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Footballers at centre of match-fixing investigation appear in court
TWO non-league footballers from Croydon charged as part of an investigation into match-fixing are set to appear in court. Michael Boateng and Hakeem Adelakun, both 22 and from Croydon, have been...
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Fancy a flutter? Crystal Palace priced at 16/1 to beat Chelsea
IF YOU'VE burnt a considerable hole in your wallet or maxed out the credit card before Christmas, here's one potential way of clawing some money back. Have a bet on Palace. The Eagles are priced as...
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Chelsea 2–1 Crystal Palace: Eagles dominate chances in narrow defeat at...
CRYSTAL Palace were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Chelsea this afternoon in a performance they can be proud of. Marouane Chamakh equalised for the Eagles just five minutes after Fernando Torres had given the...
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Traders explore possibility of a 'Palace pound'
THE first steps have been taken towards creating a 'Crystal Palace Pound'.A working party has been set up by Crystal Palace Chamber of Commerce to carry out in an in-depth study into how, what could be...
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Job losses and service cuts as Croydon Council loses more funding
CROYDON Council will have to cut £2 million in services – including youth activities and volunteering – as well as finding another £15 million in savings, to cope with another slash in Government...
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Croydon's X Factor stars want homecoming gig
ROUGH Copy have called on the council to host a special concert in honour of Croydon's extraordinary success in this year's X Factor competition. The borough may not boast the winner of the 2013...
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Coulsdon's answer to Braveheart could stand in council elections
A RESIDENTS' association, whose leader wants to divorce Coulsdon from Croydon, could spark a political revolution by standing for next year's council elections.The chairman of Coulsdon West Residents'...
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South Norwood retirement block to house homeless families
PLANS to convert a retirement home into flats for homeless families are set to be approved by Croydon Council despite opposition from residents. Tonbridge House, in South Norwood, will be used as...
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Tony Pulis praises Stamford Bridge display - but says Crystal Palace's home...
TONY Pulis was full of praise for his side's effort at Stamford Bridge – but believes their home form will ultimately determine their Premier League fate. The Palace boss saw his side put up a strong...
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VOTE: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace man of the match
CRYSTAL Palace pushed Chelsea all the way, before falling to a narrow defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Marouane Chamakh netted for the third successive game, while keeper Julian Speroni was in...
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Police cordon off Red Deer pub site over scaffolding fears
POLICE cordoned off the former Red Deer pub due to concerns scaffolding was unsafe. Officers were called at 5.30pm yesterday (Saturday) to the landmark building in Brighton Road. Construction crews...
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South Norwood man plays first new Harry Potter character since 2007
A DRAMA teacher has taken his place in the wonderful world of Harry Potter by playing the first character created by J.K Rowling since she wrote the final book in the hit series in 2007.Glen McCready...
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New group formed in bid to give Purley a boost
PURLEY'S traders and business owners are taking the town's future into their own hands by setting up a Business Improvement District (BID).The scheme would see each store holder pay a 1.5 per cent levy...
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MP left red-faced after getting his sums wrong over school places
CROYDON North MP Steve Reed has been told to do his homework after getting his sums wrong during an attack over school places.Criticising the government in the House of Commons, Mr Reed said there...
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Ed Miliband backs guide for small traders in Crystal Palace
THE unique qualities of the small traders operating in Crystal Palace are celebrated in a new guide launched on Saturday.The Local and Fair Guide to Shopping and Eating in Crystal Palace was given the...
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Two years on and no closer to answers on NHS Croydon scandal
The financial scandal at NHS Croydon came to light to years ago this week. An independent report, a nine month council investigation and an appeal to the Secretary of State later, and we are no closer...
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Police hunt for six-year-old and teen missing from South Norwood
Police are trying to trace two missing children from South Norwood - a six-year-old and her aunt, 16. Zeenat Abdala and her niece, Lutfiya Salum were last seen at around noon on Saturday as they left...
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Man injured after car crashes into bus stop and tree in Wellesley Road
A MAN has been injured after the car in which he was travelling plowed into a bus stop and a tree. Emergency services were called to Wellesley Road, outside the Whigfift Centre, shortly after 3am...
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Crystal Palace winger: Forget Chelsea, we'll bring it against Newcastle United
YANNICK Bolasie says Crystal Palace's attentions have been immediately switched to facing – and beating – Newcastle United at home following Saturday's narrow defeat at Chelsea. The winger, who came on...
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No parking tickets over festive period
MOTORISTS can enjoy the festive period with less risk of parking tickets as parking regulations are to be effectively suspended. Croydon Council will not be enforcing any parking regulations across the...
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