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- Coronavirus: MPs to vote on tougher tiers for England - Some Conservative backbenchers are threatening to vote against the plans, but Labour will abstain.
- Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks - The move could leave the firm on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.
- Immigration: Visa applications open under UK's post-Brexit system - Applications open for points-based visas to work from 1 January, when free movement from the EU ends.
- Covid-19: Lung damage 'identified' in study - Researchers are to investigate whether young people and those not in hospital could be affected.
Local NewsSome Conservative backbenchers are threatening to vote against the plans, but Labour will abstain. The move could leave the firm on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs. Applications open for points-based visas to work from 1 January, when free movement from the EU ends. Researchers are to investigate whether young people and those not in hospital could be affected. A church in Burnley has seen 'unprecedented demand' for help during the pandemic. Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable. Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content. Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 6pm and will not be able to serve alcoholic drinks. Destruction of the rainforest increased by 9.5% compared to the previous 12 months, new data shows. Authorities have warned people of "poisonous gas" after Indonesia's Ile Lewotolok volcano erupted. It's a bumper year for British tree growers as customers look for some early festive cheer. The comedian and game show host will make his final appearance in the New Year's Day special. |
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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