Economy

Croydon’s economy is characterized by the international business community. It is one of the largest financial centers and has the best legal and insurance firms in the country. Unemployment rate for residents is low at only 6.3% compared with the 6.9% for London. The good transport system is one of the reasons for the massive growth in economy. The town has several district shops and shopping centers that operate day and night. The increasing number of superstores make Croydon a major retail service provider. Sometimes dubbed as the Silicon Valley of the South, it has the fastest growing economy in the whole nation making it a very enticing destination for migrants.

TANA-B Hair Company

Hair loss can rob your confidence. But you do not have to endure the shaming. Tana B Salon offers a variety of wig and hair styling services to help you address your problem. They have a team of hair experts to help you find the right wig to match you perfectly. They consider your natural hair texture, skin color and hair growth direction. Their expertise ensures that you get the best and most natural looking solution. Since they have a private area for fitting, you can keep the whole thing confidential. They have wigs made of human hair and synthetic products and they also accept made to order hair accessories.

Husband's heartbreak after wife jumped off roof of Centrale car park

The husband of a woman who died after jumping off the roof of the Centrale shopping centre car park has received substantial compensation after a string of failings by the team treating her mental health. John Hughes believes the death of his wife Colette, which has "left a huge hole in his life", could have been avoided were she treated with care rather than drugs. Read more here

Shelton Christmas Lights in South Croydon

Christmas is always a festive event for the residents of South Croydon. Every year, special guests do the honor of switching on the Christmas lights to mark the beginning of the much-awaited celebrations. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy the night parties, street foods, craft market and free movie screenings. The whole area will be filled with the angelic voices of choirs as they serenade the people with Christmas carols. The annual tradition has drawn so much crowd in South Croydon. Every corner of the town turns magical as shimmering lights fill the night. Visitors can also join crafts-on-the-go where they can have hands-on experience in creating their own Christmas cards.