Gangnam (John Lewis at Home in Croydon) Style
INTRODUCING Gangnam - John Lewis at Home in Croydon - Style. A video of staff at the branch in Purley Way has been uploaded to YouTube. The clip shows a man in a white shirt, black tie and sunglasses...
View ArticleSecret Cinema cancels further Croydon performances after police objection
SECRET Cinema has cancelled further Croydon performances after police raised concerns about the events. After pulling last night's show an hour before guests were due to arrive, it announced on Twitter...
View ArticleGirl, 18, seriously injured after collision with motorbike in Croydon
A TEENAGER suffered a serious head injury after a collision with a motorbike this morning (Friday). The 18-year-old was taken to the major trauma centre at St George's Hospital's, in Tooting, as a...
View Article"Frightening" attack in Woodside takes tram out of action
FOUR windows of a tram were smashed and the vehicle taken out of service after a "frightening" attack at a tram stop yesterday. The trouble occurred when a large group of youths attacked three men at...
View ArticleVIDEO: 'Takeway in street' man is serial practical joker from Thornton Heath
A MAN filmed causing traffic chaos by eating a takeaway in the middle of a busy road is a self-styled practical joker from Thornton Heath. The clip of a couple eating at a small table while sitting on...
View ArticleSecret Cinema apologises for last-minute cancellation of Croydon shows
THE company behind Secret Cinema has apologised to ticket holders for the last-minute cancellation of its opening weekend in Croydon. In a statement released this afternoon, Future Cinema said it was...
View ArticleWitness describes how youths smashed up Croydon tram with spades and glass...
A WOMAN has described how youths armed with spades and glass bottles smashed up a tram in front of terrified school children. The witness, who we have agreed not to name, told how passengers screamed...
View ArticleCroydon Council to have greater control of Fairfield Halls
A MORE secure future is being promised for two of the borough's cultural institutions as the council moves to take control of Fairfield and the London Mozart Players (LMP).The decision to turn the two...
View ArticleBurning issue simmers as Croydon incinerator verdict is deferred
Rachel Millard looks at a divisive issue, still in balance...Officers from the ruling authority Sutton Council had recommended plans for the Viridor incinerator off Beddington Lane be approved – in the...
View ArticleCar lands on its side
A Man was taken to hospital after his car landed on its side after a crash in South Croydon.It is thought the man swerved to avoid hitting a tree in Briton Hill Road at about 7.30pm on Friday...
View ArticleCrystal Palace fans arrested in South Norwood
FOOTBALL fans were arrested on a coach in South Norwood on Saturday morning, which was taking Crystal Palace supporters to today's match against Blackburn. Officers from Operation Arrowtip stopped the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Croydon mum Cherelle Basquine impresses Tom Jones on BBC show The Voice
A mum-of-two from Croydon has made it through to the next stage of BBC talent show The Voice. Cherelle Basquine performed Cheryl Cole's hit Call My Name on tonight's (Saturday) episode. And legendary...
View ArticleIAN HOLLOWAY: My abuse at hands of Millwall fans
I WENT to watch Millwall and Blackburn on Tuesday night and that was an unbelievably nervous, edgy-type game which could have gone either way.Unfortunately for Millwall it went to Blackburn, but...
View ArticleSimon Osborn says former team mate Ian Holloway 'will not give up on promotion'
FORMER Palace midfielder Simon Osborn says boss Ian Holloway will "not give up" on getting Palace promotion to the Premier League.Osborn, who played more than 70 games for the Eagles between 1990 and...
View ArticleThe Croydon runners who raised thousands at the London Marathon
RUNNERS from across the borough took part in the London Marathon on Sunday to raise money for good causes.And one Croydon participant stood out from the crowd – he completed the marathon dressed as a...
View ArticleSPECIAL REPORT: The saga of Roke Primary School
IN THE last week, the fury building among parents over Roke Primary and the Government's intention to turn it into an academy has reached breaking point.Former head Caroline Phillips has resigned after...
View ArticleLawrence Okoye to play in NFL for the San Francisco 49ers
CROYDON'S Olympic discus thrower Lawrence Okoye has agreed a deal to play for one of the biggest names in American Football. The 21-year old recently declared his intention to switch from athletics to...
View ArticleNew Addington thugs to be sentenced for frenzied attack at tram stop
SEVEN thugs from New Addington are to be sentenced today for a frenzied attack at a tram stop. Kieran Hawker, 18, Aaron Henery, 18, Robert Elsey, 19, Dean Riley, 18 and 27-year-old Anthony Patton were...
View ArticleReward of £20,000 offered to help catch Gary Hayward attackers
A REWARD of £20,000 is being offered by the police for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the vicious attack on a father-of-three from New Addington. Flyers advertising the...
View ArticleNorbury Park recognised by Lawn Tennis Association
NORBURY Park Lawn Tennis Club will be officially awarded Clubmark status by the Lawn Tennis Association on Sunday, coinciding with the first Open Day of the summer season.The Clubmark award is...
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