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Robber found in Croydon after fleeing mental health facility in Brixton
A CONVICTED robber who absconded from a mental health facility in Brixton has been found in Croydon.Duncan Stewart, 33, who had links to the borough, had last been seen at the centre in Landor Road,...
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Tarantino, Casablanca and Dirty Dancing on the cards for first-ever free...
TARANTINO films, Casablanca and Dirty Dancing are on the bill at the first-ever South Norwood and Thornton Heath Film Festival which starts this weekend.The free festival, created by volunteers, starts...
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Crystal Palace star: Response needed at West Bromwich Albion
JULIAN Speroni says Crystal Palace need to respond to their back-to-back defeats this weekend away at West Bromwich Albion.The shot-stopper isn't pressing any panic buttons following losses to Hull...
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Palace defender reportedly makes loan move to Welling United
YOUNG Crystal Palace defender Michael Chambers has signed for Welling United on loan, according to the official Football Conference website.The centre-back has been a regular in the Eagles' U21...
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Surrey Beds owner sleeps easy with industry award
A BED shop owner will be sleeping a little more easily at night after his efforts were recognised at an industry awards' night.Jerry Cheshire, owner of Surrey Beds, in Purley, won the Independent...
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Labour Party leader Ed Miliband to give talk in Croydon for Black History Month
Ed Miliband is to visit Croydon this week to give a talk as part of the borough's black history month celebrations.The Labour Party leader has been confirmed as guest speaker for Croydon BME Forum's...
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X Factor Ben Haenow on missing his girlfriend, being ill and those comments...
CROYDON'S Ben Haenow said that he thinks Mel B is threatened by the talent in the X Factor overs category.The feisty judge told Ben to "be a man" after he had a throat infection early last week.Mel...
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Crystal Palace fans react with fury after talkSPORT host says club should be...
FURIOUS Crystal Palace fans have hit out at radio host Adrian Durham, after he suggested the club should face action over their anti-Roman Abramovich banner.TalkSPORT drivetime presenter Durham – who...
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Mile Jedinak: Players crowding referees has to be expected in the Premier League
MILE Jedinak says the Chelsea players crowding around referee Craig Pawson to send Damien Delaney off last Saturday has to be expected at the top level.The 30-year-old thought it was a good chance for...
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West Croydon £50m revamp plans hailed by Croydon Council economy chief
REGENERATION of West Croydon is gaining "real momentum", the council's cabinet member for economic development, Toni Letts said this week.Councillor Letts outlined a number of initiatives to Monday's...
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Human remains among the relics in new Museum of Croydon exhibition
ANCIENT Anglo-Saxon and Roman artifacts are to go on display to the public, some for the first time in generations, at the Museum of Croydon from next week.Around 70 objects from the borough's...
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A bird lover and respected school caretaker: Son's tribute to 80-year-old hit...
A BIRD lover and former school caretaker died after being hit by a lorry in Croydon town centre.Maurice Baxter, 80, had taken a bus into town after spending the day with friends at an Anglo-Indian...
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West Brom reporter predicts comfortable win against Crystal Palace
The Advertiser spoke to West Bromwich Albion correspondent for the Express & Star, Steve Madeley, ahead of Saturday's game at The Hawthorns…A 2-2 draw with Man Utd on Monday certainly puts the...
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Sanderstead Recreation Ground fireworks cancelled and may never return
THE fireworks and bonfire display at Sanderstead Recreation Ground has been cancelled after more than 40 years and may never return.The Rotary Club of Croydon Jubilee has called time on the event due...
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TODAY'S CROYDON ADVERTISER: Please Save Marcus, domestic violence victims...
THIS week's Croydon Advertiser is on the shelves, leading with the emotional story of Marcus Campbell - a campaign which has captured the hearts of people across the borough and beyond.Our three pages...
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PICTURES: Is this Croydon's biggest pumpkin?
IT'S big, it's orange – and it weighs more than your average newborn cow.Feast your eyes on Croydon's biggest pumpkin, a 39kg monster fruit that is currently holed up in the spare room of Emma Cummins'...
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PALACE POETRY: Time for Eagles to soar again by beating the Baggies
IT'S Friday, which means it's time for the latest slice of Palace-inspired poetry from the Bard of Selhurst Park James Miller...Oscar's screamer, Chelsea scored,Terry late, Campbell floored.Name not...
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Premier League predictions: Can Palace win at the Hawthorns again?
CRYSTAL Palace go in search of a first win in three Premier League games when they visit West Bromwich Albion this week. Palace won on their last trip to the Hawthorns in the FA Cup third round last...
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The case of the disappearing Selsdon Road bus stop
A DISAPPEARING bus stop left passengers confused on Tuesday when their bus failed to pull over because the stop had vanished.Transport for London said they think the stop, thought to be between...
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Is this the most influential black politician in Britain?
TO SOME he's a laughing stock - to others, a clever and canny self-publicist.But now, former boxer turned London mayoral candidate turned Croydon's most flamboyant Ukip member Winston McKenzie has been...
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