Business

Norbury dry cleaners is best loved business in the UK

GOING STRONG: ! Hemant Patel, who has run Flamingo dry cleaners in Norbury has just been given an award Photo No: CCRPM050310A06 <I/>

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Modest businessman Hemant Patel says he's still learning even though his dry cleaning firm has been operating for nearly a decade.

His down to earth attitude and willingness to keep up with changes are no doubt some of the reasons why his business has just been voted...

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Bid to make more people aware of hidden Upper Norwood market

POP PLATES: All kinds of unusual bargains are on offer at the market

Sunday, March 14, 2010

It is the Aladdin's Cave of Upper Norwood and to its loyal customers has always been a hidden gem. From Sir Cliff Richard plates to Elvis Presley...

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Minerva drawing up new plan for Croydon's Park Place site

NO MORE: Any hope of building Park Place has disappeared, developer Minerva has admitted

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Developer Minerva is working on a new master plan for its Park Place site in the centre of Croydon, after finally admitting that its proposed...

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New market for budding entrepreneurs to open in West Croydon

OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES: Pauline King Photo no: CCRfb220210a01 <I/>

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Budding entrepreneurs will have the chance to "turn their dreams into a reality" when a new market opens in Croydon. Whether they are selling...

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Allders "saved from administration" after help from Lord Mandelson

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Direct intervention by business secretary Lord Mandelson's office saved Allders department store from calling in the administrators on Monday, it has...

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Born again bikers reviving trade for motorcycle company

UNVEILED:</B> the Honda with Mike Doble and Paul Styles

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"Born again" bikers reviving their hobby in middle age are helping boost business for a leading motorcycle company. Bosses at Doble Motorcycles in...

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Whitgift Centre and Taberner House hit by power problems

caption: POWER PROBLEMS: The Whitgift Shopping CentrePhoto No: whitgift1

Monday, February 22, 2010

Shops in the Whitgift Centre have been affected by a power cut this morning (Monday February 22). Around 20 to 30 per cent of retailers have been...

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People power sees high rise flats plan shelved in Purley

NO THANKS: People in Purley do not want high rise flats. This photo shows a mocked-up version of how the town could look with flats

Sunday, February 21, 2010

People power has won in Purley after the council backtracked over plans to build high rise flats in the town centre. Residents, traders and community...

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