Concern about 'disappearing' pupils at Harris Federation's Croydon schools...
In February, Croydon's head of education asked the Harris Federation, a powerful academy chain with 38 schools across London, including nine in Croydon, to explain why many of its pupils 'disappear'...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of murdering Croydon knife attack victim Adrian Young
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Adrian Young, who was stabbed in the heart during a fight on a Croydon estate.The 26-year-old is currently in custody in a south London police station....
View ArticleCroydon twin sisters bag 23 A* GCSE grades
CROYDON twins who scooped a staggering 23 A*s between them in their GCSEs said their success was thanks to friendly sibling rivalry.Riddlesdown Collegiate pupils Poppy and Amber Ash, 16, revise...
View ArticleCrystal Palace target is 'not going anywhere'
SOUTHAMPTON midfielder and reported Crystal Palace target Jack Cork is 'not going anywhere' this summer, according to his manager Ronald Koeman.The Eagles have been linked with a £3m move for the...
View ArticlePolice resume fight against those 'responsible' for rough sleeping in Croydon
POLICE in Croydon will today resume an operation to "target those responsible" for rough sleeping and begging. The Met said it officers will be concentrating on "engaging, disrupting and deterring"...
View ArticleTrinity School students excited to welcome French World Cup rugby team to...
THE French national team will make Croydon their home during next year's Rugby World Cup.Les Blues will use Trinity School, in Shirley, as a training base during the tournament in September and October...
View ArticleTrailer of hay destroyed by fire in New Addington
POLICE are to investigate the cause of a fire which destroyed a trailer packed with hay in the early hours of this morning (Friday). Firefighters from Addington were called to the blaze next to the...
View ArticleBolasie signs new three-year deal at Crystal Palace
YANNICK BOLASIE has committed his future to Crystal Palace after signing a new three-year deal with the club.The Democratic Republic of Congo winger has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract,...
View ArticlePremier League predictions: Can Neil Warnock turn Crystal Palace's fortunes...
IT IS week three of the Premier League and yet again, there are some superb matches with new Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock taking his side to Newcastle, Everton facing Chelsea and early leaders...
View ArticlePurley mum determined to fund cure for her little girl's illness
THE friends and family of a seriously ill little girl are holding a series of events to try and raise £10,000 to find her a cure.Georgia Strudwick, from Purley, was diagnosed with the life-threatening...
View ArticleTransfer talk: Crystal Palace boss targets reunion with QPR full back
NEIL WARNOCK is targeting a move to bring Queens Park Rangers left-back Armand Traore to Crystal Palace, according to reports.The 24-year-old worked with Warnock during his time at Loftus Road and the...
View ArticleBolasie looks to kick on after signing new deal at Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL Palace winger Yannick Bolasie says he is looking to kick on in the 'best league in the world' after signing a new deal with the club.The 25-year-old has today (Friday) agreed a new three-year...
View ArticleCroydon University Hospital patient died after drug allergy 'error'
AN ELDERLY patient at Croydon University Hospital died after being given a drug she had a "documented" allergy to.The woman developed a fatal skin condition after being given four doses of Tazocin, an...
View ArticleZaha to wear number 11 shirt at Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL Palace have revealed that Wilfried Zaha will wear the number 11 shirt during his loan spell with the club.The winger has rejoined the Eagles on a season-long loan from Manchester United, and...
View ArticleDebate on South Norwood joining Scotland taking place next week
A DEBATE over whether South Norwood should join Bonnie Scotland is to take place next week. The Great Independence Debate will see representatives from three camps mull (of Kintyre) over the question...
View ArticlePolice trying to talk down 'burglar' throwing tiles from rooftop in Waddon
POLICE negotiators are trying to talk down a man from a roof of a house in Waddon.Officers were called to reports of a burglary at the address in Barrow Road at 10.30am this morning (Friday). When they...
View ArticleMotorcyclist will need two operations after collision with car on Brighton...
A MOTORCYCLIST injured in a collision with a car on Brighton Road in Purley will need two operations after suffering serious injuries to his leg.The man, believed to be Jason Mulcahy, 40, severely...
View ArticleMan, 56, bailed after pensioner dies in Selsdon road collision
A 56-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed.He was driving a Peugeot 307 which collided with a 79-year old man on Selsdon Park Road near the junction...
View Article"Career criminal" handed five years in prison after admitting 104 burglaries
A "CAREER criminal" who pleaded guilty to 104 burglaries has been sentenced to five years in prison.Anthony Murray, of Purley Way, admitted taking jewellery, electrical items and fishing equipment from...
View ArticlePALACE POETRY: Red and blue barmy
OUR weekly dose of Palace-inspired poetry from the Bard of Selhurst Park, James Miller...Tony gone, Pulis goodbye,Crystal Palace fans ask why?Wipe our mouths, he's left, he's gone,time to cheers a new...
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