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Never-ending roadworks bad for Thornton Heath business

ANGRY: Owner of Simply Fresh Florists Anthony MarcusCCRKS220808D 34 by Kevin Shaw

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Ongoing repair work to gas and water pipes on a busy shopping street are damaging business, says a local trader.

Anthony Marcus, owner of Simply Fresh florists on High Street, Thornton Heath, says the state of the walkway outside his premises has now become so bad that...

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Shopkeepers fuming over cigarette plan

CONCERNS: Raxika Patel, owner of Surrey News in Croydon High Street Photo No: CCRfb200808-A-02 by Fergus Burnett

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Shopkeepers want to see a proposed ban on displaying cigarettes stubbed out. There are fears livelihoods could be affected if the Government...

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Financial adviser explains why falling for fads leaves investors out of pocket

SERVICE WITH A SMILE: James Wallace offers a tailor-made service Photo No: CCRis200808-A-07

Thursday, August 21, 2008

For financial adviser James Wallace the most important part of his business is being a friendly face for customers. Mr Wallace, who is also a...

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The Croydon couple helping people cope with their debts

HERE TO HELP: Miriam and James McGilvray

Thursday, August 21, 2008

A free software package aimed at enabling people to assess their financial situation and cope with debt is being pioneered by a South Croydon...

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Croydon firefighters hold charity car wash

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Firefighters are appealing for brushes, buckets and leathers to help with a charity car wash. They will be scrubbing cars at Croydon fire...

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Croydon oil advisor changes career to open art gallery

ARTISTIC: Kofi Assa-Darko with business partner Peter Musch Photo No: by Kevin Shaw <I>Photo No: by Kevin Shaw </I>

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

An oil adviser has packed in his job of 32 years to open up a gallery in Croydon High Street. Kofi Assa-Darko, 60, has taken the bold move to...

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MP's small business talk

GUEST SPEAKER: Richard Ottaway

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Issues affecting the borough's small companies will be discussed by Richard Ottaway when he appears as guest speaker at next month's meeting of...

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Shirley pub turns back time to attract customers

REFURBISHED: Drinkers enjoy the new look pub

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

A Shirley pub has reopened after a "homely" refurbishment to woo back customers lost during the smoking ban. The Crown, in Wickham Road, now...

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Croydon's Surrey Street Market in need of cash injection

IN NEED OF INVESTMENT: Surrey Street Market

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Surrey Street Market is in need of more stalls to fulfil its potential traders have admitted this week. Former market worker Peggy Beck...

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African store opens in South Norwood

BRIGHT TIMES: : Henrietta Newman hopes her new shop will help breathe new life into the area Photo No:CCRKS110808A43 by Kevin Shaw

Friday, August 15, 2008

Opening an African clothing store in the centre of South Norwood is, Henrietta Newman admits, something of gamble. But she hopes it is a gamble...

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