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CROYDON DECIDES: Your verdict on the Advertiser's election debate
CROYDON Decides, the Advertiser's election debate, was held at Fairfield Halls this evening. It brought the leaders and prominent candidates from five main parties - Conservative, Labour, Ukip, Green...
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Crystal Palace star Julian Speroni misses out on Argentina World Cup call
CRYSTAL Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni has not received a call-up for Argentina's World Cup squad. Manager Alejandro Sabella has named a 30-man provisional squad for Brazil next month, and despite...
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Crystal Palace set to decide on season ticket cut-off point after impressive...
CRYSTAL Palace are set to decide on a cut-off point after impressive season ticket sales have reached 15,000. Co-chairman Stephen Browett is urging supporters to be quick as Premier League football...
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Bear Grylls gives Croydon Scouts a few survival tips
CHIEF Scout and international adventurer Bear Grylls inspired youngsters last weekend when he dropped in at a camp in Shirley. He visited the Pinewood Scout Activity Centre in Shirley Church Road as...
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Boris Johnson grabs a few selfies with Croydon shoppers
MAYOR of London Boris Johnson followed David Cameron's lead, by getting into some selfie love in Croydon this lunchtime (Wednesday). Twitter is awash with photos of the mayor, as he stages a walkabout...
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Steve Parish: We all want Julian Speroni to stay at Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Steve Parish says he wants to keep Julian Speroni but it may depend on talks held between the custodian and manager Tony Pulis. The Player of the Year's contract runs out...
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Crystal Palace reportedly keen on signing Chelsea's Hazard
Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on signing the younger brother of Eden Hazard. Thorgan Hazard also plays for Chelsea but has been loaned to Belgian side Zulte Waregem for the past couple of seasons....
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Coloma Trust confirms talks over 'Archbishop Lanfranc Academy' sponsorship
COLOMA Convent Girls' School has confirmed it is in talks to sponsor Archbishop Lanfranc when it becomes an academy. The Coloma Trust declined to comment when the Advertiser first reported there had...
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Labour and Conservatives clash over council tax at Croydon Advertiser...
LEADERS of the two dominant political parties in Croydon traded blows over council tax at an election debate organised by the Advertiser. The Conservatives have made attacking Labour's history of...
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Double decker bus fire in Addiscombe Road, Shirley
A BUS caught fire in Shirley this afternoon. Crews from Croydon and Bromley fire stations were called to Addiscombe Road, close to its junction with Birch Tree Way, at approximately 16.05pm this...
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Crystal Palace co-chairman reveals delight at Macron kits
STEPHEN Browett had revealed his admiration for Palace's new home and away kits next season. Italian manufacturer Macron have come up with a stunning design and feel after signing a four-year deal with...
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World Cup 2014: Do you know your recent history of the tournament?
WITH the World Cup in Brazil just around the corner, excitement is building across England. But can you remember who scored England's opening goal in France in 1998? If you think you have good...
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League Two side want to sign Crystal Palace stopper
MANSFIELD Town want to sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Lewis Price. The custodian has dropped down the pecking order considerably in the last few months, becoming fourth choice at the end of the season...
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New Addigton Pathfinders group sow seeds of remembrance
NEW Addington Pathfinders marked the centenary of the start of the First World War by planting poppy seeds in a meadow last Saturday.As part of a campaign to "turn Croydon red", the group planted...
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South Croydon woman dies in Peru rafting accident
A YOUNG woman described as "the joy in our lives" has died in a water-rafting accident while travelling in South America.Elisa Ly, 25, of South Croydon, drowned after falling into the River Vilcanota...
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Weekend weather: Croydon in for a scorching two days
TEMPERATURES getting towards the mid 20s will greet Croydon residents this weekend. Peaks of 23 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday will bring summer to these parts early and make dusting down the BBQ...
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Dwight Gayle: I'm unhappy my Crystal Palace team-mate hasn't scored this season
YANNICK Bolasie may have failed to score a goal in the Premier League this year but his Crystal Palace team-mate Dwight Gayle says he has had a "fantastic season". The Lyon-born winger has featured 30...
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Crystal Palace hotshot Dwight Gayle thanks former boss for giving him...
CRYSTAL Palace striker Dwight Gayle was turning out for Dagenham & Redbridge just two years ago and has thanked former manager John Still for taking a chance on him. The 24-year-old has had a...
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Croydon Business Awards: full list of winners
STAFF from Chequers Contract Services pride themselves on keeping offices, schools and other buildings spick and span but today (Friday) they are also celebrating cleaning up in the Croydon Business...
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Dwight Gayle: I think Glenn Murray and I would work well
CRYSTAL Palace hotshot Dwight Gayle wants to "repay the faith" the Eagles have shown in him and kick on next season after scoring four goals in the final two games of the season. It has certainly been...
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