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• Major rail delays of up to 75 minutes through East Croydon set to...

  15-12-2015 19:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A SIGNAL fault means rail services through East Croydon are set to be heavily disrupted until at least the close of services today, Southern Rail has warned.The faulty signal, at South Croydon, has been causing disruption all day, and the knock-on effects are expected to continue until the close of service.Gatwick Express, Thameslink and general Southern Services through Croydon are all affected.In a statement on its website, Southern said that though the signalling issues have been fixed,...
  
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• Have you seen him? Man with connections in south London wanted in connection with Croydon burglary

  15-12-2015 18:20
  
  Police are searching for a man they would like to talk to in connection with a burglary.
  
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• Nightmare: Signalling problems leave thousands of commuters waiting at London Victoria

  15-12-2015 17:38
  
  Signalling problems this morning have left thousands of commuters waiting at one of London's busiest stations this evening.
  
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• Read our first spoiler-free Star Wars: The Force Awakens review tomorrow morning at 8.01am

  15-12-2015 17:10
  
  Could it be bigger than Christmas? To some movie fans it almost certainly is. Star Wars is back this week with The Force Awakens opening in cinemas on Thursday.
  
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• 'They stank of cannabis': Police after crash in South Norwood Hill

  15-12-2015 15:13
  
  Police claimed a driver 'stank of cannabis' after a smash this morning in South Norwood Hill.
  
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• Police increasingly concerned for 9-year-old boy who disappeared in Croydon - ITV News

  15-12-2015 15:04
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  Police increasingly concerned for 9-year-old boy who disappeared in Croydon
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  Police say they're increasingly concerned for a 9-year-old boy who disappeared in Croydon. Qadar Hassan Credit: Met Police. Qadar Hassan was last seen in Lodge Road, Croydon this morning. Officers say he speaks only limited English. Qadar was last ...
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• Police step up Croydon cat killer investigation after more 'horrifying ... - Croydon Guardian

  15-12-2015 14:56
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  Police step up Croydon cat killer investigation after more 'horrifying ...
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  Police have stepped up investigations into claims a serial cat killer is targeting pets across Croydon after more mutilated bodies were found. Seven cats have been found with similar gruesome injuries, prompting warnings from an animal rescue shelter ...
  Animal charity offers £2000 reward for information on Croydon 'cat killer'Croydon Advertiserall 11 news articles »
  

• Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens is almost finally here - 13 things we know so far

  15-12-2015 14:45
  
  At last – after so many months of hype, Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens is finally travelling from a galaxy far, far away to cinemas so we can see it.
  
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• Croydon councillor rules out garden waste U-turn despite 10,000...

  15-12-2015 14:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  PLANS to charge for garden waste collection in Croydon will not be reversed despite a petition signed by more than 10,000 people.The strength of feeling behind the cut forced councillors into debating the issue during last week's full council meeting. Despite chief executive Nathan Elvery informing the chamber, and a busy public gallery, that a decision had not yet been taken, Stuart Collins, cabinet member for Clean Green Croydon, has told the Advertiser the petition has not changed his...
  
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• Police 'increasingly concerned' about missing nine-year-old boy

  15-12-2015 14:24
  
   Qadar Hassan went missing from Lodge Road this morning.
  
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• Thornton Heath rapper emerges as unlikely outsider in Christmas...

  15-12-2015 14:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Thornton Heath rapper Stormzy is an unlikely outsider in this year's race to become UK Christmas number one.The grime artist performed his single, Shut Up, before the British heavyweight title boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte on Saturday.Stormzy has since launched a campaign to get the track, first released in May and peaking at a modest 59 in the charts, to become the coveted Christmas number one.It sparked a surge of online support, with #ShutUpForXmasNo1 trending on...
  
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• Police step up Croydon cat killer investigation after more 'horrifying' mutilations

  15-12-2015 13:40
  
  Seven cats have been found with similar gruesome injuries, prompting warnings from an animal rescue shelter and fears the killer could even target people.
  
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• Animal charity offers £2,000 reward for information on...

  15-12-2015 11:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  AN ANIMAL charity has offered a £2,000 reward for information to convict a suspected cat killer in Croydon.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has offered the reward for "information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing and dismembering cats", calling the suspected killer the "cat ripper of Croydon".The call comes after a number of animals were found dead in Croydon and West Norwood disemboweled or with their heads...
  
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• South Croydon Swimming Club end National Arena League campaign on a high - Croydon Advertiser

  15-12-2015 11:55
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  South Croydon Swimming Club end National Arena League campaign on a high
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  South Croydon Swimming Club had a very exciting and successful end to their National Arena League campaign when travelling to Pavilions in the Park, Horsham for the South East Division One final gala on Saturday evening. After achieving promotion in ...
  

• Croydon Harriers scoop medals at Priory Park in Reigate - Croydon Advertiser

  15-12-2015 11:55
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  Croydon Harriers scoop medals at Priory Park in Reigate
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  Croydon Harriers scooped three team medals at the Holly Run cross-country races on Sunday at Priory Park in Reigate. The under 11 girls squad of Sasha Howard (ninth, eight minutes), Jessica Duggan (14th, 8:27) and Holly Perks, (16th, 8:32) secured team ...
  

• Nature notes: The real-life Rudolphs

  15-12-2015 11:45
  
  Reindeer, which is the only species of deer where both males (bulls) and females (cows) sport antlers, form a major part of our ancient history.
  
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• GALLERY: Art or 'unsightly mess'? Hoardings in Croydon town...

  15-12-2015 11:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE council has defended its decision to set up a legal graffiti wall in the town centre after claims it has become an 'unsightly mess'. Hoardings surrounding the former site of Taberner House, on one of the busiest junctions in the borough, have been covered in graffiti with Croydon Council's permission. Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, says the council is trying to engage with graffiti artists.Phil Thomas, shadow cabinet member for Clean Green Croydon, has called on the council to.
  
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• Hour-long rail delays to last most of day as engineers tackle signal failure between Purley and East Croydon

  15-12-2015 11:05
  
  Trains will be delayed until 2.30pm due to signalling problems at South Croydon, rail companies have warned.
  
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• Fairfield Halls will lose all council funding unless it closes...

  15-12-2015 10:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  FAIRFIELD Halls will lose all its funding from Croydon Council unless trustees agree to close for refurbishment next summer.The council has made Fairfield (Croydon) Ltd, the charity that runs the arts and entertainment centre, a 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer of around £500,000, which it says will cover the costs of closing down. Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, said the payment was on the condition that Fairfield shuts in July at the latest ahead of a two-year,
  
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• Last chance to donate to our Christmas Toys for Joy campaign

  15-12-2015 10:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Donations from the Advertiser's Toys for Joy Christmas appeal will be presented by cast members of this year's Fairfield Halls pantomine Cinderella on Friday - and it's your last chance to donate any unwanted gifts.The Advertiser is once again teaming up with Croydon University Hospital and Fairfield Halls to donate gifts to those in need.Any unwanted toys, games and gifts can be dropped off at the hospital's Croydon Community Health Services building at 12 to 18 Lennard Road, between 8am and...
  
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• BADVENT CALENDAR DAY 15: Police appeal to find Solomon Smith...

  15-12-2015 10:07 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 a picture of Solomon Smith, wanted after failing to appear at Court after being charged with possession with intent to supply drugs.The 24-year-old is known to visit South Norwood.Detective Sergeant Jonathan Kent, who leads Croydon's wanted offender's unit said: "We're responsible for finding and arresting people who...
  
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• Police step up 'cat killer' investigation as national media turns gaze on mutilations

  15-12-2015 06:00
  
  Seven cats have been found with similar gruesome injuries, prompting warnings from an animal rescue shelter and fears the killer could even target people.
  
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• Dog to switch on 'imaginary Christmas lights' in South Norwood

  15-12-2015 05:50
  
  Pickles, the collie that famously sniffed out the stolen Jules Rimet trophy ahead of the 1966 World Cup, is to plunge South Norwood into darkness at a festive ceremony.
  
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