Category Archives: Croham Hurst

Thanks to the magic of Merlin there’s more to see in the woods

Posted on August 16, 2026 by insidecroydon

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: This week, seeking pudding-like rock, a Bronze Age barrow and one of the highest viewpoints in Croydon without taking a lift in a tower block, KEN TOWL has been to Croham Hurst, where he may … Continue reading →

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Conservative councillor’s secret past as an IRA gun-runner

Posted on January 25, 2026 by insidecroydon

After 24 years on Croydon Council, Maria Gatland will be standing down at the elections in May, her explosive past still unknown by many of the residents she represents. PETER GILLMAN provides the inside story When Tory councillor Maria Gatland … Continue reading →

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Council backs down over plans to license 15,000-people rave

Posted on October 6, 2020 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council has dropped its application for a licence to stage a rave, potentially with as many as 15,000 people, on Purley Way playing fields. The council had submitted the licence application to the local licensing body – Croydon Council … Continue reading →

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Friends group opposes works to restore Croham Hurst after fire

Posted on April 21, 2019 by insidecroydon

Those not working this Bank Holiday Monday in the fine weather forecasted might want to take their recreation on the top of Croham Hurst, especially with the cooling tree cover on the route from the Croham valley. After the hard … Continue reading →

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Councillor appeals to public to avoid fire risk at Croham Hurst

Posted on June 25, 2018 by insidecroydon

With the London Weather Centre already declaring this month the driest June since records began, a councillor in South Croydon has appealed to the public not to light fires or barbecues in one of the area’s most sensitive natural open … Continue reading →

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