South West London charities back Ofsted’s demand that care homes must achieve minimum of good
Summary: Ofsted have published a tough new framework to raise care quality for vulnerable children. Image: By Sean Connor Ofsted
Michael Carberry: From Earlsfield to the Ashes
Summary: The Croydon-born cricketer is enjoying the experience despite two heavy defeats Image: By Michael Stafford-Jones Croydon-born Michael Carberry will
Croydon man arrested after anti-Semitic comments posted on Twitter
Summary: The 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred. Image: By Alex Finnis A Croydon man has been
Croydon community discuss 2011 riots following screening of award-winning documentary
Summary: Fairfield Halls hosted the 86th screening of Riot from Wong Image: By Sean Connor The award-winning documentary Riot from
Croydon footballers released from club following match fixing charges
Summary: Michael Boateng and Hakeen Adelakun were dismissed by Whitehawk FC. By Alex Finnis Two Croydon footballers charged with match-fixing
Brain power put to the test as hundreds come to Croydon for World Memory Championships
Summary: Athletes from 33 countries took part in the event. Image: By Chidi Ogundu We all like to think we
Murderer of Croydon teenager still on the run after escaping mental health unit
Summary: Lerone Boyle was sentenced to 28 years for the murder of Kelvin Chibueze. Image: By Sean Connor A convicted
Domestic violence victims urged to speak out after statistics show crimes rising in South West London
By Hannah Pupkewitz Domestic violence is on the rise in South West London with over 8,000 domestic crimes in the
Jailed: Croydon carer behind bars after stealing from elderly patients
Summary: Maria Anderson was sentenced to six years in prison. Image: By SWLondoner staff A calculating care worker from Croydon
Affordable housing lost in Croydon after renegotiations of planning agreement
Summary: The number has dropped from 462 to 337. Image: By Charlotte Goodwin Over 100 affordable housing units have been
Man sentenced to jail after raping teenage girl in Balham hostel
By Sean Conner A sex attacker who left his girlfriend’s room during the night to rape a teenage girl in