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

Breaking news Man jailed for life for killing former lover after changing plea

8:54am Friday 10th February 2012

A man standing trial for battering a former lover to death after a drinking session has been jailed for life after changing his plea to guilty.

Hammerson's submit plans for Centrale revamp

10:59am Friday 10th February 2012

Plans for a major revamp of Centrale shopping centre have been submitted to Croydon Council.

Teen who blinded police pilot locked up for four months

2:32pm Friday 10th February 2012

A teen who temporarily blinded a police helicopter pilot with a laser pen has been handed a custodial sentence.

Blue badge fraudster gets conditional discharge

8:20am Friday 10th February 2012

A youth worker who fraudulently used her mother’s disabled parking permit on four occasions has been given a conditional discharge.

Man jailed for stabbing victim during attempted robbery

7:50am Friday 10th February 2012

Crystal Palace man Chakat Ismail has been jailed for six years for a violent attempted robbery where he stabbed the victim.

Croydon youth club sponsored by riot-hit business

7:30am Friday 10th February 2012

A Croydon business targeted by rioters last summer is investing in the next generation’s future.

Croydon bar banned from playing music

2:06pm Friday 10th February 2012

A bar in Croydon has been banned from playing music by a High Court judge.

Croydon designer heading to London Fashion Week

10:30am Friday 10th February 2012

A fashion designer drawing on Asian and Africa influences will display her work on the global stage during the London Fashion Week.

Junior Croydon police learn about the force

7:30am Friday 10th February 2012

Police have visited a primary school and enlisted pupils in the new Junior Police Academy.

Man who killed cousin after row at family party cleared of murder

4:51pm Thursday 9th February 2012

A man has been cleared of murdering his own cousin with a breeze block after a blazing family row.