‘Underwhelming’ block of flats rejected by planners for not fitting with area
The 116 flats were planned on a site next to the Wing Yip Chinese supermarket in Purley Way.
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Appeal for Croydon Hospital’s new children’s unit’s play equipment reaches £50,000 milestone
The Power of Play appeal will fund playgrounds, therapeutic areas and resources for Croydon Hospital new children’s unit – and has now reached over £50,000, a third of its target.
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Soldiers help NHS staff and volunteers roll out the Covid vaccine
Armed Forces personnel have joined up with the local NHS staff to boost the drive to stop residents getting the virus in south-west London.
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This week 10, 20, 30 years ago
Ten years ago this week: A florist whose family have been running a stall at a famous South London market since 1900 has sold his last bouquet.
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet performing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Performed by the Globe Ensemble, Hamlet is horrified by the role he seems required to play as madness threatens to rip apart the lies around him and expose the truth beneath.
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London Eye welcomes 2022 with Review of 2021 light display
The show, available to watch on the London Eye’s social channels from 4pm on December 31 – will recognise 15 key moments that moved us in 2021.
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Beauty and the Beast: A fun-filled night of festive nonsense
Has Beauty and the Beast not brought its fun and festive magic to Croydon? Oh yes it has! This classic Christmas panto at Fairfield Halls cut through the current Covid gloom with fun, frolics and fantasy.
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New Year’s Eve parties south of the river
Looking to see in the new year south of the river? Look no further than Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels. Both venues are hosting NYE parties.
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Duo launches Shakespearean theatre learning platform
A Deptford-based duo are launching an online learning platform about history with a two hour event that will give you the experience of a day in Shakespeare’s Theatre.
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Popping into the Star & Garter for a festive pint and an extraordinary selection of beers
When I arrived at the Star and Garter, battle-weary, negotiating the cold and the Christmas shoppers, it was worth the investment in time.
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The National Theatre showcases All Kinds of Limbo via Virtual Reality
All Kinds of Limbo XR can be watched via a Virtual Reality headset, as Augmented Reality on a phone or tablet, or as a desktop experience.
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Eight-year-old raises £2,000 for food bank
Eight-year-old Ray Rosen-Rawlings, from Shortlands, set himself a challenge to double his score on online maths game Times Tables Rock Stars in the six weeks leading up to Christmas.
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Herne Hill teacher from Wandsworth banned from giving lessons after being found by cops with cocaine
Barbara Twumasi, 35, said she was given the Class A drug in an envelope as she was leaving a wedding party and tasted it believing it was salt or sugar.
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C-ratchiting up the spirit of Christmas
Cratchit, written and directed by Alexander Knott is totally different to anything you’ve seen. Scrooge is relegated backstage, and his downtrodden clerk, Bob Cratchit, grabs the limelight.
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Greenwich to revive Michael Frayn’s Alarms And Excursions
After working through the many options for our spring 2022 production, we have finally landed on a comedy by Michael Frayn – Alarms and Excursions.
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For your latest news, sport and reviews, including what’s on, food and drink and the latest entertainment! Plus much more…
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Restaurant Panas Gurkha recognised for charitable works by Charlton Athletic football club
A Nepalese restaurant in Lewisham has been recognised for its charitable work in the community by Charlton Athletic Football Club.
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The Clapham Grand presents a series of comedy specials for 2022
Some of the biggest names in comedy are set to give South Londoners a laugh in Clapham next year.
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School teacher publishes children’s book promoting vaccine uptake in the community
A school teacher has published his first children’s book aimed at promoting vaccine uptake in the BAME community, and to allay the fears and worries of the class he teaches.
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