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Godstone: Man, 87, 'staying put' in home near Surrey sinkhole

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Bren Davis , 87 , says he has lived in his property, approximately 60ft (18 metres ) opposite the sinkhole, all his life.

Two sections of Godstone High Street have caved in since Monday night , with 30 homes evacuated.

Mr Davis says he and his wife don't want to leave, despite having no water.

He said he was confident his house was stable and that it was built by his grandfather.

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68

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60

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77

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informal

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English

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34

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