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Category Archives: South Croydon
Two more men arrested over 2021 Birdhurst Road shooting
The Metropolitan Police has made further arrests in the investigation into the murder of Leroy Mitchell at a silent disco in South Croydon in 2021. Issa Souleman, 28, of Achilles Street, SE14, and Kwabena Ofori, 28, were charged on August … Continue reading
Chilli challenge raises the heat at Pampisford Road Allotments
The summer could end with a real scorcher this weekend, when the Pampisford Road Allotments stage a chilli eating challenge at their annual open day. The allotment society is holding the event this Sunday, August 31, as a bit of … Continue reading
Busy South Croydon main road closed for hours after collision
The busy South End main road in South Croydon was closed in both directions for more than two hours late yesterday afternoon, as emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision, reportedly involving a van and a pedestrian, close … Continue reading
Coombe Lodge to close as part of Whitbread’s pubs sales
The Beefeater at Coombe Lodge, the large chain pub on Coombe Road near Lloyd Park, is to close on September 2, as its owners, Whitbread, continue to get out of the business of brewing (long gone) and selling of beer. … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Property, Pubs, Restaurants, South Croydon
Tagged Beefeater, Coombe Lodge, Frank Lloyd, Lloyd Park, Premier Inn, South Croydon, Whitbread
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From ‘last orders’ to holy orders: pub in change of use scheme
Our south of the borough correspondent, SANDRA STEAD, looks into one of the more bizarre planning application received by the council, even by Croydon standards “Sins downstairs, forgiveness upstairs.” That was the shrewd assessment of one local when they heard … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Chris Clark, Church and religions, Croydon Council, Fairfield, Parking, Planning, Property, Pubs, South Croydon
Tagged Blue Anchor, Croydon, Croydon Council, Dr Pastor Paul Enenche, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Fairfield, London Borough of Croydon, Night-time economy, Restaurant Quarter, South Croydon, South End, Stairway, Tree House
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Men plead not guilty at Old Bailey to Birdhurst Road murder
Two men have denied murdering Leroy Mitchell in a shooting at a silent disco in South Croydon in 2021. Mitchell, 35 years old and a father of three, was shot as he left the party on Birdhurst Road just before … Continue reading
Selsdon Road estate agent shortlisted for businesswoman prize
Michelle McPherson, the founder of Hyde and Rowe estate agents based on Selsdon Road, South Croydon, has been hailed as a “trailblazer” after being shortlisted for a prize at the 2025 Best Businesswomen Awards. Hyde and Rowe describe their business … Continue reading
Posted in Business, South Croydon
Tagged Best Businesswomen Awards, Hyde and Rowe, Selsdon Road, South Croydon
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Newton rises to the occasion to receive the Order of Mercy
Frank Newton, the chairman of South Croydon-based charity The Garwood Foundation, has been conferred with the Order of Mercy in recognition of his service that stretches back over more than 40 years. At a ceremony held at Mansion House in … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Charity, Community associations, Education, Garwood Foundation, Schools, South Croydon
Tagged Addiscombe, Bramley Hill, Croydon, Dr Ross White, Frank Newton, Garwood Foundation, Jean Garwood House, Melville Avenue, Rutherford School, South Croydon
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Labour deputy leaders Young and Collins to stand down in 2026
At least 15% of Croydon’s sitting councillors won’t be seeking election in 2026, while some are doing the ‘chicken run’ to stay on the council gravy train. EXCLUSIVE by WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor Nearly a dozen of Croydon’s current 70 … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Addiscombe West, Brigitte Graham, Broad Green, Callton Young, Chris Clark, Claire Bonham, Clive Fraser, Coulsdon Town, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Fairfield, Louis Carserides, Maria Gatland, Mario Creatura, Old Coulsdon, Patricia Hay-Justice, Paul Ainscough, Purley, Ria Patel, Richard Chatterjee, Rowenna Davis, Shirley North, Simon Brew, Simon Fox, South Croydon, South Norwood, Stuart Collins, Sue Bennett, Thornton Heath, Waddon, Woodside
Tagged 2026 Croydon mayoral election, 2026 local elections, Addiscombe, Addiscombe West, Brigitte Graham, Broad Green, Callton Young, Chris Clark, Clive Fraser, Cllr Rowenna Davis, Cllr Stuart King, Conservative, Coulsdon Town, Croham, Croydon, Croydon Council, Fairfield, Green Party, Labour, Labour National Executive Council, Labour NEC, LibDems, Liberal Democrats, Louis Carserides, Maria Gatland, Mario Creatura, Patricia Hay-Justice, Purley and Woodcote, Richard Chatterjee, Shirley North, Simon Brew, South Croydon, South Norwood, Stuart Collins, Sue Bennett, Thornton Heath, Tory, Woodside
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After four years, man is charged over Birdhurst Road shooting
Almost four years after a fatal shooting in a South Croydon car park, a man has appeared in court charged with the murder. Cimarron Dume-Gooden, 32, of no fixed address, was charged on Monday with the murder of Leroy Mitchell … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, South Croydon
Tagged Birdhurst Road, Leroy Mitchell, Met Police, Metropolitan Police, South Croydon
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South Koreans visit South Croydon on an education mission
A special school in South Croydon had a visit from a delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Education, the Korea National University of Education and city education officers last week to find out more about its inclusive and progressive provision. … Continue reading
South Croydon Village Fayre, St Peter’s Church, Sat June 28
Posted in Activities, Church and religions, South Croydon
Tagged South Croydon, St Peter's Church, Village Fayre
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Tony Gale and Les Strong in line-up for charity at South End
Bagatti’s, South End’s outstanding Italian restaurant, is staging a special charity night next month which will include a turn from former footballers Tony Gale (West Ham, Fulham and a couple of games for Palace) and Les Strong (profoundly Fulham, plus … Continue reading
Purley Way closed by police after man is killed in car crash
A man was killed after he crashed his car into a tree on the Purley Way late last night. The busy A23 was closed in both directions all morning, from Purley town centre to Edgehill Road, South Croydon, with buses … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, Purley, Purley Way, South Croydon
Tagged A23, Car crash, Diversions, Metropolitan Police, Purley, Purley Way
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St Peter’s Church Mini Market, South Croydon, Sat May 3
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Cumnor House prep schools’ owners put up for sale at £5bn
Our education correspondent, GENE BRODIE, on how private equity firms are circuling around a profitable private schools business The company which owns Croydon’s Cumnor House prep schools and nurseries is reported to be considering putting their global business up for … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Cumnor House, Education, Purley, Schools, South Croydon
Tagged Chris Woodhead, Cognita, Croydon, Cumnor House, KKR, Pampisford Road, Prep schools, Purley, South Croydon, Webb Estate, Woodcote
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Woman and child rescued from fire at South End chicken shop
Half of the ground floor and the ducting in the extraction system from the ground floor to the roof were damaged by a fire on Sunday night at the less-than-Perfect Chicken takeway on South End. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus led … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Restaurants, South Croydon
Tagged Croydon, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Perfect Fried Chicken, South Croydon, South End
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Croydon charity has it in the bag with Knightbridge donations
The Garwood Foundation, the South Croydon charity which runs a special school, day centres and residential care, has just bagged an extra £800 towards its latest fund-raising appeal, thanks to a Knightsbridge influencer who staged a “secret” charity shop designer … Continue reading
Long-closed Earl of Eldon pub is replaced by Portuguese deli
A long-boarded-up site on Brighton Road in South Croydon has opened for business this week – as Sabores da Terra, a “traditional Portuguese coffee shop and deli”. The Earl of Eldon pub, once a Greene King boozer, closed in 2018, … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Property, Pubs, South Croydon
Tagged Brighton Road, Earl of Eldon, Sabores da Terra, South Croydon
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Pub under the Flyover gets a shock as manager opts to move
Locals at the back-street, town centre pub, the Royal Standard, have been sent reeling, and not by an especially strong barrel of Harvey’s, but by the news that the landlord and her team are leaving the pub under the Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Fairfield, Property, Pubs, South Croydon
Tagged Admiral Taverns, Croydon Flyover, Fuller's, Fullers Brewery, London, South Croydon, The Royal Standard
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