Joshua Askew

Brighton

Journalist at BBC

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AI to be used to map habitats in Surrey conservation project

1 day ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

AI to power conservation projectJoshua AskewGetty ImagesThe organisation behind the projected urged local people to get involvedArtificial intelligence (AI) is to be deployed in a conversation project to protect Surrey's natural landscapes. Space4Nature, led by Surrey Wildlife Trust and University of Surrey, will see volunteer teams map habitats by recording plant species thriving on acid grassland.
Parents 'devastated' by possible school closure

1 day ago | aol.com | Joshua Askew |South East

The proposed closure of a Surrey village school has left parents, pupils and staff "devastated", according to one pupil's mother. Hattie Ward told the BBC it was "very sad" that St Mary's Church of England Infant School in Shackleford might close. "A school isn't just a place for childcare, it's a central hub for community," she said.
Business 'left in the dark' over sinkhole repairs

1 day ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Business 'left in the dark' over sinkhole repairsJoshua AskewGetty ImagesSome 30 families were forced to leave their homes after Godstone High Street partially collapsedCouncil officials are to be questioned about plans to fix sinkholes that swallowed a large part of a Surrey road, as a local business claimed people were not being given timely information.
Parents 'devastated' by possible school closure

1 day ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Parents 'devastated' by possible school closureJoshua AskewGooglePupils could be moved to another local school in PuttenhamThe proposed closure of a Surrey village school has left parents, pupils and staff "devastated", according to one pupil's mother. Hattie Ward told the BBC it was "very sad" that St Mary's Church of England Infant School in Shackleford might close. "A school isn't just a place for childcare, it's a central hub for community," she said.
Food waste charity celebrates one-year milestone

2 days ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Food waste charity celebrates one-year milestoneJoshua AskewGetty ImagesOne volunteer said she joined the charity to combat waste and povertyA food waste charity has celebrated one year of operations from its Surrey warehouse. FareShare Sussex & Surrey (FSSS), which collects and distributes surplus food to charities and community groups, marked the first delivery from its Guildford facility in June 2024.
Police hunt group after cars and people attacked

1 week ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Police hunt group after cars and people attackedJoshua AskewGetty ImagesThe suspects fled on foot and bicycles, said Surrey PolicePolice are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery and an assault in Surrey. Four people reportedly attacked cars and assaulted members of the public in Victory Park Road, in Addlestone, shortly before 17:20 BST on Monday, Surrey Police said. Officers searched the area for the suspects, who fled on foot and on pushbikes.
Police community support officer assaulted in Crawley

1 week ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Sussex PCSO assaulted in CrawleyJoshua AskewGetty ImagesThe assault happened on Thursday evening A police community support officer (PCSO) has been assaulted in Crawley, say Sussex Police. The force said it had arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and assault. He remains in police custody, according to officers. The PCSO was reported to have been assaulted on Thursday at 18:45 BST in Crawley's Broadfield area.
Surrey MP calls for new pharmacy on Thames Ditton high street

1 week ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Pharmacy needed to fill high street 'vacuum' - MPJoshua AskewGoogleResidents have strong feelings about the pharmacy, says the MP for Esher and WaltonA new pharmacy is "vital" to address a "notable gap" on a Surrey high street, an MP has said. MP for Esher and Walton Monica Harding said a pharmacy on Thames Ditton High Street would be a "lifeline" for residents.
Man arrested on suspicion of rape

1 week ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Man released on bail after reported rapeJoshua AskewGetty ImagesOfficers have said they are supporting the woman involvedA man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail. Surrey Police said they were called at 16:50 BST on Monday following a report of concern for a woman's safety at Horley Recreation Ground. Officers said they were supporting the woman following the incident.
Man skateboarding to Africa from Brighton has belongings stolen

1 week ago | bbc.com | Joshua Askew

Man skateboarding to Africa has belongings stolenJoshua AskewSam AllisonMr Allison from East Sussex said he was left with "literally nothing"A man skateboarding to Africa for charity has said that all his belongings, including his passport, have been stolen. Sam Allison, who is attempting to skate some 1,500 miles (1,400km) to Tangier in Morocco from Brighton, said it happened while he was camping in France. "I will be honest, in that moment I was pretty defeated," he told the BBC.