Tag Archives: Addington Hills

Police observe Peak practice with car drivers in Shirley Hills

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

Ahead of a springtime weekend with warmer weather forecast, the police and other agencies are warning the public not to treat the coronavirus lockdown as some kind of lengthy holiday period, and certainly not to set off for parks and … Continue reading →

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Blaze at ex-JLS star’s Spout Hill house treated as ‘suspicious’

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

More than 70 fire crew and 10 fire engines yesterday attended a blaze at a millionaire’s mansion off Shirley Church Road and Spout Hill in the glitzy Addington Hills. The Daily Mirror is this morning reporting that the house is … Continue reading →

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Community Walk, Addington Hills, Mar 23

Posted on March 17, 2019 by
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Downlands and TCV volunteering day, Addington Hills, Oct 13

Posted on October 3, 2018 by
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Developers’ own advisors say Sandrock scheme is not viable

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

Developers who want to build 19 flats in two ugly blocks in what was the car park of a once thriving pub in Shirley have no intention of ever re-opening the Sandrock as a going concern. That’s the conclusion reached … Continue reading →

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Striders of Croydon Switchback 5, Lloyd Park, Sep 30

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

The Switchback 5 is a tough, off-road run through Lloyd Park and the Addington Hills, reaching one of the highest points in Croydon before turning back for the scurry downhill towards the finish line. This year’s event, organised by Striders … Continue reading →

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LOOP takes the high ground to offer vistas across London

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

WANDLE WANDERINGS: As he continues his ventures on the capital’s orbital walking route, KEN TOWL follows Saxon era church paths, side steps some rugby players, and arrives back in the borough of Croydon Before London spread south into what are … Continue reading →

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