Special evening to celebrate Croydon’s unsung heroes
Croydon’s unsung heroes from across the community were recognised at a glittering awards ceremony organised by the council last night.
October 2018
Celebrating Croydon’s unsung heroes at Mayor’s Civic Awards
With just under a week to go to that Mayor’s Civic Awards, Croydon is getting ready to celebrate the selfless work of local people, community groups and businesses who go that extra mile to help others.
Help people to take a stand against domestic abuse
Croydon’s FJC is using National Domestic Violence Awareness month to appeal for more volunteers.
April 2018
FJC seeks more volunteers
Croydon’s Family Justice Centre (FJC) is keen to hear from people who would like to help individuals and families who are experiencing domestic abuse. The FJC’s Volunteer Project, which started in January, has already trained 14 volunteers, with 12 due to be trained, and 10 further applications being processe
December 2016
Second conviction earns trader jail sentence
A Norbury-based trader has become the borough’s first store owner to be handed a prison sentence for selling knives to underage customers.
Shakeb Hakime, of Norbury Discount Store, London Road, was sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail, suspended for […]
November 2016
Leader’s statement: Croydon standing together
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
It is now more than a week since the devastating tram crash that took away the lives of Dane Chinnery, Donald Collett, Robert Huxley, Philip […]
October 2016
Recognising Croydon’s civic heroes
The fifth annual Mayor’s Civic Awards celebration has recognised and honoured the efforts and achievements of local people and organisations who have strived to make Croydon a better place in which to live and work.
The 14 finalists […]
May 2016
Town-centre pound store prosecuted for knife sale
Management and training procedures at the town-centre branch of a national retail chain were questioned when the company was prosecuted for the sale of a knife to under-age customers.
Poundworld Retail Ltd appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on […]
September 2015
Green fingered? Help others grow their own food
The cost of living, coupled with an expanding awareness of the need to eat more healthily, is fuelling enthusiasm for home-grown produce.
While there is plenty of advice to be found online and in books, nothing can beat […]
It’s ‘All systems go’ for Croydon Saffron Central
A hive of horticultural activity is expected in The Queen’s Gardens on Saturday (19) when volunteers from across the borough are expected to help with the planting of 21,000 crocuses.
The project is the brainchild of Croydon Radio […]