Tributes to Palace stalwart who died two days before final
PALACE'S play-off success would have "meant everything" to a club stalwart who died just two days before the club reached the Premier League.Len Chatterton, 91, was involved at Selhurst Park for more...
View ArticleMacGregor awarded for school golf work
KEEN surfer and golfer Alex MacGregor is on the crest of a wave after the efforts of six PGA pros were recognised by a leading golfing charity.MacGregor, a PGA professional at Addington Court who grew...
View ArticleCroydon muslim group condemns Woolwich killing
A MUSLIM association in Croydon has spoken of its members' horror at the atrocity in Woolwich, in the same week that police arrested a man in Norbury on suspicion of posting violent threats against...
View ArticleThree people flee house fire caused by shower fault
THREE people escaped unhurt from a house fire in Thornton Heath after a woman's shower caught fire while she was using it. Firefighters from Norbury fire station and West Norwood were called to Mersham...
View ArticleDiamond year for musical legends
Fairfield Halls Saturday, June 8 at 8pm Tickets from £24 Box Office: 020 8688 9291 or www.fairfield.co.ukM USIC royalty The Drifters celebrate their diamond jubilee this year with a tour that will take...
View ArticleIt's all systems grow on new batch of allotments in New Addington
GROWING dinner down the road will become a realistic prospect for more New Addington residents now that land for allotments is being reclaimed.Fifty extra half-plots should be available at the...
View ArticleCroydon nursery slammed after inspector sees door fall on child
OFSTED has condemned a "lack of regard for safety" at a nursery after a cupboard door fell off and landed on children during an inspection.It criticised staff at Mini VIP's Montessori Nursery and...
View Article'Support our troops': Charity speaks out after Woolwich murder
WITH the brutal killing of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich on everybody's mind, it is important to celebrate those men and women who chose to protect their country by serving abroad.This is the message...
View ArticleWeather update: Summer is on its way
Although many will be unhappy to return to work after another sunny weekend, the weather seems to here to stay for the rest of the week. Today, Croydon will see bright sunshine with a thin cloud...
View ArticleTravel update Croydon: June 3
Although the road works on the A23 Brighton Road between Purley and Coulsdon have been delayed by another two weeks, traffic is slow moving southbound at Hollymeoak Road due to heavy traffic. On the...
View ArticleBrother of Palace playoff hero Wilfried Zaha pleads guilty to theft
THE older brother of Crystal Palace playoff hero Wilfried Zaha could face jail after pleading guilty to theft and criminal damage. Serge Zaha, 30, stole a Blackberry mobile from Michael Kelly at Boots...
View ArticleWin £300 to spend at Centrale by capturing Croydon in a photo
IF you think you can match this shot's success in capturing Croydon, then a new photo contest might be for you. Centrale Shopping Centre is holding a photo contest to celebrate Croydon, running...
View ArticleTravel update Croydon: June 4
The A236 Mitcham Road northbound between A23 Purley Way and B272 Beddington Lane has delays of up to 10 minutes. Further south at the A23 Brighton Road in Purley between A22 Purley Road and B2030...
View ArticleCroydon weather: temperatures on the rise
Summer is definitely here for at least the rest of the week in Croydon. Today should not see a cloud in the sky and top temperatures of 19 degrees after midday. The evening will also remain warm at 14...
View ArticleIvor Novello award found in Croydon scrap yard
The ought to be sitting pride of place in the houses of Emeli Sande, Noel Gallagher or Calvin Harris but an Ivor Novello award has been found in a scrap heap in Croydon. The Met Police were carrying...
View ArticleFirefighters prevent night time blaze
Firefighters from Norbury rushed to Canterbury Road near the Croydon Uni Hospital to put out a fire that had started in a block of garages. They were called just after 3am and spent 10 minutes putting...
View ArticlePolice lookout for missing Thornton Heath man
Police are appealing for the public to come forward with information about man from Thornton Heath who went missing this weekend. Neil Skipper, 30, was reported as missing to the police in Croydon on...
View ArticleDeadline extended: Win £300 to spend at Centrale by capturing Croydon in a photo
IF you think you can match this shot's success in capturing Croydon, then a new photo contest might be for you. Centrale Shopping Centre is holding a photo contest to celebrate Croydon, running...
View ArticleTravel update Croydon: June 5
An accident in Coulsdon has partially blocked the A23 Brighton Road northbound at the B2030 Stoats Nest Road. There is also heavy traffic southbound on the A23 in Coulsdon at the Hollymeak Road...
View ArticleCroydon weather: cloud will make way to sunshine
Don't be downcast by the morning cloud covering - the sun is due to break through again by 10am and continue shining for the rest of the day. Top temperatures will reach 19 degrees at around 3pm and...
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