Kenley

Friends to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Alzheimer's fundraiser

RARING TO GO: (Left to right) Tony John and Jon Barry put in some training ahead of their climb

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

From climbing a crane to climbing a mountain, friends Jon Barry and Tony John have always had heads for heights.

When the daring duo first met 20 years ago at a nightclub, their evening ended with them scaling a 60-foot crane in Croydon and being surrounded by police...

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Elderly couple left trapped inside car after horrific Kenley crash

Saturday, February 13, 2010

A car careered off the road and smashed into a lamp post in Kenley this afternoon (Saturday) leaving an elderly couple trapped inside.

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Kenley decorating firm scoops string of awards for its "quality" service

DEDICATED TO DECORATING: Left to right, owner Ivor Macklin, with his Quality Decor staff Robert Dul, Lee Bennett, and Wendy Macklin Photo No: CCRdf180110c02 by Danny Fitzpatrick

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

A Kenley firm that has dedicated 26 years to quality work and customer service has scooped the title of decorator of the year. Quality Decor, based in...

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Figures show almost 100 people were killed on Croydon's roads over 10 years

TRAGIC: The aftermath of a fatal crash on the Croydon Flyover

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Almost 100 people lost their lives on Croydon's roads over a 10-year period, newly-published figures show. The death toll ranged from a one-year-old...

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Volunteer clocks up 40 years of helping young people in Croydon

LIFETIME OF DEDICATION: Paul Faulkner has been praised for his voluntary work

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A passionate volunteer has been hailed a local hero - after clocking up 40 years of helping others. Paul Faulkner has volunteered at youth centres,...

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Police hunt gang of cat flap burglars who have struck up to 20 times

POLICE WARNING: Cops are telling pet owners to be careful this Christmas after a spate of cat burglaries

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Police are hunting cat flap burglars who have struck up to 20 times across Kenley and Purley. The thieves steal electrical items and cars after...

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"Major" fire breaks out at fish and chip shop

FIRE: A blaze is being tackled at the Kenley Hotel in Godstone Road

Friday, November 20, 2009

A "major" fire has broken out at a fish and chip shop in Kenley. Firefighters are currently trying to control the blaze at the eatery, which is next...

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Gang of yobs trash church's memorial garden

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Yobs have vandalised the memorial garden of a church where grieving families bury their loved ones' ashes. A gang smashed-up two benches in the quiet...

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Plans announced to provide extra primary school places in Croydon

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Major moves to confront a shortage of primary school places, including opening a new school, have been officially rolled out. The decisions announced...

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