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The first floor of a terrace house on Becket Close was destroyed in the blaze

Three women injured in Croydon house fire
Three women were treated at the scene by paramedics after escaping a late-night house fire in Croydon.

(image: KFC Norbury)

New KFC fast-food restaurant brings jobs to Norbury

Man suffers smoke inhalation and burns after house fire in Croydon

Man suffers smoke inhalation and burns after house fire in Croydon

Do not approach: Police tell the public to call 999 immediately if ‘wanted man’ is spotted (image: Surrey Police)

Do not approach: Police tell the public to call 999 if ‘wanted man’ is spotted

(image Croydon MPS)

Police ‘worried for welfare’ of missing Croydon man with Alzheimer’s

Gas engineers at the scene on Galpin's Road, Thornton Heath, south London, where four-year-old Sahara Salman died when a terraced home collapsed following an explosion and fire on Monday (image: PA)

Street where girl died in blast declared ‘gas-safe’ as residents set to return

‘I imagined hell as a burning pit with monsters until I got onto the Northern Line in a heatwave’

‘I imagined hell as a burning pit with monsters until I got onto the Northern Line in a heatwave’

UK Today

Revealed: The prescription medication that can get you banned from driving and face prison

Red Rose: Full cast list and how to watch

What is today's Framed? August 15 movie hints and answer

'Next generation' Covid jab approved for use in UK adults

Angry Tesco customers launch petition amid plans for major overhaul in UK stores

Broadband and phone bills to be slashed under new cost-of-living plans

News

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London(PA/Canva)

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London

A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March (PA)

Rail fare rise below inflation rate to combat cost of living, Government says

London weather forecast for this weekend as extreme heat continues (PA/Met Office)

London weather forecast for this weekend as extreme heat continues

Centrale Shopping Centre (Google Maps)

Croydon shopping centre evacuated after car fire

How to beat the heat: From what to eat to what to wear and more (PA)

UK Heatwave: From what to eat to what to wear

Police stock image

Person in hospital and 150 evacuated after Croydon shopping centre car park fire

Drought officially declared in London and parts of Kent (PA)

Drought officially declared in London and parts of Kent

Has a drought been declared in London ? What you need to know amid possible bans (PA)

Has a drought been declared in London ? What you need to know amid possible bans

The Old Bailey (photo: Nick Ansell/ PA)

Man in court as 59-year-old found collapsed in south Norwood street is named

Police were called to Station Road in South Norwood in the early hours of Sunday, August 7

Second murder suspect charged and another arrested after body found in South Norwood

Four-year-old Sahara Salman was killed in the explosion in Galpin's Road (photo: PA/ Met Police)

Claims gas provider 'has blood on their hands' over Thornton Heath explosion

London Underground Service: Full list of TFL Stations affected this weekend (PA)

London Underground Service: Full list of TFL Stations affected this weekend

Sport

Top form - Jonathan Cornish and Andrew Penney toasting 5,000m personal bests

Wimbledon 5,000m Night sees Hercules athletes among Britain’s best
WIMBLEDON Park once again cemented its status as South London’s running hub as Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club hosted its annual 5,000m Night this Saturday. Athletes from across the south of England descended on the track, with no less than seven athletes running times which sees them ranked in the top 100 in the UK this year.

Bridge Banter: Hoping to see more of loanee Conor Gallagher

Nick Kimber during the match against Leicestershire at Guildford. Picture: Mark Sandom

Kimber assault pulls a tie out of near-certain defeat

Serena Williams reveals her intentions to retire from Tennis. Credit: PA

Serena Williams reveals her intentions to retire from Tennis

See the local girls football teams around South East London that you could join (PA)

See the local girls football teams around South East London that you could join

Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Germany as the Lionesses claimed the first major trophy in their history (PA)

Lionesses and Sarina Wiegman given Freedom of the City of London after Euros win

The Queen sends emotional message to England Lionesses after Women's Euros victory. (PA)

The Queen sends emotional message to England Lionesses after Euros win

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National Sport

Erik ten Hag and Frank Lampard

Manchester United and Everton among clubs with most work to do before deadline

Ugo Monye believes rugby is missing out on a vast pool of untapped talent available in state schools

Ugo Monye believes state education is an ‘untapped market’ for English rugby

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League – Stamford Bridge

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Spurs were ‘too emotional’ in Chelsea clash

FA to investigate Thomas Tuchel’s post-match comments after draw with Tottenham

Erik ten Hag, centre right, gives instructions to Manchester United during the first-half drinks break

Possession but little threat – data behind Man Utd’s Brentford drubbing

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Ground floor of end-of-terrace house in Sutton damaged by fire

Ground floor of end-of-terrace house in Sutton damaged by fire

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M&S reveals plans to hire more than 130 staff at huge new Croydon store

Local news

The first floor of a terrace house on Becket Close was destroyed in the blaze

Three women injured in Croydon house fire

Man suffers smoke inhalation and burns after house fire in Croydon

Man suffers smoke inhalation and burns after house fire in Croydon

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National News

Two men accused of throwing disposable BBQ into woodland charged with arson

Two men accused of throwing disposable BBQ into woodland charged with arson

Boris Johnson visit to Airbus UK East Factory

PM available for ‘urgent’ decisions while on holiday, says Downing Street

Benjamin Mendy court case

‘Predator’ Benjamin Mendy turned pursuit of women for sex into game, court told

Coronavirus – Fri Apr 22, 2022

‘Next generation’ Moderna coronavirus booster jab approved for use in UK adults

The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies aged 72

The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies aged 72

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer pledges to freeze fuel bills by extending windfall tax

Myanmar Suu Kyi

Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi on more corruption charges

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