Tag Archives: Kate Middleton

Off the RAAC: New Addington primaries get building grants

Posted on June 3, 2026 by insidecroydon

Two New Addington primaries have been given grant funding to improve their school buildings – including any refurbishments made necessary by the use of RAAC – Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete – in their buildings’ construction. Castle Hill Academy, on Dunley … Continue reading →

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West Croydon primary moves to connect its pupils with books

Posted on October 9, 2025 by insidecroydon

“We’re physically present but mentally absent,” according to Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, in an essay released as part of her early years education campaign, as she warns that an overload of smartphones and online tablets among our children … Continue reading →

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Photographer’s loving portrait makes it into Gallery exhibit

Posted on September 15, 2020 by insidecroydon

A Crystal Palace-based photographer, Nina Robinson, is to have one of her pictures included in a National Portrait Gallery exhibition after her photo of her grandfather in lockdown was named yesterday among the top 100 images in a competition. “Hold … Continue reading →

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TfL: would we miss you if you weren’t here?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by insidecroydon

Sometimes, we might just take living in London for granted. It’s good, sometimes, to be reminded how fortunate we are. But would any of us miss the cramped, uncomfortable, late-running (if not cancelled) public transport in the capital? Australian journalist … Continue reading →

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