thebestof croydon Annoyances and Irritations

PHOTOCALL: Tuesday, 14th February 2012, 1pm. Businessmen and women from the Old Town area of Croydon join hands in a show of unity outside the riot-hit House of Reeves furniture store in Croydon. All press and photographers welcome.

‘Be my Valentine my love, as I will be for you, and we will love the whole day long, and share our whole lives through’ - well you should do if you get the present right! Take a look beyond red roses and see what else Croydon has to fan the flames of love

The competition is hotting up and local Croydon people are getting behind local businesses and adding their testimonials, and who wouldn't as there are still great prizes up for grabs? Make sure you're in with a chance by sharing the love!

So after being lulled into a false sense of security by one of the mildest Januarys on record, we now find ourselves shivering in sub zero temperatures. With a bit of preparation we can protect ourselves from potential pipework predicaments!

February is the month of love and romance, which to many means the strings and bows of classical music, the tinkling of the ivories and the exquisite voice of Lesley Garrett CBE. If you think Classical’s not 'your thing', think again

thebestof - Winners of Crème de la Crème Business Awards! thebestof has been recognised for Outstanding Business Achievement from the Crème De La Crème Business Awards 2012.

Do you 'heart' a local Croydon business? Do they deserve a thank you kiss and do you LOVE the chance of winning a great prize? Then get involved in thebestof’s third annual 14 Days of Love campaign where everyone can be a winner

Is your outside space looking sad and neglected? Admittedly there hasn't really been much incentive to get out into the garden and be at one with nature recently, but a little groundwork now will pay dividends in the coming months