PICTURES: Black Sheep - The bar that set itself apart from the flock
BYE bye Black Sheep, the bar which set itself apart from the flock. On Monday, news broke that Croydon's longest-standing independent nightclub had shut after 15 years. The High Street bar had been at...
View ArticleMan in court charged with exposing himself to girl, 16
A MAN has appeared in court charged with exposing himself to a 16-year-old girl on a train. Mark Ferguson, 48, allegedly flashed the teenager on a train at West Croydon station on October 22. Ferguson,...
View ArticleMan admits racial abuse during drunken rampage at soup kitchen
A MAN hurled racial abuse at homeless Afghans, tried to headbutt a police officer and destroyed a mattress during a drunken rampage. David Hunter, 20, was at the soup kitchen in Queen's Gardens, in...
View ArticleX FACTOR: Hannah Barrett and Rough Copy song choices revealed
THE songs Croydon's two X Factor acts hope will get them into the last five of the show have been revealed. The theme of tomorrow night's show is a celebration of 10 years of the X Factor, with...
View ArticleFar-right activist admits assault and firing air rifle in New Addington
A FAR-RIGHT activist has been handed a community order for assault and firing an air rifle out of his New Addington home. Frank Day, 65, attacked Samuel Bartlett and later fired a Titan air rifle from...
View ArticleSusanna Reid the new favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing
CROYDON-BORN Susanna Reid is the new bookies favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing. The 42-year-old former Croham Hurst and Croydon High pupil wowed the judges on last weekend's show, scoring 39 out...
View ArticleIs this jewellery yours? Man found with bag of swag
DOZENS of suspected stolen items of jewellery have been seized by police from a man in the street. The necklaces, earrings, watches and cutlery were taken from a 28-year-old man in Lower Addiscombe...
View ArticleDATA BLOG: Where is the best place to live in Croydon?
RESIDENTS of Selsdon are among the most comfortable, healthy and happy of anyone living in London. But while those residing in the south of the borough have plenty to cheer about, many areas of Croydon...
View ArticleRegina Coeli head under fire as school put into special measures
A CATHOLIC primary school in South Croydon has been put into special measures after another damning Ofsted report.Regina Coeli, in Pampisford Road, received a "requires improvement" rating in October...
View ArticleCoulsdon Masterplan torn-up - because of some people who don't even live there
CROYDON Council has dropped its Coulsdon Masterplan following a legal challenge from residents in neighbouring Chipstead.The shock withdrawal of the document, which set out a framework for major...
View ArticlePaul Hollywood looking forward to getting his bake on in Croydon
TV BAKING star Paul Hollywood says the secret to his stunning rise is that "everyone has a favourite cake".The ice-blue-eyed celebrity chef pondered the reasons why people like to watch baking ahead of...
View ArticleTony Pulis set to be named Crystal Palace boss on Saturday
TONY Pulis is set to be confirmed as Crystal Palace's new manager today (Saturday). It is understood that a deal is close to being agreed and the 55-year-old Welshman could be at the KC Stadium to see...
View ArticleElderly man missing with no phone, travel card or money
A VULNERABLE 77-year-old has gone missing with no phone, travel card or money. Police are appealing for help in finding Peter Boyer, of Beddington. He was last seen on Friday night (November 22) at his...
View ArticlePurley Pool campaigners' fight for planning assurances
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Purley pool are seeking fresh assurances about its long-term future.The threat of closure has hung over the pool since 2009, though the council's most recent commitment was...
View ArticleTIMELINE: How the month-long search for a Crystal Palace manager unfolded
AFTER four weeks of twists and turns, fluctuating bookies odds and endless speculation, Crystal Palace are now Crystal Pulis. But, in the lead up to Tony Pulis' appointment, plenty of names were linked...
View ArticleCrystal Palace fans react to Tony Pulis appointment
CRYSTAL Palace fans have given a generally positive reaction to Tony Pulis' appointment on Twitter. Most supporters seem happy the month-long search for a new boss has come to an end and, while a few...
View ArticleTony Pulis is the new manager of Crystal Palace
TONY Pulis has been confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace. The 55-year-old Welshman has been locked in talks with Palace all week, with his appointment officially confirmed by the club on...
View ArticleCRYSTAL PALACE: Five things Tony Pulis must do to get the Eagles' soaring
TONY Pulis starts work in SE25 on Monday - here's five things he might just find in his in-tray.1) Make Selhurst Park a fortress When Pulis was at Stoke, he made the Britannia Stadium the sort of place...
View ArticleFAN REACTION: Tony Pulis arrives at KC Stadium for Crystal Palace clash
HE'S the new man in the Selhurst Park hotseat and has been tasked to keep Crystal Palace up. Tony Pulis arrived at Hull City's KC Stadium at 1.30pm with co-chairman Steve Parish - and he looked...
View ArticleHull City vs Crystal Palace - LIVE
FOLLOW action at the KC Stadium between Hull City and Crystal Palace, below!
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