Croydon Festive Bin Collection Dates & Tree Disposal
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.
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.
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
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.
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
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.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
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.
The viral fried chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its third London location in Croydon on 16 December 2025. Discover the details of the new opening and why Time Out's food editor rates the chicken.
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
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.
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.
South Australians are urged to eat local oysters and donate shells for reef restoration. The innovative project uses shrimp soundtracks to lure baby oysters, filtering water and combating devastating algal blooms.
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
See the first photos of the 2025 Downing Street Christmas tree, decorated by Jane Ingram and her daughter. Discover the festive details and what's next for London.
Discover how two brothers built a £10 million business rescuing designer and celebrity-worn clothing from landfill, recycling 1,500 items daily and preventing fashion waste.
Romania's deposit return scheme transforms recycling habits, achieving 94% collection rate for beverage packaging. Discover how this EU success story is inspiring neighbouring countries.
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.
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m annual economic value by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Support UK recycling now!
Lidl slashes Christmas dinner prices, offering a festive feast for eight people for just £12. The budget supermarket promises it's the cheapest deal on the market. Discover the savings!
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.