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'Serious' collision closes Wickham Road, Shirley
A woman has been taken to hospital suffering chest and back injuries after being hit by a car in Wickham Road, Shirley. London Ambulance Service (LAS) was called to reports of a collision between a car...
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Police name cyclist who died after being hit by lorry in Croydon
Police have named the young cyclist killed in a fatal collision in Croydon last week.Magda Tadaj, 25, was struck by a lorry in St James's Road near The Windmill pub on the afternoon of Monday, May...
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Time is running out to save Croydon's only vegan café from...
There is less than one week left to save Croydon's only vegan café from being forced out of the borough.Lauren Adderley, the South Norwood nurse who runs Buttercream Dreams, told the Croydon Advertiser...
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Dad who has spent two years in coma 'expected to pass away within...
It has been announced that a young dad-of-two from Thornton Heath, who has been in a coma for two years, is expected to pass away within weeks. Former Stanley Tech pupil Marcus Campbell will stop...
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Wickham Road, Shirley accident: Pictures from the scene
Police have reopened Wickham Road, in Shirley, after a woman was hit by a car this morning (Wednesday).The woman was hit as she walked across a pedestrian crossing at about 9.30am this morning.Police...
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IPCC writes to College of Policing for guidance on use of...
The police watchdog has written to the College of Policing to ask how harassment allegations should be handled when made against journalists. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) agreed...
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Falcon blown away during bird of prey display in Croydon
A falcon was blown away in strong winds during a bird of prey display on Bank Holiday Monday.Sapphire, a two-year-old falcon, was flying at the Surrey Town and Country Show, in Lloyd Park, in South...
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'I lost my job because Southern Rail cancelled my train 3 days...
A Coulsdon man claims Southern has cost him his job after he was dismissed for being late three days in a row.Lee Fenton was 30 minutes late on the first three days of a temporary placement with Merton...
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Broken down train causes delays from East Croydon
Commuters should expect delays this afternoon after a broken down train blocked the southbound line from East Croydon.Southern said on Twitter just before 5pm that the faulty motor had blocked the line...
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Fears 'Croydon Cat Killer' has struck again after pet is found...
Another animal is suspected to have fallen victim to the 'Croydon Cat Killer' after a pet was found beheaded this morning.South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty said in a post on Facebook today that...
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Footballer 'kicked opponent unconcious after bad tackle' at...
A footballer kicked an opponent unconscious, fracturing his cheekbone, in response to a bad tackle during a match at the Croydon Powerleague five-a-side centre, a court has heard. Edwin Moore, 27, is...
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A23 accident: Car crashes through central reservation barrier on...
Ambulances and police were called to the scene of a crash on the A23 where a car ploughed through a central reservation barrier. One lane has been closed in each direction on the stretch of the dual...
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New Lidl to open in Croydon creating 40 jobs
Controversial plans to build a new discount supermarket in Upper Norwood have been approved by the Planning Inspectorate. Croydon Council's planning committee refused planning application for the Lidl...
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Delays and disruption to Southern train services through Croydon
Commuters are warned to expect delays and disruption to train services this morning.There is a reduced service running between London Victoria and Brighton because a high level of conductor and driver...
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Negotiators called in after man climbs onto Home Office roof
A man who had to be negotiated down from one of the roofs of the Home Office building in Croydon has been arrested. Police were called to reports of a man on the roof of Lunar House in Wellesley Road...
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Broken down train at London Bridge causes delays for Croydon...
A broken down train at London Bridge has caused delays to services running through Purley this morning. Southern said on Twitter at 9am that delays of up to 20 minutes were expected because of the...
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Village to get new play park after friends group secures...
Old Coulsdon is to get a brand new play area after campaigners successfully raised £100,000.The Friends of Grange Park have hit their target, meaning work could now start on the state-of-the-art...
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Cat found with no head or tail in Coulsdon feared to be victim of...
A cat found with no head or tail in Coulsdon is thought to be another victim of the 'Croydon Cat Killer'.South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (SNARL) were alerted to the death of Tinker by the pet's...
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Rare Star Wars items - used to create Yoda, Chewbacca and the...
Rare Star Wars memorabilia from the collection of a make-up artist who created some of the saga's most enduring characters is to go up for auction in Croydon next week. Stuart Freeborn, dubbed the...
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How two Shirley nurseries achieved outstanding Ofsted reports
Two Shirley nurseries which received 'outstanding' Ofsted reports within months of each other said there is no "Play-Doh at dawn" between the rival businesses.In fact the friendship between Gosling's...
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