Tag Archives: Catford

Call for delivery firms to act to reduce risk of e-bike fires

Posted on January 27, 2026 by insidecroydon

The London Fire Brigade is calling for leading delivery firms – Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo – to do more to make their riders aware of the fire risk of the batteries used to power their e-bikes and e-scooters. … Continue reading →

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The questions Sutton leader won’t answer about Throwley Yard

Posted on November 18, 2025 by insidecroydon

INSIDE SUTTON: A week after the last picture show at the council-subsidised cinema, why is Councillor Barry ‘Basher’ Lewis dodging serious matters of genuine public interest? By CARL SHILTON Throwley Yard Cinema in central Sutton staged its very own “Last … Continue reading →

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Throwley Yard to close as company goes into administration

Posted on November 7, 2025 by insidecroydon

INSIDE SUTTON: A cinema which opened little more than a year ago using millions of pounds of public money is forced to shut from Sunday, leaving the council with little, if any, income from the venue. Our investigations editor, CARL … Continue reading →

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Cut the Chase coalition exposes increase in racing dog deaths

Posted on July 1, 2025 by insidecroydon

There were more greyhound fatalities at licensed dog tracks in 2024 than in any year since 2020, despite the number of approved race tracks having fallen to just 19. It is the second successive year that trackside fatalities at dog … Continue reading →

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Throwley Yard Cinema under scrutiny as companies collapse

Posted on January 23, 2025 by insidecroydon

INSIDE SUTTON: Four sister companies of the firm behind Sutton’s council-backed cinema have gone out of business in quick succession. BERTIE WORCESTER-PARK does what he heard them say in the movies, and follows the money… Though it claims it is … Continue reading →

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