The Croydon Advertiser

The Croydon Advertiser is a weekly newspaper that requires a subscription, featuring five local editions that serve the London Boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, and two nearby towns. Alongside its print editions, it also offers a free, regularly updated website to keep readers informed.

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'It's outrageous': HMP Wandsworth governor slammed for pulling out of meeting on state of prison

1 week ago | mylondon.news | Charlotte Lillywhite

The new governor of HMP Wandsworth has been slammed for failing to turn up to a public meeting on the state of the troubled prison. Andy Davy would have faced questions about conditions at HMP Wandsworth from the public, including families of current inmates, if he had turned up to the meeting held by Wandsworth Prison Improvement Campaign (WPIC) on Wednesday night (May 7), as he had promised.
West London veterans to receive council tax discount for one year

1 week ago | mylondon.news | Adrian Zorzut

A London council is celebrating VE Day by offering local veterans a discount on their council tax. Hammersmith and Fulham Council said vets who hold a qualifying HM Armed Forces Veterans Card valid before May 31 are eligible for a 25 per cent discount for the 2026-27 billing period. The scheme is limited to veterans with two or fewer adults living in the same property.
Kate Middleton's Gail's order she used to get after dropping off Prince George and Princess Charlotte at school

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Lucy Williamson

Prince George and Princess Charlotte bid farewell to Thomas' Battersea a few years back, a very prestigious school in South West London. It's not far from Battersea Square where, like much of London these days, you'll find a Gail's. The Gail's team let slip what Catherine, Princess of Wales, fancies for a snack, revealing she grabbed a Chocolate Brownie Finger on her visits.
FA Cup Final date and how to get tickets for Wembley game

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Luke Donnelly

Fans are eagerly anticipating the second FA Cup semi-final at 4.30pm this afternoon (Sunday, April 27) when Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City at Wembley. Crystal Palace pulled off a sublime 3-0 win against Aston Villa to book their place in the final on May 18. The South London side has never won a major trophy in its 120-year history. But they're no stranger to playing at the national stadium with recent appearances in 2022, 2016 and 2013.
Shoppers wonder 'how they ever managed without' automatic hair curler

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Lea Dzifa Seeberg

Amazon has knocked £27 off an automatic hair curler with rave reviews. Originally £90, the BaByliss Curl Secret Lite is now £62.99. Elsewhere, you can get the curler for £90 straight from BaByliss. The BaByliss hair curler automatically curls hair by drawing the hair into the curling chamber. When a curl is done, it'll emit a beep to alert you it's time to remove your hair. The curler has five heat setting from 150C to 210C.
Amazon shoppers snap up best selling 'miracle hair oil' that's 'stopped shedding' and 'made hair grow'

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Lea Dzifa Seeberg

A rosemary hair oil designed to promote hair growth is being snapped up by beauty lovers. The Nature Spell Rosemary Oil costs £7.98 on Amazon, and is also available for £7.99 from Superdrug and £9.49 from Debenhams. The rosemary oil is meant to stimulate follicles, making hair grow longer and stronger whilst slowing down premature hair loss and greying of hair. It also makes hair thicker and helps to calm itchy scalps. When used on the skin, the oil helps tone and moisturise.
Swarovski necklace is 'beautiful on' and 'sparkles when it catches the light'

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Lea Dzifa Seeberg

Amazon shoppers are snapping up a Swarovski necklace just in time for Christmas. The Swarovski Infinity Y necklace is ordinarily £135, but is now down to £57. You can also get the necklace from Swarovski. The necklace is rose gold-toned and features sparkling Swarovski crystals. The crystals form an infinity sign, and one additional crystal features at the end of the chain. The necklace fastens by running the chain through the infinity sign.
All the London Underground stations and lines that will be closed in May 2025

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Joe Coughlan

A set of track closures and disruptions is set to affect London's transport network next month, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The transport authority has outlined the full list of disruptions planned to impact the London Underground, among other services, in May 2025 on its website. A variety of services across the network are expected to be hit, including several Tube and London Overground lines.
Two London Marathon protestors arrested after throwing red paint on Tower Bridge

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Luke Donnelly

Two protestors have been arrested after red paint was thrown on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon. The pair are in custody on suspicion of causing a public nuisance, the Metropolitan Police said. A statement said: “At around 10.38am, two protesters from Youth Demand jumped over barriers at Tower Bridge and threw red paint onto the road. Marathon event staff intervened to remove the protesters from the path of the men’s elite race which was able to pass unobstructed.
Martin Freeman calls out ‘annoying’ fans for following him for long periods

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Lea Dzifa Seeberg

British actor Martin Freeman said he has begun confronting "annoying" fans that are tailing him for long periods while he is going about his daily life. The actor, 53, known for blockbuster film series The Hobbit and crime drama Fargo, has previously spoken about his unhappiness at the fan attention of BBC hit Sherlock. Freeman is next to star opposite Scottish actor Jack Lowden in the play The Fifth Step, about alcoholism, masculinity and faith, in the West End.