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Someone to watch over you: railway staff are taking extra care
A woman from New Addington who works on the railways has spoken about how her prompt actions have helped to save lives. Kelly Holyoake, 57, has worked as part of Southern’s ticket office team for three years. Ahead of tomorrow’s … Continue reading
Seth begins new term as Whitgift School’s 30th headmaster
Toby Seth this week became the 30th headmaster in Whitgift School’s 421-year history. But Seth is the fourth head at Whitgift in just eight years, a period of relative turmoil and controversy which saw his predecessor-but-one, Christopher Ramsey, depart somewhat … Continue reading
Two more men arrested over 2021 Birdhurst Road shooting
The Metropolitan Police has made further arrests in the investigation into the murder of Leroy Mitchell at a silent disco in South Croydon in 2021. Issa Souleman, 28, of Achilles Street, SE14, and Kwabena Ofori, 28, were charged on August … Continue reading
Chilli challenge raises the heat at Pampisford Road Allotments
The summer could end with a real scorcher this weekend, when the Pampisford Road Allotments stage a chilli eating challenge at their annual open day. The allotment society is holding the event this Sunday, August 31, as a bit of … Continue reading
Raggio di Sole, handmade pizzas made to order, South Croydon
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Busy South Croydon main road closed for hours after collision
The busy South End main road in South Croydon was closed in both directions for more than two hours late yesterday afternoon, as emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision, reportedly involving a van and a pedestrian, close … Continue reading
Coombe Lodge to close as part of Whitbread’s pubs sales
The Beefeater at Coombe Lodge, the large chain pub on Coombe Road near Lloyd Park, is to close on September 2, as its owners, Whitbread, continue to get out of the business of brewing (long gone) and selling of beer. … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Property, Pubs, Restaurants, South Croydon
Tagged Beefeater, Coombe Lodge, Frank Lloyd, Lloyd Park, Premier Inn, South Croydon, Whitbread
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From ‘last orders’ to holy orders: pub in change of use scheme
Our south of the borough correspondent, SANDRA STEAD, looks into one of the more bizarre planning application received by the council, even by Croydon standards “Sins downstairs, forgiveness upstairs.” That was the shrewd assessment of one local when they heard … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Chris Clark, Church and religions, Croydon Council, Fairfield, Parking, Planning, Property, Pubs, South Croydon
Tagged Blue Anchor, Croydon, Croydon Council, Dr Pastor Paul Enenche, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Fairfield, London Borough of Croydon, Night-time economy, Restaurant Quarter, South Croydon, South End, Stairway, Tree House
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Men plead not guilty at Old Bailey to Birdhurst Road murder
Two men have denied murdering Leroy Mitchell in a shooting at a silent disco in South Croydon in 2021. Mitchell, 35 years old and a father of three, was shot as he left the party on Birdhurst Road just before … Continue reading
Eight Brick by Brick-built flats issued with fire safety order
EXCLUSIVE: More problems for residents who have shared-ownership in homes built by the council’s omnishambles of a development company. By housing correspondent, BARRATT HOLMES Eight flats built by Brick by Brick, Croydon Council’s useless housing company that helped to bankrupt … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Business, Colm Lacey, Croydon Council, Fairfield, Housing, Jo Negrini, Mayor Jason Perry
Tagged Brick by Brick, Colm Lacey, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Grenfell Tower, Heathfield Gardens, LFB, London Borough of Croydon, London Fire Brigade, Mayor Jason Perry, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, South Croydon
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Four black women among six councillors rejected by Labour
Six of Labour’s 34 sitting councillors have been deemed not good enough to be candidates for the party at the 2026 local elections – including a council shadow cabinet member and a 2024 parliamentary candidate. EXCLUSIVE by WALTER CRONXITE, Political … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Alisa Flemming, Bensham Manor, Broad Green, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Enid Mollyneaux, Eunice O'Dame, Karen Jewitt, Norbury Park, Patsy Cummings, Sherwan Chowdhury, Thornton Heath
Tagged 2026 Croydon mayoral election, 2026 local elections, Cllr Karen Jewitt, Cllr Rowenna Davis, Cllr Stuart King, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Fairfield, Labour, Labour National Executive Council, Labour NEC, Patsy Cummings, Shirley North, South Croydon, South Norwood, Stuart Collins, Thornton Heath, Tony Newman, Woodside
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Labour axes at least two sitting councillors in brutal process
At least two of Labour’s sitting councillors have been deselected by party chiefs in a brutal process that has opted to discard the combined experience of 40 years’ service at the Town Hall EXCLUSIVE by WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor The … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Karen Jewitt, Patsy Cummings, Thornton Heath
Tagged 2026 Croydon mayoral election, 2026 local elections, Cllr Karen Jewitt, Cllr Rowenna Davis, Cllr Stuart King, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Fairfield, Labour, Labour National Executive Council, Labour NEC, Patsy Cummings, Shirley North, South Croydon, South Norwood, Stuart Collins, Thornton Heath, Tony Newman, Woodside
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Selsdon Road estate agent shortlisted for businesswoman prize
Michelle McPherson, the founder of Hyde and Rowe estate agents based on Selsdon Road, South Croydon, has been hailed as a “trailblazer” after being shortlisted for a prize at the 2025 Best Businesswomen Awards. Hyde and Rowe describe their business … Continue reading
Posted in Business, South Croydon
Tagged Best Businesswomen Awards, Hyde and Rowe, Selsdon Road, South Croydon
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How chief Nimby Philp built in Tories’ own Purley backyard
BARRATT HOLMES, housing correspondent, on what is undoubtedly, even by Croydon’s low standards, the most egregious example of ‘do as we say, not as we do’ from our politicians Croydon residents living south of the Flyover, whether they are in … Continue reading
Newton rises to the occasion to receive the Order of Mercy
Frank Newton, the chairman of South Croydon-based charity The Garwood Foundation, has been conferred with the Order of Mercy in recognition of his service that stretches back over more than 40 years. At a ceremony held at Mansion House in … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Charity, Community associations, Education, Garwood Foundation, Schools, South Croydon
Tagged Addiscombe, Bramley Hill, Croydon, Dr Ross White, Frank Newton, Garwood Foundation, Jean Garwood House, Melville Avenue, Rutherford School, South Croydon
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Raggio di Sole, handmade pizzas made to order, South Croydon
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Kids’ movies at the David Lean among summer holiday offers
Discounted cinema screenings, free cricket coaching and a family fun day are all available for Croydon families over the school summer holidays, as local organisations offer affordable ways to keep children entertained. The activities are available to families with children … Continue reading
Raggio di Sole, handmade pizzas made to order, South Croydon
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Labour deputy leaders Young and Collins to stand down in 2026
At least 15% of Croydon’s sitting councillors won’t be seeking election in 2026, while some are doing the ‘chicken run’ to stay on the council gravy train. EXCLUSIVE by WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor Nearly a dozen of Croydon’s current 70 … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Addiscombe West, Brigitte Graham, Broad Green, Callton Young, Chris Clark, Claire Bonham, Clive Fraser, Coulsdon Town, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Fairfield, Louis Carserides, Maria Gatland, Mario Creatura, Old Coulsdon, Patricia Hay-Justice, Paul Ainscough, Purley, Ria Patel, Richard Chatterjee, Rowenna Davis, Shirley North, Simon Brew, Simon Fox, South Croydon, South Norwood, Stuart Collins, Sue Bennett, Thornton Heath, Waddon, Woodside
Tagged 2026 Croydon mayoral election, 2026 local elections, Addiscombe, Addiscombe West, Brigitte Graham, Broad Green, Callton Young, Chris Clark, Clive Fraser, Cllr Rowenna Davis, Cllr Stuart King, Conservative, Coulsdon Town, Croham, Croydon, Croydon Council, Fairfield, Green Party, Labour, Labour National Executive Council, Labour NEC, LibDems, Liberal Democrats, Louis Carserides, Maria Gatland, Mario Creatura, Patricia Hay-Justice, Purley and Woodcote, Richard Chatterjee, Shirley North, Simon Brew, South Croydon, South Norwood, Stuart Collins, Sue Bennett, Thornton Heath, Tory, Woodside
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After four years, man is charged over Birdhurst Road shooting
Almost four years after a fatal shooting in a South Croydon car park, a man has appeared in court charged with the murder. Cimarron Dume-Gooden, 32, of no fixed address, was charged on Monday with the murder of Leroy Mitchell … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, South Croydon
Tagged Birdhurst Road, Leroy Mitchell, Met Police, Metropolitan Police, South Croydon
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South Koreans visit South Croydon on an education mission
A special school in South Croydon had a visit from a delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Education, the Korea National University of Education and city education officers last week to find out more about its inclusive and progressive provision. … Continue reading
