Lane closure on Purley Way after earlier two-car crash
One lane was reportedly blocked on Purley Way earlier this morning (May 22) following a crash. The collision happened just before 9am on Purley Way at the junction of Stafford Road but has now cleared....
View ArticleCrystal Palace legend praises staff at Croydon hospitals for...
A legendary Crystal Palace striker has paid tribute to the "hard working" staff at two Croydon hospitals following their efforts on the day of the tragic tram derailment last year.Mark Bright thanked...
View ArticleIf you love Five Guys – this could be your dream job
American fast food chain Five Guys is advertising for someone to help run its new Croydon restaurant - with the perk of free food on offer while you work.The popular burger restaurant is looking for an...
View ArticleBoxpark to screen Europa League and FA Cup finals
Boxpark Croydon has announced it will be screening the Europa League and FA Cup finals.On Wednesday night Manchester United take on Ajax in the Europa League Final.The match is being played in...
View ArticleBuilding society closes two branches in Croydon
Two Croydon branches of a building society have shut leaving customers in the south of the borough without a local service.The Yorkshire Building Society closed its branches on the Brighton Road, in...
View ArticleFresh concerns over security at Saffron Square as second group of...
There are fresh concerns over the security at Croydon's tallest building after a group of teenagers filmed themselves sneaking into Saffron Square, standing on the edge and dangling their feet over the...
View ArticleActivists point to councillor's IRA past as Conservatives claim...
The Conservatives have been accused of hypocrisy after claiming Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refused to condemn the IRA, though a Croydon Conservative councillor used to be a member of the terrorist...
View ArticleHow the new Southern timetable will affect your train journeys to...
If you travel with Southern Rail, your journey may be affected by new timetables which came into action yesterday (Sunday, May 21). The train operator has advised passengers to check thoroughly before...
View ArticleCroydon man held woman captive, repeatedly raped her and urinated...
An East Croydon man who held a young woman captive, repeatedly raped her and urinated in her mouth has been sentenced to 19 years in prison at Croydon Crown Court today. Neil Huggins was found guilty...
View ArticleMcDonald's could start a delivery service in Croydon this summer
McDonald's could soon be offering a delivery service in Croydon – meaning fast food favourites like the Big Mac and Mayo Chicken will be brought straight to your door. The fast food chain, which has...
View ArticleNew photos reveal what former Taberner House site will look like...
This is what the former site of Croydon Council's Taberner House headquarters will look like, after plans for 514 flats in four tower blocks were given the green light.New images showing what the site,...
View ArticleHere's how you can help with New Addington's very own DIY SOS...
A mum-of-three is calling on the community in New Addington to help transform a set of old disused changing rooms in a park into a new dance studio and mini-leisure centre for the estate.Located in...
View ArticleElderly driver rushed to hospital after crash with ambulance
An elderly driver was rushed to hospital after his car and an ambulance were involved in a "nearly head-on" crash at a set of crossroads in Wallington at the weekend.The ambulance was carrying a...
View ArticleCCTV image released as police continue hunt for killer missing...
The Metropolitan Police have released a CCTV image of a convicted killer who has been missing from his South Croydon care home for more than a week. Ghodratollah Barani, 31, was last seen leaving...
View ArticleVictoria coach station evacuated as police investigate suspect...
Victoria Coach Station in London has been evacuated this morning as police investigate after a suspect package was found. A police cordon has been put in place around the coach station, next to the...
View ArticleExtra police to patrol streets of Croydon and London after...
Extra police will be on the streets of Croydon and across London today in the wake of last night's terrorist attack in Manchester. At least 22 people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a...
View ArticleAriana Grande 'suspends' tour including London O2 shows after...
Ariana Grande has reportedly suspended the rest of her tour, including two shows at The O2 in London, following the suspected terrorist attack at her Manchester concert. At least 22 people were killed,...
View ArticleCroydon Central election hustings cancelled to respect...
A debate set to be held tonight between candidates for the Croydon Central seat in the general election has been cancelled as a mark of respect to those affected in the Manchester terror attack. At...
View ArticleCrystal Palace and ex-Manchester United star Wilfried Zaha shares...
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has shared his condolences to all those affected by last night's terrorist attack in Manchester. It comes after at least 22 people were killed, including children, and...
View ArticlePoundworld admits failing to tackle mouse infestation at Croydon...
Poundworld has pleaded guilty to a string of charges relating to poor food hygiene at its Croydon store – having admitted to failing to deal with an active mice infestation.At Croydon Crown Court this...
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