After fears that Ebola could have reached Gatwick over the weekend, test results of an elderly woman who died at the airport came back negative for the contagious virus.

The female passenger who travelled to the UK from the Gambia collapsed at Gatwick airport and was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Public Health England says the risk of the deadly Ebola virus in the UK remains very low and that the test was only carried out as a precaution.

Over 700 people have died of Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia this year in the worst ever outbreak of the disease.

As part of a revamp of the Redhill Memorial park, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is working to offer two construction courses for people aged between 16 and 30.

Teaming up with Construction Youth Trust and Redhill training academy, the courses are to take place between August and September in Redhill.

They will focus on carpentry and give trainees the opportunity to obtain a CSCS card.

Councellor Natalie Bramhall says it’s a fantastic opportunity for those looking to get a foot on the construction career ladder.

Each course runs for three days a week for four weeks and there are only eight spots on each.

For more information call or text Karen on 07956 106 387 or email karen.laheen@cytrust.org.uk.

For future opportunities, follow Construction Youth Trust on Twitter @constructionYT or like Construction-Youth-Trust on Facebook.

Missing Charlwood man Ian Luman has returned home safe and well.

Mr Luman was reported missing at 8.30pm on Wednesday (30 July) and returned home yesterday (31 July)

Police have extended their thanks to everyone who responded to their appeal for information.

Dobbins Pond in Ifield West was emptied recently in preparation for work to transform it into a quiet, family-friendly place to enjoy.

Work to remove weeds and rebuild the spillway to improve water flow and prevent stagnation will take place first; followed by improved paths around the pond and two picnic areas located near the playground to make life easier for mums, dads and carers.

And the work is expected to be complete by early autumn.

If you’re an Ifield resident interested in making a difference in your neighbourhood email talkifield@gmail.com

A Merstham man was given a 12 month community order after pleading guilty to making racially offensive comments on Facebook.

Mark Weston admitted the offence at Redhill Magistrates’ Court last Friday (25th July).

He was found to have posted grossly offensive messages on the social networking site earlier this year.

In light of this case, Surrey Police is reminding people to think twice before making comments online which could offend others.