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Festival to celebrate Croydon's rich heritage
Plans for a heritage festival have been unveiled by Croydon's most historic organisation. Rachel Millard reports... THE market town of Croydon that Archbishop Whitgift came to know on his way between...
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Croydon athletes shine in Derbyshire mud
THE extremely muddy countryside in Catton Park, Derbyshire, was the unlikely magnet for some 2,000 young athletes representing more than 40 counties at the ESAA Cross-Country Championships, most of...
View ArticleChild contact centres in Croydon and Sutton to close in May
TWO centres providing vital "safe havens" where children from broken families can meet their parents will close at the end of May.The Welcare charity says cuts in funding and a reduction in the number...
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New Addington man with triple heart bypass toasting crumpets on landing after...
A 63-YEAR-OLD man with a triple heart bypass has been forced to cook his crumpets by stealing electricity on the landing after a leak from upstairs blew his fusebox.Patrick Collins was at home in...
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Agents fined for not clearing Kenley fly-tipping
THE land agents responsible for a block of flats in Kenley have been prosecuted for blighting the lives of residents in a landmark case for Croydon CouncilNowsad Gani, who runs Gani and Company, which...
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Tara Green: 'Croydon mums and dads, let's share our parenting tips'
IN THE first of our new parenting pages, Tara Green calls for Croydon mums and dads to unite... IT WOULD be surprising if you, as a parent, sat and chatted to another Croydon parent and didn't find...
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Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, in Croydon this morning
THE Duchess of Cornwall is coming to the borough again this morning - this time visiting the world-famous Brit School.It will be the third visit in as many years by Camilla, having previously come to...
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Survey says Croydon is the second worst place to live in the UK
CROYDON is the second unhappiest place to live in the UK, according to a survey published today.Researchers canvassed around 40,000 homeowners for their views on the happiest places to live - with...
View ArticlePalace sign Ivory Coast striker Dindane
CRYSTAL Palace have signed striker Aruna Dindane on a contract until the end of the season.The experienced Ivory Coast international, 32, spent a brief loan spell at Portsmouth during the 2009/10...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Duchess of Cornwall at the Brit School
THE Duchess of Cornwall is currently meeting students and teachers at Selhurst's world-famous Brit School.During her visit, Camilla is due to enjoy a tour of the school's facilities, including a...
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Brit School students enjoy visit from the Duchess of Cornwall
STUDENTS at the Brit School welcomed a VIP guest this morning - the Duchess of Cornwall.Camilla gave the world-renowned performing arts school the Royal seal of approval during her tour of its...
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Croydon residents' anger at "second worst place to live" slur
CROYDON residents and political figures have reacted angrily to a report which dubs Croydon the second unhappiest place to live in the UK. The Rightmove survey canvassed around 40,000 homeowners for...
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Wilson's School in Wallington plans to allow girls for the first time in 400...
Wilson's School in Wallington is planning to permit girls for the first time in 400 years.The prestigious boys' grammar today announced it was to consult with parents, staff and students on a proposal...
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Bishop of Croydon to address crowds at Easter Walk of Witness
THE annual Easter procession through Croydon re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus will feature the town's bishop addressing the crowd for the first time ever.The year will be the sixteenth annual "Walk...
View ArticleOllie's Way: 'Crystal Palace must now focus on eight huge games'
WE KNEW what was at stake at Brighton, but we just didn't rise to the occasion.I think the timing of the goals really knocked the stuffing out of us and it was a tad unfair in my opinion with the...
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Coulsdon tree felling delayed after residents spot nesting birds
A DEVELOPER delayed plans to fell dozens of trees in Coulsdon after residents reported it to police on the grounds it would be breaking the law.Affinity Sutton had started planned work this week...
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Wallington IT firm named among best small companies to work for in Sunday...
STAFF at specialist global ICT recruitment firm are celebrating the company's highest position in the Sunday Times Best 100 Small Companies to Work for competition.The 2013 results show the firm, based...
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Our School: 'Kenley Primary children and staff care about each other'
THIS week, head teacher Georgina Catanach and pupils tell us about Kenley Primary School Tell us about the history of the school The school was built in 1936, originally as a Surrey school. During the...
View ArticleFlowers ready to blossom
AFTER a long winter, Matt Flowers is itching to get back behind the wheel as he prepares for life in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge Championship.The 24-year-old from Banstead is preparing for his debut...
View ArticleSemi-final is hit by snow
OXTED Ladies will have to wait to play their Investec Women's Vase Semi-final after the game was postponed on Sunday.The O's were due to play West Bridgford Monarchs in the semi-final of the...
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