Croydon Archive

Croydon toddler killer sentenced to seven years in prison

The son of a former Government minister who was found guilty of killing a toddler has been sentence to seven …

by Eleonora Girotto/ November 15, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

#GE2019: Owen Jones rallies Labour campaigners in Croydon Central

Activist and journalist Owen Jones went door to door in Croydon Central last night to convince residents of the marginal …

by Eleonora Girotto/ November 14, 2019/ Croydon, ELLElections, Politics/

Snapchat ‘Croydon riot’ calls prompt police alert

Social media posts calling for ‘Croydon Riots 2k19’ have been circulating online over the past week, appearing to encourage violence …

by Harry Thompson/ November 14, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

Paraplegic Croydon athlete wins silver and sets European record in Dubai

A Croydon-born althlete broke the European record at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai last night, winning a silver …

by Eleonora Girotto/ November 14, 2019/ Croydon, Sports/

#GE2019: Labour candidate wins parental activism award

The prospective Labour Party candidate for the Croydon South constituency has been recognised for her campaigning work on behalf of …

by Jordan Lane/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, ELLElections, Music, Politics, Uncategorized/

Snow machines guarantee white Christmas in Croydon

Whatever the weather forecast, one thing is certain: it is going to be a white Christmas in Croydon town centre, …

by Jordan Lane/ November 13, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon, Local News, News/

#GE2019 Brexit Party candidate moved to Croydon Central after Farage pledge

The Brexit Party parliamentary candidate for Croydon South has been relocated to Croydon Central, following Nigel Farage’s pledge not to …

by Harry Thompson/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, ELLElections, News, Politics/

Church faces questions over campaigning in Croydon council by-election

The Charity Commission is to contact a controversial church over allegations that it was involved in party political activity in …

by Dominic Webb/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/

Windrush victims demand justice not money from Home Office

Angry Windrush scandal victims from Croydon have strongly criticised the Home Office compensation scheme – which could not confirm a …

by Evie Breese/ November 12, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Politics, Society/

Labour win Fairfield by-election despite Lib-Dem surge

The Labour Party held Fairfield Ward in a Croydon Council by-election yesterday, despite a strong showing from the Liberal Democrats. …

by Dominic Webb/ November 7, 2019/ Croydon, Politics/

Charity fundraisers abseil down 100-foot Croydon building in fundraising drive

A team of brave fundraisers abseiled down a 100ft building in Croydon on Friday to raise money for a local …

by William Cotton/ November 4, 2019/ Business, Croydon, Employment, Housing/

Driver of Croydon tram crash will not face charges

The driver of a tram which crashed in Sandilands, Croydon in 2016 killing seven passengers and injuring sixty others will …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ November 4, 2019/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Teenager sentenced for sexual assaults in Croydon

A 17 year-old boy, who is unable to be named for legal reasons, has been sentenced to 12 months at …

by Bella White/ November 2, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

New app for recycling second-hand items for babies and children is trialled in Hackney

A new app that offers users the opportunity to receive free second hand items for children and babies is being …

by Bella White/ November 1, 2019/ Business, Croydon, Environment/

Croydon A&E to receive funding for dedicated youth workers

Croydon University Hospital has received a grant to station dedicated youth workers in its A&E department.  Croydon Health Service NHS …

by Bella White/ November 1, 2019/ Croydon, Health/

Fairfield has highest recorded crime in Croydon for August according to Met figures

Croydon has one of the highest crime rates in London, with 3,398 reports of crime in August 2019 alone, according …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 31, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Society/

The cost of living near Ofsted’s top-rated schools in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon

Hackney, Tower Hamlets Lewisham and Croydon are some of the best places to live in London and also some of …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 30, 2019/ Croydon, Education, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon MP Sarah Jones heads campaign to reclassify two stations as zone 4

A campaign has been launched for two Croydon stations to be in zone 4.  East Croydon and West Croydon stations …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ October 29, 2019/ Croydon/

News in Brief

Hackney businessman leaves work to follow passion for non-alcoholic beverages. A Hackney businessman has left his city job to set …

by Bella White/ October 24, 2019/ Business, Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Music/

How Brexit will affect you

Parliament forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to write to the EU to request a further delay to Brexit yesterday (19 …

by Will Craigie/ October 20, 2019/ Business, Croydon, EU Referendum, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire contestant from Croydon wins £125,000

A Croydon resident took home £125,000 from ITV show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Nick Parkhouse appeared on TV …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 18, 2019/ Croydon, Local News, News/

Poetry festival has Croydon rhyming

A poetry festival took place at Fairfield Halls in Croydon last weekend, showcasing and celebrating the power of the spoken …

by Joshua Statter/ October 16, 2019/ Arts Features, Croydon, Features, People/

Parliament terrorist researched Croydon courier service as part of attack

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to commit a terrorist attack which left many, including two …

by Bella White/ October 15, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

Croydon rapper Krept breaks silence after stabbing

The Croydon rapper Krept has broken his silence over rumours he was stabbed at BBC Radio 1 event in Birmingham, …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 11, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, News/

Palace film to premiere free at Boxpark Croydon

Boxpark Croydon will host a free premiere of BT Sport’s new film ‘Team of the Eighties’, which follows the Crystal …

by William Cotton/ October 8, 2019/ Croydon, Sports, Upcoming/

Crystal Palace strike late to win the London derby against West Ham

Crystal Palace took all three points from their derby match against West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday as …

by Joshua Statter/ October 7, 2019/ Croydon, Sports/

Mum found guilty of smuggling four kilos of cocaine into UK

A mother who smuggled four kilogrammes worth of cocaine with a street value of £316,000 past UK borders was jailed …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 7, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, News/

600 worshippers flock to megachurch Hillsong’s new weekly service in Croydon

A new service led by the global Christian movement Hillsong has launched every Sunday in the Croydon arts venue Fairfield …

by Joshua Statter/ October 7, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Local News/

Stoptober – what support your borough offers

Locals in Hackney, Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets are being offered support and resources to quit smoking as part of …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ October 4, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Banksy opens pop-up exhibition in Croydon

Banksy, the famed graffiti artist, has launched a surprise art installation in Croydon. The exhibit, in an empty retail space …

by Will Craigie/ October 3, 2019/ Arts, Croydon, News/

Gang Jailed for 70 Years After Committing 24 Armed Robberies

Four men have been jailed for a total of 70 years for a string of robberies across the country. On …

by Bella White/ October 3, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon to host Windrush compensation scheme event

A public event will be held in Thornton Heath this Saturday, for residents affected by the Windrush scandal. The scandal, …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 13, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Lead Stories, Local News, Politics/

Croydon mass brawl captured on film

New footage has emerged of a mass brawl which took place on a busy street just north of West Croydon …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Croydon man who drove off with police officer hanging out of his window faces no jail time

A Croydon local who drove 100 metres with a police officer hanging out of his car window has been given …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

World Suicide prevention day- what support does your borough offer

With today marking World Suicide Prevention Day, and September being National Suicide Prevention Month, organisations across London are hoping to draw …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 10, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

On this day in history: First pedestrian in Britain to die after being hit by a car.

Woman becomes the first pedestrian in Britain to die after being hit by a car in 1896   The first …

by Astra McKenzie/ August 17, 2019/ Croydon, Features, Lead Stories/

What’s on this Summer

by Astra McKenzie/ August 2, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Summer, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Great places to visit in your borough that you may have missed

Manor House Gardens Manor House Gardens is a family-friendly park which is situated in Lee. It is a great place …

by Astra McKenzie/ August 2, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Summer, Tower Hamlets/

Baseball bat brandishing dangerous driver sentenced

A motorist who was caught on camera threatening another driver on the M23 with a baseball bat has been convicted …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Local News/

Mayor of London accused of cover up in Croydon tram crash

A Tory politician has accused Sadiq Khan misconduct of in the wake of the 2016 Croydon tram crash. Keith Prince, …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Croydon/