16 August 2026

• Heathrow Airport roads reopen after mains burst
  A burst main underneath a ring road in the central terminal area caused flooding and travel issues.
• Hundreds turn out for Charlie Cosser festival
  The teenager was stabbed three times in the chest in a marquee at a party in 2023.
• Ex-world champion hopes song will help save lives
  Kickboxer Andre Daltry releases a charity single to give people hope when they are struggling.
• Boy visits every Overground and DLR station in a day
  George mapped out the route, which saw him travel through 110 Overground stations and 45 DLR stops.
• Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father
  Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
• Fire station reopens after two year refurbishment
  The overhaul funded by Surrey County Council began in the summer of 2024.
• Chewing gum grant 'not the best use of money'
  The Chewing Gum Task Force established by Defra has given Redhill £12,141.86 to tackle the issue.
• Wildfire now 'contained' with cause unclear
  Paul Risbridger, SFRS station commander, says it is "unusual to get wildfires that start at night".
• 'Squashed poo' a sign of water voles' success
  Signs suggest the water vole population on the Hogsmill River in Surrey has been reestablished.
• Boxing club 'over the moon' with golds clean sweep
  The club took home seven gold medals from the Riviera Box Cup, an Olympic style tournament in Devon.
• Researchers look underground to prevent potholes
  The project at Surrey University tests a way to regulate road temperatures from beneath the road.
• Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse
  People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.