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Tag Archives: East Croydon
Urgent track works will disrupt this weekend’s tram services
Transport for London has issued another late-notice announcement of closure of a large section of the tram network this Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24. TfL says that the closures are caused by “emergency track works” along a stretch … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, New Addington, reeves corner, TfL, Trams, Transport for London
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Historic Glamorgan pub’s threat of demolition from developers
CROYDON COMMENTARY: Time is running out to try to save a Victorian era pub building for community use continues, as JERRY FITZPATRICK, a former Addiscombe councillor, explains Campaigners determined to save a historic pub in Cherry Orchard Road have come … Continue reading
Emergency tram works announced for weekend of Nov 2-3
Transport for London has issued a late-notice announcement of closure of a large section of the tram network this Saturday and Sunday. TfL says that the closures are caused by “essential engineering works”.
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, New Addington, reeves corner, TfL, Trams, Transport for London
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Driver charged with drug-driving after East Croydon collision
The bus driver arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a collision near East Croydon Station on Saturday, October 5, has been charged, according to the Metropolitan Police. A 46-year-old man was rushed to hospital following the collision; he remains in … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Transport
Tagged Croydon, Dingwall Road, East Croydon, East Croydon station, Metropolitan Police, TfL, Transport for London
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Bus driver arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after collision
A bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a collision near East Croydon Station on Saturday left a pedestrian fighting for his life in hospital. A man was struck by the bus at George Street, on the … Continue reading
Croydon’s Super Size Me quest for town centre’s best burger
Croydon’s answer to Morgan Spurlock, KEN TOWL, last week set off to discover where the best burgers are to be found in the town. His harrowing account is a testimony to fortitude and a strong stomach Last month, Inside Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Ken Towl, Pubs, Restaurants, South Croydon, Wendy's, Whelans
Tagged Burgers, Croydon, East Croydon, fast food, Five Guys, George Street, Ken Towl, McDonald's, South Croydon, South End, Takeaways, Wellesley Road, Wendy's, Whelans
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Look: no counters! McDonald’s George Street given new design
The George Street branch of McDonald’s has re-opened after a redesign which the people behind the big golden arches say “promises to deliver a better customer experience for all”. What they probably mean is that fast food is about to … Continue reading
Posted in Business, East Croydon, Fairfield
Tagged Croydon, East Croydon, East Croydon station, George Street, McDonald's
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After 12-year delay, Perry pipes up on the Bridge to Nowhere
Public reacts with contempt and derision at more empty promises from Croydon’s Mayor over a project which has now cost £37m but still has no completion date agreed Residents who have been kept waiting for nearly 12 years for the … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Business, Community associations, Croydon Council, East Croydon, ECCO, Mayor Jason Perry, Menta Tower, Planning, Property, Transport
Tagged Addiscombe, Bridge to Nowhere, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, East Croydon, East Croydon station, London, Mayor Jason Perry, Menta, Network Rail, Tory
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C20 Society is trying again for listed status for No1 Croydon
The 20th Century Society has submitted an application for the architectural symbol of Croydon, No1 Croydon, to be protected by listed status. It’s the second time that the 20th Century Society has sought protection for the widely recognised, if not … Continue reading
When booking your rail tickets, remember to claim your book
Families embarking on rail excursions from East Croydon this summer can take advantage of an offer from the train operators to hand their children a copy of i-SPY On A Train Journey. Govia Thameslink, who operate Gatwick Express, Southern and … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, East Croydon, Transport
Tagged East Croydon, Govia Thameslink, GTR, i-SPY On A Train Journey, Southern
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Croydon youngster who found route from court to construction
One of the country’s leading development and building companies is working with Croydon College, local charities and not-for-profits to offer apprenticeships and work experience opportunities that are life-changing The life of Louis Bienaime is an example of how to start … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Charity, Community associations, Croydon College, East Croydon, Education, Wates
Tagged East Croydon, Lives Not Knives, Serious About Youth, Wates
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Check out rail operator’s ‘Blue Wag’ guide for your dog walks
Govia Thameslink, the operators of Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains which serve East Croydon, Norwood Junction and Purley and Coulsdon stations, has produced a guide to dog-friendly travel, to encourage pet owners to broaden their horizons for themselves and … Continue reading
Seifert’s Croydon landmark set to be converted into 250 flats
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Architecture and heritage campaigners have expressed concerns over plans to turn 24-storey No1 Croydon at East Croydon from office use to residential – and the local council won’t do anything about it. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES The … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Art, Business, Croydon Council, East Croydon, Housing, No1 Croydon, Planning, Property
Tagged 20th Century Society, Addiscombe, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, East Croydon, East Croydon station, Jerry Fitzpatrick, NLA Tower, No1 Croydon, Permitted Development, Planning, Rabbit Hutch flats, Richard Seifert, Slums of the future, The 50p Building, Tory
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Broken rail forces closure of tram network in town centre
A broken rail in the Croydon town centre section of the tram network has forced Transport for London to cancel all services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon today. TfL says it hopes that the urgent repair works being conducted … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Croydon Trams, East Croydon, TfL, Transport for London, Wellesley Road, West Croydon
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After five-week delay, police issue appeal over bus stabbing
This is Croydon 2024. A bus passenger is stabbed “multiple times” after asking another man to take his feet off the seat. It is not reported whether any other passengers, or the bus crew, intervened. Only today, five weeks later, … Continue reading
Posted in Andy Brittain, Crime, East Croydon, Knife crime, Policing
Tagged Ch Supt Andy Brittain, East Croydon, East Croydon station, knife crime, London, Metropolitan Police
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Striking tram engineers return to work as TfL settles dispute
Strike action by engineers working on the Croydon tram network has been called off after Transport for London and the Unite union reached a settlement. The engineers downed tools for their latest strike action on Monday, and were due to … Continue reading
Passenger fury after being stranded by trams’ early shutdown
Long-suffering tram passengers were left furious, and stranded, on Wednesday night after services were suspended in the evening without any notification or warning, while Transport for London’s official online sites were claiming that there was a “Good” service in operation. … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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New Addington is back on track as (delayed) trams return
Croydon’s tram network is, at last, returning to something resembling a “normal” service, though anyone looking to travel to or from Elmers End will still be disappointed. Transport for London yesterday issued service updates which included trams running between central … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Environment, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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New Addington tram cancellations roll into yet another week
Croydon’s part-time Mayor calls for ULEZ income to be used for improvements to public transport New Addington continues to be hit by Transport for London’s tram rolling stock crisis. There has now been no service on all or part of … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Environment, Mayor Jason Perry, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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TfL cancels all trams to New Addington in rolling stock crisis
Croydon’s tram network appears to be on the brink of complete operational collapse. At less than half-an-hour’s notice last night, Transport for London issued an announcement that the entire network was to shutdown at 7pm “to enable repair works to … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Two-thirds of tram fleet out of service due to wheel damage
Londoners are enduring massive travel disruption, with a national rail strike and M25 motorway closure, and now the tram network is struggling to provide a regular service Croydon’s trams, on the day that services were meant to return to “normal” … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Therapia Lane, Trams, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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East Croydon plaque to get you on track for the Vanguard Way
For the avoidance of any doubt (if ever there was any), East Croydon Station now has a new sign, designating it as the official starting point of the Vanguard Way, the 66-mile walkers’ route “from the suburbs to the sea”. … Continue reading
Feeling the heat as residents are stung with 775% price hike
Last week, we highlighted how steepling service charges and ground rents are hitting shared ownership mortgage-holders. Here, East Croydon resident HARRY KIND, pictured left, reveals that leaseholders are facing punitive increases on their energy bills Have you ever been to … Continue reading
Posted in Business, East Croydon, Fairfield, Housing, London-wide issues
Tagged East Croydon, Harry Kind, Heat network, Residential Management Group, RMG, Ruskin Square, Vita
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The Glam’s not just a pub: it’s heritage, it’s community, it’s IPA
Tomorrow, at The Cricketers on Addiscombe Road, there’s a day-and-night-long ‘lock-in’ from 4pm to midnight, called ‘(Pub)lic House’, to celebrate Croydon pub culture, that will include music, workshops and a film screening led by PHOEBE WAGNER and her father, ROGER … Continue reading
Disruption for six months as Sydenham Road bridge is closed
From the nice people in charge of Britain’s national rail network who once gave us “the wrong kind of snow”, Sydenham Road in central Croydon has become an unannounced and unexpected Low Traffic Neighbourhood, with the abrupt closure of the … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Cycling, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Selhurst, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Addiscombe, Croydon, East Croydon, Network Rail, Selhurst, Sydenham Road
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