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Track works to cut off tram services to Wimbledon, Sep 6-8
Yet more closures to the tram network have been announced by Transport for London – this time for September 6 to 8 on the stretch of track from Mitcham Junction to Wimbledon. Notice has only just been given by TfL. … Continue reading
Posted in TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Trams, London Trams, Mitcham, Mitcham Junction, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Polka’s early years theatre is planning for a festive autumn
The Polka Theatre Wimbledon and Half Moon this autumn presents Soft or Spiky?, what they describe as “Early Years Theatre”, with an all-new show from Daryl Beeton which playfully explores the different ways we communicate. This playful and interactive new … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Art, Education, Music, Theatre
Tagged Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Broadway
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Firefighters deal with different kind of ‘grass’ at Wimbledon
The annual Wimbledon tennis championships approach their climax this week, the world’s only Grand Slam tournament played on grass. But it was “grass” of a different kind in Wimbledon that kept a large team of firefighters busy last night, when … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade
Tagged Cannabis, Cannabis farm, fire, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Wimbledon
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Striking tram engineers return to work as TfL settles dispute
Strike action by engineers working on the Croydon tram network has been called off after Transport for London and the Unite union reached a settlement. The engineers downed tools for their latest strike action on Monday, and were due to … Continue reading
Strike to disrupt trams during Wimbledon tennis fortnight
The long-lingering industrial dispute between tram engineers and Transport for London over “a massive pay disparity” remains unresolved and looks set to enter a new phase later this week with more strike action coming down the track, starting from late … Continue reading
Passenger fury after being stranded by trams’ early shutdown
Long-suffering tram passengers were left furious, and stranded, on Wednesday night after services were suspended in the evening without any notification or warning, while Transport for London’s official online sites were claiming that there was a “Good” service in operation. … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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New Addington is back on track as (delayed) trams return
Croydon’s tram network is, at last, returning to something resembling a “normal” service, though anyone looking to travel to or from Elmers End will still be disappointed. Transport for London yesterday issued service updates which included trams running between central … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Environment, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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New Addington tram cancellations roll into yet another week
Croydon’s part-time Mayor calls for ULEZ income to be used for improvements to public transport New Addington continues to be hit by Transport for London’s tram rolling stock crisis. There has now been no service on all or part of … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Environment, Mayor Jason Perry, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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TfL cancels all trams to New Addington in rolling stock crisis
Croydon’s tram network appears to be on the brink of complete operational collapse. At less than half-an-hour’s notice last night, Transport for London issued an announcement that the entire network was to shutdown at 7pm “to enable repair works to … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Two-thirds of tram fleet out of service due to wheel damage
Londoners are enduring massive travel disruption, with a national rail strike and M25 motorway closure, and now the tram network is struggling to provide a regular service Croydon’s trams, on the day that services were meant to return to “normal” … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Therapia Lane, Trams, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Tram workers’ union suspends next week’s planned strikes
The five days of strike action on Croydon’s trams planned between this Sunday, March 24, and Thursday March 28 have been suspended, Transport for London announced today. The strike had been called by trades union Unite after five years of … Continue reading
Another two weeks of tram closures for ‘essential’ repair works
There’s half-term coming up, so get ready for the annual spring shutdown of (parts of) the Croydon Tram network. The shutdown will cut off West Croydon and East Croydon mainline stations from most of the south London transit network. “Essential … Continue reading
‘Difficult decisions’ as TfL gives green light for new tram fleet
Transport for London confirmed this week that it is to replace the oldest trams in its fleet on the Croydon to Beckenham and Wimbledon network, with procurement to begin in 2024 in what could cost at least £50million. The Croydon … Continue reading
Council planners opt to block Wimbledon’s ‘corporate ecocide’
News from the far end of the tram network shows that council planning departments really can say “No” to big-money interests, after planners rejected proposals from the All England Club to build a massive stadium and dozens of tennis courts … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Community associations, Croydon parks, Environment, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Merton, Outside Croydon, Planning, Wandsworth Council, Wildlife
Tagged AELTC, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Ant and Dec, lawn tennis, Merton Council, Natasha Irons, Piers Morgan, Tennis, Wandsworth Council, Wimbledon, Wimbledon championships, Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon Park Golf Club, Wimbledon tennis
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No trams to New Addington or Beckenham in half-term week
Another school holiday coming up means another closure to a large section of Croydon’s tram network for more “essential” engineering works. Transport for London has confirmed that from Saturday October 21 until Sunday October 29 – half-term week – there … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London Tramlink, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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£500,000 tennis refurb that will turn free courts into pay-to-play
The council has announced what it calls an “exciting” £500,000 refurbishment project for the borough’s tennis courts – while trying to hide the fact that what have previously been free facilities will now become pay-to-play. Cash-strapped Croydon isn’t even offering … Continue reading
TfL forced to bin costly £560m tram extension into Sutton
Transport for London has binned the proposed Sutton tram extension due to its “weak business case”. According to a senior official at City Hall this week, it’s unlikely that the Sutton link will be revisited any time soon. “It’s hard … Continue reading
Posted in Boris Johnson, Commuting, Ken Livingstone, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Merton, Sadiq Khan, Sutton Council, Sutton Link, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Colliers Wood, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon station, London Trams, Mayor Sadiq Khan, New Addington, Sutton, Sutton Tram Link, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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No tram service from Wimbledon to Therapia Lane for 10 days
Tram services are to be subject of considerable disruption for at least 10 days next month, Transport for London has confirmed today. There will be no service from Croydon to Wimbledon from Friday August 4 to Sunday August 13 “so … Continue reading
Posted in TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Mitcham, TfL, Therapia Lane, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Brexit problems cause delays to TfL’s tram network repairs
A shortage of trams due to serious damage to the rolling stock’s wheels has forced Transport for London to suspend service on the branch line between Croydon Arena and Elmers End. Inside Croydon reported yesterday how one-third of the network’s … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, TfL, Trams, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Damaged wheels force TfL to take seven trams out of service
EXCLUSIVE: Damage to tram wheels has again forced TfL to take one-third of its fleet out of service for urgent repairs Tram passengers face weeks of delayed journeys and crowded carriages, after Transport for London confirmed to Inside Croydon today … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, TfL, Trams, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Brigade takes four hours to control Wimbledon Hill shop fire
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters spent four hours tackling a fire at a shop with flats above on Wimbledon Hill Road in Wimbledon last night. Part of the basement and ground floor were damaged by fire. Firefighters rescued … Continue reading
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Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Hill
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Fire Brigade announces summer season of station open days
The London Fire Brigade is opening its red doors to the public for a number of open days this summer, offering residents an opportunity to meet their local firefighters and hear valuable life-saving safety advice. The open days are completely … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade
Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, New Malden, Wallington, Wimbledon
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Engineering works on tram network extended until Monday
The engineering works that have seen part of the London Tram network in central Croydon closed since the start of the Easter weekend will not be completed on schedule, with the closures now extended to next Monday, April 17. Transport … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London Tramlink, London Trams, reeves corner, TfL, Transport for London, Wandle Park, Wimbledon
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Woman dies in Wimbledon fire as 14 evacuated from homes
A woman, thought to be in her 70s, died in a house fire in Wimbledon last night. About 60 firefighters were called out to the end-of-terrace house on Rotherwood Close just before 11pm. The woman was pronounced dead at the … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Merton
Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police, Wimbledon
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