Starbucks has dismissed rumours the coffee chain is opening two new shops in the borough.

Speculation has been rife on social media, with many questioning whether the US-based company is moving into Crystal Palace as well as nearby Penge.

Residents of Crystal Palace have been particularly vocal about the idea of the pumpkin spiced latte inventors arriving in the high street.

A question on a local forum was met with a stream of comments, many of which said they would protest if the rumours were true.

But a Starbucks spokesman today (Oct 16) confirmed the coffee giant has no plans to open stores in the area.