Daily Archives: June 5, 2012

London Welsh turn down offer to play at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace’s offer to host London Welsh matches at Selhurst Park has been turned down by the rugby club. At least for now. Last week, Inside Croydon reported how Palace co-owner Steve Parish had contacted senior officials at the Exiles, … Continue reading

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Warehouse supporter accuses council of “devious” plan

Croydon Council has been accused of having “a devious plan” to grab millions of pounds of development grants by closing the Warehouse Theatre. The accusation comes in a hard-hitting letter in The Stage newspaper from George Savvides, a Warehouse supporter … Continue reading

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Council finds £6m to look after its “Consultancy Framework”

Croydon Council plans to spend £6 million of our money in the coming year on what it calls in councilspeak a “Consultancy Framework”. According to confidential planning documents obtained by Inside Croydon, the council describes this as “New provision required … Continue reading

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Doctored Johnson would be wrong medicine for Palace

Nostalgia’s not what it used to be, especially where much-loved former players are concerned. ROB SUTHERLAND, of Five-Year Plan fanzine, explains why a return to Selhurst of Andy Johnson wouldn’t be a great idea Palace fans aren’t the kind to … Continue reading

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