'Croydon doesn't have enough young, skilled workers'
OPPORTUNITIES for new jobs in Croydon are growing but concerns remain about many young people lacking the know-how to impress employers.The worries were raised at an executive club lunch organised by...
View ArticleReports of body being dumped in Thames leads police to discover man murdered...
A MURDER investigation is underway after someone tried to dump a body of a man, who was killed in Thornton Heath, in the Thames. Police received a call shortly before 3am this morning (Friday) that a...
View ArticleCroydon Council may bring back weekly bin collections
WEEKLY black bin collections could be reintroduced in certain areas of the borough under plans being considered by the council.The Labour administration says areas where it believes fortnightly...
View ArticleMan charged with rape of two girls and further sexual assault in Sutton
A MAN has been charged with the rape of two teenage girls and a further sexual assault in Sutton.Daniel Elliot, 23, of Rosewell Close, Anerley has been charged with three offences and was due to appear...
View ArticlePremier League predictions: Can Crystal Palace pile the misery on Liverpool?
Premier League football returns with a bang this weekend as Arsenal meet Manchester United, with both sides looking to push into the top four. But which of the two rivals will come out on top in this...
View ArticleCrystal Palace star backs Wigan Athletic chairman over Malky Mackay
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder James McArthur has backed Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan over the controversial appointment of Malky Mackay.McArthur left the Latics on transfer deadline day in September...
View ArticleOpposition View: Liverpool fan hopes to banish painful memories at Crystal...
WE spoke to Liverpool fan and journalist Stuart Ballard ahead of Sunday's match at Selhurst Park...It's been an inconsistent start to this season so far for you?It's been hard to watch considering the...
View ArticleLack of goals not affecting Crystal Palace striker
PALACE striker Marouane Chamakh says his lack of goals isn't affecting his game this season and is happy with the important role he plays.The 30-year-old may not grab the headlines but his work-rate is...
View ArticleCrystal Palace boss: Swansea the best side I've seen this season
NEIL Warnock has hailed Saturday's opponents Swansea City and knows just how hard it will be at the Liberty Stadium after watching them play Arsenal recently.Last season, the Eagles secured a 1-1 draw...
View ArticleCroydon Village Outlet set for Black Friday relaunch as Zervo after take over
AN ENTREPRENEUR has taken over the troubled Croydon Village Outlet department store, securing the jobs of 90 employees ahead of a Black Friday relaunch.The former Allders department store in the town...
View ArticleCrystal Palace legend and free agent signs for League Two side
CRYSTAL Palace legend Clinton Morrison has signed for Exeter City on non-contract terms.The striker has been a free agent since leaving Colchester United in the summer and has agreed a deal down in...
View ArticleI saw Steve Round rumours but there's no truth in it, says Palace boss
ON Wednesday there were rumours that former Everton and Manchester United assistant manager Steve Round could be on his way to Crystal Palace.However, Neil Warnock has played down the link and believes...
View ArticleCroydon primary schools reopen three days after pipe leaves sites without water
PARK Hill infant and junior have reopened three days after a burst pipe left the schools without water.Some 600 children missed three days of school this week after the underground pipe cracked over...
View ArticlePalace defender has chance of being back for Tottenham after calf tear
PALACE boss Neil Warnock says Damien Delaney has "an outside chance" of featuring against Tottenham Hotspur next Saturday.The centre-back limped off against Liverpool last weekend with a calf problem,...
View ArticleBishop of Croydon to head council's £200,000 fairness commission
THE Bishop of Croydon Jonathan Clark has been appointed as chairman of the council's forthcoming fairness and opportunity commission. Council leader Tony Newman announced the news at a meeting of...
View ArticleAddington Judo Club secure medals at nationals in Kettering
ADDINGTON Judo Club on Sunday sent a team of three to the British Judo Council nationals at Kettering.Jamie Hewlett, although classed as a veteran, was entered in the open age (-73k) category, fighting...
View ArticleTen times more Croydon families in emergency housing than in 2008
THERE are ten times as many homeless families from Croydon living in emergency housing than six years ago.Figures, which lay bare the housing crisis facing the borough, show the number of families...
View ArticlePalace free-kick king 16/1 to open scoring at Swansea
THE Eagles travel to south Wales at the weekend to take on Swansea who have certainly had the better of recent arguments between the sides winning four and losing none of their last six games with...
View ArticleDarth Vader actor and Croydon resident Dave Prowse on returning as Green...
A LONG time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the actor who played Darth Vader was known to millions as the Green Cross Code Man.Now Dave Prowse, 79, has stepped back into the shoes – but not the suit –...
View ArticleCrystal Palace midfielder joins Championship strugglers Blackpool
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder Stuart O'Keefe has completed a loan move to Championship strugglers Blackpool.The 23-year-old will stay at the Bloomfield Stadium until January 1, 2015.O'Keefe last played for...
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