Rogue builder jailed after ignoring court order and targeting elderly
A 79-year-old rogue builder has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment for breaching a court order preventing him cold calling and carrying out building work. Joining Thomas Gumble behind bars will be his grandson, also [...]
Festive events to bring Christmas cheer to Surrey Street Market
Two festive events are planned to spread Christmas cheer at Surrey Street’s Sunday market this month. Little Canada is to return to the market on Sunday 10 December, with their Quebec Winter Carnival. The event [...]
Now’s the time to show support for Croydon’s bid for London Borough of Culture, 2019
Croydon’s bid to be London’s first ‘Borough of Culture’ has been delivered to the Mayor of London and, if successful, promises a huge range of new festivals and events for 2019. With the title and [...]
Residents’ views sought on community energy scheme to repower Croydon
Could you or your community group get involved in renewable energy projects and create your own community fund? The council is partnering with Repowering London to create opportunities for Croydon residents’ to lead on and [...]
Recorded fly-tip numbers drop in Croydon
Croydon has seen a 21% drop in the number of recorded fly-tips across the borough over a six-month period this year compared with last year. From April to October this year there were 11,876 reported [...]
Teen takeover in Croydon a huge success
Croydon’s first Takeover Challenge – which saw 68 young people take over some of the town’s top jobs – has been deemed a huge success, both by young people and local leaders. For one day, on [...]
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