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Coulsdon trader threatens to shut up shop because of roadworks

HEADACHE: Wimpy manager Ercan Isiktas fears he cannot continue to run his business as noisy roadworks are driving away all his lunchtime business

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Businesses in Coulsdon are suffering so badly from ongoing roadworks that one town centre trader is considering closing down until they finish.

Work at the junction of Brighton Road and Chipstead Valley Road in the town centre began two weeks ago.

But traders say...

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Croydon's Aerodrome Hotel not closing, says owner

"BUSINESS AS USUAL":  The Aerodrome Hotel has gone into administration    Photo: N3075d01 by David Berman

Sunday, June 28, 2009

The future of the Aerodrome Hotel is "100 per cent safe" - despite it being put into administration. Owner John Power says the renowned hotel, on...

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Black Sheep Bar boss looks to take over another closed Croydon club

POPULAR: The Black Sheep Bar

Friday, June 26, 2009

A manager at one of Croydon's best known bars is looking at "branching out" and taking over the former Hub bar. Paul Bossick has jointly managed...

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Coulsdon shoppers face uncertainty over new Sainsbury's store

NO CHANGE: The Pinewood Garage in Brighton Road was earmarked to become a new Sainsbury's in 2007 but work is yet to startPhoto No: CCRPM220609A Wk26 by Paul Martyniuk

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Sainsbury's is still no closer to building its proposed new branch in Coulsdon, despite plans to spend £445 million on new stores across the...

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South Croydon cake maker opens new market stall

OPEN WIDE:  Selina Chooramun feeds friend Laya Sasikumar one of her sweet slices    Photo No: CCRpm050609-B-16 by Paul Martyniuk

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Surrey Street Market has a sweet new addition to its traditional stalls – one selling homemade cakes. Nestled between the fruit and veg...

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Croydon shops weathering economic storm with Whitgift visitor numbers up

BUSINESS IS BRISK: The Whitgift Centre says visitor numbers are slightly up

Monday, June 01, 2009

Croydon shops are weathering the economic storm far better than most if visitor figures for the Whitgift Centre are anything to go by. The number...

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Coulsdon post office finally reopens after three weeks

Saturday, May 30, 2009

A new sub-postmaster has been appointed to take the helm at Coulsdon's town centre post office, it has emerged. The branch in Lion Green Road...

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Thornton Heath businesses struggling because of roadworks

CRIPPLING BUSINESS: The roadworks in Thornton Heath Photo: CCRdb060509A08 by David Berman

Monday, May 18, 2009

Thornton Heath is drowning in roadworks, and local businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Southern Gas' five-month project to replace gas...

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Model Danielle Lloyd pulls out of opening Upper Norwood construction centre

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Model and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Danielle Lloyd pulled out at the last minute of a chance to demonstrate her skills as a...

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Coulsdon's post office closes indefinitely for audit

CLOSED: Coulsdon

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Coulsdon's post office, on the corner of Chipstead Valley Road and Lion Green Road, is closed for an audit. Curious passers by have been baffled...

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