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  • Coulsdon College will offer more courses after merger

    Following the news that it has merged with Croydon College the principal at Coulsdon Sixth Form College has said it means more courses will be on offer. Richard Beales said: “This is a positive and proactive step forward for further education in

  • Man charged over daytime stabbing on Croydon High Street

    A man has been charged following a stabbing in broad daylight on Croydon High Street last Friday. Rashid Hussain, 34, of the High Street, was charged with grevious bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. He appeared at

  • Vulnerable woman missing in Croydon

    Police are appealing for help finding a vulnerable woman from Croydon. Jade Mort, 27, cannot currently be located. If you have seen her or have any information of her whereabouts, please call 101, quoting 19MIS006226.

  • Car smashes into Croydon building after police chase

    A getaway car smashed into a Croydon building this morning after a police chase. Police requested a vehicle to stop on Coomber Way at around 11.30am. The car refused, speeding away. A pursuit was authorised and officers began chase. The fleeing

  • Bicycle storage 'hangars' rolled out across Croydon

    Five bicycle hangars have been installed across Croydon in a bid to boost sustainable forms of transport. These shared parking hubs are designed to provide secure cycle storage for communities, making it easier for residents to access their

  • Croydon community arts centre to be replaced by block of flats

    A block of flats on the site of the community arts centre, Matthews Yard has been given the go ahead by Croydon Council. Last week, after months of uncertainty plans for an eight storey block of 55 flats was approved by the council’s planning committee

  • Purley overrun with flats, claims resident

    Concerns have been raised that the character of Purley is changing out of all recognition with the building of more flats. Siva Param has lived in More Close for 29 years and is worried that soon the cul-de-sac will be overrun with flats. Currently