Tag Archives: Canary Wharf

Thameslink disruption could impact London Marathon runners

Runners and spectators travelling into the city for this Sunday’s London Marathon face disruption and possible crowding on Thameslink services from East Croydon, as Network Rail is conducting engineering works on the day of the world’s biggest 26.2-mile road race. … Continue reading

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Renaissance man who’s under-cutting rents across London

Renaissance, the five-storey office block on Dingwall Road, close to East Croydon railway station, opened last week, offering office space at one-fifth of the cost of rates in the West End, Canary Wharf and the City of London, according to … Continue reading

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Croydon U-turn as it opens its doors for Open House weekend

Might this weekend represent the latest minor victory for Inside Croydon? Just over a year ago, we broke the news that, like a churlish, spoilt child having a tantrum, Croydon Council had withdrawn from the Open House London weekend. As … Continue reading

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Another 1,000 jobs go as Bank of America quits Croydon

Croydon was dealt another massive blow today as Bank of America Merrill Lynch announced it is to close its data centre on Dingwall Road, moving its operation to offices at Canary Wharf, The City, and to Bromley early in 2013. … Continue reading

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