Palace sale dependent on creditors The sale of Crystal of Palace is dependent on the agreement of its creditors. The club’s administrator Mr by Christopher Dodd/ May 18, 2010/ Croydon, Sports/
Crystal Palace sale ‘imminent’ There are reports that a bid for Crystal Palace is being given detailed consideration by the football club’s by Christopher Dodd/ May 14, 2010/ Croydon, Sports/
Tories keep control of Croydon Council The Tories have retained control of Croydon Council with a reduced majority. Nearly twenty five per cent more voters by Laura Passi/ May 7, 2010/ Croydon/
Pride and emotions of Croydon’s elected MPs The Tory candidate for Croydon Central, Gavin Barwell, has defeated the party’s former MP, Andrew Pelling, who was standing as an … by Rebecca Lindsay/ May 7, 2010/ Croydon/
Preparing for the big vote Croydon Council is preparing for the biggest electoral operation they have ever seen by Rebecca Lindsay/ May 6, 2010/ Croydon/
Eagles soar as Owls sink Crystal Palace avoided relegation on Sunday after a dramatic showdown with Sheffield Wednesday. by Karen Bevan/ May 4, 2010/ Croydon, Sports/
Walking on broken glass As Sunday’s game against Sheffield Wednesday looms, the future of Crystal Palace appears to be increasingly by Karen Bevan/ May 1, 2010/ Croydon, Sports/
Are freedom passes under threat? The Freedom Pass, which ensures free travel to London’s over sixties, could be cut back after the elections when a … by Marianne Brown/ April 22, 2010/ Croydon/
Results from the elections in 2005 in Croydon Croydon North is generally considered a safe seat for Labour, as the above graphs show. by Matt Kendall/ April 21, 2010/ Croydon/
BNP immigration protest causes fights in Croydon Fights broke out at an anti-fascist protest this afternoon, after members of the BNP staged a demonstration against immigration outside … by Daisy Bowie-Sell/ April 15, 2010/ Croydon, Lead Stories/
Local housing build wins eco accolade A local housing development in Croydon has won a prestigious eco award, recognising the borough’s consistent drive to build more … by Rhiannon Bury/ April 12, 2010/ Croydon/
Quest for a freecycled mirror continues apace There comes a point in the life of every young woman when the urge for a full-length, full stretch, warts-and-all by Clare Finney/ April 6, 2010/ Croydon, Freeline/
Politicians of the future sought by Croydon Croydon Council is currently seeking 'committed, lively and outgoing' young people with an interest in politics and social issues to … by Anna Haswell/ March 25, 2010/ Croydon/
New chief executive for Fairfield Halls Croydon’s art centre, Fairfield Halls, has announced the appointment of Simon Thomsett, as new chief executive. Thomsett was, until August … by Pauline Legrand/ March 12, 2010/ Arts, Croydon/
Croydon’s flaming hot McDonald’s McDonald’s in Croydon seems to be taking a leaf out of Burger King’s book by flame grilling… by Melanie Macleod/ March 9, 2010/ Croydon/
Out of the frying pan and into the fire for activist A Croydon environmental activist faces up to three years in jail in northern India, for using a satellite phone. Andy … by Harriet Payne/ March 7, 2010/ Croydon/
Croydon council tax ‘spin’ criticised by Labour Croydon council has announced the lowest tax increase in Croydon’s history and their investment plan for the year ahead. Opposition … by Pauline Legrand/ February 28, 2010/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Witness appeal over Valentine’s Day killing Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was murdered in South Norwood on Valentine’s Day. by Hanna Woodside/ February 24, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/
Croydon’s children become creative writers Croydon’s Children Library is organizing a young storytellers competition aimed at youngsters who are 7-10 years old. The challenge set … by Olivia Vachon/ February 19, 2010/ Croydon/
Girls and boys both wearing the trousers A school in West Croydon has finally taken the decision to allow its female pupils to wear trousers rather than … by Harriet Payne/ February 15, 2010/ Croydon, Education/
Free lengths for lip-lockers this weekend Purley Swimming Pool in Croydon has abandoned the age-old swimming pool rule of “No heavy petting” in favour of by Melanie Macleod/ February 13, 2010/ Croydon, Society/
Consumers crack down on scam mail The Office of Fair Trading is joining forces with Croydon Council this month to help fight fraudsters. ‘Scamnesty 2010’ calls by Amit Saxena/ February 10, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/
Teen pregnancies show no sign of slowing Teenage pregnancy rates remain high in Croydon despite a national drive, the council admitted. by Amit Saxena/ February 4, 2010/ Croydon, Health, Society/
Drivers revolt over bus lane fines Hundreds of motorists caught using a Croydon bus lane will appeal against fines running into thousands of pounds, claiming traffic … by Melanie Macleod/ February 2, 2010/ Croydon, Transport/
Positive results for stop and search in east London Stop and search in Tower Hamlets and Hackney appears to be working, despite claims by a leading criminologist that it … by Ankita Dwivedi/ January 28, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/
Economic figures paint a mixed picture The latest inflation figures show a grim picture as prices rose at a high rate in December last year. According … by Fatimah Inayet/ January 22, 2010/ Business, Croydon/
Pocket money project nets youngster thousands A Croydon ten year old with dyslexia has turned a £34 pocket money invention into a £12,000 business venture. by Juan Luis Passarelli/ January 21, 2010/ Croydon, Society, Uncategorized/
Headcams deter drunken violence An experiment fitting nightclub bouncers with headcams has been so succesful in reducing violent crime in Croydon it could now … by Rohith Sharad Katbamna/ January 14, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/
Slice of Sweden on the Ikea bus Croydon residents can now travel directly to IKEA, following TfL’s announcement to extend bus route 463 to serve Coulsdon South … by Megan Clarke/ December 18, 2009/ Croydon, Transport/
Councillor bites back over vegan proposals The Green Party member behind proposals that Hackney council switch to vegan food has launched a fresh attack on the … by James Kingston/ December 10, 2009/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Town centres to get fresh facelift Two ELL boroughs are set to receive £52,000 each towards improving their high streets for the Christmas holiday. by Rhiannon Bury/ December 10, 2009/ Croydon, Society/
Croydon councilor wanders into the blue A Labour councillor on Croydon Council defected to join the Tories at a full council meeting earlier this week. by James Kingston/ December 10, 2009/ Croydon/
Croydon Council workers to train as constables Council workers in Croydon will soon be pounding the beat as police officers. Staff are to undergo training by the … by Neil Roberts/ December 4, 2009/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Borough to join Building Schools scheme There was “good news all round” in Croydon this week, after the borough was finally accepted onto the next ‘wave’ … by John Elmes/ December 4, 2009/ Croydon, Uncategorized/
Primary places problem given temporary reprieve Croydon council have welcomed a government pledge of £12m extra funding to deal with increased demand for primary school places … by John Elmes/ December 3, 2009/ Croydon, Education/
Building the way for affordable homes Hackney and Croydon councils may be given more powers to build affordable homes to meet housing needs. by Neil Roberts/ December 3, 2009/ Croydon, Housing/
To be, or not to be: dat is the question A troubled teenager from Croydon has been given a second chance after being cast in a new “street” version of … by Daisy Bowie-Sell/ November 29, 2009/ Croydon, Reviews/
Children given free reign in Croydon museum The Museum of Croydon has been selected to host an exhibition created by the boroughs’ young people as part of … by Laura Passi/ November 27, 2009/ Croydon, Reviews/
East End runners triumph at cross country dash With the 2012 Games less than two years away, the athletes of London came out in full force last Saturday … by Jim Barg/ November 26, 2009/ Croydon, Sports/
Pay as you go, wherever you go London Mayor Boris Johnson yesterday announced the rollout of Oyster capability across all National Rail services within the capital. by Matt Kendall/ November 24, 2009/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Transport, Uncategorized/