American fast food chain Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first South London restaurant in Croydon on December 16, part of a major UK expansion. Discover the menu and why fried chicken is booming.
New EY research reveals cricket and rugby union have surged into the UK's top 10 most popular sports, signalling a shift in fan engagement. Discover the full rankings and insights.
Britain invests heavily in sport but treats funding as charity, not a catalyst for growth. Discover the shift needed towards sustainable clubs and unlocking £500m in unclaimed Gift Aid.
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.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
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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.
A 22-year-old Croydon man is in custody after a stabbing during a large fight near Warlingham Green. Police confirm no further risk to the public. Witnesses urged to come forward.
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.
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed classmate 19 times in 2014 Slender Man case, captured after escaping Wisconsin group home. Police found her at Illinois truck stop.
Princess of Wales calls to end mental health stigma. Plus, London Underground suspensions, a Croydon music video, and travel insurance warnings for UK tourists.
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.
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man in 2014, has been apprehended after removing her monitoring device. The now-adult was serving a 40-year psychiatric sentence.
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
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.
Challenge yourself with our weekly sports quiz covering football, rugby, tennis, cricket, basketball and darts. Can you beat this week's questions?
Rodeo is transforming as bull riding embraces sports science. Discover how modern training methods are revolutionising this traditional sport while preserving its rugged heritage.
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.
Sky Sports' Halo TikTok channel aimed at female fans was scrapped after just three days amid accusations of sexism. Discover why sports marketing needs fundamental change.
Discover why tribal identity is crucial for sports success and how governing bodies can nurture organic growth while balancing commercialisation challenges in modern fandom.
Family pays tribute to 'thoughtful and kind-hearted' Jaiden Shehata, 11, who died after being struck by a train in Kenley. Read the full story and safety plea.
Discover how sports lawyer Simon Leaf handles everything from £1bn deals to heart condition diagnoses for footballers. Learn about the unseen legal world shaping modern sports.
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Sky Sports has shut down its female-targeted TikTok channel Halo just three days after launch following widespread criticism of patronising content. Discover what went wrong.
Explore the clash between European, US, and centralised sports league models. Discover which hybrid system is attracting global investment and reshaping the future of sport. Read the analysis.
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.