Croydon set for a week of rain after a scorching Sunday
ENJOY today's sunny weather - it won't last. Temperatures are set to reach up to 22 degrees today in Croydon but, from tomorrow (Monday) until Thursday, forecasters suggest a drop to 17 or 18 degrees....
View ArticleMissing man from South Norwood turns up
Missing South Norwood man, Alan Jarvis, has been found, the Metropolitan Police said at midday today (Sunday). A police spokesman said he had no details of where Mr Jarvis turned up but said he was...
View ArticleBISHOP OF CROYDON: Bridge the North/South divide to create a more positive...
THE latest monthly column from the Bishop of Croydon, the Rt Rev Jonathan Clark... SO THE elections have been and gone, and the political map of Croydon has changed – slightly. The control of the...
View ArticleCrystal Palace linked with move for Tottenham star
CRYSTAL Palace are being linked with a move for Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore. The 24-year-old, capped once by England, spent last season on loan at Hull City, where he impressed in the promoted...
View ArticleTwo people injured after car overturns in Park Lane, Croydon
Two people were taken to hospital after the car in which they were travelling overturned this afternoon (Sunday). The accident occurred at around 4.20pm at the junction of Park Lane and Barclay Road,...
View ArticleAaron Wilbraham not worried about finding new club following Crystal Palace...
AARON Wilbraham insists he isn't "worried" about being a free agent following his release from Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The 34-year-old is said to be interesting a number of Championship and League...
View ArticleNew Addington councillors pledge more CCTV and parking - but fewer boulders
MORE police, better CCTV, one-hour free parking – and fewer boulders – should be on the way for New Addington after last week's Labour victory in the council elections.The party will now be expected to...
View ArticleWhitgift shopkeepers feeling the squeeze as Westfield development draws nearer
INDEPENDENT shopkeepers at the Whitgift Centre are feeling the squeeze as Croydon's new £1 billion shopping outlet draws closer. The Westfield/Hammerson project was granted planning permission in...
View ArticleLantern tribute to murdered teen Fico Dougan
FRIENDS and family of murdered teenager Fico Dougan released lanterns in his tribute on the day he would have turned 18. His heartbroken parents were among those who gathered next to his grave at...
View ArticleThornton Heath man on murder charge
A 23-year-old Thornton Heath man will appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow (Tuesday) charged with murder. Daniel Agyeman is the fourth person to be charged by police in connection with the death of a man...
View ArticleThornton Heath Station improved by multi-million pound investment
A £4.5 million investment programme at Thornton Heath Station has been completed. The bulk of the money invested by Southern has gone on providing three new lifts which make the station completely...
View ArticleCroydon College recognised by Queen for volunteering
CROYDON COLLEGE has been recognised by the Queen for its outstanding volunteer work. It has become the first college in the country to receive the Queen's Award for Volunteering, the equivalent of an...
View ArticleSouth Norwood Tourist Board announces referendum on SE25 leaving...
THE South Norwood Tourist Board (SNTB) has announced a referendum over whether SE25 should leave Croydon - and join bonnie Scotland. Associates of the SNTB have asked residents to vote on September 11...
View ArticleCrystal Palace team beaten in final by Liverpool at Manchester City's Etihad...
LIVERPOOL gained some form of revenge against Crystal Palace by beating them in a schools competition at Manchester City's stadium a fortnight ago. The Eagles were represented by pupils from two...
View ArticleMan found dead in grounds of disused building in Morland Road, Addiscombe
AN UNIDENTIFIED man was found dead in the grounds of a disused health clinic in Addiscombe last month. Police have released an e-fit of the man, who was found at 3.05pm on Thursday, May 8 at 6 Morland...
View ArticleCrystal Palace midfielder Adlene Guedioura left out of Algeria World Cup squad
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder Adlene Guedioura has been left out of Algeria's World Cup squad. The former Nottingham Forest and Wolves man had been tipped to make the African side's 23-man squad, having...
View ArticleCroydon commuters promised a 'world class' service as part of new deal
A NEW franchise has been picked to take over the running of rail services through Croydon. Govia Thameslink will replace First Capital Connect services from September and then incorporate the South...
View ArticleCrystal Palace star admits interest in services from Swansea City
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder Jonathan Williams has reportedly admitted that Swansea City are after his services. However, despite the Welsh outfit seemingly showing an interest, the 20-year-old has said...
View ArticleTony Pulis always left things late with transfers, says Stoke City chairman...
STOKE City chairman Peter Coates says former boss Tony Pulis used to make decisions on bringing in new players until the last minute. Pulis, now at the Crystal Palace helm, made the Potters into an...
View ArticleGas canisters used in Thornton Heath train station attempted break-in
British Transport Police have confirmed that gas canisters were used in an attempted theft from a cash machine at Thornton Heath rail station this morning. BTP and officers from the London Fire Brigade...
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