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Tag Archives: Selhurst
South Norwood man charged with murder of Sarah Reynolds
A man from South Norwood is to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court today charged with the murder on Saturday of Sarah Reynolds. The murder investigation was launched after Metropolitan Police officers were called to an address on Towpath Way at … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Selhurst, South Norwood
Tagged Croydon, Earlston Bennet, Metropolitan Police, murder, Sarah Reynolds, Selhurst, South Norwood
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83-year-old Palace fan shaken by Selhurst security shakedown
CROYDON COMMENTARY: Season ticket-holder PETER GILLMAN had been looking forward to the Ipswich match all week, but in the queue at the gate something happened which left him questioning his club’s approach At the age of 83, a milestone I … Continue reading
Four jailed for total of 67 years for Samurai sword murder
More than four years after the brutal murder of Lavaun Witter, who was killed with a Samurai sword, the men responsible have been sentenced. On February 5 2021, 22-year-old Lavaun Witter was fatally stabbed in the leg after four men … Continue reading
Mitcham man convicted of 2023 murder of Felecia Cadore
A 24-year-old man, Hussain Haron, of London Road, Mitcham, was yesterday found guilty of the 2023 murder in Croydon of his ex-girlfriend, Felecia Cadore. Police were called to a report of “an altercation” at an address in Grenaby Avenue, Selhurst, … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Knife crime, Selhurst
Tagged Felecia Cadore, Grenaby Avenue, Hussain Haron, Metropolitan Police, Mitcham, Selhurst, Snaresbrook Crown Court
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Brewery’s record revenues can’t stop Two Brewers’ closure
One much-loved Croydon boozer has closed its doors, while the borough’s oldest pub is promising cheaper prices The Two Brewers pub on Gloucester Road closed on Sunday for the final time, its owners, brewers Shepherd Neame, reportedly having sold the … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Property, Pubs, Selhurst
Tagged Bishop's Finger, Dog and Bull, Gloucester Road, Selhurst, Selhurst Park, Shepherd Neame, Spitfire, Surrey Street, Two Brewers
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Free! Toddler Tuesdays at St Alban’s, Grange Road, Selhurst
Posted in Activities, Church and religions, Selhurst
Tagged Selhurst, St Alban's Church
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Jessie J backs BRIT appeal as school is rated ‘Outstanding’
After its first inspection for 10 years, Ofsted say the performing arts school in Selhurst has its pupils “set up for success” The BRIT School is outstanding. Well, we already knew that the performing arts-focused secondary in Selhurst, the place … Continue reading
Posted in Art, BRIT School, Education, Schools
Tagged Adele, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Josh Berger, Raye, Selhurst, The BRIT School, Tom Holland
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Fourth conviction in 2021 Samurai sword murder in Selhurst
Prosecution of a drugs gang for a murder that took place in Croydon almost four years ago this week reached a conclusion, of sorts, at the re-trial of two of the gang members. On February 5 2021, 22-year-old Lavaun Witter … Continue reading
Posted in Coulsdon, Crime, Knife crime, Policing, Selhurst, South Norwood, Thornton Heath
Tagged Alex Pasley, Coulsdon, Drugs gangs, Julian Russell, knife crime, Lavaun Witter, Metropolitan Police, murder, Samurai sword, Selhurst, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Tyreece Riggon, Tyreece Wolfries-Parkins
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RSPCA investigates dead dog found dumped in Selhurst park
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after the dead body of a dog was found in Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground in Croydon last week. A member of the public discovered the body of a badly emaciated female brown and white … Continue reading
Stormzy takes #Merky football jobs project to whole new level
Croydon celebrity and all-round decent bloke Stormzy has announced the latest stage in the development of his #MerkyFC football careers project, by providing a permanent platform providing jobs, career advice and networking opportunities for young black Britons. The world-famous rapper, … Continue reading
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Tagged #MerkyFC, #MerkyFC HQ, Adidas, Selhurst, Selhurst Sports Arena, Stormzy
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It’s time to dust off plans to unblock rail’s Selhurst Bottleneck
Among the many items that never warranted even a passing mention in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget last week were significant railway infrastructure schemes, which some economists believe should get support and so help get the economy moving at full steam … Continue reading
Paralympian Bayley gives his best shots at Legacy Youth Zone
Strictly Come Dancing performer and professional ping-pongist Will Bayley paid a surprise visit to Croydon’s Legacy Youth Zone in Whitehorse Road this week. It was Bayley’s first public appearance since he won a table tennis silver medal at the Paris … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Charity, Education, Selhurst, Wates
Tagged Legacy Youth Zone, Paralympic Games, Paris Paralympics, Selhurst, table tennis, The BRIT School, Wates Group, Will Bayley
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Selhurst drugs dealer given seven years after police guns raid
Serial offender Taymullah Wilson, of Broadway Avenue, Selhurst, was last week sentenced to a seven-year jail term after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition and to supplying drugs. Detective Inspector Ray Sekalongo said: “Wilson is a repeat … Continue reading
Posted in Andy Brittain, Crime, London-wide issues, Policing, Selhurst
Tagged Drugs crime, Gun crime, Metropolitan Police, Selhurst, Taymullah Wilson
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Three women rescued from first floor of Selhurst blaze
Firefighters rescued three people from a house fire on Dagnall Park in Selhurst last night. Half of the first floor of a semi-detached house was damaged by fire. Crews rescued three women from a first-floor balcony using a ladder. They … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Selhurst
Tagged Dagnall Park, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Selhurst
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After six months doing nothing, Perry sets nurseries’ deadline
Two of Croydon’s maintained nurseries are to be forced to find a primary school or academy partner by the end of this year, or face closure by the Conservative-controlled council. That’s the recommendation for Selhurst Nursery and Crosfield Nursery, following … Continue reading
People power! Roden Gardens residents hail planning victory
Residents in a council estate in Selhurst are claiming a victory after an application to erect a massive telephone mast, half the height of Nelson’s Column, which a commercial developer wants to plonk right in their backyards, was rejected by … Continue reading
Anger after residents’ IDs used to support planning application
KEN LEE reports on a troubling development involving an HMO development in Selhurst An attempt to obtain planning permission to convert a rundown office block in Selhurst into a house of multiple occupation, or HMO, has been thrown into doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Catherine Wilson, Croydon Council, Housing, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, Mohammed Islam, Planning, Selhurst
Tagged Catherine Wilson, Croydon, Croydon Council, HMO, House in Multiple Occupation, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, Mohammed Islam, Neville Road, Planning, Selhurst
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Raye platforms her new single with live gig on Selhurst Station
Raye yesterday gave a surprise performance on a platform at Selhurst Station, to the delight and bewilderment of passing commuters. Selhurst Station is just a short walk from where the multi-BRIT award-winning singer songwriter went to school in her teens … Continue reading
Posted in Art, BRIT School, Music, Raye, Selhurst
Tagged Brit School, Raye, Selhurst, Selhurst Station
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Roden Gardens under threat from massive 5G phone tower
Residents who complain about development are frequently dismissed as “NIMBYS” – Not In My Back Yard. But residents in a council estate in Selhurst have expressed justifiable concerns about plans for a massive telephone mast, half the height of Nelson’s … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme, Croydon Council, Planning, Selhurst
Tagged 5G, Croydon, Croydon Council, Mobile phone masts, O2, Roden Gardens, Selhurst, Vodaphone
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Westfield makes £25,000 annual grant to ensure lasting Legacy
Croydon’s Legacy Youth Zone is to receive £75,000 over the next three years as part of a “new partnership” with Unibail-Rodamco Westfield, the French-owned multi-billion shopping centre developers and owners. URW announced the deal with Legacy, saying that it “forms … Continue reading
BRIT in deal to secure free schooling for talented arts pupils
PRS for Music, a world-leading music collective management organisation, is partnering with The BRIT School’s renowned music department to inspire – and fund – the next generation of artists. The partnership will enable The BRIT School to remain free to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, BRIT School, Music, Schools, Stanley Halls
Tagged Music, PRS for Music, Selhurst, Stanley Halls, The BRIT School
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Stormzy’s changing the game by opening his #MerkyFC HQ
Stormzy’s fusion of music and football made another massive stride today with the announcement that, backed by global sports brand Adidas, he has taken over the sports pitches at what was Selhurst Sports Arena to launch #Merky FC HQ, a … Continue reading
Posted in #MerkyFC HQ, Activities, AFC Croydon Athletic, Art, Charity, Education, Football, Music, Selhurst, Sport
Tagged #MerkyFC, Adidas, Communities First Foundation, Croydon, EA Sports, Football, Selhurst, Selhurst Sports Arena, Stormzy
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It’s back to nature for Broadmead youngsters with farm visit
In any debates about the problems and benefits of young children, in or out of class, being glued to their devices and screens might be informed by the half-term visit of a couple of dozen pupils from a central Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Broadmead Primary, Education, Environment, Schools, Wildlife
Tagged Bore Place, Broadmead Primary School, Ernest Cook Trust, Selhurst
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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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