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Train operators offer advice for travelling in the ‘new normal’
During this coronavirus pandemic, not everyone works in No10 and can just drive to Barnard Castle when they fancy a day out. But as lockdown measures are eased, and there’s a gradual return to work for some, railway operators … Continue reading
Planning officials warn of coronavirus risks of co-living towers
A south London council has raised the alarm about the deadly health risks inherent from high-density tower blocks offering “co-living” accommodation, in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing. The concerns aired in Wandsworth over a … Continue reading
Croydon’s oldest society is walking and talking towards 150
As it approaches its own historical milestone next year, when it will celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is stepping out on another series of fascinating walks and talks exploring the wonders around us. Originally … Continue reading
East Croydon pub hit with £180,000 fine over mouse droppings
The Porter and Sorter, next to East Croydon Station, has been fined £180,000 plus costs for failing to maintain adequate food hygiene standards. The pub, which is popular with Crystal Palace fans seeking a pre-match pint and burger, was visited … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Croydon Council, East Croydon, Environment, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged East Croydon, East Croydon station, Porter and Sorter
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All change, as TfL consults on two bus routes for Cane Hill
Hold very tight please… our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON, has news of more changes to local bus services Transport for London public consultations are a bit like their buses… you wait for ages for one, and then two come along … Continue reading
Posted in Cane Hill, Commuting, Coulsdon, Coulsdon West, East Croydon, Old Coulsdon, Purley, TfL, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Cane Hill, Coulsdon, East Croydon, Old Coulsdon, Purley, TfL, Transport for London, West Croydon, Woodcote
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Railway plans could blight Selhurst properties for five years
Our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON, on first reactions to proposals for infrastucture works to unblock the Croydon Bottleneck Homes and properties along Gloucester Road, the Tait Road industrial estate, Swan Close and Lambert’s Place all seem likely to be subject … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, Selhurst, Transport
Tagged Croydon Bottleneck, East Croydon, East Croydon station, Network Rail, Selhurst
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BINMAGEDDON!: One house, nine bins. Is this a record?
Someone needs to call in Ross and Norris McWhirter. Or Roy Castle. Or whoever it is that runs the Guinness Book of Records these days. Is this a record-breaker? This one house in East Croydon has NINE wheelie bins. Surely … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Council, Refuse collection, Stuart Collins, Veolia
Tagged #Binmageddon, #CroydonBinChaos, East Croydon, Veolia
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Allianz is looking for Croydon charities to form a 2019 alliance
One of the town centre’s biggest businesses, Allianz, has launched a search for its 2019 local charity partner as part of its commitment to giving back to the community. Allianz Partners UK employs around 500 people at their George Street … Continue reading
