New call service to befriend lonely residents A new service has launched in Croydon to give lonely pensioners someone to talk to. Age UK’s service, ‘Call in … by Sophie Brown/ November 5, 2011/ Croydon, Society/
‘Bieber Fever’ hits Stratford’s Westfield Justin Bieber is due to turn on the Christmas lights at Westfield Stratford on 7th November. by Sophie Brown/ October 26, 2011/ Music/
Pick of the Line FRIDAY: One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show Avery and Myra Harrison exist in their own middle class Black family with … by Sophie Brown/ October 8, 2011/ Upcoming, What To Do This Week/
Search begins for next Young Mayor Eighteen young people are in the running to become the new Young Mayor of Lewisham this year. by Sophie Brown/ October 6, 2011/ Lewisham/
Underpass art installation revealed in Norwood The artistic new underpass that runs beneath Norwood Junction Station has been revealed today. by Sophie Brown/ March 30, 2011/ Arts, Croydon/
Man convicted of taking ‘upskirt’ photos on Tube A Croydon man has been ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register after being caught taking photos up women’s skirts … by Sophie Brown/ March 9, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
Croydon school closes after power failure An east Croydon school has been forced to temporarily close after a power outage resulted in a heating and electricity … by Sophie Brown/ March 8, 2011/ Croydon, Education/
Hundreds of activists gather for 6 Billion Ways Hundreds of people gathered in east London yesterday to discuss activism and global issues in the wake of recent protests … by Sophie Brown/ March 6, 2011/ Arts, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Final budget proposals passed by Lewisham and Croydon councils despite fierce opposition Lewisham and Croydon Council have both approved budget cuts of tens of millions of pounds as part of their plans … by Sophie Brown/ March 2, 2011/ Lead Stories/
Cuts to Croydon Council budget confirmed last night despite fierce Labour opposition Conservative-led Croydon council has confirmed the proposal for £90m of cuts over the next 3 years. Care services, building costs … by Sophie Brown/ March 1, 2011/ Lead Stories/