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Long Haul Growth Sees Gatwick’s Busiest Ever June

Gatwick Airport has achieved its busiest ever June.  Long-haul growth has increased 24% year on year and it has, this week, been officially recognised as the European airport with the most new long haul routes in the last twelve months.  

Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines arrived at the Gatwick last month, and routes to Hong Kong and Cape Town are due to start this Autumn.  North Atlantic routes at the airport grew 56% year on year in June.  Contributing to this North Atlantic growth were Toronto and Vancouver routes.  

European business destinations proving popular in June included Paris and Prague.

Fatal Collision in Lower Kingswood

A fatal collision took place in Lower Kingswood yesterday morning.

The single vehicle collision involving a silver Volkswagen Passat occurred at the roundabout with Babylon Lane at 6.40 am.  The driver, a man in his 30s from the South West London area, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.  

Police officers investigating the circumstances of the collision would like to speak to any witnesses.  Surrey Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident reference P16132483.

Police Apologise Over Restraining Of Disabled Girl

Sussex Police who were investigated over its treatment of an 11-year-old girl who was restrained while in custody has apologised.

The child, who has a neurological disability, was restrained with a mesh hood and leg straps and also handcuffed by officers when she was arrested.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission has said a number of officers and staff have a case to answer for misconduct.

Sussex Police’s acting deputy chief constable has apologised for the distress caused.