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• Man dies after being hit by train at Coulsdon South

  05-12-2015 20:35
  
  A man died after being struck a train at Coulsdon South station this morning.
  
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• A developer wants to turn Kenley Airfield's officers' mess into flats - Croydon Advertiser

  05-12-2015 16:35
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  A developer wants to turn Kenley Airfield's officers' mess into flats
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  PLANS to convert the old Kenley Airfield officers' mess building into flats have been submitted to Tandridge Council. The ancillary buildings and fire escape staircase of the listed building, which is near the Portcullis Club, would be demolished and ...
  

• Man killed after being hit by train at Coulsdon South - Croydon Advertiser

  05-12-2015 14:02
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  Man killed after being hit by train at Coulsdon South
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  A MAN has died after being hit by a train at Coulsdon South station in the early hours of this morning. British Transport Police (BTP) and paramedics from London Ambulance Service were called to the station shortly before 1am, though the man was ...
  

• Crystal Palace midfielder among top ten tacklers in Premier League - Croydon Advertiser

  05-12-2015 13:39
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  Crystal Palace midfielder among top ten tacklers in Premier League
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  CRYSTAL Palace's Yohan Cabaye is among the top tacklers in the Premier League this season, according to statistics. The Frenchman ranks third in the top ten tacklers this season, with 40 tackles in 14 appearances so far. He is only beaten by Liverpool ...and more »
  

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• Man killed after being hit by train at Coulsdon South

  05-12-2015 13:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN has died after being hit by a train at Coulsdon South station in the early hours of this morning.British Transport Police (BTP) and paramedics from London Ambulance Service were called to the station shortly before 1am, though the man was pronounced dead at the scene.The death is not being treated as suspicious.A spokeswoman for BTP said: "We were called to Coulsdon South station at 12.56am on Saturday 5 December following reports of a man being struck by a train."BTP attended...
  
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• Tiny Yorkshire Terrier pup Jessie 'snatched from child' outside...

  05-12-2015 10:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE heartbroken owner of a tiny Yorkshire Terrier has appealed for the puppy's return after it was stolen from her children outside New Addington Lidl.Monika Nowak said Jessie, just five months old, was taken from her 10-year-old son as he waited outside the store at about 3pm yesterday.Mrs Nowak, 28, who has three young sons has been left "heartbroken" by the theft, and has urged whoever stole the pup to return it.She added that her eldest son had been waiting with the dog outside...
  
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• Estate agent swaps property ads for children's Christmas drawings...

  05-12-2015 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A NORBURY estate agent hasswappedproperty pictures for local primary school children's Christmas-themed drawings.On Sunday, each child who contributed their art to James Alexander windows will receive a medal at St James The Great Primary School fete.The company, based on London Road, have sponsored the event and will donate a cheque for more than £3,000 to the school. Manager Ken Hume, said: "We have been working with the school for a number of years now and we willhave donated...
  
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• Departing Trinity head has 'loved every minute at school' and...

  05-12-2015 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE headmaster of Trinity School has admitted September 1 will be "very, very strange" after announcing he will retire at the end of this academic year.Mark Bishop will step down after ten years in charge and pass the baton to Alasdair Kennedy, currently deputy head at Dulwich College.Mr Bishop, 53, said he has "loved every single minute" at the school but decided to step down before his energy "runs away"."I'm beginning to run out of energy, and I think it's...
  
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• Cash-strapped Carers centre could close 'at end of month' if...

  05-12-2015 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE Croydon Carers Centre is appealing for donations after fears the service's financial situation could lead to closure at the end of the month.The Katharine Street centre is run entirely off donations and about £10,000 is needed to pay for rent, insurance and utilities for the building.Vice-chairman Tina Stracey said the centre wouldprobably close after Christmas without donations.Tina, a full-time volunteer of 22 years, said: "If we close, it's going to be a big thing for carers....
  
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• A developer wants to turn Kenley Airfield's officers' mess into...

  05-12-2015 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  PLANS to convert the old Kenley Airfield officers' mess building into flats have been submitted to Tandridge Council.The ancillary buildings and fire escape staircase of the listed building, which is near the Portcullis Club, would be demolished and an extension to the west wing will be converted into 32 flats, under the plans from Fieldgrange Properties.There would also be a new two-storey building of 12 flatsif the plans are approved, and Flintfield House would be converted into ten...
  
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• BADVENT CALENDAR DAY 5: Police appeal to find Marcus Beamont-Opok...

  05-12-2015 09:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  IN THE run up to Christmas, Croydon Police have launched a 'badvent calendar', appealing for the public's help to track down 24 wanted criminals.Today officers have released the image of Marcus Beamont-Opoku, 20 who is wanted on a recall to prison after breaching his licence conditions.Detective Sergeant Jonathan Kent, who leads Croydon's Wanted Offender's Unit said: "We're responsible for finding and arresting people who have either been recalled to prison or those who haven't turned up at...
  
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• 'Badvent calendar' weekend special, December 5 and 6: Police appeal for two men who breached licence conditions

  05-12-2015 06:00
  
  Croydon police are clearly protecting their teeth this festive season and have opted for an advent calendar with a twist.
  
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• Network Rail avoids £2m fine for poor service through Sutton and Croydon - but ... - Croydon Guardian

  05-12-2015 05:51
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  Network Rail avoids £2m fine for poor service through Sutton and Croydon - but ...
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  Network Rail has avoided a £2m fine for poor service on Thameslink and Southern trains last year - by promising to spend £4.1m on improving conditions for commuters. It is good news for passengers in Sutton and Croydon who use the notorious London ...
  

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