Tag Archives: Jobcentre Plus

Mind the gap: Addiscombe gets its missing “link”

Posted on November 11, 2012 by insidecroydon

Nil carborundum illegitimi* In dealing with the often obdurate and regularly crass management of our local council, sometimes people have to take satisfaction over the little victories, the minor successes. These are usually achieved against the corporate brick wall of … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe West, Boris Johnson, Business, Cherry Orchard Gardens, Commuting, Croydon Council, East Croydon, Environment, Fairfield, Jon Rouse, Mayor of London, Menta Tower, Planning, Property, Ruskin Square, Sean Fitzsimons, Tramlink, Transport | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

London Road stories: the Hassans’ laundrette

Posted on August 27, 2011 by insidecroydon

Mumtaz and and Mujahida Hassan, who are part of the persecuted Ahmadiyyan community, fled from Pakistan 17 years ago. Since then, they have built up a thriving Crystal Clean Laundrette business on the London Road, their income has helped them … Continue reading →

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London Road stories: Okay Niyazi’s dry cleaning business

Posted on August 25, 2011 by insidecroydon

The first of a series of interviews with those left to pick through the wreckage of Croydon’s 8/8, features Okay Niyazi, whose family business was burnt to the ground “I watched on television as my business, which has been in … Continue reading →

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