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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Croydon sees 111% more A&E visits for toddlers than London average

"Playgrounds are a fantastic place for children to develop their physical and social skills, but safety should always come first. Always make sure the playground is designed for your child's age group."
NYC parents
#crime
#regeneration
#traffic-collision
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#parks
#murder
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Teacher and councillor Rowenna Davis named Labour's Croydon candidate

I am delighted to be standing as Labour's candidate for Mayor of Croydon. Croydon needs change. I love my home, but we're being let down.
London politics
#family-activities
#green-spaces
#community
#community-engagement
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Plans to regenerate Croydon's Whitgift Centre and Centrale backed by council

URW aims to redevelop Croydon's North End Quarter into a vibrant mixed-use center, enhancing community engagement and preserving historic sites.
Renovation
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Plans to regenerate Croydon's Whitgift Centre and Centrale backed by council

URW aims to redevelop Croydon's North End Quarter into a vibrant mixed-use center, enhancing community engagement and preserving historic sites.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

New Croydon restaurant opens in former Chateau building

Hospitality and Catering has been hit so very hard this past decade, capturing the sentiment of many who feel the town's vibrant atmosphere has been diminished.
London food
#food-safety
London food
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

The restaurants, cafes and businesses with top hygiene ratings in Croydon

Croydon businesses are being inspected for hygiene, with several receiving top ratings.
Environmental health officers ensure compliance with food safety standards.
London food
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

The restaurants, cafes and businesses with top hygiene ratings in Croydon

Croydon businesses are being inspected for hygiene, with several receiving top ratings.
Environmental health officers ensure compliance with food safety standards.
#maintenance
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

If you have one of these surnames you could inherit a fortune in Croydon

You could be entitled to a fortune through one of these unclaimed estates in Croydon. This happens when someone dies without a will.
UK news
#real-estate
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Croydon cafe named and shamed for having illegal workers

The Lloyds Park Lounge Cafe was fined £8,000 for employing illegal workers, a violation highlighted in the government’s quarterly report on illegal employment.
London politics
#car-crash
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Morrisons store in Croydon set to close as part of huge set of closures

Morrisons announced on March 24 that it will be closing 17 convenience stores and 52 in-store cafes as part of a broader restructuring effort.
London food
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

First look inside modern and family friendly' refurbished Croydon Matalan

The newly revamped Matalan store in Croydon aims to provide a modern, family-friendly shopping experience through improved layout, brighter interiors, and engaging events.
London music
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

The Croydon secondary schools where students are the happiest

Riddlesdown Collegiate excelled as Croydon's happiest school, receiving a commendable 91% satisfaction score from parents regarding their children's happiness, as reported by the Sunday Times.
NYC parents
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

We asked ChatGPT to make a Croydon edition Monopoly board - and it's great

ChatGPT's location suggestions for Croydon’s Monopoly board reflect the area's diversity, incorporating transport, cultural landmarks, and green spaces essential to local life.
London politics
#urban-development
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Croydon man charged after Bromley assault victim left fighting for life

Emergency services were called to Upper Elmers End Road just before 8.30pm on Sunday (March 16). A man in his 40s was found injured and taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
London music
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Burst pipe leaves dozens of Croydon homes without water

A burst pipe has caused a loss of water supply or reduced pressure for homes across Croydon, with emergency repairs underway and service expected to resume within two hours.
London politics
#engineering-work
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

The 34 Croydon boys killed on a school trip and the campaign to remember them

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is crowdfunding to refurbish a memorial garden for students who died in a 1961 air disaster.
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

What customers are saying about all the Wetherspoon pubs in Croydon

The George stands out with a solid TripAdvisor rating of 4.0, suggesting consistent customer satisfaction and making it one of the most popular Wetherspoons in the area.
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

All the best chippies in Croydon for your Friday fish and chips

“Consistently the best fish and chips in the UK. I travel the length of the country with fish and chips my first port of call to identify the best, and only 4 or 5 have been on a par with this establishment.”
London food
#tfl
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Police given extra powers in Croydon to prevent youth anti-social behaviour

Croydon police implement Section 35 Dispersal Zone to combat youth-related anti-social behavior.
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Croydon is the worst in the country for fly-tipping incidents

London's fly-tipping incidents exceed the national average, with Croydon reporting the highest rates. In 2024, over 440,000 incidents were recorded in the capital.
London politics
#local-business
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
London food

New Asian food court full of aroma, happiness, and respect' to open in Croydon

New Asian food court Tokia Square opens this weekend in Croydon with various cuisines and interactive dining experiences.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

The Croydon Museum that asks what would aliens think of Croydon?'

Randal, a Young Archivist, reflected, 'I was inspired by this one piece from 1998 from the Croydon Advertiser, which was an article about community engagement in Croydon.'
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

100-year-old jewellery shop set to close in Croydon shopping centre

Beaverbrooks, which first opened in 1919, is closing several of its stores all over the country due to rising costs and fewer customers.
London music
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

New homes, extensions and tree works among Croydon's planning applications

A new affordable housing scheme could be coming to Colliers Court, with a planning application submitted for the demolition of the existing building and construction of a four-storey development containing 13 affordable homes.
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

The Croydon train stations where the most crimes are committed

West Croydon station emerged as the borough's most dangerous station in 2024, recording 46 crimes, including 12 violent or sexual offences.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Wildlife covered in oil after 4,000 litres of diesel spills into River Wandle in Croydon

A diesel spill in Croydon threatens wildlife and ecosystems, prompting urgent action from local authorities to mitigate the environmental disaster.
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