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- Beirut explosion: Angry protesters enter foreign ministry - The prime minister is to ask for early elections amid the crisis over Tuesday's devastating blast.
- Sideman quits Radio 1Xtra over BBC's use of racial slur - The BBC 1Xtra DJ says the broadcast of the word was a "slap in the face of our community".
- Home Office seeks military help over migrant crossings - It comes after a record number of unaccompanied children crossed the Channel to the UK on Friday.
- Coronavirus: Preston young people targeted as lockdown imposed - The advice follows a "significant" spike among under-30s as tighter restrictions come into force.
Local NewsThe prime minister is to ask for early elections amid the crisis over Tuesday's devastating blast. The BBC 1Xtra DJ says the broadcast of the word was a "slap in the face of our community". It comes after a record number of unaccompanied children crossed the Channel to the UK on Friday. The advice follows a "significant" spike among under-30s as tighter restrictions come into force. England snatch a riveting three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford thanks to Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler. Some kits sent to care homes should be returned, but the government says the risk to safety is low. James Nash was described as a "kind-hearted individual and a proactive parish councillor". The new rules apply to cinemas, museums and places of worship as more quarantine restrictions start. Keeping Covid out of Antarctica means little research will be done on the continent in 2020-2021. Government grants for small firms have to be claimed by the end of August. Families in Beirut are still desperately seeking news of missing loved ones. Sammie Richardson was nearly duped by a fake competition on Instagram but there are more scams out there. |
Community NewsCroydon On Flood AlertPosted by Administrator : Friday 10th January 2014
Since early January a flood alert has been put on Kenley, Purley and parts of Croydon including South Croydon. The Purley area is no stranger to flooding, it endured heavy flooding in 2007 and many residents are preparing for more of the same this year. Push For Local ApprenticeshipsPosted by Administrator : Monday 11th March 2013
INVESTING IN THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. The Croydon council and government have tried many initiatives over the years, one being local apprenticeships. Are You Insured? Are You Covered?Posted by Administrator : Thursday 7th March 2013
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! In this day and age it seems as if everyone is trying to sell you insurance for everything such as pet insurance, phone insurance, laptop insurance and tablet insurance. Will Online Shopping Be The Death Of Our High StreetsPosted by Administrator : Sunday 3rd March 2013
ARE YOU AN ONLINE SHOPPER AND A BARGAIN SURFER? We do not know to what extent the increasing activity of online shopping will eventually have on our Croydon based high street retailers but some predict it may end the high street shopping as a whole in the future. Keeping Our Local Parks CleanPosted by Administrator : Sunday 3rd March 2013
GET THE MOST OUT OF LOCAL CLEAN UP’s. We all know it is awful when we see parks, beaches and riversides strewn with litter. It is bad for our children, us, our pets, plants, local wildlife and our Croydon community. What Is Next For Our Local Public HousePosted by Administrator : Saturday 2nd March 2013
THERE IS NOTHING WORNG WITH A GOOD LOCAL. It is no secret that our local pubs have suffered in the last decade due to numerous factors such changing nightlife trends (Bars and Clubs), the recession (meaning people have less to spend), alcohol awareness campaigns, the general costs of ale and rent and increases in government tax’s on alcoholic beverages. Local Weather |
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