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Chris Ballinger

Chris Ballinger

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Content Editor, The Croydon Advertiser

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periodística y literariaProduccion académica

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I didn't cover the Sports and Music news.

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Total articles 1887

  • Toby Carvery boss sorry for 'emotive' felling of 400-year-old tree

    By Chris Head, Chris Ballinger Verified, Harry Stedman PA| MyLondon Verified The chief executive of Toby Carvery has issued an apology for "the upset that it has caused" following the controversial removal of a 400-year-old oak tree outside one of its London restaurants. The ancient tree, located in Whitewebbs Park, in Enfield, was chopped down on April 3 after Mitchells & Butlers, the company that owns Toby Carvery, received advice from specialists claiming the tree was dying and posed a danger to the public.

    By Chris Head, Chris Ballinger Verified, Harry Stedman PA · MyLondon

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Group of 4 London teenagers involved in shocking machete fight on Southend seafront named

    By Chris Head, Chris Ballinger Verified| MyLondon Verified A group of teenagers have admitted offences after violence broke out in the Essex seaside town of Southend-on-Sea last summer. In total nine have pleaded guilty, including six from London and four of the Londoners can be named due to their age. The nine, all of whom are male and aged between 14 and 18, were charged after youths, some brandishing machetes, fought on the seafront on the evening of July 30.

    By Chris Head, Chris Ballinger Verified · MyLondon

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Toby Carvery boss sorry for 'emotive' felling of 400-year-old tree

    By Chris Head, Chris Ballinger Verified, Harry Stedman PA| MyLondon Verified The chief executive of Toby Carvery has issued an apology for "the upset that it has caused" following the controversial removal of a 400-year-old oak tree outside one of its London restaurants. The ancient tree, located in Whitewebbs Park, in Enfield, was chopped down on April 3 after Mitchells & Butlers, the company that owns Toby Carvery, received advice from specialists claiming the tree was dying and posed a danger to the public.

    By Chris Head, Chris Ballinger Verified, Harry Stedman PA · MyLondon

    Apr. 17, 2025

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The Croydon Advertiser

Reach plc is a leading British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher, recognized as the largest commercial news publisher in the UK and Ireland. Headquartered in London, the company operates under the ticker symbol LSE: RCH on the London Stock Exchange. Its history dates back to 1832, with significant developments including the formation of Trinity Mirror PLC in 1999 and the rebranding to Reach plc in 2018 after acquiring several notable publishing assets. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of over 120 trusted brands, including national titles like the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star, as well as regional publications such as the Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo. Reach plc also operates more than 55 digital platforms, reaching over 39 million people each month. With a commitment to high standards of journalism, Reach plc provides timely news and information to a wide audience. The company employs over 5,000 staff members and reported a revenue of £538.6 million in 2024.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

+44 20 7293 3000

Founded: 1832