Link between East Croydon railway station and Addiscombe to open
The new bridge is part of the Morello II project which started in 2020 and is made up of 456 flats across three buildings. Croydon – South London News …
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Croydon boss quits after 18-month suspension
Hazel Simmons, who was appointed as a Croydon director in November 2018, was one of four senior staff members to be investigated in the wake of the authority’s cash crisis. Croydon – South London News …
Major crackdown to tackle violence in Croydon
The authority hopes to solve “the underlying causes” of violence, beginning with identifying the areas most at risk. Croydon – South London News …
Crystal Palace FC’s stadium plans given two week setback
Crystal Palace’s plans to revamp Selhurst Park have been set back another 2 weeks as locals have been given more time to oppose the blueprint. Croydon – South London News …
Up to 70 jobs could be lost as Waitrose closes store
Waitrose will close town centre branch after 13 years in November with the possible loss of 70 jobs. Croydon – South London News …
Two jailed after dog sniffs out AK47 gun
The holdall was sniffed out by Police Dog Chase and was found to contain an assault rifle, magazine and ammunition. Croydon – South London News …
Men stabbed at party held above Indian restaurant
One man was stabbed seven times at Chennai Dosa in Croydon, which was renting out an upstairs room of the restaurant for a weekly event. Croydon – South London News …
Mum takes petition to Parliament and secures new rights for parents of premature babies
On Friday, MPs debated the private members’ bill proposed by MP Stuart McDonald for Neonatal Leave & Pay in Parliament and gave it the thumbs up on its second reading in the house. Croydon – South London News …
Ukrainian refugee kicked out of sponsor home after one month
The woman claims she spent only a week with her intended sponsor before they went on holiday for three weeks, and was given unusable food vouchers by Croydon Council. Croydon – South London News …
TfL to admit failings over 2016 tram crash
Transport for London (TfL) and Tram Operations Limited have indicated they will plead guilty to health and safety failings in the first court hearing for the Croydon tram crash. Croydon – South London News …