Indoor padel club with 6 courts proposed for Croydon
Plans submitted to convert a Croydon warehouse into a premium indoor padel facility with six courts, a bar, and business lounge. Council decision expected next month.
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100+ arrests in London's facial recognition pilot
Live facial recognition cameras in Croydon led to over 100 arrests. The Met Police defends the tech as 'lawful and proportionate' despite criticism from human rights groups. Read the full story.
New Health Centre Opens in Croydon's New Addington
A new £14m Community Diagnostic Centre opens in New Addington, Croydon, aiming to tackle stark health inequalities where women die 14 years earlier than nearby areas.
Caterham drivers could face £100 fines for horn honking
Tandridge District Council proposes a Public Space Protection Order to tackle excessive horn beeping and pavement parking in Caterham. A three-month consultation will define the rules.
Beavers planned for Croydon park in rewilding project
Croydon Council plans to introduce beavers to South Norwood Country Park in a major rewilding scheme to boost biodiversity and revive a visitor centre. Public consultation starts February 2026.
7 Londoners prosecuted for Blue Badge misuse
Croydon Council has named and shamed seven residents prosecuted for misusing disabled parking badges, with fines totalling over £6,000. Read the full story.
Croydon Mayor pledges transparency after secret payments
Croydon Council pledges greater spending transparency after data reveals over half its suppliers were kept secret. Mayor Jason Perry commits to reform. Read the full story.
CCTV released after Croydon tram sexual assault
British Transport Police seek man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a Croydon tram in broad daylight. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
Habitat Destruction for Threatened Species Soars in 2025
A new report reveals a shocking 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for clearing in 2025, a 15-year high. The northern quoll is among the worst affected. Read the full analysis.
Starmer: Croydon 'underfunded for a very long time'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces Fair Funding changes to help Croydon Council tackle its £1.4bn debt. New measures promise £40m annually for three years. Read the latest.
London homicides fall to lowest level in over a decade
London records just 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. The capital's murder rate is now lower than New York, Paris, and Berlin. Discover how police efforts are driving the change.
Croydon stabbing: Woman found with multiple wounds
A woman is in a stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in South Croydon. Police have cordoned off the scene and are urgently searching for a suspect. Call 101 with information.
Croydon stabbing: Woman attacked, suspect on the run
A woman is in a stable condition after being stabbed multiple times on Brighton Road, Croydon. Police are urgently hunting the suspect. Call 101 with information.
Serious head injury in South Croydon car crash
A 41-year-old man is in hospital with a serious head injury after being hit by a car on Brighton Road, South Croydon. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
Croydon garden destroyed by bin lorry, no compensation
A Veolia bin lorry destroyed a South Norwood community garden in March 2025. Volunteers from People for Portland Road are still waiting for promised compensation and a replacement tree nearly a year later.
Selhurst Park redevelopment moves forward as final house bought
Crystal Palace FC has purchased the last private home needed to demolish six houses on Wooderson Close, clearing the path for the long-awaited Selhurst Park Main Stand upgrade. Read the latest on the 34,000-capacity plans.
Trinity School Croydon expansion plans for girls revealed
Trinity School in Shirley, Croydon, has unveiled major expansion plans to welcome girls for the first time, aiming for 1,400 pupils by 2031. Read the full details.
Driver jailed for killing 'larger-than-life' Croydon barber
David Haggard sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after fatal collision on Croydon Lane in March 2023. Read the full story.
Brighton Line Closures: 3 Weekends of Rail Disruption
Passengers on the Brighton Main Line face three weekends of closures in January for essential Network Rail work. Plan ahead for bus replacements affecting Gatwick Airport and East Croydon services.
Woman and baby hurt in Croydon border hit-and-run
A woman in her 20s and a baby were hospitalised after a hit-and-run on the A22 Godstone Road in Whyteleafe. Surrey Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Drug dealer jailed after Croydon station ticket stop
A South London drug dealer has been sentenced to over five years in prison after being stopped for a ticket issue at West Croydon station. Read the full story of the arrest and seizure.
Person dies after being hit by train at Croydon station
A person has died after being struck by a train at Coulsdon South station in Croydon. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious. Services were suspended for hours.
Council worker busted for secretly juggling 2 full-time jobs
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
Green's Croydon Mayor candidate calls role 'nonsense'
Green Party's Peter Underwood is running for Croydon Mayor despite criticising the role. He pledges to decentralise power and end decades of two-party dominance. Read his full platform.
Croydon crash: Two in hospital, two arrested, road closed
A serious two-car collision on London Road, Thornton Heath, has left two men in hospital and two in police custody. The road remains closed for investigation. Read the latest updates.
A23 London Road closed after Thornton Heath crash
A major collision has shut the A23 London Road in Thornton Heath, Croydon, causing significant disruption. Three London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Croydon's Biggest Projects Set for 2026 Progress
From the long-awaited Westfield plans to a new town centre park and Crystal Palace's stadium expansion, discover the major developments shaping Croydon in 2026.
Hare Coursing Surge: 500% Arrest Rise in Wiltshire
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
Major Croydon road closures in Jan & Feb 2026
A complete guide to planned roadworks and closures across Croydon in early 2026, affecting major routes like the Flyover and High Street. Plan your journeys.
Woman found dead in Croydon property, police investigate
Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property in Croydon. The death is being treated as unexpected. Call 101 with information.
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