Midwife sacked from Croydon University Hospital after misconduct...
A midwife has been sacked from her job at Croydon University Hospital due to the poor level of care she gave to a pregnant patient who was classed as high risk.Mercinth Jackson-Gordon, who starting...
View ArticleHere is the first look at what the huge new 593-room hotel in...
Plans have been approved by Croydon Council's planning committee to build a huge new 593-room hotel in Thornton Heath in place of three existing hotels which will be demolished.The Ibis Styles, Gilroy...
View ArticleMoving messages left at scene where mother was stabbed to death...
Heartfelt tributes have been left to the "angel" mother-of-two who was stabbed to death in the middle of a West Norwood street.The woman, who has been named locally as 33-year-old Emma Day, was...
View ArticleSo Solid Crew rappers plan to launch Croydon project steering...
So Solid Crew rappers Asher D and DJ Swiss are planning to launch a pilot project to Croydon to steer young people away from violent crime and the "wrong heroes".The south London duo want to prevent...
View ArticleFirefighters believe fire at Purley flat was caused by a fan...
Firefighters believe a fire in a Purley flat, from which a family had to be evacuated, was started when a fan fell over in a bedroom on Sunday night (May 28).Several people called 999 after seeing the...
View ArticleThis is what an expanded 530-room hotel in Upper Norwood could...
The developer behind huge plans to demolish part of a historic Victorian hotel in Upper Norwood and expand the development into a larger 530-room hotel, has said the scheme will "significantly enhance"...
View ArticleCroydon tram drivers were allowed to work 11 days in a row before...
Drivers on Croydon's tram network have only recently been banned from taking overtime which meant that could work 11 days in a row, the Advertiser has discovered. Tram Operations Limited (TOL), which...
View ArticleLearn to dance like Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey before...
You can have the time of your life by taking part in a themed dance lesson as part of this year's roof top cinema season in Croydon.Organised by Lost Format Society and held on the top deck of the...
View ArticleWatch as topless man entertains Croydon shoppers with energetic...
Shoppers were given something of a shock this afternoon (Tuesday) - when a topless man wearing hi-vis trousers and a builder's hat performed an energetic dance routine in the street. Setting up outside...
View ArticleHere are the laws about flying drones in Croydon after concerns...
Several New Addington residents have become concerned after seeing low-flying drones over their gardens and houses in the past week, it has been reported on Facebook. One worried woman posted on the...
View ArticlePensioner suffers 3 near-death experiences in a fortnight
A pensioner has described himself as "lucky to be alive" after suffering three near-death experiences in less than a fortnight. Malcolm Ephgrave, carrying his dog Mitch who woke him up, escaped from...
View ArticleCroydon riots arsonist Gordon Thompson demands payment to tell...
The arsonist who caused some of the most catastrophic damage during the Croydon riots has demanded payment from the Advertiser to tell his "side of the story".Gordon Thompson appears to be out of...
View ArticleHere's when ASLEF's overtime ban will start and what it will mean...
As Southern Rail commuters are set to face the impact of a fresh wave of industrial action by train drivers, reporter Thomas Mackintosh looks at the history of the dispute and how rail passengers can...
View ArticleAmusing leaflets featuring Stormzy urging people to vote Labour...
Unofficial leaflets which feature Stormzy purportedly urging people to vote Labour because "even your dad's got more Facebook friends" than the Conservative majority in Croydon Central have gone viral....
View ArticleInquest hears how Croydon mum bled to death giving birth to twins
An inquest has heard how a Thornton Heath mum bled to death after losing more than half of her blood following a caesarean which was carried out by a trainee surgeon. Rosida Etwaree lost more than...
View ArticleThis is what the political parties will do for young people in...
There have been some desperate efforts to get young people in Croydon and across the country to vote, with the offer of cheaper tickets to a theme park being one of the methods used to encourage people...
View ArticleRECAP: Police cordon off part of Croydon town centre
Police cordoned off part of Croydon town centre, while officers requested that no trams run on part of the network. Tamworth Road was taped off, and an ambulance was seen at the rear of the Centrale...
View ArticleWoman treated by paramedics after 'threatening to jump' from...
A woman has been treated by paramedics after witnesses say they saw her threatening to jump from the car park above Centrale shopping centre in Croydon town centre.British Transport Police said they...
View ArticleIf you love pizza and Italian food - this job at Zizzi in Croydon...
Popular Italian chain restaurant Zizzi is advertising for people to work in its Croydon branch - with the perk of free and super cheap food while you work on offer. The fast-casual chain is looking for...
View ArticleTrial date set for Croydon man accused of murdering a mother in...
A trial date has been set for the Croydon man accused of murdering a woman in the street in West Norwood.Mark Morris, of Cranbrook Road, in Thornton Heath, will appear for trial at the Old Bailey on...
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