The Latest Breaking News from Croydon

Croydon tram disaster: Driver ‘broke speed limit before derailment’, court hears

The driver in the Croydon tram disaster was going at more than three times the speed limit when his vehicle crashed and claimed the lives of seven passengers, an Old Bailey trial has been told.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

Cladding crisis: south London flats could be demolished and rebuilt after serious safety flaws revealed

When the Croydon block’s cladding was removed, it became clear that the concrete frame was failing and the building was at risk of collapse

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

Families gather at the Old Bailey for Croydon tram crash trial

Driver Alfred Dorris is charged with an alleged health and safety failing in relation to the crash in November 2016 that killed seven people.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Marques Walker: Teenage killer of Jermaine Cools, 14, in Croydon jailed for life at landmark TV hearing

Shocking CCTV released of the machete attack by drill rapper Marques Walker, 17, as he is sentenced to a 19-year minimum term for the fatal stabbing in south London at a televised hearing

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Political firebrand Nish Kumar: ‘I can’t be both problematic and an irrelevance’

After The Mash Report was cancelled by the BBC, comedian Nish Kumar is back with a new and uncompromising political podcast. He talks to Nick Curtis about receiving death threats, starting therapy and staying optimistic

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Croydon mum says son was ‘too embarrassed’ to leave abusive girlfriend who killed him

The mother of a teenager who was stabbed to death by his girlfriend has said he was “too ashamed” to report the abuse he endured during the relationship to police.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2023

Man accused of Croydon police station shooting pleads not guilty to murder

Louis De Zoysa used a whiteboard to plead not guilty and will face now face trial in June over the death of Met custody sergeant Matthew Ratana.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Hair salon owner can only afford to open four days a week due to soaring costs

Dennie Smith, 61, says she can only afford to open Vintage 62 in Croydon four days a week due to soaring costs after selling their home to take over the salon's lease

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Killer jailed for fatally stabbing teenage partner and leaving him bleeding to death

Kamila Ahmad stabbed Tai Jordan O’Donnell in a Croydon flat and left him for dead

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023

Inaction on ‘Chinese police stations’ under fire over Tory fundraiser link

Government asked if ‘embarrassment’ over support from businessman linked to alleged Croydon station slowing action

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023