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The Latest Breaking News from Croydon

Fires that destroyed two London pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

There were no reports of any injuries but the London Fire Brigade are advising people to avoid the area

The Independent UK

Fires tear through two derelict pubs just streets apart in south London

Around 100 firefighters tackled the blazes, which happened at the same time in Croydon.

The Independent UK

Fires at two derelict Croydon pubs being treated as ‘suspicious,’ Met Police confirms

The fires occured at the now derelict Windmill and Drum and Monkey pubs

Evening Standard

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Why I live in Thornton Heath: Yomi Adegoke on the south London area that’s ‘holding out’ against gentrification

Yomi Adegoke’s debut novel, The List, is set to be adapted for TV. She explains why suburbs like her neighbourhood are underrated

Evening Standard

Six shows to see at Liberty Festival in Croydon this September

The event will celebrate the work of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists from across the UK and beyond

Evening Standard

At least 26 English councils ‘at risk of bankruptcy in next two years’

Research from body representing 47 authorities says many could follow Slough, Croydon, Thurrock and Woking into collapse

The Guardian - UK

Open House Festival 2023: Croydon invites you to embrace its brutalist architecture

The south London borough is opening up some of its most fascinating buildings to the public

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Croydon Stands Tall: What is it and who is involved?

Until October 27, a herd of unique giraffes will be roaming Croydon town centre

Evening Standard

TV tonight: Stormzy’s phenomenal live set in east London

The Croydon rapper plays All Points East. Plus, a gripping , moving finale for season two of World on Fire. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Men jailed after stealing a number of luxury watches across London

A number of robberies were carried out in Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Croydon, Wandsworth and Hammersmith and Fulham

Evening Standard

London fan zones for World Cup final sell out in eight minutes

Boxpark confirmed that 2,500 tickets were rapidly sold across their sites in Shoreditch, Wembley and Croydon following England’s win over Australia.

The Independent UK

Five cheapest areas in London to rent a home — as data reveals tenants in the capital now pay double the UK average

Study shows the rocketing cost of renting in all parts of London but some pockets of relative affordability remain

Evening Standard

Actions of officers before Matt Ratana’s murder not looked at, inquest hears

The police sergeant, 54, was shot dead with a legally bought revolver in Croydon, South London on September 25 2020.

The Independent UK

Police officers investigated over first-aid response to stab victim

Usmaan Mahmood died in hospital after being attacked in Thornton Heath, Croydon, in June.

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OPINION - Farewell Jamie Reid, punk visionary who captured the spirit of generation

Jamie Reid, who has just died at the age of 76, was as important to London as Big Ben or Guy Fawkes. As influential as Martin Amis or John Betjeman. His work was as iconic as any London portrait by Monet, Pissarro or Canaletto. This Croydon-born boy was a colossal…

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How Croydon found its chic side

London’s largest borough was once a food-lovers’ wasteland. Nothing could be further from the truth now, says Josh Barrie

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London man jailed for life for ‘frenzied’ stabbing of partner as she tried to end relationship

David Xavier, 38, attacked Andreia Guilherme with a kitchen knife at their home in Croydon

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Martine Rose — the London designer giving the Lionesses a high fashion edge

The Croydon-born creative is on a mission to empower women footballers

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The Independent UK

Tram operators fined £14m over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Transport for London and Tram Operations Limited had pleaded guilty to failing in their health and safety duties.

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Croydon tram operator and TfL fined £14m over deadly 2016 crash

Both companies pleaded guilty to health and safety offences leading up to crash that killed seven people

The Independent UK

Widow of murdered Met sergeant ‘cannot forgive’ gunman who ‘ripped our lives apart’ as killer jailed for life

Louis De Zoysa was convicted of murder last month after gunning down Sgt Matt Ratana in Croydon in 2020

Evening Standard

TfL fined £10m over health and safety failings in lead up to Croydon tram disaster

Seven people were killed when the tram carrying 69 passengers derailed in 2016

The Independent UK

Tram operators fined £14 million over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Transport for London (TfL) and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) have accepted failing in their health and safety duties.

The Independent UK

Tram operators ordered to pay nearly £500,000 in costs over Croydon disaster

Seven passengers were killed in the incident in November 2016.

Evening Standard

Probe launched as man, 30, dies in custody after being arrested by Met Police in Croydon

Watchdog to review CCTV from Croydon Custody Centre after man’s death

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