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• Young women in Croydon exploited at 'sex parties' at town centre...

  19-10-2015 23:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  VULNERABLE young women in Croydon were exploited at "sex parties" held at town centre hotels, an investigation has found. Some of the victims were "recruited" by girls who themselves had been abused and then groomed, a report into child sexual exploitation in Croydon said. Social media was a "powerful enabler" of the exploitation, with videos footage of the girls, aged between 14 and 18, having sex circulated alongside their personal details such as phone numbers...
  
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• Croydon's adult learning services hit by 'staggering' £600000 budget cut - Croydon Guardian

  19-10-2015 23:18
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  Croydon's adult learning services hit by 'staggering' £600000 budget cut
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  Adult learning services across Croydon are at risk after being hit by a "staggering" £600,000 cut in Government funding. Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT) will lose the money from its 2015/16 budget, throwing the immediate future of parts of ...
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• Croydon's adult learning services hit by 'staggering' £600,000 budget cut

  19-10-2015 23:10
  
  Adult learning services across Croydon are at risk after being hit by a "staggering" £600,000 cut in Government funding.
  
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• Chelsea clearly need Patrick Bamford more than Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  19-10-2015 20:35
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  Chelsea clearly need Patrick Bamford more than Crystal Palace
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  Last week, Chelsea contacted the club with their concern that Patrick Bamford is not getting enough playing time. I did laugh when I read those reports considering Bamford has been struggling with a slight knock and when he has played he's hardly set ...and more »
  

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• Terminally ill Purley man 'ends life in Swiss clinic' after...

  19-10-2015 18:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A PURLEY businessman suffering from motor neurone disease (MND) has reportedly ended his life in a Swiss assisted death clinic today.Simon Binner, 57, was diagnosed with the degenerative disease on January 7 this year, and travelled to Basel at the weekend with his wife, before ending his life at the Eternal Spirit assisted voluntary death (AVD) clinic.Writing on LinkedIn before his death, Simon said: "I was diagnosed with aggressive Motor Neurone Disease (MND) on 7 Jan 2015."As I was...
  
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• Father of Amy Winehouse among special guests at charity ball for...

  19-10-2015 17:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE father of the late singerAmy Winehouse will give aperformance of his own to raise money for autism awareness.Mitch Winehouse will perform with his band at the Autism Glitter Ball at Selsdon Park Hotel, Selsdon, on November 28.More as yet unannounced famous faces will also make an appearance on the night.Charity Anna Kennedy Online is organising the event.For tickets visit www. annakennedyonline.com/tickets
  
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• Crystal Palace forward deemed as 'overweight' by NHS Guidelines - Croydon Advertiser

  19-10-2015 17:20
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  Crystal Palace forward deemed as 'overweight' by NHS Guidelines
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  The Evening Standard have come up with a list of players who have a Body Mass Index higher than 25. Adults with a BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 are classed as being within the healthy range. However, 26 Premier League players are more than 25, ...
  

• Nicole Kidman's daughter Isabella starts married life in Croydon - hellomagazine.com

  19-10-2015 17:19
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  Nicole Kidman's daughter Isabella starts married life in Croydon
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  Over the years Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's adopted daughter Isabella has shied away from the public eye. The 22-year-old managed to tie the knot in secret with her fiancé Max Parker last month, and it seems that Isabella is keen to keep her married ...and more »
  

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• Noel Fielding talks about his love for south London and the pressures of writing a new stand-up tour

  19-10-2015 17:09
  
  When Noel Fielding brings his stand-up tour to south London next month, it will be a long overdue homecoming.
  
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• Pensioner who has looked after older brother for 20 years named...

  19-10-2015 16:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  FOR more than 20 years, Lucille Montgomery has looked after her older brother who has learning difficulties andsuffered a stroke – despite not being in the best of health herself.She does not grumble about her lot though, calling Bernard, 71, her "whole life", and even takes on more by organising respite trips abroad for other carers.The 68-year-old has now been recognised for going above and beyond by winning the Carer of the Year title at Croydon's Community Civic...
  
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• Croydon Champions 2015: 'Incredible, selfless mum' of girl with rare blood ... - Croydon Guardian

  19-10-2015 16:18
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  Croydon Champions 2015: 'Incredible, selfless mum' of girl with rare blood ...
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  Kafayat Timson could fit into any number of Croydon Champion categories, according to her friend Hannah McLaverty-Williamson. But Parent of the Year seems more than appropriate. Ms Timson - known as Toks - is a single mum of three from Thornton ...
  

• Is this the biggest pumpkin in Croydon? - Croydon Guardian

  19-10-2015 16:11
  Is this the biggest pumpkin in Croydon?
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  In the run up to Halloween, that is proving a surprisingly tricky question for retired greengrocer Mark Nicholls. Croydon Guardian: After growing three large pumpkins for a show at his allotment in Addiscombe, Mr Nicholls, 58, is now wondering what to ...
  

• Figures reveal extent of police callouts to Thornton Heath betting shops - Croydon Advertiser

  19-10-2015 15:55
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  Figures reveal extent of police callouts to Thornton Heath betting shops
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  MORE BOOKIES: Protestors outside the location for the second Paddy Power on Thornton Heath High Street earlier this... Young women in Croydon exploited at 'sex parties' at town centre... Young women in Croydon exploited at 'sex parties' at town... 1.
  

• Croydon Champions 2015: 'Incredible, selfless mum' of girl with rare blood disease nominated for Parent of the Year

  19-10-2015 15:49
  
  Council worker Toks Timson always looks on the bright side and never complains, said her friends.
  
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• Is this the biggest pumpkin in Croydon?

  19-10-2015 15:28
  
  After growing three large pumpkins for a show at his allotment in Addiscombe, Mr Nicholls, 58, is now wondering what to with the largest.
  
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• Figures reveal extent of police callouts to Thornton Heath...

  19-10-2015 15:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  POLICE were called to betting shops in Thornton Heath 184 times in the last three years.Violence was the most common reason for calling the cops with a total of 39 calls across the 11 shops in the CR7 area. Of these, 28 were to Paddy Power on London Road alone.The figures were obtained by Thornton Heath resident David Fell, who was so worried about problems in the shops he submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Metropolitan Police.Mr Fell, with Bensham Manor councillor Jamie Audsley,.
  
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• Boss of transport company for disabled children in London...

  19-10-2015 15:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE boss of a transport company that took hundreds of disabled and special needs children in Croydon to and from school has been convicted of unfair trading.Roderick Lynch, 50, claimed his business, Ruskin Private Hire, was endorsed by two public bodies when he had no right to do so.Despite repeated requests he did not remove Investors in People logos from minibuses, signs and business cards after failing an assessment to have the accreditation renewed.Lynch also used the Department for Work and
  
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• Campaigners save Purley pub The Foxley Hatch from closure - Croydon Advertiser

  19-10-2015 13:32
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  Campaigners save Purley pub The Foxley Hatch from closure
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  HANDS OFF THE HATCH: Campaigners Barry Shergold, Carole Anne Le Cren, John Nicholson, Lyn Smith and Nigel Nicelson Read... Hopes raised that Purley's Wetherspoons pub could be saved... 1 · Punters rally round to prevent sale of popular Purley ...
  

• Secrets behind The Simpsons to be revealed by show's writer at...

  19-10-2015 12:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  ONE of the writers of The Simpsons is to reveal the secrets of the iconic comedy at Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF).Mike Reiss, who worked on the show as a writer, showrunner and producer for 25 years, has been announced as one of the guests of the festival, which is due to take place next month.As well as holding a question and answer session after a screening of his film How Murray Saved Christmas at Stanley Halls on November 6, Reiss will also be giving a presentation at...
  
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• Campaigners save Purley pub The Foxley Hatch from closure

  19-10-2015 12:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CAMPAIGNERS have saved their local pub after a petition convinced Wetherspoons not to sell popular boozer The Foxley Hatch.The company announced today that after listening to the views of more than 1,800 people who signed to save the watering hole it will remain open as a JD Wetherspoon pub.Regulars at the Russell Hill Parade pub launched the Hands off the Hatch campaign after Wetherspoons put it on the market in July.But Eddie Gershon, company spokesman, said despite interest from buyers...
  
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• Croydon MP meets with transport minister over rail service problems - Croydon Advertiser

  19-10-2015 12:03
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  Croydon MP meets with transport minister over rail service problems
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  CENTRAL Croydon MP Gavin Barwell met Secretary of State for Transport on Thursday to urge the Government to invest in a key rail route through East Croydon station. Mr Barwell quizzed Patrick McLoughlin in Croydon on capacity and reliability problems ...
  

• Croydon MP meets with transport minister over rail service...

  19-10-2015 12:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CENTRAL Croydon MP Gavin Barwell met Secretary of State for Transport on Thursday to urge the Government to invest in a key rail route through East Croydon station.Mr Barwell quizzed Patrick McLoughlin in Croydon on capacity and reliability problems on the London to Brighton line.Speaking at Wednesday's VIP breakfast before the We Mean Business Expo at Fairfield Halls, Mr Barwell said the Government was committed to improving the country's infrastructure and that he considered improving the main
  
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• Cyclist rushed to hospital after collision with car in Thornton...

  19-10-2015 11:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN was rushed to hospital last night after a collision between his bike and a car in Thornton Heath.London Ambulance Service sent paramedics to the scene of the collision, which happened at the junction of Parchmore Road and Beulah Road at about 10.30pm, and the London Air Ambulance's response car also attended.A spokesman for London Ambulance Service said: "We treated a man reported to be in twenties for a neck injury. He was taken as a priority to St George's Hospital, Tooting,...
  
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• Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in Thornton Heath

  19-10-2015 11:11
  
  Buses were diverted after the accident at the junction of Parchmore Road and Beulah Road, just after 10.30pm.
  
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• Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car in Thornton Heath

  19-10-2015 11:11
  
  Buses were diverted after the accident at the junction of Parchmore Road and Beulah Road, just after 10.30pm.
  
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• Cyclist hospitalised after Thornton Heath car crash

  19-10-2015 11:11
  
  Buses were diverted after the accident at the junction of Parchmore Road and Beulah Road, just after 10.30pm.
  
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• Hundreds sign petition for new primary school in Coulsdon

  19-10-2015 10:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS are campaigning for a new primary school to be built in Coulsdon after four existing schools were asked to expand to keep up with demand for places.More than 750 people have signed a petition submitted to Croydon Council calling for a new school.Residents are concerned new homes earmarked for the area – including almost 700 currently under construction at Cane Hill – will leave Coulsdon's existing schools unable to cope.Liz Marsden started the petition after Woodcote...
  
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• EVENT: #Croydon #TechCity, Thursday 22nd October at 7:30pm at @3SpaceOrg - The Croydon Citizen

  19-10-2015 09:01
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  EVENT: #Croydon #TechCity, Thursday 22nd October at 7:30pm at @3SpaceOrg
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  It's that time of the month again when Croydon's tech scene comes out to play at and learns from local tech entrepreneurs. To attend this month's Croydon Tech City event at 3Space Hub in Southern House, please register to attend here.
  

• Police hunt dog owner who 'ignored' bull terrier biting two schooboys

  19-10-2015 08:48
  
  The two boys were taking part in a Caterham School training session in Queens Park when the dark brown dog ran to them.
  
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• A dog bit two school boys on the leg as they played football

  19-10-2015 08:48
  
  The two boys were taking part in a Caterham School training session in Queens Park when the dark brown dog ran to them.
  
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• Meat cleaver wielding man threatens shop assistant into handing over cash

  19-10-2015 08:16
  
  It is thought he could be the same person responsible for a robbery at an off licence in Kennington Road, Lambeth on October 10.
  
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• Man wielding meat cleaver robs assistant fast food restaurant

  19-10-2015 08:16
  
  It is thought he could be the same person responsible for a robbery at an off licence in Kennington Road, Lambeth on October 10.
  
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• Spike in number of private renters becoming homeless - Croydon Guardian

  19-10-2015 05:48
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  Spike in number of private renters becoming homeless
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  More than a quarter of Croydon's homeless population were forced onto the streets, or the sofas of friends, after their private tenancy ended. Since 2010 the number of former private tenants presenting as homeless to Croydon Council has more than ...and more »
  

• Spike in number of private renters becoming homeless

  19-10-2015 05:40
  
  Since 2010 the number of former private tenants presenting as homeless to Croydon Council has more than trebled, with 525 people falling into that category in the last year, new figures show.
  
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