Croydon opens One Stop Shop for riot victims A One Stop Shop to help residents and businesses affected by the outbreak of rioting in the borough will open … by Belinda Otas/ August 25, 2011/ Business, Croydon, Housing/
Croydon seeks business boost with discount deals After the devastation caused by rioting last week, Croydon is attempting to boost its morale and attract people back into … by Jade McLachlan/ August 19, 2011/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Teenager, 17, murdered ‘during gang fight’ A Croydon teenager was murdered during what is believed to be a clash between two rival gangs in Ilford. by Terry Kirby/ August 16, 2011/ Croydon/
”How can they do this to our homes and streets” Jackie Carmen, a 28-year-old shop assistant is surveying the scene on London Road, Croydon. Great swathes of the street are … by Germaine Arnold/ August 13, 2011/ Croydon, Features/
Vicar arrested in ‘sham marriages’ inquiry A Croydon vicar has been arrested on suspicion of conducting sham marriages, it has been disclosed. by Terry Kirby/ August 6, 2011/ Croydon/
Shot man took bus to hospital, court told A man who had been shot in the head in a dispute with a Croydon man flagged down a bus … by Terry Kirby/ August 2, 2011/ Croydon/
Britain’s highest homes to be built in Croydon Britain’s tallest residential building is to be built in Croydon following the local council’s granting of planning permission for the … by Olivia Vachon/ July 26, 2011/ Croydon/
Bidders invited for new £10m primary school Parents and outside bodies are expected to be among those bidding to run a £10m new primary school in Croydon … by Eastlondonlines/ July 19, 2011/ Croydon, Education, Society/
Two charged over Croydon PC shooting Two men were remanded in custody on Monday after appearing in court over the shooting of a policeman in Croydon. by Terry Kirby/ July 16, 2011/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Croydon couple jailed for abuse of son, two A father and step-mother from Croydon were jailed yesterday after being found guilty of child cruelty against their two-year-old son. by Sam Foster/ July 12, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
Croydon man jailed for killing of 14-year-old A speeding driver from Croydon has been jailed today for eight months after admitting to the killing of a teenage … by Sam Foster/ July 8, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
New recyling bins ‘will save £10,000’ annually Croydon Council has introduced new recycling bins which it says will save the authority £10,000 a year. by Eastlondonlines/ July 5, 2011/ Croydon, Health, Society/
Police: teenage robbery gang led by ‘Fagin’ A 25-year-old man was arrested during raids in Croydon and across south London by detectives investigating a street robbery gang … by Olivia Vachon/ June 28, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
‘Starbucks in libraries’ fear as council plans sale Croydon libraries could be sold to American company, Library Systems Services Inc which sets up libraries and offers space in … by Eastlondonlines/ June 20, 2011/ Croydon, Education/
Question Time kicks off in New Addington Croydon councillors were in New Addington last night to begin the first in a series of Question Time roadshows to … by Meabh Nig Uidhir/ June 16, 2011/ Croydon/
Quest Academy: strike over redundancies Three teaching assistants and two teachers at Quest Academy, previously Selsdon High School, have been made redundant with only one … by Laura Scheiter/ June 10, 2011/ Croydon, Education/
Standard is challenged over literacy figures Croydon was named the worst borough in London for literacy in an Evening Standard reading campaign this week. The Council … by Christina Adamidou/ June 7, 2011/ Croydon, Education/
Croydon student a national finalist Croydon student, Akachi Mbakwe, is among the finalists in a competition aiming to help disabled people. by Ema Globyte/ June 7, 2011/ Croydon/
Missing Kerry could be in Croydon Kerry Lea Hamilton,16, was last seen in May 2011 at a McDonalds in Rye Lane, Peckham. by Eastlondonlines/ June 7, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
New sixth form college opens in Coulsdon A new Sixth Form college in Coulsdon opened its doors to the community last weekend. by Kuang Pan/ June 1, 2011/ Croydon/
Young driver week to reduce road deaths Croydon Borough is launching a young driver week to help save lives. The project in early August seeks to offer young … by Kuang Pan/ May 29, 2011/ Croydon/
Croydon has largest number of fires Croydon has the highest incidence of serious fires and arson in London according to a Fire Brigade survey by Eastlondonlines/ May 25, 2011/ Croydon/
Stabbed PC discharged from hospital PC Nigel Albuery, the Croydon police constable who was stabbed on Thursday evening, has been discharged by Laura Scheiter/ May 23, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
Man in court for Croydon police stabbing An 18 year old man from Purley appeared in court today (Saturday 21st May) charged with stabbing Croydon police constable by Laura Scheiter/ May 21, 2011/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/
Shock and concern over police stabbing The 34 year old police officer stabbed several times in Bute Road Waddon, Thursday night has been named by Laura Scheiter/ May 20, 2011/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/
Moss sparks rumours of Batman shoot in Croydon Since Kate Moss’s dramatic helicopter landing on the roof of a Croydon shopping centre, rumours have been flying that by Joshua Thorpe/ May 19, 2011/ Croydon/
Free teaching for adults in Croydon this week Croydon College is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Adult Learners’ Week, offering a range of free courses to suit by Kuang Pan/ May 18, 2011/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Moss makes flying visit home – in a helicopter Since becoming a model at the age of 14, supermodel Kate Moss has rarely returned to her hometown. But this … by Melanie Macleod/ May 17, 2011/ Croydon/
Lack of space delaying Border Agency arrests A short-notice inspection of the UK Border Agency in Croydon has found operations to arrest suspected illegal immigrants by Tom Bonnett/ May 13, 2011/ Croydon/
Man dies in motorbike accident A 22-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in West Croydon. The man was riding along Sumner Road on … by Laura Scheiter/ May 9, 2011/ Croydon/
Woman left with no vote after mix-up with mum A woman from Croydon was denied the chance to vote in the AV referendum when staff at her local polling … by Sam Foster/ May 5, 2011/ Croydon/
Witnesses sought after bus driver arrest Police in Croydon have made an appeal for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a double-decker … by Michael Umney/ May 3, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
15-year-old girl arrested over heroin smuggling A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after drugs bound for an address in Croydon were found in a pillowcase near … by Michael Northcott/ April 27, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
ELL Walks: Lloyd Park and Surrounds Croydon isn’t the most obvious choice for a day out amidst splendid greenery, but don’t let it’s unhealthy obsession with … by Seb Wheeler/ April 24, 2011/ Croydon/
Everyday life makes 19-year-old Youtube star If sharing the most banal and irrelevant information on the web was a competition, Youtube would far outshine the likes … by Tabby Kinder/ April 20, 2011/ Croydon/
Scrap metal thieves cost Croydon council £6,000 A recent bout of drain cover thefts in Kenley, Croydon has cost the council almost £6,000 in replacing the covers, … by Charles Alderwick/ April 18, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/
Croydon: Most Haunted Borough If you’ve ever heard a ghostly whispering, seen a shadow out of the corner of your eye, or felt a … by Charles Alderwick/ April 15, 2011/ Croydon, Society/
Places To Visit: Museum of Croydon Hosted within the landmark Croydon Clocktower building, which also houses a cinema, community centre and public library, the Museum of … by Michael Northcott/ April 14, 2011/ Croydon/
Appeal for witnesses after double death crash Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Croydon. by Catalina May/ April 11, 2011/ Croydon/
Surrey Street: a strong sense of community Formerly known as “Butcher’s Row”, “The Shambles” and “The Flesh Market”, Croydon’s oldest surviving shopping street was once a popular … by Eastlondonlines/ April 8, 2011/ Croydon/