Tag Archives: Sydenham

Third day of water shortages after Crystal Palace burst main

Posted on February 13, 2025 by insidecroydon

Thousands of homes and businesses, including 11 care homes and 29 schools, in the Streatham, Penge and Sydenham areas are without water or enduring low water pressure for a third day today, following a burst water main in Crystal Palace … Continue reading →

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Now south London’s water supply is tested for sickness bug

Posted on May 25, 2024 by insidecroydon

Croydon MP Steve Reed has today hit out at the monopoly water companies after reports of sickness among people in south London which has prompted Thames Water to test its supplies for possible contamination. People in Beckenham and Sydenham have … Continue reading →

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£108,000 Lottery grant helps to ‘reunite’ Great North Wood

Posted on June 5, 2023 by insidecroydon

Two of the last surviving fragments of the ancient Great North Wood are to be “reunited” in an exciting and innovative project led by the London Wildlife Trust, funded by cash from the National Lottery, which aims to preserve and … Continue reading →

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A year of Norwood history, from Lockwood to the Brontes

Posted on December 20, 2015 by insidecroydon

The Norwood Society’s Local History Talks are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Upper Norwood Library, Westow Hill. The events are free entry including refreshments, but donations are appreciated. The programme for 2016 has … Continue reading →

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