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Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:33:29 +0000
Croydon house prices: Average house prices soar by £13,000
House prices in Croydon have soared by an average of over £13,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon flats hit by cladding scandal could be torn down
A block of flats in Croydon hit by the cladding scandal could soon be torn down by the developer.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Havering victim of Dagenham stalker Anhar Hussain speaks
A Havering woman was stalked relentlessly by Dagenham man Anhar Hussain, but Met Police officers continually claimed they couldn't do anything - until new technology was brought in.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Tech trial sees stalker put behind bars in 24 hours
A Met Police trial is using technology from gang crimes and county lines drug-dealing cases against prolific stalkers, chopping month off of the investigations.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:51:42 +0000
Royal Mail Strikes December 2022: When are the postal strikes?
Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:32:45 +0000
House of Reeves Croydon owner issues Christmas update
The owner of iconic Croydon furniture shop House of Reeves has assured locals it will remain open over Christmas as it’s site has been put up for sale.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:37:26 +0000
Dartford Crossing: Pair to stand trial over Just Stop Oil protests
Two men accused of climbing a bridge in a Just Stop Oil protest that closed the Dartford Crossing for two days are to face a trial next year.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon and Sutton to start paying ULEZ charge for first time
Drivers in Croydon and South London’s other outer boroughs will have to pay the ULEZ charge in their neighbourhoods for the first time next August.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:57:48 +0000
Qatar World Cup: Tony Blair warns UK not to 'disrespect Qatar'
Tony Blair has told the UK not to 'disrespect Qatar' over its human rights record, adding it's time to 'move on' from protests over LGBT rights.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:26:18 +0000
Spotify Instafest: How to see your dream festival line up
The new app Instafest lets you create your dream lineup using Spotify.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Strictly and Mrs Brown's Boys among Christmas special announced by BBC
BBC shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown's Boys have been confirmed for Christmas specials.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:55:15 +0000
North Cheam Courtenay Road victim named for first time
The victim of a hit-and-run crash in North Cheam has been named for the first time.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:46:23 +0000
Investigation as worker dies at Edmonton EcoPark
A worker at an incinerator construction site has died.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:42:53 +0000
Croydon leisure centres open as warm spaces this winter
Leisure centres in Croydon are opening their doors for people to charge their phones, take showers and keep warm as temperatures drop and energy bills rise this winter.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:12:21 +0000
Woodville Road Thornton Heath: Two stabbed during fight
Two men have been taken to hospital having been stabbed during a fight in Thornton Heath.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:38:42 +0000
BBC journalist 'beaten and kicked by police' at China Covid protest
The BBC released a statement saying it was “very concerned” by the treatment of cameraman Edward Lawrence in Shanghai on Sunday

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:22:05 +0000
Police say more Just Stop Oil protests are expected from tomorrow
The country’s biggest police force has said it is “fully prepared” for Just Stop Oil protesters to try to cause disruption ahead of Christmas.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Jamal Musiala: The ex-Croydon schoolboy playing for Germany
Germany star Jamal Musiala honed his craft at a school in Croydon - and could have played for England.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Epsom and Queen Mary hospitals launches Christmas toy appeal
Epsom and St Helier University hospitals have launched a Christmas appeal to bring a little joy to young patients with cancer, medical conditions and other illnesses or injuries.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The all singing, all dancing, glowing & Juliet at Shaftsebury Theatre
We lay our scene in fair Verona, also known as the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End, when reporting trio Poppy, Immy and Amy attended a tour of the historic theatre and a viewing of the musical production, & Juliet on Tuesday night.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:40:24 +0000
Online Safety Bill: Self-harm promotion to be criminalised
The Online Safety Bill is to make the promotion of self-harm materials a criminal offense.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:56:48 +0000
Drug dealers from Sutton and Croydon who targeted Merton jailed
Two dealers who were distributing drugs in the Merton borough have been jailed.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:57:06 +0000
Two arrested in Croydon after boy stabbed to death in Cambridge
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a “creative and loving” boy, 17, was fatally stabbed in Cambridge.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:21:17 +0000
Metropolitan Police officer now facing 53 offences
A Metropolitan Police officer, who is already charged with 44 offences, has been charged with a further nine, including six counts of rape.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
American fried chicken chain Popeyes is coming to Croydon
American fried chicken chain Popeyes will open a new branch in Croydon next year.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:37:40 +0000
Christmas hit songs: Experts reveal the most fatal to drive to
Experts reveal the most dangerous Christmas number one hits to drive to this festive season.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:25:29 +0000
London Fire Brigade: Service sexist and racist says new report
London's fire service has been found to be 'institutionally misogynistic and racist' in a new report about conduct within the watch.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:14:00 +0000
Burglar who killed siblings also targeted Penge and Norbury homes
A career criminal who killed an elderly brother and sister in a bungled burglary has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 32 years.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:40:00 +0000
Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Croydon girl
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing girl from Croydon.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:19:00 +0000
Wendy's football wager: Free chips if England beat USA today
Wendy's may be dishing up free chips today in either England or the USA, depending on who wins today' World Cup Match.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
What is the ULEZ and why is it expanding in 2023?
The ULEZ will expand across the whole of London in 2023, here are all your questions answered.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:01:00 +0000
Will I have to pay to drive in London's ULEZ?
Check if your car meets standards as Sadiq Khan announces ULEZ expansion.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
ULEZ: What area does the Ultra Low Emission Zone cover?
Sadiq Khan has confirmed that the ULEZ will expand to cover all of Greater London by August 2023.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
ULEZ expansion 2023: All of London to be covered by next August
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to expand the ultra-low emission zone to the whole of London.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greene King squashes rumours it will take on Croydon Wetherspoons
A national pub chain has quashed rumours it will take on a Croydon pub which is up for sale.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
London Tube closures November 25 : See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:03:30 +0000
Queen 'had cancer' in last months of life, new book claims
Gyles Brandreth made the claims that the Queen was battling bone marrow cancer

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:17:21 +0000
Qatar World Cup: Wembley arch lit up in rainbow colours
The rainbow lighting of Wembley's arch comes in a week of controversy of England players not wearing the One Love armband

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:45:36 +0000
Qatar World Cup: FA explains why England didn't wear One Love armbands
There was much controversy after England backed out of wearing One Love armbands during their opening match of the Qatar World Cup

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:51:08 +0000
Who is on The Graham Norton Show on BBC One tonight?
Graham Norton is joined by a host of guests including Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Dame Emma Thompson, Sir Ian McKellen and Comedian John Bishop.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
What is ispoof? How the site was used by fraudsters to scam victims
What is ispoof as it's been brought down in the UK's biggest ever fraud sting.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:56:18 +0000
The protests in Iran first started in Saqqez due to the death of Mahsa
For just over ten weeks there have been protests throughout Iran, first from Saqqez over the murder of Mahsa Amini by the police.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:51:09 +0000
Croydon Council declares bankruptcy for third time in two years
Croydon is facing imminent cuts after the council was forced to declare bankruptcy for the third time in two years on Tuesday.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:06:35 +0000
Croydon Council tax could rise next year to fill budget gap
Council tax in Croydon could increase by more than five per cent next year as the authority works to bring in more cash to address a £130 million hole in the budget.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Norbiton estate project will offer many affordable, green homes
IF the cost of living crisis has highlighted anything, it’s the importance of making the essential things in life affordable.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:30:30 +0000
World Cup 2022: What channel is England vs USA on?
Everything you need to know, including what time and what channel to watch as England play USA in the next Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 match.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:40:21 +0000
Football fans at the World Cup in Qatar could face prison for vaping
Warning to football fans as vaping illegal at the World Cup in Qatar

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:42:45 +0000
Airport rules face major change as limits on liquids could be axed
Liquid limits and laptop rules at Airports could be axed under new regulations.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
easyJet launches recruitment drive for over 45s to become cabin crew
easyJet has launched a new recruitment drive to encourage people over the age of 45 to join its cabin crew.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:01:25 +0000
Rosehill Avenue Sutton crash: Woman in critical condition
A woman in her 80s is in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Sutton.



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