A significant sinkhole, measuring 19 meters in length, formed on Godstone High Street in Surrey, prompting the evacuation of over 30 homes. During investigations, engineers uncovered a network of 150-year-old Victorian tunnels, revealing potential connections to the sinkhole’s collapse. While Surrey County Council is working to address the situation, including plans for a pedestrian route and compensation for affected residents, community members expressed frustration over the delay in acknowledging the village’s historical mining background.
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British drug mules who ‘thought cocaine was Angel Delight’ spared death penalty in Bali
Three British nationals, Lisa Stocker, Jonathan Collyer, and Phineas Float, were sentenced to one year in prison for drug smuggling in Bali after being caught with 17 packages of cocaine. They faced the death penalty, but the judge reduced their sentence due to their polite behavior, with Stocker claiming she was tricked into carrying the drugs. Want More Context? 🔎
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