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The terrifying moment knife-wielding lunatic who wanted to kill English people attacked Croydon Tesco shopper

Samiualahq Akbari charged at a man with a knife when he realised he was from the UK

Footage of the horrifying moment a knife-wielding maniac lunged at a Croydon Tesco shopper, after telling his cousin he wanted to "kill English people", has been released now that he's been ...

2019-08-18 08:35 open_in_new
The terrifying moment knife-wielding lunatic who wanted to kill English people attacked Croydon Tesco shopper

Samiualahq Akbari charged at a man with a knife when he realised he was from the UK

Footage of the horrifying moment a knife-wielding maniac lunged at a Croydon Tesco shopper, after telling his cousin he wanted to "kill English people", has been released now that he's been ...

2019-08-18 08:35 open_in_new
Croydon Council buys new McDonald’s and Nando’s at the Colonnades

The council now owns every unit at the retail and leisure park off Purley Way

Croydon Council has shelled out £7 million to buy the new McDonald’s and Nando’s, as well as a third unit, at the Colonnades.

The council confirmed on Monday, August 12 it had bought the remaining ...

2019-08-17 21:02 open_in_new
Croydon Council buys new McDonald’s and Nando’s at the Colonnades

The council now owns every unit at the retail and leisure park off Purley Way

Croydon Council has shelled out £7 million to buy the new McDonald’s and Nando’s, as well as a third unit, at the Colonnades.

The council confirmed on Monday, August 12 it had bought the remaining ...

2019-08-17 21:02 open_in_new
Lanfranc Boys crash: The devastating plane crash which killed 34 Croydon schoolboys

Every person on board the plane which crashed in Norway on August 9, 1961 died

It was supposed to be a fun camping trip in Norway.

For many of the 34 Croydon schoolboys it was the first time they had ever stepped foot on a plane - no one envisaged it would also be their last. ...

2019-08-10 02:08 open_in_new
Lanfranc Boys crash: The devastating plane crash which killed 34 Croydon schoolboys

Every person on board the plane which crashed in Norway on August 9, 1961 died

It was supposed to be a fun camping trip in Norway.

For many of the 34 Croydon schoolboys it was the first time they had ever stepped foot on a plane - no one envisaged it would also be their last. ...

2019-08-10 02:08 open_in_new
The secret campsite near Croydon in the grounds of a magnificent stately home

With hot showers, a cafe and beautiful countryside walks, Embers Polesden Lacey is the perfect place for a retreat from the city

Just a 45 minutes drive from Croydon , set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, you can find a campsite with all the amenities for a wicked weekend away.

Set ...

2019-08-03 16:50 open_in_new
The secret campsite near Croydon in the grounds of a magnificent stately home

With hot showers, a cafe and beautiful countryside walks, Embers Polesden Lacey is the perfect place for a retreat from the city

Just a 45 minutes drive from Croydon , set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, you can find a campsite with all the amenities for a wicked weekend away.

Set ...

2019-08-03 16:50 open_in_new
Croydon stabbing: Young man repeatedly knifed by Purley Way fights for life

The victim was taken to hospital in an air ambulance

A young man is fighting for life in hospital after a stabbing on an industrial estate in Croydon .

Police were called to Imperial Way, just off Purley Way, shortly before midnight on Sunday (July 28), close to a "social ...

2019-07-29 20:17 open_in_new
Croydon stabbing: Young man repeatedly knifed by Purley Way fights for life

The victim was taken to hospital in an air ambulance

A young man is fighting for life in hospital after a stabbing on an industrial estate in Croydon .

Police were called to Imperial Way, just off Purley Way, shortly before midnight on Sunday (July 28), close to a "social ...

2019-07-29 20:17 open_in_new
The 9 best restaurants in Croydon according to TripAdvisor

Have you been to any of these?

It's nice to treat yourself and visit a restaurant every once in a while.

Croydon has a great variety of places to eat but sometimes it's difficult to choose where to go.

Nobody wants to go somewhere which doesn't have a good ...

2019-07-28 03:20 open_in_new
The 9 best restaurants in Croydon according to TripAdvisor

Have you been to any of these?

It's nice to treat yourself and visit a restaurant every once in a while.

Croydon has a great variety of places to eat but sometimes it's difficult to choose where to go.

Nobody wants to go somewhere which doesn't have a good ...

2019-07-28 03:20 open_in_new
Trams were suspended in Croydon town centre after police rush to 'fight'

One man has been arrested

Trams running through Croydon town centre were temporarily suspended after police were called to reports of a fight.

The Metropolitan Police were called to Old Palace Road, off Church Street shortly before 4pm on Thursday (July 25) to reports of a fight in ...

2019-07-26 14:35 open_in_new
Croydon Magistrates' Court cordoned off by police after man attacked in street

The front entrance of the court was cordoned off

Croydon Magistrates' Court was cordoned off by police as officers investigated when a man was attacked in the street.

Members of the public could not enter the court, on Barclay Road, with the front entrance taped off on Thursday ...

2019-07-26 14:35 open_in_new
Teenage girls charged with attacking Croydon shop worker in viral video

The woman in her 40s was taken to hospital with a head injury

Two teenage girls who allegedly punched and kicked a shop worker inside a shop in Croydon town centre have been charged.

The horrific attack, which was caught on video and went viral on social media, happened in Holland ...

2019-07-26 14:35 open_in_new