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Fire under investigation after tent and camping equipment destroyed in Croydon

Camping equipment outside a disused building in Croydon was destroyed by a fire, with no reported injuries. [ more ]

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Man arrested after woman, 62, hit by car in Croydon

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a car in Croydon. [ more ]

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Police flock to major road after fight involving knives' in Croydon

Police responded to a fight involving knives on Croydon High Street with no injuries reported, investigation ongoing. [ more ]

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Update on motorcyclist hospitalised following crash in Croydon

Police update on the motorcyclist injured in a crash in Croydon. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Fire breaks out at derelict Croydon pub just six months after 'suspicious' blaze

A derelict pub in Croydon experienced a fire six months after a previous suspicious blaze, with the cause still under investigation. [ more ]

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Flat fire in Croydon under investigation

Fire in Croydon flat under investigation

No injuries reported during the incident [ more ]

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3 days ago

Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in leg in Croydon

A man was taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident in Croydon. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Man who was taken to hospital after Croydon stabbing now arrested

A man taken to hospital after a stabbing in Croydon has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and handling stolen goods. [ more ]

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Murder suspect arrested after man, 22, stabbed to death in Croydon

The tragic death of Rijkaard Salu Siafa resulted from multiple stab wounds, leading to a murder investigation and arrests in Croydon. [ more ]

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Man stabbed and another found with head injury after incident in Croydon

A man stabbed and another injured in Croydon incident

29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of affray [ more ]

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Arrest made and update on condition of man stabbed in Croydon

A man in his 20s was stabbed in Croydon and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Another man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of assault. [ more ]

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Air ambulance and ambulance crews treat man stabbed in Croydon

A man in his 20s was stabbed in Croydon and London's Air Ambulance was dispatched to the scene.

The man was treated at the scene and then taken to a trauma center, his condition is not life-threatening. [ more ]

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Man arrested after woman, 62, hit by car in Croydon

A man was arrested after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a car in Croydon [ more ]

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Passengers 'threatened with unknown substance' in Croydon bus standoff

A man was arrested after threatening passengers on a bus in Croydon with an unknown substance.

Police confirmed that no one was held hostage or injured in the incident. [ more ]

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Two girls missing from Croydon last seen in early hours days ago

Two teenage girls, London and Peniel, are missing from Croydon since March 4, last seen in the Wood Green area and believed to be in Enfield.

London is 5ft5, with a curly bob and brown highlights, last seen in black jacket, grey leggings, and black Crocs; Peniel is 5ft6, last seen in black leggings, a black jacket, and black trainers. [ more ]

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Most Croydon pupils get offers from top three preferred secondary schools

91% of students in Croydon got into one of their top three schools, with a 3% increase in first-choice placements compared to the previous year.

Croydon ensured every pupil who applied received a secondary school place, with offers needing acceptance or decline by March 15. [ more ]

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Croydon has been named among UK's most depressing places to live

Croydon, along with three other London towns, has been shortlisted as one of the 'most depressing' places to live in the UK.

Despite London's popularity with tourists, some find it less desirable for living due to reasons like a negative reputation and a perceived cultural void. [ more ]

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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as snow predicted to hit London

Yellow weather warning for ice in parts of London

Snow forecasted in Bexley, Orpington, and Croydon [ more ]

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Condition update on male after horror Croydon house fire sees three men die

Three men have died and one remains in critical condition following a house fire in Croydon, London.

The victims were Polish nationals and the cause of the fire is under investigation. [ more ]

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Two men die in south London house fire

Two men died in a house fire in Croydon, south London.

A third man was injured and remains in a life-threatening condition. [ more ]

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Man in his 20s taken to hospital after stabbing in Croydon

A man in his 20s was stabbed in Croydon and has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Another man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. [ more ]

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Arrest after man 'shouts abuse at Palestinian people' in Croydon

A man was arrested in Croydon for racially aggravated public order offence after shouting racist and threatening abuse about Palestinian people.

The arrest was made after police responded to reports of the man's abuse in Dornton Road.

The Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest on Twitter. [ more ]

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Nine boroughs bidding to become London's next 'Borough of Culture' - and what they say

The London Borough of Culture award will be given to two winning boroughs who will receive 1.35 million each to deliver cultural events.

The 2023 London Borough of Culture is Croydon, and Barnet has applied for the 2027 title. [ more ]

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Person found in Croydon 'covered in blood holding knife' taken to hospital

A person in Croydon was found covered in blood in their night clothes and holding a knife.

The person was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries and mental health concerns.

Police are investigating the incident and its context. [ more ]

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The best and worst secondary schools in Croydon, according to Ofsted

Chestnut Park Primary School and Beddington Park are among the highest-rated primary schools in Croydon.

Broadmead Primary School is rated as requiring improvement. [ more ]

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The best and worst secondary schools in Croydon, according to Ofsted

The article lists the highest and lowest-rated secondary schools in Croydon based on Ofsted ratings.

No schools in Croydon are currently rated 'inadequate'. [ more ]

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Woman in her 30s raped at night on major road in Croydon

A woman in her 30s was raped on a major road in Croydon.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. [ more ]

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Man taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after Croydon knife fight

A man in his 30s was taken to the hospital with serious knife injuries after a fight in Croydon.

Police have authorized a Section 35 dispersal order and are asking for information from the public. [ more ]

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Investigation launched as 25 firefighters tackle blaze in Croydon

An investigation has been launched after a fire incident in Croydon, where camping equipment and the building's wooden panels were destroyed. [ more ]

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Man rescued from car after crash with bus in Croydon

Prompt emergency response in Croydon crash incident. [ more ]

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Two taken to hospital after crash in Croydon

Two people hospitalized after car and motorbike crash in Croydon. [ more ]

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Workers escape from fire that destroyed ground floor of derelict pub in Croydon

Five construction workers safely escaped a fire in a derelict pub in Croydon, with the incident now under investigation. [ more ]

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Man and woman charged with murder after woman's remains found in Croydon

Sarah Mayhew's remains found in Croydon, leading to murder charges.

Gemma Saundercock and Steve Samson charged with murder, body concealment. [ more ]

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Two arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in Croydon park

Two individuals arrested for suspicion of murder after human remains discovered in Croydon park.

Remains believed to belong to one victim, with police working on identification and conducting a post-mortem examination. [ more ]

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Car which flipped on its side in Croydon crash cordoned by police

Car overturned on Stites Hill Road in Croydon, driver uninjured, no other cars involved, only damage. [ more ]

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Nine Croydon primary schools receive new ratings from Ofsted

Several primary schools in Croydon received positive ratings from Ofsted.

Ofsted utilizes a four-point scale to evaluate schools, with outstanding and good being the highest ratings in the recent inspections. [ more ]

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The most hygienic secondary schools and colleges in Croydon

Thirteen secondary schools and colleges in Croydon achieved a hygiene rating of 5 in 2023.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and quality of catering services in schools. [ more ]

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The most popular primary schools in Croydon

Manor Park Primary School is the most popular primary school in Croydon.

Chipstead Valley Primary School had the second highest number of students selecting it as their first choice. [ more ]

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The over and undersubscribed secondary schools in Croydon

19% of secondary schools in Croydon are oversubscribed.

Four of Croydon's 21 secondary schools had more first-choice applications than available spots for September 2023. [ more ]

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The state primary schools in Croydon with the best possible Ofsted rating

Only 11 out of over 80 primary schools in Croydon have an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating.

Two of the primary schools with an 'outstanding' rating in Croydon are Park Hill School and Chestnut Park Primary School. [ more ]

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The Croydon schools with above and below average progress

The Department for Education has released data ranking secondary schools in Croydon based on the progress made by pupils.

The data includes a score for each school, indicating above-average or below-average progress. [ more ]

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This south London neighbourhood has been named the UK's beauty industry capital

Croydon is the beauty industry capital of the UK with a high concentration of beauty workers.

Beauty industry provides essential services and boosts self-esteem, particularly in areas of high unemployment and deprivation. [ more ]

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Possible human remains found at popular park in Croydon

Police investigation launched after possible human remains found in Croydon park.

Officers to conduct further analysis on the remains and carry out inquiries to determine the circumstances. [ more ]

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Croydon named beauty industry capital of the UK

Croydon has the highest concentration of beauty industry workers in the UK, with 1 in 32 people employed in this sector.

The beauty industry is not just a luxury but an essential service that boosts self-esteem, especially in areas of high unemployment and deprivation. [ more ]

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Croydon named one of the best places for working families to live in London

Croydon ranked third for its quick commute time and high number of schools

Factors like low rent, open jobs, and parks contribute to Croydon's appeal for working families [ more ]

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This London neighbourhood is officially one of the 'most depressing' in the UK

Croydon named one of the UK's most depressing places to live due to economic struggles like high unemployment and lack of job opportunities.

Despite its negative reputation, Croydon offers various attractions, green spaces, and a diverse culinary scene. [ more ]

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Music

Brit Award winner Raye says Croydon was a 'really great place to grow up'

Raye won multiple awards at the BRIT Awards.

Raye's roots in Croydon were influential in her success. [ more ]

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The happiest borough in south London has been revealed

Lambeth rated happiest borough in south London

Croydon rated least happy in south London [ more ]

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Film

Nine movies that you probably didn't know were filmed in Croydon

Croydon has been a filming location for a variety of films, ranging from horror to comedy genres.

Films such as 'Konga,' 'The Sandwich Man,' 'Strippers vs Werewolves,' and 'Criminal' have scenes shot in Croydon. [ more ]

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Nine films you might not know were filmed in Croydon

Croydon has a rich history of filming and has been the backdrop for various genres of movies.

Movies like 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Made in Dagenham' were shot in Croydon, using its streets and landmarks as filming locations. [ more ]

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The unhappiest and happiest places to live in south London revealed

Croydon rated unhappiest borough in south London

Lambeth now rated happiest borough [ more ]

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Police flock to major road after car overturns in Croydon

A car overturned in Croydon, temporarily closing a major road.

The driver of the overturned car did not need hospital treatment. [ more ]

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Man found unresponsive serious head and facial injuries' in Croydon

A man was found unresponsive with serious head and facial injuries in Croydon.

Police believe his injuries were caused by a fall but also suspect he may have been assaulted. [ more ]

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Croydon garage fire at detached house under investigation

A garage fire at a detached house in south Croydon is currently being investigated by the fire service.

Half of the single-storey garage and utility room was damaged in the fire. [ more ]

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Thornton Heath stabbing: Two men charged with murder of Michael Patrick Afonso Peixoto

Two more men will appear in court charged with the murder of Michael Patrick Afonso Peixoto.

This brings the total number of people charged in connection with the murder to three. [ more ]

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This beloved London toy museum is reopening as a pop-up

Pollock's Toy Museum closed its permanent Fitzrovia home last year.

The museum is opening a pop-up in Croydon to celebrate local toys. [ more ]

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Think again about this Sigmund Freud revival | Brief letters

Harold Bloom praised Sigmund Freud's metaphors and stated that he didn't know anyone who benefited from Freudian analysis.

A reader was surprised that the Bafta-winning series Murder in Successville was not mentioned in an article about Croydon's presence in the Oscars spotlight. [ more ]

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Third man dead as police investigate horrific Croydon house fire

Three men died in a house fire in Croydon, London.

The men who died and the two others who were hospitalized are all believed to be Polish nationals. [ more ]

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London Fire Brigade gives update after six fire engines called to fatal Croydon blaze

Two men died in a house fire in Croydon.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police. [ more ]

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Two dead as others fight for life after DEVASTATING south London house fire

Sanderstead Road Croydon: Men fight for life after house fire (Image: Newsquest) A man is fighting for his life and two other men are dead after a huge house fire in south London.

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Croydon facelift: 20 years after Peep Show, London's biggest borough lands in the Oscars spotlight

The film All of Us Strangers is the first feature film both set and filmed in Croydon.

Croydon is a versatile filming location, often used to represent different settings, including eastern Europe, New York, and Istanbul. [ more ]

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