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  • NLA Tower’s makeover nearly done

    The restoration of Croydon's NLA Tower, otherwise known as the 50p building', is approaching completion. A substantial amount of work has already been done to improve the exterior facade of the Addiscombe Road tower. The tower was identified in a Channel

  • A most memorable birthday for Mabel

    Centenarian Mabel Trimmer celebrated a special birthday on Sunday when she officially clocked up her 100th year. Her nephews David and Brian and their wives Julia and Beryl joined her for a party at the Langley Oaks Residential Home in Selsdon to wish

  • Nine pharmacists on trial for controlling drug prices

    A Purley pharmacist is among nine accused of defrauding the NHS of millions of pounds by inflating drug prices, a court heard last week. Dr Ajit Patel, 46, of Silver Lane, is one of nine pharmacists who appeared at Southwark Crown Court last Thursday