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First new council homes in 25 years in Tandridge

The first new council homes in Tandridge for 25 years have been unveiled.

Acorn Gardens in Oxted and Eldon Road in Caterham are the locations for two and three-bed homes.

The District Council are looking to expand their development of new housing and are considering a number of sites.

Planning consent has recently been granted for ten homes, a mix of flats and houses in Bletchingley.  Work is expected to begin in late autumn.

Investigation into Crawley Rape

An investigation has been launched after a reported rape in Crawley.

The 27 year-old male victim had been found lying in a distressed state in Goffs Park Friday lunchtime.

He claims to have been attacked that morning by two men who pushed him against a wall then to the ground before raping him.

Police believe the offenders are known to the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101.

Dragon Boats return to Tilgate Park

Next month sees the return of St Catherine’s Hospice Dragon Boat Festival to Tilgate Park.

The festival, this year themed ‘Under The Sea’, is taking place on September 4th from 10 o’clock in the morning

It is expected to attract more than 4000 people and over 30 dragon boats.

Last year more than £50,000 was raised for St Catherine’s Hospice.

Fatal Collision in Lingfield

A fatal collision took place in Ray Lane in Lingfield yesterday afternoon.  The incident involved two vehicles; an HGV and a Vauxhall Corsa.  An elderly woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.  

Road closures were in place while emergency services were in attendance.  

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the events surrounding it is asked to contact Surrey Police quoting reference P16186245.

Football Update for East Surrey and North Sussex Teams

In League 2, Crawley Town came home from Exeter with three points on Tuesday.  Josh Yorwerth scored two minutes after coming off the bench, earning the Reds their second win of the season, and maintaining their unbeaten record after three games.

In the Ryman Premier League, it was a one all draw for Merstham at home to Bognor Regis.  In the Ryman South League, Three Bridges achieved a four all draw away to Sittingbourne.  It wasn’t such good news for East Grinstead who lost three two away to Dorking Wanderers, and newly promoted Horsham lost four one away to Greenwich Borough.

Elsewhere Redhill lost one nil away to Chessington and Hook.