Pub hopes to open outside bar for Crystal Palace FC fans
The Prince George in Thornton Heath wants to open an outside bar. Croydon – South London News …
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Santa to spend more time in Croydon than anywhere else
With 65,016 children aged up to 11 in the area, Saint Nick will have his work cut out for him – with 130,032 boxes to deliver in Croydon alone. Croydon – South London News …
Question marks over future of Croydon’s historic ‘airport hotel’
Based in the Purley Way, the 109-room hotel was opened in 1928 and was the world’s first airport hotel designed to be part of Croydon Airport, which closed down in 1959. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon playing field to get 140 new homes
It will be the second development on the field off Duppas Hill Road. Croydon – South London News …
Hundreds of Croydon patients forced to wait more than 12 hours at A&E
In October, a total of 16,844 people attended A&Es run by the Croydon NHS trust. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon’s mayor won’t rule out hiking council tax by 5%
It could see the average bill for households hit more than £2,000 a year. Croydon – South London News …
Historic England takes South London landmarks off ‘risk register’
The Grade II listed Portland stone drinking fountain and cattle trough, situated at the top of Hyde Vale near the Ranger’s House, has been restored by Greenwich Council thanks to funding from the Heritage of London Trust, Historic England, Greenwich Society and Peter Harris Trust. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon tram drivers could strike in run-up to Christmas
Warnings of disruption come amid an ongoing pay dispute. Croydon – South London News …
‘They made me perform exorcisms on others’: Survivors of ‘cult’ church speak out over abuse
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) is a Christian denomination that has been described as a cult. Croydon – South London News …
Croydon widow told to ‘shush’ by council debt advisor over unpaid council tax
This was one of many cases where residents felt they were not listened to when trying to get debt advice from the council. Croydon – South London News …