was closed for several hours to allow officers to carry out initial enquiries but has now fully reopened. Picture courtesy of Google

Man arrested for dangerous driving following serious collision

Kirk Ritchie, Surrey FA (right), with Specsavers Dorking opthalmic director Yehia Al-Omari. Pictures contributed

Specsavers extend Surrey FA partnership for three more years

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