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Two people taken to hospital after early morning crash in Croydon
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Croydon. The incident happened in Kent Gate Way just before 7.30am yesterday (October 20). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and the driver and a passenger of a vehicle
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Busy Putney road closed after flatbed lorry crashes into bridge near station
A busy road in Putney has closed after a flatbed lorry struck a rail bridge, leaving debris along the road. Wandsworth Council confirmed the closure of Upper Richmond Road near East Putney Station at around 12.50pm today (October 21). The council
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Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba in Streatham
The police marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba has been cleared of his murder. Martyn Blake, 40, stood trial at the Old Bailey after shooting the 24-year-old through the front windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham on September 5, 2022. The
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‘Loving’ dad who died after boat capsized in River Thames named and pictured
A “loving” dad who died after a boat capsized in the River Thames has been named and pictured for the first time. The body of Peter Lawson, 68, was found on Sunday after he entered the water near Sunbury Lock in Surrey, on October 11. Peter
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Some Croydon buses have been fitted with tablets - for an important reason
Croydon buses that carry children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been fitted with tablets playing learning materials to improve their trip to school. This idea has come from Daniel Robinson, operations supervisor in
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Popular Epsom pub set to reopen after major refurb with new menu
A popular Epsom pub is set to reopen with a new look and menu after an extensive refurbishment. The Derby Arms in Epsom Downs has undergone a significant investment which has given the popular eating and drinking spot a new look and an “ultra-stylish
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Concerns over plan to build 210 homes next to playing field in Croydon
Councillors were torn over a plan to redevelop a Croydon site and more than 200 homes, with some struggling to find anything positive to say about it. The Hyde Group Ltd has submitted a pre-application to Croydon Council to redevelop the site known
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Kingston vulnerable pensioners to get winter fuel aid despite cut to payments
Kingston’s most vulnerable older residents are set to get help with fuel support from the council this winter. Since the UK government announced its decision to end winter fuel payments for pensioners not eligible for Pension Credit, Kingston Council
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Multiple cars destroyed after fire at industrial estate in Sutton
A total of 10 cars have been destroyed after a fire at an industrial estate in Sutton. Firefighters were called to the fire on Beddington Lane at 12.51am today (October 21). An industrial unit containing around 10 cars was destroyed and part
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The Southern trains through Croydon cancelled or replaced by buses this week
Some Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains from October 21 through to October 25. We have compiled all the details on
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Police chase after man 'threatens people' on Sutton High Street
A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening people in Sutton and attempting to flee from police. On Friday evening (October 18), officers were called to reports of a man threatening members of the public on Sutton High Street. Police
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Croydon’s Kwik Fit could be demolished to make way for 28 new homes
28 new homes could replace the Kwik Fit in Croydon if a newly submitted proposal is approved by the council. In September 2024, Blenheim Estates Ltd applied to Croydon Council to demolish the existing Kwik Fit motoring vehicle service in 173-181