The Pitlake Arms pub on Wadden New Road was closed by Croydon Council this week, following a series of complaints made to police about the way the pub is run.

At least 24 businesses in Lewisham will benefit from a council grant of £78,000 to fund regeneration following last summer’s riots, it was revealed today.

A consultation process on the potential merger of Southwark College and Lewisham College opened last week and will stay open until 21 February.

Lewisham Council is planning a romantic, feasting and fun evening with a candle light dinner on Valentine’s Day next week to raise money for young women with breast cancer.

Plans that aim to breathe new life into New Addington’s Central Parade have been unveiled. The improvements will be funded by a £516,000 grant from the Mayor of London’s ‘Outer London Fund’.

Aspiring entrepeneurs in Lee Green will have the opportunity to sharpen their business acumen and hone their skills with a free course that starts in February.

Recycling advisers from the council will visit 30,000 homes on its housing estates, to boost recycling awareness among Lewisham residents.

A second man has been charged with the murder of Aarron McKoy, 22, who was shot in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Work has begun on a £56K revamp for the entrance of Croydon University hospital.

A charity in Croydon is halfway towards to raising enough money to buy a new minibus, which they desperately need.