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  • No boozy birthday bash for Naomi

    There will be no champagne on ice when Streatham supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrates her 37th birthday today - the star is reported to have given up alcohol. Earlier this year, Campbell was sentenced to five days community service for throwing a mobile

  • Good news for Good Shoes fans

    Fans of Morden Indie group Good Shoes will be pleased to hear the band will perform a secret gig on Bank Holiday Monday. The homecoming show will be held at a Morden landmark on May 28 and follows the release of their debut album Think Before You Speak

  • Update: Mum of four killed in Wimbledon road accident

    A mum of four died after being hit by a lorry as she walked to the shops to buy eggs. Muserat Hassan, 68, of Griffiths Road, South Wimbledon, was fatally injured by a Royal Mail vehicle in Merton Road at around 9.45am. Muserat, originally from Pakistan

  • Plumber in hot water over bill

    A plumber who charged a nursery worker nearly £700 for a 15 minute job has been slapped with a fine by Wandsworth trading standards. Rinio Reece, director of plumbing firm Speedline Ltd, was prosecuted for using misleading and inaccurate advertising

  • Davies comes to rescue for Staines & Laleham

    Staines & Laleham CC found another hero on Saturday in Welshman Adrian Davies, who foiled the visiting Old Hamptonians attack to earn his side a losing draw. The previous week Staines had started their league campaign by beating the newly amalgamated

  • Kew event to mark International Biological Diversity Day

    The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will mark International Biological Diversity Day on 22 May at the Millennium Seed Bank with Barry Gardiner, Minister for Biodiversity, Landscape and Rural Affairs and Ambassadors from Millennium Seed Bank Project (MSBP)

  • Hamlet triumph thanks to Sol man

    Dulwich Hamlet Reserves 4 Staines Town Reserves 1. Capital League President's Cup Final, Tuesday 15th May 2007. A lacklustre first half from the Hamlet at the end of which they trailed to a strike out of the blue on 17 minutes from Staines Jordan

  • Racehorse owner gallops into mayor's role

    Croydon's new first citizen is a millionaire racehorse owner who is set to put the mare into mayor. Councillor Derek Millard galloped into his new role at a town hall ceremony this week. A self confessed fan of equine sport, Coun Millard is also

  • Brian McCarthy

    The funeral of former Kingstonian committee member Brian McCarthy will be held at St Agatha's Church, Kings Road, Kinston this Friday. A reception will be held afterwards at the Old Wimbledonians pavilion in Coombe Lane, Raynes Park.

  • Allders expansion hits setback

    Allders' plan for a national re-expansion has hit a setback after two prospective sites were sold to a rival retailer. The Croydon department store, which was bought by Jaegar boss Harold Tillman in 2005, had been linked with the Robbs department store

  • Police manhunt

    Elmbridge police have launched a manhunt for a 35-year-old on the run from being returned to prison. Jimmy Tippett, 35, from West Molesey, is being sought in connection with a domestic assault which occurred in East Molesey in April. Having breached

  • Dowie: I wasn't in frame for Charlton job

    Former Eagles boss Iain Dowie could not have spoken to Charlton about becoming their manager when he left Crystal Palace because someone else was poised to get the job, the High Court heard today. Mr Dowie is being sued by Palace for alleged "fraudulent

  • Teens robbed at knifepoint for £10

    Two teenage girls were robbed at knifepoint for £10 in Epsom on Saturday, May 12. The 14 and 15-year-old went into a shop in Chessington Road to buy a drink and when they came out they noticed two females staring at them. The suspects crossed the road

  • Shrimpers eye move for Black

    Crystal Palace outcast Tommy Black could be set for a move to relegated Southend United. The former Arsenal trainee is out of contract after not being offered a new deal at Selhurst Park and is attracting interest from the Essex club. Shrimpers boss

  • Fourth arrest in Thornton Heath stabbing

    A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of Dwaine Douglas in Thornton Heath. The man, from the Thornton Heath area, is being held at a south London police station where he is being questioned by detectives. Dwaine, from

  • MPs back new FOI bill

    Two Croydon MPs have defended their decision to support a bill making them exempt from the Freedom of Information Act - saying it is for the benefit of their constituents. The private members' bill would stop letters between constituents and MPs from

  • Ecocabin

    Concept The ecocabin project was born of the idea that rural holiday accommodation should both protect and promote the surrounding countryside. The design of ecocabin offers luxurious simplicity and successfully combines traditional practicality with

  • Ecocabin

    Concept The ecocabin project was born of the idea that rural holiday accommodation should both protect and promote the surrounding countryside. The design of ecocabin offers luxurious simplicity and successfully combines traditional practicality with

  • Baby back after man hunt

    Baby the tortoise, missing for more than a week, has returned home - after going in search of a mate. Distraught Linda Hay thought Baby, a Herman's tortoise in her 30s, was gone for good when she squeezed out of a gap in the back garden fence of her

  • Ecocabin

    Concept The ecocabin project was born of the idea that rural holiday accommodation should both protect and promote the surrounding countryside. The design of ecocabin offers luxurious simplicity and successfully combines traditional practicality with

  • One in, one out for Dons

    AFC Wimbledon boss Terry Brown is on the verge of signing Rushden & Diamonds defender Jason Goodliffe as the new manager continues to mould his new squad. Brown is set to make Goodliffe his second signing since taking over the Dons helm after drafting

  • A celebration of Surrey Street traders

    An exhibition paying tribute to the generations of families who have traded at Surrey Street market is to be launched this week. The black and white photography display has captured the private lives of Surrey Street traders - some of whom have been

  • Barnard next in Dons revolution?

    Former Chelsea defender Darren Barnard has left Aldershot Town - fuelling speculation that he could winging his way to AFC Wimbledon to team up with old boss Terry Brown. Shots captain Barnard has left the Hampshire-based side after making 126 appearances

  • Second summer for park works

    South Croydon residents are facing another summer without a large part of their park because works to extract water have overrun by more than a year. Thames Water has spent the past two years digging two new bore holes in the middle of South Croydon

  • Why Sustainable Merton?

    Last year, a group of local residents got together and decided local people needed something to help them make the changes needed in their lifestyles to tackle climate change. Climate change was in the news everyday and we would meet people who wanted

  • Preparing to stub it out

    A smoke-free' co-ordinator has been appointed to ensure businesses in Croydon are ready to cope with the pending smoking ban, which will take effect in just over a month. From July 1 it will be illegal for anyone to smoke in an enclosed public space

  • Join the Partnership

    The Croydon Community Network (CCN) is recruiting and electing new representatives to join the groups of the Safer Croydon partnership. The elections are open to all members of the CCN - which is free to join. Nominations for elections close on Monday

  • Khalid secures winning draw for Ks

    Imran Khalid's unbeaten 89 steered Kingstonian to a winning draw at Dorking. And at one point it even looked like he was set to guide his side to an unlikely win after an unbeaten stand of 59 with Ameer Hussain (20 not out). But in the end Ks closed

  • Small Business Award

    Winner - Futures Supplies & Support Services Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is an independent trade supplier of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. Based in south London, the company has been running for more than 12

  • Excellence in Training and Development

    Winner - Mansell Construction Services Limited Croydon is where it all began for Mansell in 1908, constructing and refurbishing buildings in the public and private sectors throughout south London. Nearly 100 years later the same location is home

  • Marketing Award

    Winner - London Marriott Hotel Twickenham Scheduled to open in early 2008, this new four star hotel will bring to south-west London an iconic destination and comprehensive hotel and conferencing complex to meet the demands of the modern day traveller

  • Customer Service Award

    Winner - Futures Supplies & Support Services Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is an independent trade supplier of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. Based in south London, the company has been running for more than

  • Business Person of the Year

    Winner - Roger Southam, Chainbow Roger formed Chainbow in 1989, initially to specialise in shopping centre asset management. Upon moving to the residential sector two years ago, Roger was shocked by the lack of professionalism and poor levels of

  • Milk depot raises £42k charity fund

    A Croydon milk depot has raised a massive £42,000 for charity. Staff at the Dairy Crest depot in Purley raised the money for Leukemia Research. Manager of the depot, Barry Gilbert, said: "I would like to thank all our staff and customers who so kindly

  • Best New Business

    Winner - The Canbury Arms The Canbury Arms was built in the 1870s and used as a Royal Mail coaching house. Local residents, labourers and passing travellers would have enjoyed its bustling and social atmosphere plus quality wines, ales and hearty

  • Winner: Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd

    Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is an independent trade supplier of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. Based in south London, the company has been running for more than 12 years. Its ethos is to deliver service, quality

  • Cancer warning

    More than a third of Croydon women are failing to attend regular breast cancer tests. Figures from Croydon Primary Care Trust (PCT) show last year just 63 per cent of women aged between 53 and 64 attended the breast screening tests, which the NHS recommend

  • More acts for Clapham Common festival

    Organisers of music festival Get Loaded In The Park have announced more acts for the Clapham Common bash. The festival, which takes place on Sunday August 26, will be headlined by The Streets, Dirty Pretty Things, Dizzee Rascal and 2 Many DJs. But the

  • Business Person of the Year

    Winner - Roger Southam Sponsored by Crystal Palace Football Club Roger formed Chainbow in 1989, initially to specialise in shopping centre asset management. Upon moving to the residential sector two years ago, Roger was shocked by the lack of

  • Excellence in Training and Development

    Winner - Mansell Construction Services Limited Croydon is where it all began for Mansell in 1908, constructing and refurbishing buildings in the public and private sectors throughout south London. Nearly 100 years later the same location is home

  • Small Business Award

    Winner - Futures Supplies & Support Services Sponsored by Your Local Guardian and News Shopper Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is an independent trade supplier of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. Based in south

  • Innovation Award

    Winner - Kirksaunders Associates Ltd Sponsored by London Innovations Centre Kirksaunders is a vibrant innovative consultancy with an unparalleled wealth of experience in the construction industry. Clients range from large international corporations

  • Best New Business

    Winner - The Canbury Arms Sponsored by Thackaray Williams The Canbury Arms was built in the 1870s and used as a Royal Mail coaching house. Local residents, labourers and passing travellers would have enjoyed its bustling and social atmosphere plus

  • Company of the Year

    Winner - Company of the Year - Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd Sponsored by South London Business Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is an independent trade supplier of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. Based

  • Customer Service Award

    Winner - Futures Supplies & Support Services Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is an independent trade supplier of washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. Based in south London, the company

  • Marketing Award

    Winner - London Marriott Hotel Twickenham Sponsored by The Priory Partnership Scheduled to open in early 2008, this new four star hotel will bring to south-west London an iconic destination and comprehensive hotel and conferencing complex to meet

  • TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS

    CROYDON COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 4(7) OF SCHEDULE 5 TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1985 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 LLOYD PARK CAR-PARK, CROYDON TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CAR-PARK

  • TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS

    CROYDON COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 4(7) OF SCHEDULE 5 TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1985 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 ADDISCOMBE COURT ROAD, BISENDEN ROAD, BLAKE ROAD, COLSON

  • TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS

    CROYDON COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 4(7) OF SCHEDULE 5 TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1985 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD, CROYDON TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF

  • LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS

    PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING THE SETTING OF A LISTED BUILDING www.croydon.gov.uk The Council have received an application for planning permission to carry out the following development which

  • TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

    TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES) ORDER 1995 www.croydon.gov.uk Application Number: 07/01386/P Proposed development at: Impact House, 2 Edridge Road, Croydon, CR9 1PJ I give notice