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• 'Draconian' police are stopping us making most of MOBOs success, says Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  11-11-2015 20:08
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  'Draconian' police are stopping us making most of MOBOs success, says Croydon ...
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  A WEEK after artists from Thornton Heath took home six awards at the MOBOs the leader of Croydon Council claims "draconian" police are giving urban music artists and their fans "the impression they are not welcome" in the town. In an unprecedented ...
  

• Two people taken to hospital with vomiting after ammonia spillage...

  11-11-2015 19:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  TWO people were taken to hospital this afternoon after a 500ml bottle of liquid ammonia spilt at a house in South Croydon.Two fire engines, two rescue units and a command unit attended the house on Sutherland Road at 12.20pm.The pair were vomitting and had watering eyes before being taken to hospital by ambulance.The extent of their condition is not yet known but a London Fire Brigade spokesman believed they were treated for inhalation. Liquid ammonia is most commonly used as a household cleaner
  
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• 'Draconian' police are stopping us making most of MOBOs success,...

  11-11-2015 19:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A WEEK after artists from Thornton Heath took home six awards at the MOBOs the leader of Croydon Council claims "draconian" police are giving urban music artists and their fans "the impression they are not welcome" in the town.In an unprecedented attack on police tactics, Cllr Newman said there was "legitimate concern" that town centre venues are being unfairly prevented from holding events featuring music like rap, hip hop and drum and bass.An experienced...
  
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• Croydon nightclub The Granaries credits 25 years of success to...

  11-11-2015 18:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE OWNER of a nightclub in Croydon celebrating its silver anniversary said its success is thanks to a trainer and tracksuit ban.The Granaries opened on November 14, 1990 as a high end private members club with a self-playing grand piano. Owner Zack Rodney said he "fell" into his father's dream when Clem Rodney died in 1997, aged 53, and he inherited the club.The Granaries was a derelict grain mill when Clem, one of the biggest property developers of the time, bought it in 1990. He...
  
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• Commuting nightmare, getting touched up, O2 parking rip-off and mobile morons - must be 5 Thoughts

  11-11-2015 18:26
  
  Editor Andrew Parkes has a number of thoughts every week, here are just five of them.
  
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• Cancer charity box stolen in a 'callous burglary' at South...

  11-11-2015 18:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  POLICE are investigating what has been called a "callous burglary" of a South Norwood J D Wetherspoon after thieves stole a cancer charity box.Three bottles of vodka were also taken from the William Stanley pub after thieves managed to break in through the fire exit at around 4.30am on Tuesday.The charity jar, which contained around £20, was meant for CLIC Sargent – a charity which helps children and young people with cancer.Duty manager of the High Street pub, Gerry...
  
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• Traffic delays on M25 near Leatherhead after car and lorry crash

  11-11-2015 17:44
  
  One lane of the M25 is blocked near Junction 9 at Leatherhead after an accident.
  
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• "I was born on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11.11am -...

  11-11-2015 16:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  MEET the lucky Upper Norwood girl whose parents believe was "fate" when she was born on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11.11am - and is celebrating her 11th birthday today.Kadie Poppy Yeo-West is proud to share her birthday with the annual Armistice Day after her great-grandfather and great-great-uncle both served in wars.Mother Lisa West, of Moore Rd, said the family make sure she knows she is a "special girl" for her birth date.The 36-year-old said: "It's always a...
  
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• Charity shop burglar who stole more than £600-worth of donated clothes from Cancer Research escapes with community service sentence

  11-11-2015 13:50
  
  Pitulan Munteanu, 36, twice broke into a storage shed in London Road, Norbury, in August and stole bags of clothing that had been donated to the shop.
  
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• Can't tell your mouse from your downloads? Scheme aiming to boost residents' digital skills launches in Croydon

  11-11-2015 13:10
  
  The Apprentice 2014 runner-up Bianca Miller hosted the launch of Go On UK’s year-long pilot programme at Matthew’s Yard on Monday.
  
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• Burglar sentenced for stealing more than £500 worth of...

  11-11-2015 11:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been sentenced after stealing more than £500 worth of bagged charity clothing from the Cancer Research shop in Norbury.Pitulan Munteanu, 36, of Kirkdale Road, Sydenham burgled the shop, on London Road, between August 7 and 10 where he broke into a secure storage shed and stole around £300 worth of clothing.He then broke into the shed again between August 17 and 18 and approximately £300 and £500 worth of clothing was stolen. Munteanu was forensically linked to..
  
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• Man charged with 13 robberies including raiding fast food shop while armed with meat cleaver

  11-11-2015 11:23
  
  Craig Adams, 33, was arrested last week following a police appeal.
  
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• LeeFest is back for 10th anniversary in 2016 at a mystery new Kent venue

  11-11-2015 10:13
  
  It has played host to acts such as London Grammar, Bastille and Public Service Broadcasting before they were famous but took a year off in 2015 and now LeeFest is returning for its 10th year at a larger, mystery venue.
  
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• War of words as Labour defends street cleaning regime after £500k cuts to waste budget

  11-11-2015 10:10
  
  Conservative Councillor Yvette Hopley used the Freedom of Information Act to reveal that Purley Oaks Road, where she lives, is now cleaned only every six weeks, instead of monthly.
  
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• Diwali celebrations: Festival of lights in south London and north Surrey

  11-11-2015 09:50
  
  The Hindu festival is under way for five days from November 11.
  
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• Today we remember: where to pay your tributes across South London and north Surrey

  11-11-2015 09:22
  
  Following on from poignant services on Sunday, here's where to pay your respects on remembrance day.
  
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• War of words as Labour denies street cleaning cuts claim

  11-11-2015 06:00
  
  Conservative Councillor Yvette Hopley used the Freedom of Information Act to reveal that Purley Oaks Road, where she lives, is now cleaned only every six weeks, instead of monthly.
  
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• Croydon College staff join nationwide strike over pay freeze

  11-11-2015 06:00
  
  The University and College Union (UCU) called the strike last month after talks with the Association of Colleges (AoC) broke down over a proposal to freeze staff pay in 2015/2016.
  
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