Daily Archives: June 21, 2012

Another 1,000 jobs go as Bank of America quits Croydon

Posted on June 21, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon was dealt another massive blow today as Bank of America Merrill Lynch announced it is to close its data centre on Dingwall Road, moving its operation to offices at Canary Wharf, The City, and to Bromley early in 2013. … Continue reading →

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“Our business never recovered after the riots” says Allders

Posted on June 21, 2012 by insidecroydon

Senior management has spent the past few days trying to find an overseas buyer for Allders, the 150-year-old landmark department store at the centre of Croydon. But a week on from the company calling in the administrators for a second … Continue reading →

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Junior School of Hard Knocks returns to Hamsey Green

Posted on June 21, 2012 by insidecroydon

The Sky Sports-inspired School of Hard Knocks scheme is returning to Warlingham rugby club on July 6. The Hamsey Green club is staging a rugby match between SOHK, Warlingham and Riddlesdown schools, kick-off 6.30pm. It is the second year in … Continue reading →

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Police admit to mistakes over handling of Brighton game

Posted on June 21, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon police want more regular dialogue with Crystal Palace fans and fans’ groups ahead of the new football season, when 16 league matches at Selhurst Park will have no police inside the ground during the game. Policing costs are one … Continue reading →

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Lansdowne Road Residents: meet the councillors

Posted on June 21, 2012 by insidecroydon

Following from the meeting of local residents with Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell earlier this month, the Lansdowne Road Residents’ Association is to stage another meeting next week – this time hosted in the local YMCA. The meeting will be … Continue reading →

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