Tag Archives: Wickham Road

The Crown, Shirley, re-opens after ‘extensive’ three-week refurb

Posted on July 1, 2025 by insidecroydon

The Crown pub, just off the A232 in Shirley, has re-opened following what the owners describe as “an extensive” three-week refurb. The Crown, owned by Ember Inns, is on Wickham Road, and now offers customers “a fresher, modern design”. The … Continue reading →

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Inquiry into police chase that led to three-car crash in Shirley

Posted on April 21, 2025 by insidecroydon

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding a high-speed police chase from South Norwood to Shirley on Friday night that left one man dead and six others needing hospital treatment. The driver … Continue reading →

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