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Croydon Soroptimsits 85th Anniversary and Science Awards

7:38am Thursday 24th May 2012

To celebrate the 85th Anniversary of Soroptimist International of Croydon and District four Science Awards of £250 each are being offered to Year 8 girls During this anniversary year, the Croydon Soroptimists are offering four Science Awards of £250 each for environment projects devised by Year 8 girls. The purpose of these awards is to encourage girls to take an interest in science and to develop their research, planning and communication skills.

CAMRA Croydon Pub of the Year 2012

CAMRA Croydon Pub of the Year 2012

7:11am Monday 14th May 2012

Every year the Croydon and Sutton branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) makes an award of pub of the Year in each of the two boroughs.

Three jailed for 25 years for supplying cocaine

Ryan McCalla

1:50pm Friday 23rd March 2012

Three people have been jailed for more than 25 years for conspiring with deceased reggae star Smiley Culture to supply cocaine.

Croydon South MP claims NHS boss plans to resign

Richard Ottaway says Brian Phillpott, pictured, is to resign

1:40pm Friday 23rd March 2012

The MP for Croydon South Richard Ottaway has stated the chairman of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is planning to step down.

Man airlifted to hospital after police station blast

Man airlifted to hospital after police station blast

6:06pm Tuesday 20th March 2012

Croydon's police headquarters was evacuated after an explosion in the basement left seven people injured.

New of the World journalist rejects claims made in parliament debate against him

Daniel Morgan was murdered in 1987

4:58pm Thursday 1st March 2012

A former News of the World journalist, linked to the Daniel Morgan murder during a parliamentary debate, has denied he had any dealings with the private investigator prior to his death.

Charity founder joins campaign

June Ross-Wildman

8:40am Tuesday 28th February 2012

Founder of the Esther Community Enterprise (ECE), June Ross-Wildman has pledged her support to Give More - a campaign encouraging people across the UK to give more time, money and energy to causes they care about.

Park is given award by mayor of London

Council to create private company to run adult and housing services

8:30am Tuesday 28th February 2012

A park included in a police dispersal zone has been recognised in a safety award scheme.

Leap Day love approaches

Women will be handing rings to their men on February 29

11:21am Friday 24th February 2012

It’s a tradition that dates back to the fifth century and will have commitment-a-phobe boyfriends sweating, but the day when women get down on one knee is upon us.

Working club launched at Thornton Heath library

Working club launched at Thornton Heath library

3:50pm Thursday 23rd February 2012

Jobseekers can get a helping hand from volunteers at a new work club launched at Thornton Heath library.

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Letter to the Editor: What is it costing taxpayers to keep Stuart Hazell locked up for 38 years? »

The benefits cap, on top of the bedroom tax, will impoverish and stigmatise people who can't move home, while driving out others to unfamiliar parts of the country. − Croydon and Bromley Disabled People Against Cuts

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