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• The major developments and changes set for Croydon in 2026

  01-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon is set for one of its most ambitious years of regeneration, with major projects across the town centre and beyond taking shape in 2026.
  
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• LIVE updates as emergency services block trains to London Euston

  17-01-2026 10:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston. Follow our blog for live updates.
  
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• New sports hall part of Merton plan to become London’s first 'Borough of Sport'

  17-01-2026 08:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A new multi-million-pound sports hall and games areas are among plans in a strategy to make Merton London’s first Borough of Sport.
  
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• Flytippers who dumped furniture on roadside fined £1,000

  17-01-2026 08:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Flytippers fined £1,000 after CCTV caught illegal furniture dumping in Battersea, Wandsworth Council urges use of free bulky waste collections and mega skips.
  
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• Why this London town is the best place to live if you are under 35 years old

  17-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The London town of Walthamstow has been named among the best places to live if you are under 35 years old. Find out why.
  
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• Where to eat in London this Valentine’s Day, from fondue pizza to spice

  17-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  London restaurants are offering romantic Valentine’s Day deals, from sharing boards and fondue pizzas to spicy tasting menus and riverside fine dining.
  
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• The South Western trains leaving Waterloo cancelled by works this Sunday

  17-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Several South Western services leaving will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this Sunday.
  
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• Iconic London Zoo celebrates 200 years but how did it start?

  17-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  We look back on the history of London Zoo, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year.
  
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• Beavers could return to South London country park in 'exciting proposals'

  17-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Plans to reintroduce beavers to South Norwood Country Park in Croydon aim to boost biodiversity, improve water quality and support rewilding in London.
  
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• I did The Traitors Live Experience in Covent Garden - and here’s what I thought

  16-01-2026 17:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  THE Traitors has to be one of the greatest reality TV shows ever created. Scheming, lying and betrayal are practically encouraged, and the London live experience delivers exactly that energy.
  
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• Shocking pictures show lorry fire on M25 as ‘whole vehicle’ goes up in flames

  16-01-2026 17:06 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Shocking pictures show an inferno that has overcome a lorry and brought the M25 to a standstill.
  
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• The most and least used train stations in Croydon revealed

  16-01-2026 17:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon’s most and least used train stations of 2025 have been revealed.
  
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• Body of man found in Surrey field by member of the public

  16-01-2026 16:15 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has died following the discovery of a body in Surrey this week.
  
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• Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

  16-01-2026 16:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime, according to a study.
  
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• The school where pupils raise funds for veterans care home

  16-01-2026 16:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Southborough High School pupils in Surbiton join the 10km London Winter Walk to raise funds for Royal Star & Garter, supporting local veterans.
  
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• Athlete Lily Smith performed a balance beam routine 52 stories above street level

  16-01-2026 15:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.
  
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• HMRC handing out fines for Vinted and eBay sellers this January says tax expert

  16-01-2026 14:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests an extra £40m to find tax avoiders who are not reporting their profits
  
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• Starbucks viral Bearista cup that hit UK stores today already £650 on eBay

  16-01-2026 14:42 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Starbucks glass Bearista cups hit the UK today and some are already for sale on eBay for more than £650, with 'loads' on Vinted for more than £100
  
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• Croydon Post Office relocation to shopping centre cancelled due to redevelopment

  16-01-2026 13:04 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Croydon High Street Post Office will remain at its current location after plans to relocate to the Whitgift Centre were cancelled.
  
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• Plan to build hundreds of homes in Croydon given full approval

  16-01-2026 13:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon’s Regina Road redevelopment has been granted final planning permission, paving the way for 340 new homes in South Norwood.
  
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• Music, comedy and a glittering vogue ball among January events in Wandsworth

  16-01-2026 13:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Discover Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture 2024 highlights, featuring music, comedy, theatre, vogue ball, visual arts & food festivals this spring.
  
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• Health Secretary Wes Streeting opens new centre to reduce waiting times

  16-01-2026 12:26 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting opens £14m New Addington Community Diagnostic Centre, bringing faster NHS tests and scans for Croydon patients.
  
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• Person dies after being hit by train on London Euston station line

  16-01-2026 11:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Euston station line.
  
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• New start, new skills and new people - dream big and aim high at New City College!

  16-01-2026 11:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Choosing where to study after school is a big decision – and at New City College, we’re here to make sure it’s the right one
  
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• Drivers warned of parking meter scam as cards stolen in Wandsworth

  16-01-2026 09:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Wandsworth drivers warned of parking meter scam: fraudsters posing as council staff steal bank cards and PINs at Pay and Display machines.
  
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• Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services

  16-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.
  
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• The 'wonderful' London hidden gem cafe in a 'beautiful' park with a river

  16-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.
  
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• 'The city within a city' with rising empty shops set for £1.5m revival

  16-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon town centre is facing a critical moment as empty shops continue to rise, but prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said government funding could help turn things around.
  
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• No trains running between East Croydon and Purley this weekend

  16-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Southern trains between East Croydon and Purley will not run at all this weekend due to engineering work.
  
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• All the amazing musicians set to perform at south London concert hall

  15-01-2026 19:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens unveils its 2026 concert season in Nine Elms, London, featuring Jas Kayser, jazz, blues, classical and charity support.
  
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