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Purley scent survival after Scott heroics

Friday, August 13, 2010

A MATCH-WINNING 78 from in-form batsman James Scott helped secure another vital win for Purley against fellow relegation strugglers Walton-on-Thames. ...

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Cyclists to go the distance for Trust

Friday, August 13, 2010

MARCUS Brueton can expect to be severely saddle sore on Sunday morning – as he will have just cycled from London to Edinburgh in 24 hours. A...

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Demolition work starts £20m revamp

Friday, August 13, 2010

DERELICT buildings have been knocked down in Purley to make way for a £20 million development which is set to "change the face of the town". Last...

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Park cling on as Association marks 75 years

Friday, August 13, 2010

THE Borough of Croydon Bowling Association celebrated its 75th anniversary with an 18-team competition for member club officers on Monday. Croydon BC,...

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Academy celebrates as £18.9m revamp confirmed

Friday, August 13, 2010

ONE school with cause for celebration after having its Building Schools for the Future funding confirmed is Harris Academy Purley. The school in...

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Big school revamp will still go ahead

Friday, August 13, 2010

ONE school with cause for celebration after having its Building Schools for the Future funding confirmed is Harris Academy Purley. The school in...

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Ruth loved helping people

Friday, August 13, 2010

A CARING mother-of-two known for her devotion to the blind has passed away. Ruth Roberts, 79, a retired secretary, spent the last 40 years working...

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MAYDAY: Name change reflects health shake-up

Friday, August 13, 2010

MAYDAY Hospital has been renamed as Croydon University Hospital – albeit unofficially at this point. The name change – which is expected...

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Great Scott's career-best innings gives Purley victory

Friday, August 06, 2010

A MASTERFUL batting display from James Scott secured a terrific win for Purley against a strong Spencer side. It was a thrilling game that ebbed and...

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Children dodge chemical clouds

Friday, August 06, 2010

Stories that gripped Croydon in 1988 CLOUDS of chemical dust swept over a school, forcing 200 children to take cover behind sealed windows and doors....

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