Daily Archives: August 11, 2011

Croydon 8/8: “Go to Job Centre” devastated traders told

Posted on August 11, 2011 by insidecroydon

Saddening and maddening – as the dust settles on the scandalous behaviour of the rioters on Monday night, Croydon Council (motto: “Proud to Serve”) has managed to step in with its customary aplomb for offending and insulting people, on this … Continue reading →

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Croydon was vulnerable after being short-changed for decades

Posted on August 11, 2011 by insidecroydon

In his first regular commentary on life in the borough, ANDREW PELLING, the former local councillor, London Assembly member and MP, offers some answers to a fundamental question about 8/8 – why Croydon? Why Croydon? It is a good question. … Continue reading →

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Croydon 8/8: Eyewitnesses ask questions of police approach

Posted on August 11, 2011 by insidecroydon

Wednesday was, thankfully, another peaceful night in Croydon, offering time for more reflection on the events of Monday. Two separate eyewitness accounts of the events offered to Inside Croydon provide different perspectives on how the frightening situation was handled Eyewitness … Continue reading →

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Croydon 8/8: Local Tamils say “We have been doubly let down”

Posted on August 11, 2011 by insidecroydon

The local Tamil community, many of whom managed or owned the shops and businesses along London Road that were wrecked by the rioting on Monday night, has issued this statement: The Croydon Tamil community feels doubly let down by the … Continue reading →

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