Locals rally to save library from closure as Croydon Council rules out supporting volunteer service
Residents have called for Croydon Council to reconsider plans to close Shirley Library, claiming it would receive more footfall if it was open more…
What matters to New Addington voters?
Residents in a ‘forgotten’ neighbourhood on the fringes of Croydon say they fear walking in the area due to crime, and things are being…
Croydon Council has reportedly placed homeless people in Charlton pub
Homeless people in South London have reportedly been given emergency accommodation at an abandoned pub in Charlton where a cannabis factory was found by…
Norbury residents fear the loss of their last remaining bank would lead to the “further decline” of their high street
Residents of Norbury are desperate to stop the proposed closure of their NatWest branch. The possible closure would leave the area without a single…
Teachers gather with bereaved parents of young knife crime victims to call for greater action
Families including that of Elianne Andam have called on national and local government to “speed up” the ban on zombie knives, machetes and swords,…
Concerns raised over an “abysmal” level of service on London’s tram network
Concerns have been raised at City Hall over an “abysmal” level of service on London’s tram network in recent weeks. A combination of strike…
Council commits to removing ‘dangerous’ safety wands along controversial cycle lane as emergency services express concern
A controversial cycle lane revealed to endanger cyclists and motorists alike is to be ‘fixed’ and made permanent. This comes following an “experimentation” period,…
Council announce six new school streets could close during drop-off and pick-up scheme
Six Croydon Street could close during busy drop-off and pick-up times if council plans are approved. Among the streets listed is a side road…
Croydon-born Stormzy launches brand new multi-use community centre in Selhurst
Stormzy has opened a new football centre in Croydon, close to where he grew up, and it’s also fitted out with a recording studio…
Residents at their ‘wits’ end’ after calls to reopen educational hub ignored
South Norwood residents have called for Croydon Council’s help to reopen South Norwood Country Park’s visitor centre nearly four years since a fire caused…
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…
