BAJ2-12 Sophie Mahon Archive

Larondina Dance Company hit the big time

The atmosphere in the room as the Larondina Dance Company step onto the stage is electric. The group of nine …

by Sophie Mahon/ March 14, 2013/ Features/

What’s on in the East, November 2 – November 9

We’re finally in November which means it’s getting close to Christmas! So don’t worry, if you’re looking to save some …

by Sophie Mahon/ November 1, 2012/ Upcoming/

New research reveals ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ among other songs is better than sex

One in three people can name a track that they consider- “better than sex”, research reveals, with Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 28, 2012/ Lead Stories/

Police and BID put 10 extra officers on beat

The Metropolitan Police and Croydon Business Improvement District  (BID) will continue to work together in a deal to improve policing …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 27, 2012/ Croydon, Uncategorized/

Eastenders actor presents memoirs

Former Eastenders actor Corinne Skinner Carter will present her memoirs in Croydon this Saturday as part of Black History Month …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 25, 2012/ Croydon/

Pop-up pool to teach over 1,000 people to swim

A temporary swimming pool has been launched in a north Croydon school which aims to teach more than 1,000 people …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 24, 2012/ Croydon/

Council approves compulsory recycling

Croydon Council has given the go-ahead on a compulsory recycling scheme which could see people fined up to £80 for …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 21, 2012/ Croydon/

Men jailed for gang weapon supply

Three men were sentenced to a total of 33 years in jail at Croydon Crown Court on Friday, for conspiracy …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 10, 2012/ Crime, Croydon/

Urgent patients move during hospital refurb

Patients of Purley War Memorial Hospital’s diagnostic services will have to travel to Croydon University hospital for urgent care from December …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 9, 2012/ Croydon/

Celebrity chefs to cook for Goldsmiths students

Two mystery celebrity chefs will be kicking up a stir at Goldsmiths, University of London next Wednesday, as they bring …

by Sophie Mahon/ October 5, 2012/ Lewisham, Society/

Libraries outsourcing down to final three bids

The identity of the final three bidders for the privatisation of Croydon’s public libraries has been confirmed.

by Sophie Mahon/ October 2, 2012/ Croydon, Education/

ELL People Week: Fresh talent from Croydon’s BRIT School

Far away from the glitz of the red carpet and the A list stars at the Grammys, stands an ordinary building …

by Sophie Mahon/ April 15, 2012/ People/

Three in court over death of Croydon teenager

Three men have appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of Croydon teenager Kelvin Chibueze, who was stabbed …

by Sophie Mahon/ March 8, 2012/ Crime, Croydon/

Croydon teenager jailed for smuggling cocaine

A teenager from Croydon who was caught smuggling £400,000 worth of cocaine through a Miami airport was sentenced yesterday to …

by Sophie Mahon/ March 6, 2012/ Crime, Croydon/

Man killed by train at Hither Green Station

A man has been killed by a train at Hither Green station after witnesses saw him arguing with a woman …

by Sophie Mahon/ March 5, 2012/ Crime, Lewisham, Transport/

Harriet Harman in fight for victims’ centre’s future

A centre for victims of domestic violence in London’s worst area for abuse is under threat of closure from cutbacks …

by Sophie Mahon/ March 1, 2012/ Croydon, Society/

‘Hungry’ East Londoners will dance for their supper in TV finals

Viewers have voted east London dance group Unity UK through to the live finals of Sky1’s Got to Dance next …

by Sophie Mahon/ February 28, 2012/ People/

Dance group reach semi-finals of Sky 1’s Got To Dance

A dance group who pride themselves on representing east London will perform live for the public vote on Sky 1’s …

by Sophie Mahon/ February 25, 2012/ People/

Tributes paid to BRIT Trust fundraiser

Tributes have been paid to a music industry executive who helped raise millions of pounds for good causes, including the …

by Sophie Mahon/ February 23, 2012/ People/