Croydon Guardian: Local news from Croydon, New Addington, Purley, Coulsdon, South & Upper Norwood

Image of failed mugger released

5:17pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Police have issued an e-fit image of a man wanted after a woman was stabbed twice during an attempted mugging.

Police target economic crimes across the capital

1:58pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

A London-wide police sting operation against financial crime has seen 81 arrests for offences such money laundering, drugs fraud employee theft and conspiracy to defraud.

New Croydon health boss appointed

7:32am Tuesday 29th May 2012

The first step in appointing permanent bosses at Croydon Health Serviecs NHS Trust has been taken.

Police warning over "dangerous" escapee

7:20am Tuesday 29th May 2012

Police have warned a dangerous man with links to Surrey is on the loose after he escaped during a hospital visit.

Drugs seized after Purley raid

7:05am Tuesday 29th May 2012

Police have discovered cannabis and cocaine following a raid on a property in Purley.

BSBV board meets to discuss SW London hospitals

9:46am Tuesday 29th May 2012

The programme board of an NHS review panel met last week to look at the options for the future of services in SW London.

Designer makes limited edition jubilee shoes

7:50am Tuesday 29th May 2012

A Hackbridge-based designer whose shoes have been worn by the royals has made 10 pairs of special jubilee shoes.

Woman stabbed during failed mugging

7:14am Monday 28th May 2012

A woman has been stabbed in both arms during a botched mugging in Croydon.

Thundery showers to end sunny spell

9:12am Monday 28th May 2012

Thundery showers are set to bring the recent heat wave to an end from this afternoon.

Burglar jailed after leaving vulnerable pensioner starving

7:00am Monday 28th May 2012

A manipulative burglar who left a pensioner starving after convincing her to let her into her home and stealing her handbag has been jailed for six years.