Thu, 23rd Feb 2012

Croydon News

House of Reeves accused arsonist had looted with 'brazen dishonesty', court hears

1:58pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Gordon Thompson denies arson

The man accused of torching House of Reeves had just looted a department store with "brazen dishonesty", a court heard today.

Justice for my son: Mum urges help for servicemen after marine takes own life

8:43am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Mary Kemp (L) with her lawyer

The grieving mother of a Royal Marine who committed suicide after returning from a tour in Afghanistan is considering taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence to highlight how her son was let down.

Man caught on House of Reeves roof charged with lead theft

3:27pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

A man arrested after a four hour stand-off on the roof of House of Reeves has been charged with lead theft.

Croydon Film director donates coat to charity auction

3:10pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Croydon Film director donates coat to charity auction

Film director Sam Taylor-Wood has placed one of her designer coats up for auction.

Croydon's riot pictures wanted for gallery

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

London Road was badly hit by rioters (pic Becky Manktelow)

Amateur and professional photographers who recorded the horror of the London Riots are being asked to contribute to an exhibition.

Looter torched House of Reeves in 'a callous act', court hears

11:26am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Looter torched House of Reeves in 'a callous act', court hears

A looter set fire to the historic House of Reeves furniture store in a "callous and vindictive act", a court heard today.

Croydon pair have Got To Dance

1:50pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Lindsey Muckle and Ryan Hammond

A dance pair who found love through their work will compete on live TV for a chance to win a life-changing £250,000.

Croydon pays more than £1m on CCTV

10:40am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Croydon pays more than £1m on CCTV

The council is spending more than £15,000 per camera every year in its CCTV network.

Adele gives suits single finger salute

10:52am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Adele gives suits single finger salute

Adele walked away from the Brits with two awards and an apology last night.

Girlfriend speaks of a happy future planned

9:30am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Philippa Roscoe paid tribute to her boyfriend

Philippa Roscoe paid tribute to her boyfriend in a statement which said the pair had planned a long and happy future together.

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