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Uncertain future for Kenley police station

Uncertain future for Kenley police station

The future of Kenley Police Station is uncertain, the Metropolitan Police Service has announced, admitting that it may fall victim to national policing cuts.

Lewisham teens under arrest for knife attack

Lewisham teens under arrest for knife attack

Three Lewisham teenagers suspected of assaulting a fellow student with a knife at Bromley College on Tuesday remain under arrest today.

Roundabout hospital nursery to close

Roundabout hospital nursery to close

A nursery located five minutes from Homerton Hospital has announced they will close at the end of August, leaving hospital staff and parents struggling to find nearby alternatives.

Housing development levy proposed

Housing development levy proposed

Croydon Council have proposed a new development levy of £120 per square metre on all housing developments larger than 100 square metres, and all new constructions smaller than the average three-bedroom house outside the town centre.

Selsdon road traders fear suspected Tesco plans

Selsdon road traders fear suspected Tesco plans

Local shop owners have expressed concern over rumours that a Tesco Express will open in a disused pub in South Croydon. Although Croydon Council have not confirmed Tesco have applied for planning permission, Selsdon Road shopkeepers fear Tesco’s arrival is imminent and would have a devastating effect on local businesses.

Axe looming over local children’s centre [Video]

Axe looming over local children’s centre [Video]

Children’s centres across the borough face considerable changes so the council can make £1.1m in savings from the current budget.

Croydon hospital food spend lowest in area

Croydon hospital food spend lowest in area

Croydon University Hospital spent only an average of £1.73 per meal on food for patients last year, new figures show.

New £5m shopping centre to create 200 jobs

New £5m shopping centre to create 200 jobs

Hackney Council has secured a £5.3million fund to improve Hackney Central Town centre area, which is expected to create over 200 jobs.

Council to look into low-cost energy co-op

Council to look into low-cost energy co-op

Tower Hamlets council is to look into the creation of an ‘energy co-operative’ in a drive to lower energy bills and reduce fuel poverty in the borough.

Free sporting initiatives in Hackney for the over 50′s

Free sporting initiatives in Hackney for the over 50′s

Hackney residents over the age of 50 are being offered the chance to sign up for a free place on a 12 week healthy lifestyle training programme as part of The New Age Games 2012 initiative.

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