Daily Archives: October 21, 2015

100 jobs will be lost with two-year Fairfield Halls closure

Posted on October 21, 2015 by insidecroydon

The battle for Croydon’s cultural future took a twist at the Town Hall last night, with local Tories arguing against job cuts and wanting to spend more public money on the borough’s flagship arts facility, as STEVEN DOWNES reports Croydon’s … Continue reading →

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Dirty Rotten musical sounds so off-key with modern times

Posted on October 21, 2015 by insidecroydon

The things Inside Croydon’s correspondents will do for our loyal reader. DIANA ECCLESTON walked out of this show when last she saw it. This time, she stayed till the bitter end Croydon gets a cheeky little namecheck during this musical. … Continue reading →

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Lots to prove in tonight’s el Croydon Clásico non-league clash

Posted on October 21, 2015 by insidecroydon

So, the day has arrived. The day of el Croydon Clásico: AFC Croydon Athletic v Croydon FC, at Mayfield Road tonight. Croydon FC will be keen to show that they are still worthy of being called one of Croydon’s top … Continue reading →

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Labour councillor gets to speak at last – after 18-month wait

Posted on October 21, 2015 by insidecroydon

WALTER CRONXITE reports on the end of a councillor’s silent tribute to his party’s leadership at the Town Hall A Labour councillor used Monday’s full meeting of the council – only the second such meeting held since March – to … Continue reading →

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