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NewsMyLondon

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

26 August 2026
MyLondon

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"

26 August 2026
MyLondon

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

24 August 2026
MyLondon

East Croydon train disruption live: Route to Gatwick blocked after car crashes into bridge

Disruption is expected to last until at least 9am

24 August 2026
MyLondon

Man dies in Met Police custody after 'becoming unwell' in Croydon cell

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been notified of the death and is now investigating

21 August 2026
MyLondon

'Vandals destroyed the memorial tree I planted for my guide dog - I'm heartbroken'

Croydon Council has committed to replacing the Norbury Park cherry tree that Paul Harman bought as a memorial to his beloved former guide dog, Star

20 August 2026
Inside Croydon

Perry’s ‘caught on camera’ fly-tipper is following council’s rules

Well hello there, Croydon! It looks like our council's camera caught someone in the act of fly-tipping, but hold on to your hats – it turns out they were actually following all the rules. Let's dive into this interesting local update from Inside Croydon!

20 August 2026
Your Local Guardian

Most Croydon commuters have no idea this lost station ever existed

Well, hello there, Croydon! Did you know there's a secret piece of our railway history hidden right under our noses? A fascinating lost station, a true local gem, that many of us might have completely overlooked on our daily travels.

20 August 2026
MyLondon

'We talk about him every day': Mum's tribute to Croydon teenager Andre Aderemi 10 years after murder

A large group of 50 of Andre's friends and family gathered at his grave to leave flowers, share memories, and grieve the life he should have had

19 August 2026
MyLondon

Croydon Council error forced family to sell gran’s home to fund her care costs before she died

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ordered Croydon Council to repay £75,000 in care fees wrongly charged to the resident

19 August 2026
Croydon Council

100 days of new Mayor term delivers results for a cleaner and safer Croydon

Great news for our borough! It's been 100 days since our new Mayor took office, and they've been busy making Croydon a cleaner and safer place for all of us. From tackling litter to improving street safety, it sounds like some positive changes are already underway right here in our community!

19 August 2026
MyLondon

'It's ruining the street': Croydon house's partial collapse leaves neighbours worried for safety

Residents of Love Lane say the property at number 58 has been left vacant for years, and is now deteriorating rapidly

18 August 2026
Evening Standard

Shopkeepers support Croydon’s plans to tag repeat shoplifters

Persistent shoplifting in Croydon town centre has left retailers increasingly frustrated with the existing system, with some choosing not to report incidents to police

16 August 2026
MyLondon

‘Cannot reasonably expect’ quiet - Croydon residents fear noise from new builders’ merchant

The site sits within a designated industrial zone, but neighbouring residents say the proposed builders’ merchant would bring increased noise and disruption.

14 August 2026
MyLondon

'If you're soft in Croydon they'll batter you': Retailers back plan to put GPS tags on shoplifters

Traders in the 450-member Croydon Business Association believe GPS tagging would be a “positive step” towards tackling persistent shoplifting

14 August 2026
MyLondon

'London's councils shape our lives but nobody understands the jargon so I'm turning policy into rap'

Connecting Dots will help young people in Croydon and beyond understand the decisions that shape their lives

13 August 2026
MyLondon

Croydon man ‘slashed throat of ex’s new partner in nightclub’

A man slashed an 8cm wound into the neck of his ex’s new partner in a Mayfair nightclub, a court has heard

12 August 2026
MyLondon

'Glazed and slurring' M23 driver who killed highways worker named for first time

The 38-year-old Croydon man was 'unsteady on his feet and fell over' when police arrived

11 August 2026
Surrey Live

'Unexplained' death of missing woman investigated as body found in Croydon home

At this time, Nicole’s death is being treated as unexplained. Her cause of death remains under investigation.

10 August 2026
MyLondon

Woman, 60, found dead in Croydon home as police make murder arrest

A 61-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder has been bailed, pending further enquiries

9 August 2026

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