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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at the Royal Albert Hall review
On Friday, I went to the Royal Albert Hall to watch Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the sixth instalment of J.K Rowling’s classic saga.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Nestle Tower Croydon update
It has now been more than three years since work started on turning Croydon’s iconic Nestle Tower into flats- part of a £500  million project including a new public square.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:42:31 +0100
London Road Croydon gun shots spark police investigation
Police have launched an investigation after reports of gun shots in Croydon in the early hours of this morning.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:01:00 +0100
Thorpe Park Fright Night Review: A ghouls day out for thrill seekers
We heard the screams and shrieks at Thorpe Park Fright Night were not to be missed this year, so we decided to take a trip to the award-winning theme park.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:53:46 +0100
Missing woman from Croydon last seen yesterday
A woman is missing from her home in Croydon.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Roll up roll up, the circus is in town!
Continental Circus Berlin is performing at Ealing Common from October 19-30.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former Cheam heroin addict launches self-help book in Epsom
A former heroin addict who turned her life around is now helping others to manage anxiety and depression.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Grand Designs: Londoner builds tight extension at Sydenham Hill
Now, this week sees London-based Corinne look for a fresh start in a tight and awkward extension.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon café owner worried for survival in Whitgift Centre
A café owner in Croydon’s Whitgift Centre is not sure how long he can hang on as the shopping centre has been “deserted for the past seven years”.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
BBC EastEnders change iconic credits in aid of climate change
The closing credits for EastEnders will be transformed to highlight how the challenges frozen regions are facing could affect London. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:11:12 +0100
BBC News presenter George Alagiah to take break as his cancer spreads
The popular newsreader, 66, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and had recently returned to his broadcasting role.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:08:33 +0100
Netflix The Crown slammed for 'cruel' and 'tasteless' new scene after Queen's death
Netflix has come under fire over a “cruel” and “tasteless” upcoming scene in the new series of The Crown, weeks after the late monarch’s funeral.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:41:10 +0100
BBC Eastenders stars to return for Dot Cotton funeral episode
Eastenders is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic stars,  June Brown OBE MBE, with many familiar faces returning to the square to pay tribute.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:11:31 +0100
Missing man from Croydon ‘may be confused’
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Croydon.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:51:42 +0100
Met Police officers charged after Norwood woman dies in Stockwell crash
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been charged after a woman from Norwood died in a crash.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:41:57 +0100
Man missing from Croydon University Hospital
Police are looking for a man who is missing from a hospital in Croydon.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council to spend £500k 'blitzing' graffiti
Croydon Council will spend £500,000 “blitzing” graffiti across the borough.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon is a ‘good place to shop’ despite Westfield setback
Despite years of uncertainty forcing dozens of shops in Croydon to close down, many locals are still picking the town centre as their preferred shopping spot.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:40:39 +0100
Virgin Media down: How to check Virgin Media status
Users of Virgin Media have been reporting issues with their service this morning.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:43:59 +0100
Fetherbed New Addington: Teenage girl raped
A teenage girl has reported to police that she was raped in a wooded area in New Addington.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:58:38 +0100
55 people in shorts and dressing gowns take refuge in Thornton Heath church after fire
A Thornton Heath church transformed into an evacuation centre in 20 minutes when a fire broke out at a nearby tower block.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:01:21 +0100
Kingston Council restricts Tolworth deliveries after 10pm
Lorries will be banned from delivering to new businesses on a South London industrial estate after 10pm following backlash from furious locals.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:42:43 +0100
Thornton Heath man charged for ‘high-value’ burglaries
A man from Thornton Heath has been charged in connection with four “high-value” burglaries after allegedly being on the run from police for seven years.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:06:12 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters block The Mall outside Buckingham Palace
Environmental protesters blocked The Mall outside Buckingham Palace this morning in a demonstration against the new fossil fuel licences.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:53:14 +0100
Missing woman from Croydon last seen this morning
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Croydon.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:23:30 +0100
Quarter of mental health patients wait more than 12 weeks for treatment
Nearly a quarter of mental health patients (23 per cent) wait more than 12 weeks to start treatment, with many so desperate they turn to A&E or dial 999, a royal college has warned.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:09:07 +0100
Life of Pi review: Yann Martel's classic novel hits London's West End - how to get tickets
Cast members include the charismatic Nuwan Hugh Perera as Pi and former Eastenders actor Ameet Chana

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:54:18 +0100
Tottenham striker Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story tonight
England captain and Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read tonight's CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story on Monday, October 10
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright on CBeebies Bedtime Story

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: A rare birding treat
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown explains why it always pays dividends to keep searching for rare wildlife even after it seems you have hit your target.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:04:52 +0100
Missing Croydon man has links to Battersea
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Croydon.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Abbots Langley Pre-School 'requires improvement' says Ofsted
After Ofsted took enforcement action against an “inadequate” pre-school, inspectors said the school still “requires improvement”.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:53 +0100
Sadiq Khan remains committed to ULEZ expansion despite major backlash
With claims from whistle-blowers that negative responses were being largely excluded from the results.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Severe disruption set for Croydon trams as drivers strike
There will be “severe disruption” on Croydon’s tram network as drivers walk out, Transport for London has warned.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BBC Three Wreck: full cast list and how to watch
New BBC Three comedy come thriller Wreck follows the story of Jamie Walsh as he boards a cruise ship The Sacramentum in search of his missing sister.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Petition to save Foxley Hatch Purley Wetherspoons pub
Purley locals are hoping a petition could save a popular Wetherspoons pub for the second time.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Vagabond winery in Battersea bottomless roast menu: Review
I’ve taken part in many bottomless brunches in my life, and have devoured many roast dinners too, but never have I ever experienced a bottomless roast until Sunday..

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:06:15 +0100
Firefighters tackle flat fire in Thornton Heath: RECAP
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a flat fire on London Road in Thornton Heath. A large part of a second floor flat in a six storey block is currently alight. Send information and pictures to poppy.huggett@newsquest.co...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:35 +0100
London Zoo had five animal escape attempts in the last four years
London Zoo has today revealed that birds made breaks for freedom five times over the past four years.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Croydon Council leader hits back at leaked financial report
After nearly two years of silence, Croydon Council’s former leader and finance chief have hit back at a leaked report calling it a “politically motivated witch-hunt”.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council needs to fine more drivers to make up £10m shortfall
Croydon Council needs to make more money from parking and traffic fines to make up a shortfall in the department’s budget.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:12:54 +0100
Rail Strikes: Which train services will not be running during the strikes?
Passengers have been urged to “only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:08:16 +0100
Croydon Council financial collapse report leaked online
A long-awaited report surrounding the financial collapse of Croydon Council in 2020 has been leaked online.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:48:22 +0100
Surbiton man arrested on suspicion of Channel people smuggling
A man from Surbiton suspected of smuggling migrants across the Channel has been arrested.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shocktober Fest in pictures: A fun-fuelled night of frights
On Friday night (September 30), reporter duo Poppy and Amy attended the launch night of Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm in Crawley.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon's skyline could change with plans for two acres of industrial buildings
Croydon’s skyline could look a little different next year after plans have been lodged to build more than two acres of industrial buildings on the site of an old gas holder.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon tram drivers 'really angry' over latest pay offer set to strike
Tram drivers in Croydon who are “really angry” at the latest pay offer from their employer are set to walk out during a two-day strike over pay next week.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 7: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:42:50 +0100
P!nk announces 2023 tour - how to get tickets
P!nk has announced a small tour which will see the artist visit outdoor venues in 2023.



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