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Surrey sinkhole: Council assessing if any residents can return home

A sinkhole appeared in Godstone, Surrey, prompting evacuations and a major incident declaration, with a 100-metre cordon established by local authorities.
Residents evacuated from 30 properties are uncertain about their return, with no timeline for their return available.
Surrey County Council officials confirmed that all properties have been surveyed and deemed sound, yet some residents may remain displaced for several months.
Authorities indicated that significant repairs could take several weeks to months due to ongoing assessments.

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GB News

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An 87-year-old grandfather is locked in a standoff with council workers after refusing to leave his home near

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Irish News

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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.

1 day ago·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Surrey sinkhole: Council assessing if any residents can return home

A 62ft sinkhole appeared in the small village of Godstone on Monday night, forcing residents from 30 properties to leave their homes, with local roads closed.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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Dorset Echo

Council assessing if any residents evacuated because of sinkhole can return home

Tandridge District Council said on Friday that one household, whose property is not near the sinkhole, has been allowed to return home.

1 day ago·Weymouth, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Residents fear it 'may be months' before they can return to homes after sinkhole

A sinkhole suddenly appeared in the village of Godstone, Surrey, on Monday, forcing evacuations and road closures, and now residents are still waiting to hear when they can return

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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