Try-umph for historic rugby club
A historic Croydon rugby club has said its successful emergency fundraiser to secure the club’s future is “only just the beginning”, as it now…
Long dormant ‘eyesore’ site gets boost after 20 years
An ‘eyesore’ site in North Cheam could finally be redeveloped as new developers have taken on plans to deliver 74 homes there. The local…
Families fled homes as fire ripped through flat at Easter
Residents of a council block in Sutton have recalled the terrifying moment a fire ripped through a ground floor flat over the Easter weekend,…
Council faces up to £10m refund bill after LTN ruling
Croydon Council will have to revise its annual budget for the coming year because it faces a potential £10million refund bill for unlawful traffic…
Croydon Mind gets a new home as demand surges for mental health services
“These are services that are not only life-changing but, in some circumstances, life-saving as well,” said Emma Turner, as Mind opened its new Croydon…
Councillor quits Sutton Lib Dems, alleging ‘toxic’ culture and ‘racism’
A Liberal Democrat councillor in Sutton has quit the party after sending a fiery email to colleagues, describing the group as “toxic” and overly…
Red vs Blue violence fails to materialise as Croydon stands united
“We show up because youth safety is a daily reality, not a viral moment.” That was the message from Croydon Community Action as the…
Youth club creating next generation of rappers and producers with help of DJ AG
Croydon’s music success is often linked to places like the BRIT School, especially with the recent achievements of artists such as Olivia Dean and…
Colliers Wood mass eviction u-turn, but questions remain
Hundreds of residents in a tower block in Colliers Wood have reportedly been reassured they will not be moved out of their homes in…
Residents warn of harm as petition grows against 24-Hour gambling in Crystal Palace
A plan to remove restrictions on a casino’s hours so it could potentially open 24 hours a day would harm vulnerable people and increase…
Plans to relocate South London Coroners’ Court within council offices
The South London Coroners’ Court could soon be relocated to Croydon Council’s headquarters, as the current site is deemed “out of date and not…
£1bn London Cancer Hub expansion approved despite allotment and traffic concerns
Plans for a £1billion expansion of the London Cancer Hub (LCH) in Sutton have been approved by the borough council, despite concerns over the…
