Asylum seekers in Croydon are learning vital construction skills to gain employment and leave temporary hotel accommodation. A local initiative provides training and qualifications, fostering integration and hope.
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
A key county lines drug dealer from Croydon has been sentenced to nine years after police found a firearm wrapped in a scarf. Videos showed him firing an identical weapon.
Coulsdon, Addiscombe, Norbury and South Croydon to share £600k UKSPF funding for signage, greening and safety works from January 2026. Residents shape the plans.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Ibrahim Ahmed, 24, has been sentenced to 21 years for a brutal doorstep attack on his landlord in Croydon. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, including a collapsed lung. Read the full court report.
Paul Martin, 60, from Croydon, has been sentenced to three years and three months for encouraging terrorism. He urged an online group to use crossbows and petrol bombs. Read the full story.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new schedule and learn how to recycle your real Christmas tree.
The opening of the new £1m Wetherspoons pub in Croydon, The Coombe Lodge, has been delayed by two days. It will now open on December 19, creating 80 jobs. Read more.
Croydon Council reveals how a £9m funding pot will tackle urgent transport issues, including dangerous Portland Road, new bus lanes, and cycling links. Discover the two-year plan.
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Croydon's Mayor faces backlash for his 'disgraceful' response after a resident's car was trapped by a new disabled bay and wrongly fined. Read the full story of the parking fiasco.
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
A Croydon man received two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi. The council has apologised and cancelled the charges.
Four men have been sentenced for a horrific, unprovoked attack on two 16-year-olds in Whyteleafe, involving a samurai sword and a car. One attacker jailed for over eight years.
The parents of three-year-old Aari Patel, who died in 2016, urge people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register after his gifts saved others. Over 8,000 in the UK await transplants.
Croydon is set to welcome a grand new Wetherspoons pub in a Grade II listed 1760s building just in time for Christmas. Discover the details of this major expansion.
A man sustained three broken ribs after being shoved into a wall at East Croydon station. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and appeal for witnesses.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans for a supermarket and housing in Hamsey Green, Croydon, promising 40 jobs and new homes on a site vacant for over a decade. Read more and find out how to view the proposals.
Croydon Minster's forecourt is undergoing a major regeneration, removing a notorious subway and creating a safer, greener public space. Discover the plans for this historic landmark.
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
Croydon's Mayor commits to a maximum 5% council tax increase despite new government rules allowing higher rises for struggling councils. Get the latest on local finances.
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
Taylor Swift has secretly filmed a new music video in a run-down Croydon shopping centre with Lewis Capaldi. Discover the surprising location choice and £1 million budget.
Lib Dem mayoral candidate Richard Howard outlines his plan for radical change in Croydon, targeting housing, finances and culture. Discover his vision for the borough's transformation.
Residents of College Green in Croydon report years of neglect, including effluent leaks and no heating. The council has now promised a proper repair programme. Read their stories.
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.