MP confronted by sixth-form students during break-time Palestine protest
The Conservative MP for Sutton and Cheam has hit back at school-age protesters who “wanted to spend time shouting” at him and forced him to…
Merton residents plead for historic Burn Bullock pub to be saved after fire
The Burn Bullock, named after the famous cricketer associated with the nearby Mitcham Cricket Club, became a local landmark thanks to its proximity to…
Surrey Street remains resilient despite the murder of 22–year-old Rijkaard Salu Siafa over the weekend
On a cold and bright morning, you cannot avoid the hustle and bustle at the busy corner of Church Street and Surrey Street in…
Hellraiser actor selected for Greens ahead of a hotly contested local by-election
An actor who starred in the 1980s cult horror series Hellraiser has been chosen as the Green Party candidate in a Croydon by-election. Nicholas…
Residents brand new plans for ‘Hyde Park sized’ south London nature reserve ‘huge disappointment’
Residents and campaigners across Croydon, Sutton and Merton have expressed dismay at the revised plans for the Beddington Farmlands project. The ‘Hyde Park sized’…
Fly tippers caught on camera dumping truck loads of rubbish at infamous Purley Way site
Fly tippers have been caught continuing to leave waste at an infamous Croydon site known as dumping ground locally. This comes despite the Purley…
GP surgery says it will struggle to cope with Sutton’s population boom if big changes aren’t made
Doctors at Sutton’s Robin Hood Lane Health Centre have expressed concern that their vital services will become overstretched due to Sutton’s rapid population increase.…
Lib Dems confirm new Sutton Council Leader Candidate
Sutton’s Lib Dem group have chosen Councillor Barry Lewis as the new leader of the Lib Dem group, following longtime leader Ruth Dombey’s announced…
Parents say NHS decision to move children’s cancer services to central London location ‘puts children at risk’
An NHS decision to move children’s cancer services for South London and South East England to one location has been criticised by thousands of…
Croydon shoppers say the high street has ‘lost its sparkle,’ with many now saying they would rather shop in Bromley
Croydon shoppers said they would rather go to Bromley or Redhill and that the town has ‘lost its sparkle’ despite the announcement of new…
Mayor warns council’s ‘financial legacy is not sustainable’ after approving budget and 4.99% council tax increase
Croydon Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase as part of its budget for this year. This increase, approved at a meeting on…
Sutton Council leader Dombey to step down after 12 years, but will remain a councillor
Ruth Dombey has announced she will be standing down as leader of Sutton Council in May. The Liberal Democrat leader, who represents the Sutton…
