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TfL urged to 'get a grip' as half-term tram disruption threatens to isolate Croydon community

TfL announced this week that from Saturday, October 24 until Thursday, November 5, no tram services will run east of East Croydon

MyLondon·1d ago
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Violent attack leaves Croydon market covered in blood as traders call for more police

Local traders have called for more police after the incident, which saw a man in his 20s rushed to hospital

MyLondon·1d ago
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The London boroughs paying out most in personal injury compensation as Croydon rejects 1,000 claims

Croydon recorded more than twice as many claims as any other London borough but three other councils paid out more in compensation

MyLondon·2d ago
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Tram network to shut for two weeks in Croydon as TfL plans for maintenance

There was no service on the tram between East Croydon and Reeves Corner for 25 days in August

MyLondon·2d ago
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Croydon insists TfL-funded cycle training is 'not cancelled' after sessions suddenly ceased

Croydon Council receives TfL funding to provide cycle safety training for children and adults across the borough

MyLondon·3d ago
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Croydon killer tried to blame partner’s death on drug overdose

Earlston Bennett tried to blame her death on a drug overdose

MyLondon·6d ago
What's On

Cards Convention - Trading Card Event BOXPARK CROYDON 7 NOV

Cards Convention returns to London at Boxpark Croydon on 7th November. A must attend event for all fans and collectors of TCG and Pokemon.

Skiddle·6d ago
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'People put Croydon in a box': The South London author breaking barriers for young Black writers

Leodara Darlington grew up in Croydon and saw how people judged the area. Now, she wants to give back by sharing her expertise and helping to inspire the next generation

MyLondon·6d ago
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Croydon to take an extra £16m in council tax from residents but says it's resisting big hike

The council tax increase is part of a package of savings and extra revenue worth £83.7m between 2027 and 2031

MyLondon·6d ago
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197 Croydon jobs at risk as council moves to outsource adult education service

CALAT could be handed to external colleges, charities and training providers after a review warned its current financial model is unsustainable.

MyLondon·8 Oct
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Croydon Council to offer free kitchens and bathrooms to persuade tenants to downsize

The policy change comes after Croydon’s previous £8,000 incentive for tenants living in under-occupied council homes was deemed ineffective

MyLondon·6 Oct
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Croydon schools could turn empty classrooms into SEND facilities as pupil numbers fall

The council could restructure shools in the borough to address three growing pressures: falling birth rates, rising numbers of surplus mainstream places and increasing demand for specialist SEND provi

MyLondon·1 Oct
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Croydon school placed on lockdown after 'teenager spotted with machete'

Police are searching for the suspect

MyLondon·30 Sept
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East Surrey council leader ready to work with Croydon mayor to fix major rail bottleneck

A bottleneck around East Croydon has long caused ripple effects down the line, with passengers heading to Surrey, London or Gatwick often facing delays

Surrey Live·30 Sept
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New Croydon Westfield details revealed including what will replace Whitgift Centre

The pre-application plans were presented to Croydon's Planning Committee and Design Review Panel

MyLondon·30 Sept
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Croydon Indian restaurant that promised 'peace of mind with every bite' had serious infestation

The South Indian restaurant in East Croydon has reopened after a significant mouse infestation and mouldy fridges were found during an inspection in July

MyLondon·29 Sept
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The clue in Croydon's skyline that explains how the town got its name

There are reminders of Croydon's past dotted all around the area

MyLondon·27 Sept
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Croydon boy, 11, was killed by train while 'distracted by his phone', inquest concludes

The senior coroner said that Jaiden Shehata was ‘doing something which was very much normal behaviour by all of us’ in the moments before his death at a level crossing in Croydon

MyLondon·24 Sept
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Croydon businessman jailed for dealing fighter jets and missiles to war zones

David Greenhalgh and his business partner brokered the sale of jets, missiles and guns in Sudan, South Sudan and Libya

MyLondon·24 Sept
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Croydon takeaway wants to open late at night - but residents worry about 'fumes' and 'fishy odours'

Berlin Grill is seeking permission to serve hot food past midnight at its Brighton Road premises, with residents raising concerns over fumes, litter, noise and late-night disruption

MyLondon·24 Sept
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8 second video was playing on Croydon boy’s phone moments before he died on level crossing

An 11-year-old boy was watching an eight-second video sent by a friend on WhatsApp moments before he was struck and killed by a train at a south London level crossing, an inquest has heard.

MyLondon·22 Sept
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Disabled Croydon residents and single parents among groups who could see council tax rise

Croydon Council's council tax support scheme costs around £39m per year, and is more generous than outer London boroughs like Bromley, Enfield and Harrow

MyLondon·22 Sept
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Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed at Croydon supermarket

Police are yet to make any arrests

MyLondon·21 Sept
What's On

SoulTown Festival - 2027 - 10YR Anniversary

A day of soul, Motown, funk, disco & house music in Beckenham. Live sets, great vibes, tasty treats & non-stop dancing with your friends all day long!

Skiddle·20 Sept
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Child 'on bike' rushed to hospital after Croydon crash

The young boy was taken to a major trauma centre 'as a priority'

MyLondon·18 Sept
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Man arrested for 'false imprisonment' after 'disturbance' in Croydon street

The man has been taken into custody

MyLondon·18 Sept
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Croydon house fire live: Eight fire engines dispatched to house blaze as public told to 'avoid area'

Firefighters were first called to the scene just after 4:30am on Thursday

MyLondon·17 Sept
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Croydon school praised for GCSE results but told to improve 'persistently low attendance'

Ofsted says the school is meeting expected standards in teaching and academic achievement, but highlights concerns over persistent absence, leadership and support for pupils with SEND.

MyLondon·17 Sept
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The inspirational Croydon boy who helped teach 780 children to swim for free

Jeremiah Carnegie wanted to give back to the pool that he achieved so much in

MyLondon·14 Sept
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Croydon's worst fly-tipping hotspot according to data - and why it's not quite as it seems

Bensham Manor recorded 8,774 reported incidents between January and July 2026, with Brigstock Road the borough’s worst-affected street but there's a reason the figures are skewed

MyLondon·13 Sept
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The South London park near Croydon with a fairytale name where walkers regularly spot deer

This nature reserve is one of South London's hidden gems

MyLondon·12 Sept
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Croydon ends 13-year 'zero-rate' era for town centre developers as changes hope to raise £112m

The new Community Infrastructure Levy change is expected to raise £112m over five years and help tackle Croydon’s £54m infrastructure funding shortfall

MyLondon·9 Sept
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South London neighbourhood 'becoming dumping ground for takeaways' as another chicken shop planned

Croydon residents say the late-night takeaway could worsen noise and anti-social behaviour on London Road

MyLondon·8 Sept
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'Once it's gone it's gone': Croydon formally opposes City Hall plan for 5,600 homes on green belt

The loss of natural habitats and a lack of transport creating "cut off" communities were cited by Croydon's Executive Mayor

MyLondon·8 Sept
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Tom Cruise's daughter Bella's very normal life in Croydon after 'saying no to his penthouse'

Isabella Kidman Cruise, the daughter of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, has reportedly been quietly living in Croydon with her British husband, Max Parker

MyLondon·6 Sept
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The leafy walk near Croydon that feels ‘deep in nature’ but takes less than 1 hour

One part of the walk has a rather daunting name

MyLondon·5 Sept
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Council's funds frozen over removed bike lane wands

Well, it seems our council's been in a bit of a pickle with Transport for London! It turns out a decision made right here in Croydon about cycle lane wands has led to some funding being put on hold by TfL. We'll be keeping an eye on how this unfolds for our borough.

BBC London·5 Sept
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Croydon Council says forcing CALAT adult training centre out of HQ is 'sensible use' of its estate

An opposition councillor has said the planned relocation of CALAT's services has left some staff feeling "angry" and "dejected"

MyLondon·4 Sept
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Andy Burnham promises to get Croydon rail bottleneck plans 'back on track' after years of delays

The Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme hopes to fix the bottleneck that has long caused delays for rail passengers travelling between London and Brighton

MyLondon·4 Sept
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TfL punishing Croydon with £2m funding freeze and issues warning to other boroughs

Croydon Mayor Jason Perry said he "took decisive action to remove" the TfL-funded London Road cycle lane scheme in May following complaints

MyLondon·4 Sept
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Croydon man charged after 8 people injured in attack at South London station

Police are still appealing for all the victims to come forward after the incident

MyLondon·3 Sept
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East Croydon's Manhattan-style high rise redesign continues as 268 more homes proposed

The revised car-free scheme could deliver 268 homes across two towers near East Croydon station but potentially with no affordable housing

MyLondon·1 Sept
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Perry’s ‘comedy’ video claims are leaving the joke on Croydon

Well, it seems local MP Andrew Pelling has been making some rather unusual claims in a new video, and it's causing quite a stir right here in Croydon! We're diving into what's being said and why it's raising eyebrows among residents.

Inside Croydon·28 Aug
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Croydon commissions P4YE to deliver a new youth voice programme

Great news for Croydon's young people! Our council has partnered with P4YE to launch an exciting new youth voice programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for our local youngsters to get involved and make their opinions heard right here in Croydon.

Croydon Council·28 Aug
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91 rooms and no parking - Croydon hotel plan next to Tesco Express sparks objections

Planning officers have recommended approval for the six-storey scheme despite criticising its design and concerns over parking

MyLondon·27 Aug
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Boy, 13, among nine people arrested after Croydon car wash cordoned off by police for over 50 hours

Police have cordoned off the car wash since early on Monday morning

MyLondon·26 Aug
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Croydon water leaks 'flowing all summer' as London suffers drought

Residents say persistent leaks in two South Croydon locations have become a slip risk with pavements now "slimy and smelly"

MyLondon·26 Aug
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Croydon nursery manager labels damning Ofsted report 'unfair' but says 'we will tighten up'

Little Rayes Daycare boss Lorraine Martin says changes have been made after inspectors raised concerns over SEND support, teaching standards and hygiene

MyLondon·24 Aug
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East Croydon train disruption live: Route to Gatwick blocked after car crashes into bridge

Disruption is expected to last until at least 9am

MyLondon·24 Aug