Surrey County Council’s leader, David Hodge has said that Britain needs a new Cabinet Minister for infrastructure before any decision’s made on the expansion of Heathrow or Gatwick.

He told a group of aviation experts that there was a need to invest in transport, healthcare, education and housing if either airport’s plans are to go ahead and this needed to be co-ordinated through a single minister.

He added that he felt that airports are good for the economy, but expansion plans can only be supported if such infrastructure issues are properly addressed.

An 18 year-old man has been attacked in Crawley Park.

Around half-past five Tuesday afternoon the victim was approached by two men – both described as white, in their early 20s, of slim build between 5ft 6 and 5ft 9 inches tall.

The teenager was attacked and knocked to the floor. His mobile phone was taken and he was threatened further to give out his pin number.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the park at the time of the incident, including a woman who was seen nearby just before the attack.

They would also like to hear from anyone who may have been offered for sale a black iPhone 5c with white back.

If you can help please contact Sussex Police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1447 of 25/6. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This time of year many people are out in their gardens, trimming and pruning.

Tandridge District Council is reminding people it is an offence to cause a statutory smoke nuisance – and their policy is to take formal action against people who regularly have bonfires which cause a statutory nuisance to their neighbours.

Although bonfires is one way of getting rid of garden waste, they can create smoke, cause air pollution and prevent people from opening windows, hanging out washing or even going outside.

The District Council is reminding residents there are other ways, such as compost their waste, use the Green Waste Club or take it to a recycling site.

A man from Furnace Green is starting a 20-year prison sentence for sexual offences against two young girls.

35 year-old Adam Warren was sentenced on Monday after being convicted following a retrial last month.

The two victims were aged between 6 and 11 at the time of the offences.

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