“I’m black, I’m curvy, I’m in my 40s, why shouldn’t I be a model?” These are the words of Alison Cline-Williams who decided to pursue a modelling career later in life after being knocked back in her late teens for being too big at size 14. Now the inspiring 47-year-old from Croydon is passionate about representation in the industry and is determined to make it as a full-time model. Croydon – South London News …

Croydon council tenants have been ignored. This was the admission of beleaguered council leader Hamida Ali as she sought to apologise for the terrible situation some have been living in. Croydon – South London News …