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Thameslink can’t blame covid for service cuts, says Pidgeon
Swingeing cuts to rail services by Govia Thameslink Railway have caused one London Assembly Member to declare that she is “totally unsatisfied with the timetable GTR are providing”. Among the worst-affected are those who used to travel from Purley and … Continue reading
Survey finds 1-in-10 Londoners skipped their covid exercise
Research has found that nearly half of Londoners have pledged to take more responsibility for their health now that covid precautions have been eased, writes Sanjana Idnani. The research, conducted on behalf of private healthcare and gym operating charity Nuffield … Continue reading
Tory minister Scully accused of ‘bungling’ over covid app gaffe
Paul Scully, the Tory MP for Sutton and Cheam, was derided as “bungling” today over his failure to understand his own government’s laws on covid-19 and self-isolation. In a live broadcast interview this morning, Scully claimed it was up to … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Paul Scully MP
Tagged Boris Johnson, Conservative, coronavirus, Covid-19, Paul Scully MP, Sutton and Cheam, Tory
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Croydon Labour spread the word – and a risk of the virus
Croydon’s group of inept Labour councillors is back doing what they do best: being inept. Political editor WALTER CRONXITE reports As a third wave of covid lets rip (nearly 1,200 new cases of infection in the last seven days in … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 council elections, Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Croydon Council, Hamida Ali, Maddie Henson, Sean Fitzsimons, Stuart Collins
Tagged Addiscombe, Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon Council, Hamida Ali, Labour, Maddie Henson, Stuart Collins, Tony Newman
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Three-quarters of iC readers say they will still wear masks
More than three-quarters of Inside Croydon readers say that they will continue to wear a face covering in public places, despite today’s government relaxation of precautions against the spread of covid-19. Today marks what some have tried to characterise as … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Inside Croydon
Tagged Conservative, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Freedom Day, London, Mayor, Sadiq Khan, Tory
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‘Don’t let covid ruin your summer’, health chief warns Croydon
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and public health measures are not enough to contain the pandemic, according to leading academic There were almost 194,000 new cases of covid-19 reported in England last week, up by more than one-third on the … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged Boris Johnson, Christina Pagel, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, London
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Readers’ poll: Will you continue to wear a mask after July 19?
On Monday, the government confirmed that it would be moving to the next stage of lockdown easing on July 19, writes Sanjana Idnani. This means that almost all legal restrictions on social contact will be lifted. This also removes the … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged Boris Johnson, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon Council, Face masks, London, Mayor of London, TfL, Transport for London
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London Mayor insists on masks on capital’s public transport
Face coverings must be worn on London’s buses, trains, Tube and trams, despite lockdown restrictions easing on Monday, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, announced overnight. Mayor Khan has made “the right decision”, according to Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones. … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Elly Baker, Health, London Assembly, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon Central, Croydon Tramlink, Elly Baker, London, London Assembly, Mayor, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Sarah Jones MP, TfL, Transport for London
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NHS officials start vaccination drive ahead of end of lockdown
There is growing concern, with coronavirus cases continuing to rise, that “the NHS could be overwhelmed again”, according to one worried-sounding NHS Trust chief speaking to the BBC this evening. And that’s before Monday’s planned relaxation of pretty much all … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon CCG, Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon University Hospital, Dr Agnelo Fernandes
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Covid pop-up centres to open for ‘final lap’ of vaccinations
Croydon’s NHS is encouraging everyone in the borough to come forward for their life-saving covid vaccinations and join more than 320,000 residents who have already had the jab. The concerted drive for mass vaccination will see walk-in clinics established to … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon CCG, Health, Rachel Flowers
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Dr Agnelo Fernandes, Rachel Flowers
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Business leader issues plea to government for financial help
The government needs to provide greater support for those firms worst-hit by the extension of the covid-19 lockdown or risk losing Croydon’s “beating heart”, according to the head of the largest business group in the borough. Matthew Sims is the … Continue reading
Posted in "Hammersfield", Business, Croydon BID, Health, Whitgift Centre
Tagged Boris Johnson, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon BID, Hammersfield, Matthew Sims, Whitgift Centre
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CAMRA counts cost of covid as 12 local pubs fail to reopen
A local beer campaign organisation says that at least a dozen pubs in Croydon and Sutton that closed their doors at the start of the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020 may have called “last orders” for a final time. … Continue reading
Survey finds 60% suffer mental health issues due to covid-19
Nearly two-thirds of Croydon residents surveyed for a local healthcare organisation say that their mental health has been adversely affected by the impact of covid-19. The report, from Healthwatch Croydon, also found that there is a gap between the demand … Continue reading
Rapid rise in coronavirus positives raises fears of ‘third wave’
Croydon has the joint highest number of new cases of covid-19 in the last seven-day period among London boroughs, as fears grow that Britain may be about to endure a third wave of the pandemic. The rise in the number … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London-wide issues
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, London, NHS Croydon
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94% of covid cases in Croydon found to be India variant
In Croydon, 94.1 per cent of analysed covid-positive samples contained the India variant, according to a report in The Guardian. Based on figures for the two weeks to May 22, the proportion of the India variant found in Croydon had … Continue reading
Late covid guidance change causes chaos to choir rehearsals
Late changes to government covid-19 restrictions saw the last-minute cancellation of a major choir’s first in-person rehearsal for 14 months. Now there are genuine fears for the future of amateur music-making and choral singing, reports PETER GILLMAN After more than … Continue reading
Volunteer for free course to become Mental Health first aider
Residents are being encouraged to become mental health first aiders and develop the skills and confidence to support others across their community. This is Mental Health Awareness Week, where the theme is nature and the benefits it can play in … Continue reading
‘Grim milestone’ as Croydon passes 1,000 covid deaths
Croydon has passed what the council leader called today “a grim milestone”, when the borough’s death toll from coronavirus this week reached 1,000. “This moment represents a devastating loss of life – each one a family member or friend taken … Continue reading
‘Keep your distance’ as covid infection rates creep up again
Coronavirus infection rates in Croydon are on the rise again – and started to increase within a week of the government’s lockdown measures being eased. Despite the roll-out of the vaccination programme against the deadly virus – 90 per cent … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Rachel Flowers
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon NHS Trust, Rachel Flowers
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Amazon delivers £2,000 donation to NHS hospital charity
The Amazon delivery station team in Croydon has donated £2,000 to a charity that provides support to patients, staff and visitors at St George’s Hospital. The charity, based at the major NHS hospital in Tooting, received the donation as part … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Charity
Tagged Amazon, coronavirus, Covid-19, St George's Hospital, Tooting
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Covid scientists seek Croydon volunteers for blood tests
People who have tested positive for covid-19 are being asked to take part in a scientific study that hopes to unravel one of the most crucial questions posed by the virus. Genomics England is running the study, which aims to … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Mayday Hospital
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Croydon cancer patients receive £44,000 in charity ‘lifelines’
A charity made grants totalling more than £44,000 to Croydon residents with cancer in 2020, to help them through the darkest times of the coronavirus pandemic. The payments to 144 Croydon residents with cancer were part of £1million in hardship … Continue reading
NHS covid vaccination is safe in Ramadan, doctor says
A leading local GP has today issued a message to emphasise that Ramadan should not stop anyone from getting the NHS covid-19 vaccination. Dr Kashif Aziz confirmed that getting the jab does not break the fast observed by Muslims during … Continue reading
Posted in Church and religions, Health
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon NHS CCG, NHS SW London CCG, Ramadan
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Masks and casks: good to be back in the open at The Oval
Planning a trip to the pub post-lockdown requires face masks and careful monitoring of the weather forecast, as KEN TOWL discovered yesterday It was snowing when I woke up, but the childish wonder I usually feel when I see snow … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Business, Ken Towl, Pubs
Tagged Addiscombe, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon Male Voice Choir, East Croydon, Esther Sutton, The Oval Tavern
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