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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

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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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Godstone: Huge sinkhole forces Surrey village high street to close

A small number of buildings were evacuated as a precaution

Evening Standard

‘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

The Guardian - UK

Large sinkhole forces closure of village high street

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog to investigate two former figures at bankrupt Woking council

Exclusive: Local authority in Surrey declared itself effectively bankrupt in 2023 after series of risky investments

The Guardian - UK

‘Humanure’: RHS plans rollout of first compost toilet to fertilise flowerbeds

The horticultural charity’s showpiece garden in Surrey is setting aside an space to test human waste fertiliser

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Lloyds Banking Group: Full list of where branches will close

The company said it will shut 136 branches across Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland by March next year.

Evening Standard

British troops on ‘massive road trip’ to Romania for major Nato exercise

Captain Zakariah Ajjane, 29, from Molesey, Surrey, said British troops are looking after each other mammoth 1,400mile trip for Nato exercise.

Evening Standard

The Jacksons to headline Guilfest this summer

They will top the bill at the festival in Surrey in July.

Evening Standard

Neighbours ‘heard screaming’ moments before woman died in housing block

Surrey Police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident in Ashford, Surrey, on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Alan Titchmarsh pushes for compensation for ‘enormously damaging’ roadworks

The RHS said it has lost £6 million as a result of the A3/M25 roadworks close to its flagship garden Wisley, in Surrey.

Evening Standard

Police hunt men with bolt cutters who stole £21k worth of designer bags from boutiques in London and Surrey

Detectives appeal for information after latest raid which has left retailers across the capital in fear

The Guardian - UK

Sunbury-on-Thames sees biggest house price rise in UK in 2024

Surrey town saw 12.5% increase in asking prices last year with rest of UK rising just 1.4%, according to Rightmove

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