Surrey Police are urging residents likely to be affected by severe flood warnings to cooperate with emergency services and take precautions to protect themselves and their properties.

Severe flood warnings, which means there is a potential risk to life, have been issued in five areas on the River Thames in Surrey, including Staines, Laleham, Chertsey, Shepperton and Hamm Court. Up to 2,500 homes may be affected

Military assistance is being provided and personnel will work alongside other agencies such as Surrey County Council.

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Businesses and homeowners who were left without power over Christmas have said that compensation should be based on how long they were affected for.

Thousands were left without power following storms in Kent, Surrey and Sussex over the festive period.

Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution has said it will pay upwards of £54 to customers affected, while those without power on Christmas Day will receive £75.

Redhill’s been hit by a spate of crime over the last 10 days.

The town has been hit on five occasions causing misery to residents.

On Tuesday the 29th of Jan to Wednesday the 30th two cars parked on Ridgeway Road had their windscreens smashed and last Friday week two properties were burgled with an assortment of personal items stolen.

And on Saturday 1st Feb, a young boy also had his brand new bike stolen outside the Belfry in Station road.

If you know have seen anything or can help in any way, please contact Surrey Police on 101.