A man’s been charged following an attempted robbery at an East Grinstead pub.

In the early hours of last Saturday morning (June 28) a man entered the kitchen of the Ship in Ship Street and threatened staff with what appeared to be a handgun. He demanded money from the safe but left empty handed after a scuffle in which no one was hurt.

Following enquiries, a man was arrested at an address in East Grinstead where a BB handgun was also recovered. The man was subsequently charged with attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

Last Friday, Reigate and Banstead’s new joint enforcement team carried out its first operation, a licensing check on local taxis and pubs in Redhill and Reigate.

During the operation, over 30 taxis were checked with 16 being warned for licensing offences.

Most pubs visited were found to be fully compliant.

During the operation, the team came across an unrelated matter which resulted in Police arresting a man for a racially aggravated public order offence. He is currently on bail.

To find out what the Joint Enforcement Team can deal with or to report a non-urgent antisocial behaviour issue visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/report or call 01737 276300.

Appeals are underway following a serious collision in Merstham. The incident occurred just before 7 o’clock Monday evening in High Street, involving a bus, delivery van, Toyota and Smart Car.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Surrey Police either by using the online reporting system found at http://www.surrey.police.uk/ or calling 101 quoting reference P14188961.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111

A man has been prosecuted for operating as an illegal tattooist.

The Scratcher, as they are known in the trade, was found guilty in his absence by Redhill Magistrates Court.

David Lee Streeton was fined £700 and a victim surcharge of £70.

Residents in Surrey are being asked for feedback about their recycling habits.

The County Council runs 15 recycling centres and the survey aims to find out which centres people visit, how often as well as the type of waste they recycle and questions whether people would buy products such as reusable furniture and compost.

The survey can be found on the Surrey County Council website and is available until 20th July.