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- General election 2019: Boris Johnson thanks North for trusting Tories - Boris Johnson visits Sedgefield in north-east England, which has returned its first Conservative MP for 84 years, following the party's general electi...
- Alex Rodda: Man charged with murder over Cheshire boy's death - An 18-year-old is accused of killing Alex Rodda, 15, whose body was discovered on Friday.
- Strictly Come Dancing 2019 crowns its winners - Kelvin, Emma and Karim have done battle on the BBC dancefloor but who won the glitterball trophy?
- How Mexicans saved a dying US town - Guymon, Oklahoma, was on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then Mexican immigrants arrived 20 years ago.
Local NewsBoris Johnson visits Sedgefield in north-east England, which has returned its first Conservative MP for 84 years, following the party's general election victory. An 18-year-old is accused of killing Alex Rodda, 15, whose body was discovered on Friday. Kelvin, Emma and Karim have done battle on the BBC dancefloor but who won the glitterball trophy? Guymon, Oklahoma, was on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then Mexican immigrants arrived 20 years ago. The 50-year-old man and his son, who was wounded, were shot outside a luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. UN climate change talks in Madrid are struggling to reach agreement on crucial measures. Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon. Marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge is voted Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year. Nine people are arrested on suspicion of murder and abuse of power after last month's deadly tremor. Tens of thousands rally against the right-wing League party of Matteo Salvini, using sardines as their symbol. Samantha Morton says she still does not feel justice has been done despite a major inquiry. Sunday's papers claim up to a third of cabinet ministers will be sacked in a February reshuffle. |
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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