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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon actor ‘dreams big’ with plans to move to the US
An actor from Croydon says there is a “light at the end of the tunnel” after he lost both his parents to cancer.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:43:41 +0100
Royal Mail strikes: Workers begin September strikes as more industrial action confirmed
Further industrial action by Communication Workers Union members is also planned for the end of the month.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:31:17 +0100
Big Ben covered in white paint as Animal Rebellion protest
Activist group Animal Rebellion protested the dairy industry by throwing white paint on Big Ben.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:11:42 +0100
Missing Croydon boy, 14, last seen five days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 14-year-old boy.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to ban Croydon public drinking would lead to 'social cleansing', councillor warns
Plans to ban public drinking in Croydon town centre would lead to “social cleansing” a councillor has warned.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:22:00 +0100
Sutton house prices: Average house prices rise by £7,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Sutton reached £437,192.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:32:08 +0100
BBC EastEnders star Danny Dyer quit EastEnders 'fearing he would die' amid drug binges
The EastEnders star sat down with BBC bosses and told them "I'm going to die".

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:22:51 +0100
Grand Designs: Kent couple take on post-war prefab home
Last week saw the return of the hit Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs which sees ambitious individuals build their dream family home.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:24:42 +0100
Justin Bieber cancels Justice world tour indefinitely with doubt cast over 2023 UK dates
Justin Bieber has cancelled his Justice World Tour for 'the time being' as doubt is cast over his 2023 dates in London, Glasgow, Manchester and more.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:02:00 +0100
McDonald's Monopoly official returns for 2022
McDonald’s Monopoly is returning to the fast food restaurant today.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Crypto scam warning issued to investors as victims lose hundreds of thousands
The ombudsman service said it has seen examples of consumers being scammed out of tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:23:37 +0100
Croydon Council to launch major crackdown to tackle violence
Croydon Council is launching a major crackdown to tackle violence in nine neighbourhoods in the borough.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:12:49 +0100
Croydon drivers can apply for free permits to avoid fines on roads
Hundreds of Croydon drivers can apply for free permits to avoid fines on roads in South Norwood, Broad Green and Addiscombe.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:58:09 +0100
Kenny Logan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis with wife Gabby Logan on BBC Breakfast
The ex-Scotland rugby union player appeared on the breakfast show alongside presenter wife Gabby Logan.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:45:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £200
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £416,641.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:17:03 +0100
Sir Elton John to auction off his 1992 Bentley Continental R
The Rocketman is sending his Bentley Continental R under the harmmer.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:52:45 +0100
Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson reveals stage 3 cervical cancer diagnosis
The Sky Sports presenter said if she can save just one person, then speaking out was worth it.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:37:35 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival stabbing: Police appeal for witness to come forward
Metropolitan Police are asking for witnesses of the Notting Hill Carnival to come forward.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:09:33 +0100
Dad's plea after Liquid Leisure drowning victim Kyra Hill’s funeral
The father of an 11-year-old girl who drowned at a water park has appealed to the public for help uncovering the truth as she was laid to rest.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 21:49:05 +0100
Anthony Joshua V Tyson Fury WBC heavyweight title fight set for December
It comes weeks after Joshua suffered a second consecutive defeat Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:51:40 +0100
BBC News' George Alagiah opens up about News At Six return as he fights bowel cancer
BBC News presenter George Alagiah has opened up about his return to the News At Six following his cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:44:54 +0100
ITV's The Suspect: Full cast list and how to watch
The new drama stars Poldark actor Aidan Turner.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:22:00 +0100
Wild things: Small is beautiful with this mini bird guide
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown recommends a basic mini bird guide that won't break the back or the bank and can settle those disputes about identification of garden birds.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:52:51 +0100
Man arrested after stealing motorbike in Croydon, Bromley, and Beckenham
A man has been arrested after stealing a motorbike in south east London.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:50:26 +0100
BBC Eastenders flashback episode: See young Peggy, Phil and Grant Mitchell
Eastenders Mitchell family flashback episode – see a young Peggy, Phil and Grant in new photos from the show.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:58:08 +0100
Taylor Hawkins’ tribute concert: Watch as Hawkins’ son wows with Wembley performance
The 16-year-old joined in a performance of ‘My Hero’, taking his father’s place on drums.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:13:44 +0100
Stats For Spotify: Dive into your listening habits and see your top genre, artist and more
Stats For Spotify lets you analyse your music habits over time, revealing top artists, genres, tracks and even showing your recently played songs.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:18:36 +0100
Dave Grohl gives tearful tribute at Taylor Hawkins Wembley concert
Dave Grohl has given a tearful tribute to friend & Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on stage at Wembley Stadium tonight.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:10:50 +0100
Tributes to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley gig including Elton John & Dave Chappelle
Sir Elton John and Dave Chappelle have paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley Stadium concert saying “don’t ever forget him”.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:32:01 +0100
Watch Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium live
Millions around the world are tuning in to watch the first tribute concert to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:47:17 +0100
Concerns for welfare of missing Thornton Heath girl
An 11-year-old girl is missing from her home in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:11:07 +0100
Killer police officer Wayne Couzens in court over flashing
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court to face two allegations of flashing.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:12:26 +0100
London Tube closures September 2 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: How to watch
This weekend thousands of music fans will be taking to Wembley Stadium to pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Young people in Croydon scared to report crimes over 'snitch' fears
Young people in Croydon are scared of reporting crimes for fear of being labelled a “snitch” a new report has revealed.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:35:32 +0100
Battersea Power Station announces date it will open to the public for the first time ever
Battersea Power Station will open to the public for the first time ever with the first shops, bars, restaurants and leisure venues.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:42:09 +0100
Missing Croydon boy last seen wearing Nike tracksuit a week ago
A 15-year-old boy has been missing from Croydon for more than week.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:08:46 +0100
Teen robbed on 194 Croydon ‘bus full of people’
Police are looking for a man after a teenager was robbed on a “bus full of people” and told by one of the suspects that they had a knife.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:42:29 +0100
New Addington tram stop: Man rushed to hospital after stabbing
A 41-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a midnight stabbing at a tram stop in New Addington.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:56:11 +0100
Video captures Boris Johnson in Lewisham police raid
A video posted on social media appears to capture Boris Johnson taking part in a police raid and being filmed by and speaking to a man already in the property.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert is taking place at Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium: Line up, tickets, door times
Ahead of the tribute concert at the stadium, we've got everything you need to know from door times, support act and even the average price of a pint.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: Full line up
From members in iconic bands like Queen, Led Zepplin, Metallica, Blink 182 and many more, the concert is set to celebrate the life of the late drummer.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:56:50 +0100
Spotify down: Why is Spotify not playing?
Users of the music streaming service, Spotify, have been reporting issues with their service since just before 1pm.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:02:31 +0100
BrewDog criticises ‘clueless government’ as it prepares to close six bars
James Watt said it would be "simply impossible to get these bars even close to financial viability” in the foreseeable future.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:42:01 +0100
Transfer deadline day: Every Championship transfer so far
With just one day of business left for clubs to improve their squads, this is every player to arrive in the Championship this summer

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:25:24 +0100
Sanderstead Care Centre blasted by care watchdog report
A South Croydon care home has been blasted after staff couldn’t hear residents crying out for help, a care watchdog report has revealed.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:23:22 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ambulance in Purely
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with an ambulance that was on its way to an emergency in Purley.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:21:13 +0100
Brook Road Thornton Heath: Man taken to hospital with head injuries
A man aged in his 40s was taken to hospital with head injuries after a fight in Thornton Heath.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:42:31 +0100
Boris Johnson defends record on crime reduction in Lewisham visit
Boris Johnson appeared to defend the police from accusations of being “too woke”, as he used his final days as Prime Minister to stress his record on tackling crime.



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