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Flood closes New Addington bank

FLOODED: Lloyds TSB was forced to close because of severe water damage

Thursday, January 08, 2009

The Central Parade branch of Lloyds TSB bank was forced to close its doors to customers this week due to "severe water damage".

It is believed a burst pipe in a residential property above the bank led to water pouring out, soaking carpets, and causing ceiling tiles to...

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Addington High cautious over future plans

CAUTIOUS: Addington High headteacher Tim Davies wants more information on how proposed changes could affect his school

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Addington High's headteacher is calling for more information over proposed changes that will drastically affect the future of the school. Since...

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Croydon could lose yet another high street name

CONFIDENT:  Allders director Max Menon is optimistic a buyer will be found for Viyella

Thursday, January 08, 2009

More misery has been heaped on Croydon traders with the news that clothing brand Viyella has gone into administration. The company, which is...

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South Norwood flats plan set for approval

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Another plan to build flats in South Norwood is to be considered by Croydon Council tonight. A proposal to create 14 two-bedroom flats at 1 to...

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Special night in memory of Croydon mayor

REMEMBERED: Cllr Jonathan Driver

Thursday, January 08, 2009

A tribute night will be held at the end of January in memory of the mayor. The Cause2000, one of his two chosen mayoral charities, had arranged...

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Customers boycott charity over Caterham hospice closure

FURIOUS: Richard Holloway with the empty collection boxes  Photo No: RSMkw070109

Thursday, January 08, 2009

A charity which plans to close a much-loved hospice is being boycotted by furious residents. Dozens of angry shoppers have been snubbing Marie...

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Croydon tram crash could have been caused by faulty traffic lights, report says

CRASH: The tram came to rest in George Street, and a blue tent was erected where Andrzej Karcz fell from the bus

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

The fatal bus and tram crash in central Croydon could have been caused by a broken traffic light casing and changed phasings, an official...

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Valley Park Croydon among axed M&S stores

CLOSING: The Valley Park Marks and Spencers  Photo No: CCRdb070109D04 by David Berman

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

The Valley Park branch of Marks and Spencer is set to close with the loss of 68 jobs as the troubled retail giant shuts stores across the...

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Croydon police to investigate happy slapping attack

ON THE RAMPAGE: This image from the video shows the youth walking along Brighton Road

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

A shocking "happy slapping" attack in Coulsdon's high street posted on the internet has sparked a police investigation. After the Advertiser...

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Sacked Croydon hacker spied on former colleagues' e-mails

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

An IT expert sacked for lying on his CV hacked into his company's computer system to spy on his former colleagues - and deleted vital...

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