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

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.

UK libraries are under constant threat of closure, with many in the Croydon borough in a precarious position. In order to safeguard their valuable position within communities, many are using their initiative to ensure we don't lose our local facilities.

With our troops in conflict zones for an ever-increasing period of time, few of us will be left untouched by the devastation, either directly or through news reports. Support Help for Heroes and raise vital funds at the 10k Charity Fun Run

It’s that time of year when we seem to go from one sniffle to another, with friends and family generously sharing their germs. Before you head to the chemist, check the contents of your kitchen cupboards and try some natural remedies

Join the Croydon Weight Loss Challenge and get your New Year off to a great start... the choice of diet plan is yours, so make sure it’s the right choice and enjoy support and motivation during the 12 week challenge

Colleagues and management are gathered for the annual Christmas party, hugely increasing the potential for committing career-crushing indiscretions! And it’s not just over the festive season you could find yourself on the wrong side of the Job Centre door!

Christmas in Croydon offers something for everyone, from those who want to eat, drink and be merry to others who want to leave 21st century Croydon behind and enjoy a unique trip on a vintage steam train

Every year we throw away mountains of waste after Christmas. Take a few tips to help keep it down, or put it to good use. And make a note of these dates to make sure you don't 'miss the bins' for the stuff you HAVE to throw away

Are we in danger of losing one of our most valued Christmas traditions? Before you abandon the 'old fashioned' notion of sending out Christmas cards, take a moment to think about what we may be losing.