Theatre Review: 1984
Croydon’s Breakfast Cat Theatre stages staging a surprisingly timely performance of George Orwell’s 1984. Liz Sheppard-Jones reports, and explains why you should witness the show while you still can...
View ArticleCroydon Citizen Livetweet: The Second Incinerator Decision
Sutton Council’s decision over building an incinerator at Beddington Lane was deferred on 24 April. Now, sooner than expected, the Planning Committee is sitting again to make its deferred decision....
View ArticleThe concerning rise of French Situationism in Thornton Heath
Is the north of the borough becoming a breeding ground for cultural Marxists? By now, many of you will be familiar with this viral video of a man and his female consort enjoying an evening meal...
View Article#Croydon #TechCity: increasing the number of women in tech
There is a dearth of women operating in the technology sector, globally and locally, and something needs to be done about it. Whilst London’s technology scene has the highest proportion of female...
View ArticleThe boys are back in town
In times of need, we turn to those who we know well. Whether it be problems regarding injury or illness, a falling-out, or relationship troubles, the first resort is always a family member or a good...
View ArticleThe Eagles versus the Seagulls: a derby with a difference
Although Crystal Palace is one of Brighton’s closest rivals in geographical terms, the two clubs are still separated by some 46 miles. It is not always proximity that causes tension between sporting...
View ArticleMcArthur has Scot what it takes
It was always going to be a difficult season for Crystal Palace. Expecting a smooth sailing campaign would be like expecting four inches of snow to leave the United Kingdom unmoved. Despite the club...
View ArticleMinimal graffiti
Graffiti once seemed omnipresent and unstoppable, and tackling it was a significant, costly issue, so where has all Croydon’s graffiti gone? It used to be that wherever you looked there was a squiggle...
View ArticleEVENT: Croydon Tech City at @MatthewsYard 7:30pm Thursday 23rd April
It’s that time of the month again when Croydon’s tech scene comes out to play at Matthews Yard and learns from local tech entrepreneurs. To attend this month’s Croydon Tech City event at Matthews...
View ArticleSponsored: Dalila’s Kaftans
From IT Recruiter to Beauty Pageant Queen Sponsored by Croydon-based fashion company Dalila’s Kaftans, Claire Hynes, 27, full time IT recruiter is set to represent London plus-size ladies as part of...
View ArticleCroydon Tech City #LDNTechWeek Special – 7:30pm Thursday 18th June @MatthewsYard
After Tuesday afternoon’s Croydon Tech City town hall event, which will bring together a host of London entrepreneurs, investors and developers to learn more about Croydon Tech City’s strategy for the...
View ArticleShould Donald Trump be barred from entering Croydon?
Should we ban a potential US presidential candidate from entering the UK? Donald J. Trump is a sixty-nine-year-old American business magnate, billionaire, investor and potential Republican candidate in...
View ArticleEVENT: #Croydon #TechCity ‘meet the workspaces’ special – Thursday 18th...
After last month’s three hundred-strong turnout at the January 2016 launch event with the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Croydon Tech City is back to normal and reconvening to start a new season of...
View ArticleI’m positive about leaving
On 23rd June, each of us has the opportunity to cast their vote in the EU Referendum. How will it affect the country as a whole, and us in Croydon? Ultimately, should we vote to remain or leave? I will...
View ArticleHow Pokémon Go is changing the culture of Croydon
Pokémon Go fever has hit Croydon since the official release of this mobile game on 14th July. The augmented reality app has simply taken the world by storm: the game has already surpassed dating app...
View ArticleEskimo Dance is coming to Croydon – we are now London’s coolest borough
Eskimo Dance is coming to Croydon. This news will delight those who have a particular appreciation for grime music, but should also be of interest to all Croydonians that wish to see Croydon’s...
View ArticleElection 2017: Hustings coverage for Croydon’s three constituencies
The general election takes place on 8th June. With manifestoes now published by all major parties, the national campaign will step up a gear as Britain’s politicians make their final pitches for your...
View ArticleThe Citizen is taking a summer holiday
The sun is out, the streets are packed, and the Croydon Citizen team is taking a week off. We’ll be back on Tuesday 29th August, with new articles published daily right here on our website. Our next...
View ArticleThis Saturday, Croydon Literary Festival takes place at David Lean Cinema –...
Croydon’s first Literary Festival is happening on Saturday Back in January, I wrote about why the time was right for Croydon to have a dedicated literary festival – and thanks to the hard work of...
View ArticleHelp us learn more about the growing #Croydon #TechCity community
Croydon Tech City is growing You don’t need me to tell you that Croydon Tech City is growing. Even whilst the team is on its customary summer recess, the effects of our (and the community’s) work...
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