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Local News · LondonSouthwark and Borough among UK's top bed bug hotspots
Southwark and Borough (SE1) has been identified as one of Britain's worst affected areas for bed bug infestations. A new analysis of pest control call-outs placed the postcode district 13th nationally among the top 15 hotspots.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonCroydon photographer wins global award using smartphone
Croydon resident Seth Forestson has won the Urban Wildlife category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. His winning photograph of a common water monitor lizard was taken on a smartphone, making him the first category winner in the competition's history to achieve this without professional equipment.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonWoodside resident wins tickets to see The Stylistics
Ethel Corduff, from Woodside, has won tickets valued at more than £90 to see The Stylistics perform at Fairfield Halls on Friday 20 November 2026. The prize was awarded through a competition exclusive to Inside Croydon's paying subscribers.
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Local News · CroydonTwo hospitalised after early morning crash in Purley
Two people were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Brighton Road in Purley. The incident occurred in the early hours of 11 October 2026, prompting a response from multiple emergency services and a temporary road closure.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonCroydon man convicted of murdering partner Sarah Reynolds
Earlston Bennett has been convicted of murdering his partner Sarah Reynolds in Croydon in April 2025. He was also found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour. Bennett will be sentenced in December 2026.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon trams suspended for two weeks during track works
Trams between New Addington and East Croydon will be suspended for nearly two weeks from October 24 due to essential track renewal works. Road closures on Kent Gateway will also be in place for a month, with residents warned of potential noise from the 24-hour construction.
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Local News · CroydonMuffin Break opens Croydon café with £300,000 investment
Muffin Break is set to open a new café on Croydon's North End on November 6. The venture represents a £300,000 investment and is anticipated to generate up to 15 new employment opportunities in the town centre.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon Tram Network Faces Two-Week Closure for Track Renewal
The Croydon tram network will be closed for two weeks from October 24 to November 6 due to essential track renewal works near Arena junction. Transport for London (TfL) is arranging replacement bus services for affected routes.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonCroydonites festival returns with comedy, theatre and film
The 11th Croydonites festival will run from 4 to 21 November 2026, showcasing a variety of performances including comedy, theatre, and film. Events are scheduled to take place at venues in central Croydon and South Norwood.
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Local News · CroydonCoroner to issue safety warning after boy's death at crossing
An 11-year-old boy died at the Bourneview pedestrian level crossing near Kenley Station in January 2025. An inquest found the death was accidental but highlighted a lack of safety features at the crossing, which had been recommended for upgrades almost two years prior.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonBoy, 11, killed by train due to phone distraction, inquest finds
An inquest concluded that an 11-year-old boy, Jaiden Shehata, died after being struck by a train at a level crossing in Croydon, with his mobile phone distraction and the crossing's lack of warnings cited as causes.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonMan stabbed on Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood
A man in his mid-30s was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood. The Metropolitan Police confirmed no arrests have been made and are appealing for information.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon teenager teaches 780 children to swim for free
Jeremiah Carnegie, a 17-year-old from Croydon, has helped 780 children learn to swim for free through the Newham Future Swimmers programme. The initiative took place over two weeks at the London Aquatics Centre.
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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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Local News · CroydonCroydon nursery requires urgent improvement after Ofsted inspection
Little Rayes Daycare in West Croydon has been rated as requiring urgent improvement by Ofsted in two key areas, including curriculum and teaching, and inclusion. The report highlighted concerns over support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Local News · CroydonMan dies in police custody in Croydon
A 52-year-old man has died in police custody at the Windmill Road Custody Suite in Croydon. He was arrested on August 19 and found unresponsive in his cell on August 21. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonRyan Dinnage jailed for eight and a half years for rape at Windsor Horse Show
Ryan Dinnage, of Caithness Walk in Croydon, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 30 July to eight years and six months for raping a woman in her caravan in the early hours of 16 May 2022. The victim had been working at the Royal Windsor Horse Show when the offence occurred.
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Local News · CroydonRead Easy Croydon seeks volunteers as 20 adults await reading support
Read Easy Croydon, which provides free reading coaching to adults, has over 20 learners but several waiting for volunteers. The charity, led by Anju Elmes, marks UNESCO’s Literacy Day while calling for more community support to meet demand.
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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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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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