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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

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

From Tupperware to Ann Summers - the world of 'party plan' has come a long way. Pin money or big bucks? The answer is entirely down to your effort and entrepreneurial spirit, and the advice and support is there for the taking.

Today ushers in the Chinese Year of the Dragon, characterised by excitement and unpredictability, welcomed back after the 2011 year of the Rabbit, apparently a representation of calm and tranquility! Witness our multicultural society at its best.