With cycling featuring heavily in recent days with a British winner claiming the Tour de France and the Prudential Ride London-Surrey taking place this weekend, a reminder is being issued to cyclists and drivers alike to stay safe on the roads.

A new cycle safety campaign has been launched by Surrey County Council and Surrey Police.

Data released shows almost one-in-three accidents involving cyclists in Surrey occurred when a vehicle crossed the path of the cyclist, such as turning at a T-junction or a roundabout.

However a further 23% of cycle-related accidents did not involve another vehicle but occurred when the cyclist lost control of the bicycle when at speed or braking.

Last year on Surrey’s roads there were four fatalities, 162 serious injuries and 482 slight injuries to cyclists.

All three of Crawley’s parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag.

Tilgate Park, Goffs Park and Memorial Gardens are acknowledged as being among the very best green spaces in the UK.

The Green Flags are awarded by the charity Keep Britain Tidy and acknowledge areas which are judged to be welcoming, safe, well maintained and involve the local community.

Goffs Park and The Memorial Gardens have collected their eighth Green Flag whereas this year’s award is the fourteenth consecutive Flag for Tilgate Park.

CCTV images have been released of two men wanted in connection with the rape of a vulnerable woman in Horsham.

The men are both white, had Irish accents and are thought to be brothers.

The 32-year-old victim was drinking in the Kings Arms pub in Bishopric on July 12th and left with the two men around half-past nine in the evening.

It’s alleged one of the men then raped her behind the Sainsbury’s store in Worthing Road.

The CCTV images can be viewed on the Sussex Police website.  Anyone with information is asked to dial 101.

A teenager from Redhill has been arrested in connection with a fight which broke out in a children’s play area.

The incident occurred last Thursday around five o’clock in the evening in Goldsworth Park.

Reports suggest three men had been drinking and then started fighting among themselves.  One man fell to the ground after being punched in the face.

Police have spoken to a number of witnesses but are urging more to come forward.

The 18 year-old has been released on bail pending further investigation.

A man has been attacked in Crawley.

The incident occurred Sunday evening shortly after 8 o’clock in Springfield Road.

The 41 year-old victim was approached by two men.  One pushed him before threatening him with a knife.

The victim was unhurt however his personal property was stolen.

Both suspects are described as black men, aged 25-35, of slim build and 6′ tall.

Police are asking anyone with information to dial 101.