"Sam Wilson" wrote in message
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On 2017-11-15 13:27:44 +0000, tim... said:

"Basil Jet" wrote in message
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Apparently the Centrale shopping centre (which only opened in 2004) is
to be merged with the Whitgift Centre. I think this will probably create
the largest shopping centre in the UK, since the combined area of the
current centres is only just short of the Metro Centre in Newcastle.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41983441

This page suggests that East Croydon may gain a fourth pair of NR
platforms.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croydo...#Train_Station


"It said it would "cement Croydon's reputation as one of the best
destinations in the capital to live, work and play"

provided that you don't mind ignoring the law about carrying a knife with
you, that is

Is it compulsory? My friends from Croydon didn't tell me about that.
Perhaps I should trust them less.

It's not compulsory

but don't be surprised if you feel unsafe without it

tim