Croydon University Hospital wards closed over Christmas after norovirus outbreak
SEVERAL wards at Croydon University Hospital were plunged into lockdown after an outbreak of norovirus during the festive period.Three wards had to be shut completely while a further four of the...
View ArticleSainsbury's compromises on alcohol licence plans for West Croydon store
SAINSBURY'S has compromised on its plans to sell alcohol from 6am to midnight seven days a week at its proposed new supermarket in London Road, West Croydon.The chain has partially stepped down after...
View ArticleCarshalton garage boss broke mechanic's arm with spirit level in Thornton...
A CARSHALTON garage boss who broke a neighbouring mechanic's arm with a heavy-duty spirit level during a "parking rage" row was jailed for 16 months on Wednesday.Mark Evans Blackburn, 46, of Bakers...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of murdering Janelle Duncan-Bailey
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother of two who has been missing for three days. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested last night and is in custody at a south London police...
View ArticlePalace 0-0 Stoke City: Eagles more than match Stoke in goalless FA Cup draw
CRYSTAL Palace and Stoke City played out an entertaining goalless draw in the third round of the FA Cup this afternoon.The Eagles more than matched their Premier League opponents throughout and had the...
View ArticleBody found in search for missing Thornton Heath mum Jannelle Duncan-Bailey
POLICE searching for a missing Thornton Heath mother have found a body.Officers believe the body found this afternoon in a parked car in Mayfield Crescent, Thornton Heath, is that of Janelle...
View ArticleJanelle Duncan-Bailey murder case referred to police watchdog
THE case of murdered Thornton Heath mother Janelle Duncan-Bailey has been referred to the police watchdog, a Met spokesman has confirmed. Police officers are the last people known to have seen the...
View ArticleJanelle Duncan-Bailey murder case referred to police watchdog
THE case of murdered Thornton Heath mother Janelle Duncan-Bailey has been referred to the police watchdog, a Met pokesman has confirmed today (Saturday). Police officers are the last people known to...
View ArticleMan charged with murder of Janelle Duncan-Bailey
A MAN has been charged with the murder of Thornton Heath mother-of-two Janelle Duncan Bailey. Jerome McDonald, of Fairlands Avenue, Thornton Heath, was arrested on Friday night and charged this morning...
View ArticleAll police stations in Croydon other than main base in Park Lane set to close
ALL police stations in Croydon other than the central base in Park Lane have been earmarked for closure, a report published today has revealed. Stations in Purley, Kenley, Addington, Norbury and South...
View ArticleTop wrestlers getting ready to rumble ...
Fairfield Halls January 20 3pmA LL Star Wrestling promise Croydon fans an explosive opening to 2013 with over the top rope mayhem as the Fairfield Halls gets ready to rumble on Sunday, January 20.The...
View ArticleRomantic extravaganza
Wednesday January 23 at 7.30pm Tickets: £12 to £31.50 from 0208 688 9291 or at www.fairfield.co.ukMAKING his Fairfield debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is French conductor Fabien Gabel.He...
View ArticleIn the blood for Marti
A CHART-TOPPING singer will be the main attraction at a play coming to the Ashcroft Theatre next month.Former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow has been announced as the star of the latest production...
View ArticleWhat a 'shamazing' night
Jack and the BeanstalkAshcroft Theatre Croydon Reviewed by Joanne and the Danton familyWHILE remaining entertaining for the adults, with jokes sailing over little ones' heads, this was clearly a panto...
View ArticleSchool friends sing the blues
Hello, how's tricks?Good, busy, but good.I'll to start with the obvious.. Why Soapy Jefferson?It's two words put together almost randomly by Joe. We later found out it was also a conman from the Old...
View ArticleRock out to this night of screaming good music
Scream Lounge Brighton Road, South Croydon January 26A NIGHT of alternative, belligerent rock is on the cards at Scream Lounge later this month.Rawk Night is being hosted by local band Bleed To This on...
View ArticleShowcasing in music and dance very best of Viennese tradition
One Night in ViennaFairfield Halls February 8 7.30pmCOMPOSER Raymond Gubbay will present One Night in Vienna, a brand new show based on the very best of the Viennese tradition in music and dance, at...
View ArticleCroydon University Hospital's A&E and maternity units in firing line again
THE future of vital services at Croydon University Hospital has once again been called into question after a faltering review of healthcare in south west London suggested closing two A&E and...
View ArticleBack to the day job as Palace target top two
BEFORE you can all look forward to next Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay at Stoke City, there is the other important matter of Burnley in the Championship for Palace to deal with tomorrow.Despite a...
View ArticleWho would you snap up?
THE January transfer window is wide open and we've already seen a number of deals completed in the first ten days. And for the following three weeks a flurry of activity is expected to continue across...
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