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Godstone residents give emotional statements after Surrey sinkhole leaves 24 homes uninhabitable

Godstone residents gave emotional testimonies to Tandridge District Council at a public meeting on Tuesday (25 February) as they were warned that it could take a year to fix a massive sinkhole that swallowed part of a street in the Surrey town.

The Independent UK

Sinkhole that wrecked Surrey street could take year to fix, residents told

Homeowners and families were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared on the night of February 17

Evening Standard

Anger as residents face year-long wait to repair sinkhole that swallowed road

Two families have been so far been offered emergency temporary accommodation by the council

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Surrey sinkhole probe delayed because area ‘not stable enough’, council says

The leader of Tandridge District Council, Catherine Sayer, said the area around the sinkhole was ‘not stable enough for borehole testing’.

The Independent UK

Surrey golf club frequented by Anton Du Beke vandalised with Nazi swastika on pitch

Club volunteers have been left ‘demoralised’ by repeated acts of vandalism

Evening Standard

What lies beneath: Could a Victorian map hold the answers to cause of Surrey sinkhole?

Godstone’s once-busy high street is now eerily quiet as theories swirl around what could have caused the craters that forced residents to flee. Barney Davis reports

The Independent UK

Six evacuated households allowed to return home following Surrey sinkhole

On Friday, Catherine Sayer, leader of Tandridge District Council, said that a total of six households had been permitted to return to their homes.

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‘I’m staying put’: Defiant grandfather on Surrey sinkhole street refusing to leave home

Godstone locals have nicknamed the now eerily quiet village ‘Godshole’ as businesses have been forced to close and residents flee

The Independent UK

‘I’ll have to move out’: coping with Surrey’s new sinkhole

People in Godstone have lost their water supply, their back gardens and even been evacuated since Monday night‘We’re just terrified’: People evacuate homes after sinkhole appears on Surrey high street

The Guardian - UK

What is a sinkhole and why do they happen?

People living in 30 properties in the Surrey village of Godstone have been evacuated from their homes after a huge sinkhole appeared on Monday.

The Independent UK

Second sinkhole opens in Surrey village as residents left unable to return home

Pictures show a car teetering dramatically close to the edge of new sinkhole in Godstone

The Independent UK

What are sinkholes, how are they formed and why did one appear in a Surrey street?

Failed water main or mineshaft most likely culprits as hole opens up in the village of Godstone

The Guardian - UK

Investigations continue after sinkhole shuts Surrey street

Residents were evacuated from 30 properties after the sinkhole appeared in Godstone, Surrey County Council said.

Evening Standard

‘It was like a TV show’: Massive sinkhole sparks ‘utter panic’ as homes evacuated in Surrey

At least 30 homes have been evacuated as the 65ft sinkhole swallowed a garden

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Evening Standard

Godstone sinkholes: Major incident declared in Surrey as second crater opens up in street

Concerns grow as original sinkhole continues to grow forcing evacuations of homes

The Independent UK

Couple plan to stay at home and ‘see what happens’ after giant sinkhole appears

Residents of Godstone in Surrey have been left without running water after a ‘massive’ sinkhole appeared on their high street.

Evening Standard

Godstone: Huge sinkhole forces Surrey village high street to close

A small number of buildings were evacuated as a precaution

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‘We’re just terrified’: People evacuate homes after sinkhole appears on Surrey high street

Water supply turned off in Godstone as 20-metre hole swallows up a garden

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Evening Standard

Large sinkhole forces closure of village high street

Surrey Police said on Tuesday that Godstone High Street was closed following reports of a sinkhole.

The Independent UK

Long-haul holiday bookings now more popular than ever, travel firms report

Winter sun, adventure travel and value for money are some of the reasons holidaymakers are now choosing long-haul destinations

Evening Standard

Train derailed at 85mph after workmen left piece of track in 'hazardous' position

The South Western Railway train was carrying around 100 passengers at the time of the collision in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey

Evening Standard

Benedict Cumberbatch and Rosamund Pike film Guy Ritchie movie at Sandown races

British filmmaker Ritchie could be seen chatting with the cast members on set at the Surrey racecourse.

The Independent UK

Delays for Heathrow, Gatwick travellers as major motorway project pushed back months

The motorway will be closed for two weekends, leading to “significant” congestion

Evening Standard

Major M25 project causing severe congestion is delayed by ‘extreme weather’

National Highways said its work to improve Junction 10 of the motorway in Surrey will now not finish until spring next year.

The Guardian - UK

Chesney Hawkes: ‘As my dad once said, don’t believe the hype’

The singer, 54, talks about being back in leafy Surrey after years in LA, the secrets of a happy marriage and the hysteria of fame

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