The safer neighbourhood team in Redhill teamed up with Raven Housing Trust in a day of action, on the Cromwell Estate (2 June).

The operation formed part of an on-going campaign to tackle drugs related violence in the community.

Surrey Police drugs dog were used to carry out a thorough sweep of the area and officers searched nearby woods and a disused building. No drugs were found but officers did discover and seized a number of items in the building.

Staff from Raven Housing Trust and local officers also chatted to residents and handed out crime stopper leaflets on the day.

Horley’s Carnival takes place tomorrow. Starting at 12;30 in the afternoon the procession makes its way through the town to the recreation ground.

More floats will be taking part in this year’s procession, and Susy Radio 103.4 will be taking part in both the procession and the events in the ground, broadcasting live during the day

The theme for this year’s Horley Carnival is ‘Through the Ages and Beyond’ and the fancy dress competition will take place during the procession.

You can expect live music, food stalls, a circus workshop, crafts and games, birds of prey and a funfair. Entry to the Carnival is free.

A Surrey County Council service providing education for adults, including those with disabilities and learning difficulties, is performing well, according to Ofsted.

The authority’s adult learning service was judged to be ‘good’ following an inspection last month.

Ofsted said “learners make good progress on all courses”, praised staff who “go out of their way” to provide the support needed and highlighted strong management and leadership.

The report can be read in full online

A Southern rail conductor has spoken against claims that he and his colleagues are failing to turn up for work as a form of unofficial strike action.

In May the rate of sickness rose to 40, with an average of 83 trains a day being cancelled due to sickness.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the conductor said his sickness was for “a genuine reason”.

Southern managers are involved in a bitter dispute with the RMT union and have said services have been cancelled due to a sudden increase in sick leave.
Another strike is due next Tuesday.

During a week-long operation, Sussex Police stopped a total of 126 motorists on suspicion of driving while using a mobile phone, or driving while distracted by other means.

The purpose of the campaign, which ran from 23 May to 29 May, was to target offenders and highlight the risks associated with driving while distracted.

Of those stopped for offences during the seven-day operation, 105 involved the use of a mobile phone.

101 drivers were issued with a fixed penalty notice or traffic offence report, three were given verbal warnings and one received a court summons.