Monthly Archives: April 2026

Streatham Choral: Haydn’s The Creation, Cadogan Hall, Apr 11

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Perry makes no formal intervention as Mayor over Vue closure

Tory Mayor fails to act over doomed multiplex cinema, as he uses latest blow to ‘evolving’ town centre as an opportunity for a bit of late-term cosplaying. SANDRA STEAD reports Jason Perry, Croydon’s impotent and out-of-touch Mayor, had no idea … Continue reading

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Important public announcement: the climate emergency is real

COPSE – the Croydon Outdoor Pursuits and Social Events – is staging a global premiere of a film this Tuesday – possibly the most important documentary produced in our lifetimes. And a limited number of tickets are free for all to … Continue reading

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Housing and benefits advice sessions, free, South Norwood

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‘Modern-Day Art’ Exhibition at Croydon Art Space, to Apr 30

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CEO accused of spending public cash for Perry’s benefit

A banner in council colours has appeared outside the Purley Pool this week lauding Jason Perry’s role in the (non-)development of the site in what rival politicians have described as a clear breach of election law. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES … Continue reading

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Councillors wave through 676 flats with just 20% affordable

Housing correspondent BARRATT HOLMES on the latest tall towers coming to the skyline of central Croydon Deep in the middle of a housing crisis, Croydon Council has broken its own rules by granting planning permission to a £200million housing scheme … Continue reading

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Time running out to register to vote in Croydon local elections

Residents reminded that they will need to show photo ID when attending their polling station for the local elections next month Many Croydon residents will have already received their polling cards, with detailed information of where they can cast their … Continue reading

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Tooting Common Bio Blitz, Woodfield Pavilion, Sun Apr 26

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Perry dodges scrutiny as council delays refunds of LTN fines

CROYDON IN CRISIS: What do you mean, you can’t easily find how to claim a refund of the unlawful low traffic neighbourhood fine you were forced to pay? Do you expect the council to make the repayments system simple and … Continue reading

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Frith Street stabbing: jury gives guilty verdict on ‘devious killer’

Simon Ghebremedhin has been found guilty of the murder of Marjama Osman, who he stabbed in her home on Frith Road in May last year. Ghebremedhin, 33, of Streatham High Road, was found guilty by a jury at Inner London … Continue reading

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Backpay victory for healthcare assistants at St Helier Hospital

Healthcare assistants working at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton and two other hospitals in the area have secured a pay victory and have voted to accept an offer from their employers, with some to receive as much as £7,000 compensation … Continue reading

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Town centre multiplex cinema to close in latest blow for Perry

KEN LEE, Town Hall reporter, on how Croydon’s failed Mayor has been blindsided, again, by another major loss to the High Street The latest hammerblow to Jason Perry’s bogus election claims that he has Croydon “back on track” and that … Continue reading

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Reed’s £2,400-a-seat cosy curry night with building lobbyists

BARRATT HOLMES reports on the Croydon Labour councillors who enjoyed a networking night out with the housing minister  Steve Reed OBE, the MP for Streatham (and Croydon North if he can ever be bothered), who has previously exhibited an appetite … Continue reading

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Derren Brown has the tricks to bring the magic back to Croydon

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