Tag Archives: BBC

MP Gavin Barwell, statistics and a convenient oversight

Posted on March 18, 2012 by insidecroydon

Barely one-third of the people of Croydon – 37 per cent – believe that politicians and their council “really care about helping people like me”, according to a survey conducted by the BBC. Such a statistic suggests that the vast … Continue reading →

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Wisdom, tolerance and the riot lessons of Mr Reeves

Posted on December 16, 2011 by insidecroydon

Last night’s Mr Reeves and the Riots on BBC1 would have been a recommended watch, even were we not a Croydon-themed website.

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Tory peer condemns “meaningless” cut at David Lean Cinema

Posted on June 9, 2011 by insidecroydon

Oscar-winner Julian Fellowes has added his support to  the campaign to save the David Lean Cinemawith a strong letter to council’s chief executive condemning the closure of the Croydon art house theatre as a “meaningless” cut. Lord Fellowes, who is … Continue reading →

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