Tag Archives: Addiscombe

Addiscombe couple’s ethical pet food is set to launch

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

A pet-loving couple from Addiscombe this month launch a range of dog food and cat food. Their products are being rolled out to stores across Croydon, and have been taken on by Dabner’s, Surrey Street’s long-standing pet shop. Jack Walker … Continue reading →

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Under-pressure Newman ‘declares war’ on Croydon South CLP

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

WALTER CRONXITE on the latest outbreak of churlishness from a council leader who has under-performed Tony Newman, following Croydon Labour’s performance at the polls on Thursday, chose to begin their new four-year term in charge of the Town Hall by … Continue reading →

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Gerrymandering suspicions surface on streets of Addiscombe

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

ELECTION COUNTDOWN: After months of delays, a road in what Labour calls a ‘key marginal’ ward is suddenly to be resurfaced. Some are suggesting the council work is being co-ordinated to favour Labour’s local election candidates. WALTER CRONXITE reports Residents … Continue reading →

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Say it ain’t so, Joe: Lee has changed his tune on policing

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Croydon’s Tories seem confused about the home address of one of their local election candidates, while another has previously campaigned for more spending on police and youth facilities, when he was a LibDem parliamentary election candidate. WALTER CRONXITE … Continue reading →

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Mayor gives £750,000 to support projects for tram victims

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, this morning announced a £750,000 fund to support community recovery activities following the Sandilands tram derailment 18 months ago. But in somewhat spiky notes issued with the press release from City Hall, the Labour … Continue reading →

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Jubilate Choir, Jenkins’ The Armed Man, St Matthew’s, Apr 14

Posted on March 12, 2018 by
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Scrutiny chief wants your ideas to improve the tram network

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

The chair of the council’s scrutiny committee wants members of the public to come forward with ideas and suggestions about how to improve the tram network. The council streets and environment scrutiny committee will meet at the Town Hall on … Continue reading →

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