Wetherspoons delays new Croydon pub opening
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.
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.
More than 50 UK transport and health groups urge Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander for measurable 2030 targets in the new active travel strategy. Read their demands.
A mother cycling with her children in south London was verbally attacked by a driver who called her 'irresponsible'. She shares her story as part of a campaign against abuse faced by women cyclists.
Enfield Council unveils plans for a safer walking and cycling link between Palmers Green and New Southgate stations, featuring nine parallel crossings and traffic-calming measures. Public consultation closes 7th Dec.
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.
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.
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.
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
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.
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.
British Airways will launch two new short-haul routes from London Heathrow in spring 2026. Fly to Montenegro's coast or the Channel Islands with new seasonal and year-round services.
Islington park manager Angela Doocey was left with a broken elbow and cracked tooth after a hit-and-run in Barnsbury Street. Police believe the suspect was driving a rental car. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas takes up newly created director of racing position at Ineos Grenadiers, working closely with Dave Brailsford to revive the struggling team's Grand Tour ambitions.
London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation moves forward with 16 bus routes facing changes. TfL consultation open for public feedback on the 2026 transformation plan.
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.
Southwark Council consults Londoners on making the Lower Road cycleway permanent. Have your say on the future of this key cycling route before the December 14 deadline.
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.
Cycling in London has exploded with a 43% rise in journeys since 2019. TfL credits new cycleways and will open 4 new routes in 2026. Discover how the capital is transforming.
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.