HOOK’S SHOT: After seasons of domination, Surrey’s performances, men’s and women, were underwhelming this summer, particularly in the County Championship. MARCUS HOOK crunches the numbe…

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“Croydon Means Business? It’s more like Croydon’s mean to business.” That’s the take of Oumesh Sauba, a co-founder of the Croydon Business Association, as part of the …

HOOK’S SHOT: After seasons of domination, Surrey’s performances, men’s and women, were underwhelming this summer, particularly in the County Championship. MARCUS HOOK crunches the numbe…

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C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Click here for all music dates at The Oval Tavern

What began with a tip-off from a reader on Wednesday morning had become national news by Saturday. Inside Croydon has once again delivered t

A year ago, Andy Burnham was seen scurrying away from the Labour Party Conference, scorned by loyal Starmerites who had blocked him from standing in a parliamentary by-election. Today, he makes a s…

Croydon Voluntary Action is appealing for donations to help fund its winter homelessness shelter – with all donations made between now and October 12 to be doubled. The Croydon Together Shelt…

And we're back! Croydon Insider returns to look at children's homes, gaming centres and jobs at risk by Inside Croydon on Patreon. Join Inside Croydon's community for exclusive content and updates.

A year ago, Andy Burnham was seen scurrying away from the Labour Party Conference, scorned by loyal Starmerites. Today, he makes a speech to the 2026 conference as Prime Minister. ANDREW FISHER rep…

Croydon Voluntary Action is appealing for donations to help fund its winter homelessness shelter – with all donations made between now and October 12 to be doubled. The Croydon Together Shelt…

A year ago, Andy Burnham was seen scurrying away from the Labour Party Conference, scorned by loyal Starmerites who had blocked him from standing in a parliamentary by-election. Today, he makes a s…

“Croydon Means Business? It’s more like Croydon’s mean to business.” That’s the take of Oumesh Sauba, a co-founder of the Croydon Business Association, as part of the …

The pedestrian level crossing over railway lines near Kenley Station, where 11-year-old schoolboy Jaiden Shehata died after being hit by a train in January 2025, had been recommended for a safety u…

Plans could be altered to reduce costs on the long-delayed project, and that could even require another renewal of planning permission from Croydon Council, according to club chairman Crystal Palac…

There will be no tram service between Reeves Corner and Wandle Park for almost a week, beginning from 10pm this Friday, October 2. “This is so essential engineering works can be carried out t…

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And we're back! Croydon Insider returns to look at children's homes, gaming centres and jobs at risk by Inside Croydon on Patreon. Join Inside Croydon's community for exclusive content and updates.

The pedestrian level crossing over railway lines near Kenley Station, where 11-year-old schoolboy Jaiden Shehata died after being hit by a train in January 2025, had been recommended for a safety u…

There will be no tram service between Reeves Corner and Wandle Park for almost a week, beginning from 10pm this Friday, October 2. “This is so essential engineering works can be carried out t…

Plans could be altered to reduce costs on the long-delayed project, and that could even require another renewal of planning permission from Croydon Council, according to club chairman Crystal Palac…

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CROYDON CHRONICLES: Property auctions are nothing new. There have been businesses wheeling and dealing over house sales and land disposals for hundreds of years. DAVID MORGAN pores over the propert…

Sanderstead Literary Society’s 84th season begins next month, and promises an eclectic mix of talks from learned, expert and fascinating speakers, plus some live performances, too. Meetings a…

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Paul Awah and his wife came to the UK in 2021 and helped save lives during Covid. Changes to indefinite leave to remain mean they now face another five years of uncertainty

Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population

The foam for the super shoes that help star runners like Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson break records is made in a factory off Mitcham Road. The company wants to move production to Vietnam and m…

“Owners and developers should be held responsible when something like this happens.” That was the quick take of one concerned resident yesterday, which was typical of the angry and sadd…