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47 stories from and about Croydon, mostly council & politics, local news, crime & safety. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 2 of 3.
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Property & Planning · CroydonReceivers Auction Four Flats Above Leslie Arms After Croydon Council Blocks Office Use
Four flats above the Leslie Arms in Addiscombe will be sold at auction on 20 August after receivers took control of the property. Croydon Council previously refused planning permission for office use on the ground floor, which remains occupied by an Ansari-linked firm.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon A&E waits rise 52% since 2021 as CQC flags care risks
Average A&E waits at Croydon University Hospital have risen by 52% since 2021, reaching 390 minutes in 2025. The CQC rated the department ‘Requires Improvement’ in June, citing waits of up to 127 hours and concerns over corridor care and safeguarding training.
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Business · CroydonAldi targets South Croydon for new supermarket expansion
Aldi has identified South Croydon as a priority location for potential new stores. The supermarket is currently inviting landowners to propose sites as part of a wider UK expansion programme that includes investments exceeding £370 million this year.
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Property & Planning · CroydonSouth Croydon site at 96-98 Braemar Avenue faces redevelopment for church hall and flats
Croydon Council has received an outline planning application for the redevelopment of 96-98 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon. The proposal includes demolishing existing buildings and constructing a three-storey church hall and six flats with parking and storage. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
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Lidl and Onside launch summer food club at Selhurst youth zone
Lidl and youth charity Onside have opened a summer food club at Legacy Youth Zone in Selhurst, offering free cooking classes for children. The project teaches healthy eating through hands-on sessions, with around 1,000 young people expected to participate across the UK.
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Local News · CroydonUnclaimed £120,000 Set For Life prize in Croydon expires 29 September
A Set For Life lottery ticket purchased in Croydon won £10,000 per month for a year, totalling £120,000. The holder must claim the prize by 29 September or the money will fund National Lottery projects across the UK.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonJohn Munro, Croydon’s forgotten sci-fi author, died alone in 1905
John Munro, a Victorian-era science fiction writer compared to Jules Verne, died in isolation at his Croydon home in June 1905. A coroner’s inquest revealed he lived as a recluse, with neighbours unaware of his identity or profession until after his death.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon Councillor Mark Adderley Receives Apology and Settlement from Mail Publishers
Mark Adderley, an independent councillor in Croydon, has received an apology and legal settlement from Mail and Metro publishers after alleging his support for Palestine was misrepresented as antisemitic. He claims the campaign involved local Labour figures and caused significant personal distress.
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Lifestyle & Food · CroydonCocoa Jones launches weekly chocolate workshops in Purley from 6 August
Cocoa Jones Chocolate in Purley will host weekly workshops starting 6 August, where participants can craft chocolate bars using continental ingredients and take home a custom-wrapped bar. Sessions run Thursdays to Saturdays at 12pm and 3pm, costing £15 each.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonVue Purley Way offers £2.49 cinema tickets for children this summer
Children aged 14 and under can book online tickets for £2.49 at Vue Purley Way this summer. The cinema, now the closest to Croydon town centre, is running family screenings and a passport scheme to encourage visits during the holidays.
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Local News · CroydonGrangewood Park picnic organised by Friends group on 20 September
Friends of Grangewood Park will host a family picnic in South Norwood on Sunday 20 September. The event, advertised by Inside Croydon, is free and includes games, stalls, and live music. No booking is required, and all local residents are welcome.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonMan stabbed near Sanderstead petrol station, suspect bailed
A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed near a petrol station in Sanderstead on 29 July 2025. Police arrested a 25-year-old on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and released him on bail while investigations continue. Residents are asked to contact police with information.
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Property & Planning · Croydon£30m Selsdon House restoration approved for 2027 hotel reopening
Croydon Council has approved a £30 million restoration of Selsdon House, a Grade II-listed building in south Croydon, to reopen as a four-star hotel by summer 2027. The project includes a spa, wellness facilities, and restored stained glass, with promises of local access without membership fees.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSevere delays hit Northern, Victoria and Overground Weaver services
A points failure at Camden Town has halted the Northern line, a signal fault at Highbury & Islington is slowing the Victoria line, and the Overground Weaver service is suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays after a points problem at Peckham Rye, MyLondon reports.
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Local News · LondonCar theft charges low in Sutton and Croydon
New figures show that only 30 out of 2,270 car thefts in Sutton and Croydon resulted in a charge or conviction in the year to July 2026. Croydon recorded the highest number of vehicle thefts in London during this period.
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Crime & Safety · LondonTrevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murder
Trevin Campbell received a life sentence with a 30‑year minimum for the 2021 killing of Gary Mayhew outside a Brixton silent disco. Police used video, mobile records and expert analysis to link the pistol shot to Campbell, who was arrested at Gatwick Airport.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet retailers gain direct police link for shoplifting evidence
Retailers in Barnet can now submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to police within hours of a shoplifting incident. The platform, already used in six London boroughs, has increased case resolutions from 7.3% to 29.4%. Smaller shops say cost remains a barrier.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet excluded as London retailers trial instant CCTV sharing with police
Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Greggs are trialling a system that shares CCTV and witness statements with the Metropolitan Police instantly. The scheme, active in eleven London boroughs, has raised the caution or charge rate from 7.3% to 29.4% and contributed to a 4% drop in shoplifting across the capital.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police expands shoplifting evidence tool to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police will extend a digital evidence-sharing system to eight additional boroughs on Tuesday, after a pilot in six areas increased the rate of cautions and charges for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs already use the platform.
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Business · LondonAldi plans £370m London expansion with 25 new stores in 2026
Aldi will invest £370 million in 2026 to open 25 new stores across Greater London, including Bromley, Lewisham and Elephant & Castle. The expansion aims to create jobs and improve access to affordable food, with store assistants earning at least £14.88 per hour inside the M25.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifting prosecutions in London rollout
The Metropolitan Police’s digital evidence platform has increased prosecution rates for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4% in pilot boroughs. The system, used by Tesco, Boots, M&S and Greggs, will cover 14 London boroughs from 3 August 2026, with reported offences down 3.7% in the last year.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon drought triggers Amber health alert as Barnet faces water restrictions
An Amber health alert is in force across London after Kew Gardens recorded its first rain-free July in 155 years. Barnet Council and Thames Water have imposed water-saving measures as temperatures exceed 30°C, increasing risks for vulnerable residents.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouthern cancels late-night trains for Streatham Hill engineering work, 3-7 August 2026
Southern will cancel late-night trains between 3 and 7 August 2026 due to engineering work near Streatham Hill and Sydenham. Affected services include the 11.58 pm London Bridge to Streatham Hill train, with replacement buses operating for passengers.
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Culture & Arts · LondonFree Arts and Culture Events Across London This Week, 3-9 August 2026
Londoners can explore free art trails, family activities, film screenings and exhibitions this week, including a solar system walk in Kingston, open-air cinema in Canary Wharf, and a Paddington-themed fun day in Norfolk Square Gardens.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council relocates families from Colliers Wood tower over heat risks
Wandsworth Council is moving four households out of Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after reports of extreme heat and restricted air conditioning. Residents say temperatures hit 37°C, while the building’s management denies blocking access to cooling systems. Other councils are reviewing placements at the 19-storey tower.
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Local News · LondonLondon’s drought-hit capital sees first rain in weeks
London recorded its first rainfall in weeks on 30 July 2026, with light showers in Croydon and Richmond delivering less than 0.5mm per hour. The capital remains under a Thames Water hosepipe ban amid prolonged drought conditions.
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Council & PoliticsCouncils to withdraw tenants from Colliers Wood tower
Several London councils are withdrawing families from Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after residents were initially denied access to built-in air conditioning. The 19-storey tower, owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has faced complaints regarding inoperative units and additional monthly charges for cooling.
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