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Tag Archives: McDonald’s
Fans accuse Stormzy of selling out in ‘blood and burgers’ deal
Jeremy Corbyn says rapper’s ads are allowing McDonald’s to ‘culture-wash their reputation as caterers of genocide in Gaza’ Stormzy is facing a backlash from fans, and Jeremy Corbyn, all over a box of chicken McNuggets. The world-famous rapper and Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Business
Tagged Croydon, Free Palestine, Gaza, Israel, Jeremy Corbyn, McDonald's, Palestine, Peace and Justice, Stormzy
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Croydon McDonald’s to get Stormzy meal deal 48 hours early
Stormzy has dropped Britain’s first McDonald’s Famous Order, and Croydon gets to try it first. The Stormzy Meal will be available across nine branches of McDonald’s in Croydon from tomorrow, February 10. That’s 48 hours before anywhere else And the … Continue reading
Councillor reviews Nando’s pitch for Crystal Palace Triangle
Almost exactly a year since McDonald’s abandoned their proposals to bring Big Macs, McFlurries and a whole heap of mopeds and potential trouble to the Crystal Palace Triangle, now another fast food giant is eyeing the area for a new … 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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‘People power’ sees McDonald’s abandon their Triangle plans
Fast food global chain McDonald’s has decided to cash in its chips, or “fries”, and abandoned its latest step towards world domination with a branch on the Crystal Palace Triangle. For now, at least. “Commercial reasons” has been given by … Continue reading
McDonald’s return to their Triangle target in Crystal Palace
Three years after their last attempt, McDonald’s is trying again to foist one of their large, fast-food joints on Westow Street, in the heart of the Crystal Palace Triangle. The last time they tried, the council’s planning department rejected as … Continue reading
Body found in Purley as police search for missing Justin Henry
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Justin Henry have found a body. If confirmed, it will be the 10th murder case in Croydon in 2023. Late on Monday, officers located a Red Nissan Almera in the residents’ car park of Nicholas … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Norbury, Purley, Waddon
Tagged Brixton, Dale Road, Justin Henry, London Road Norbury, McDonald's, Metropolitan Police, Norbury, Purley, Waddon, Waddon New Road
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Rolex watch and Cartier bracelets linked to Henry investigation
The Metropolitan Police have named the third person who has been charged in connection with the disappearance of Justin Henry. Jamal Ali-Richards, 28, thought to be from Thornton Heath, appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court on Monday having been charged with … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Norbury, Waddon
Tagged Justin Henry, McDonald's, Metropolitan Police, Norbury, Waddon, Waddon New Road
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Police release video of victim’s visit to Norbury McDonald’s
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Justin Henry have this morning released CCTV footage of his last movements, as his family appeal to the public for information. The police are treating the case as a murder investigation, and have now made … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Norbury, Waddon
Tagged Justin Henry, McDonald's, Metropolitan Police, murder, Norbury, Waddon, Waddon New Road
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Waddon man charged with murder of missing Justin Henry
Scotland Yard confirmed last night that they have arrested a Croydon man in connection with the murder of Justin Henry. Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command charged Louis Benjamin, 29, of Waddon New Road, with one count of murder, … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Norbury, Policing, Waddon
Tagged Brixton, Croydon, Justin Henry, London, Louis Benjamin, McDonald's, Metropolitan Police, murder, Norbury, Scotland Yard, Waddon, Waddon New Road
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Murder investigation launched over missing Justin Henry
The disappearance of a man who was last seen at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Norbury is being treated as a murder investigation, the Metropolitan Police said this morning. Justin Henry, 34, was reported missing to police on Monday, October 16. … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Norbury, Policing, Waddon
Tagged Brixton, Justin Henry, McDonald's, Metropolitan Police, murder, Norbury, Waddon
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MP warns over town centre stabbings: keep your kids at home
Croydon town centre is close to becoming a no-go zone, as the police have been issuing special restriction notices that give them greater powers of stop and search, while the local MP has appealed to parents and guardians not to … Continue reading
Serious concerns after latest spate of youth knife crimes
A fight involving a large group of young teens outside a burger restaurant and two other violent incidents have prompted the Metropolitan Police to order special measures for the town centre A teenager was in hospital fighting for his life … Continue reading
Posted in Broad Green, Crime, Knife crime, Policing
Tagged Church Street, Croydon High Street, knife crime, McDonald's, Metropolitan Police, Nando's, New Addington, youth knife crime
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McDonald’s hands out thousands of books on Croydon tour
McDonald’s is set to donate thousands of books to children in Croydon as part of its national literacy campaign helping disadvantaged children across the country. Croydon at the end of August was the first stop in a nationwide tour during … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Education, Libraries
Tagged Happy Reader Book Tour, McDonald's, North End
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Greenpeace give supermarkets a monstering over their meat
Alongside the John Lewis Christmas ad and the seasonal TV commercials that play across our screens, Greenpeace wants us to tune in to the important message contained within their own new and powerful animation: Monster. If kids’ pester power really … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Environment, Wildlife
Tagged Aldi, Greenpeace, Lidl, McDonald's, Nando's, Tesco
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New McDonald’s could ‘give rise to gangs’ say police
Our Town Hall correspondent KEN LEE on a council planning decision that backs the interests of residents against big business Croydon Council’s planning department is capable of saying “no” to inappropriate developments after all, if a decision handed down over … Continue reading
