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• VIDEO: Stunning drone footage shows Croydon as you've never seen...

  21-12-2015 21:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THIS amazing drone video footage captures Croydon town centre from a remarkable perspective.The video, filmed by John Edwards and posted on Youtube, shows stunning views of the town centre and many of its landmarks, including the new tower at Saffron Square, the council's Bernard Weatherill House and St George's House (known as the Nestle building).It also offers a birds-eye view of the work at Ruskin Square, next to East Croydon station, and long-distance view - over Waddon, Thornton Heath and.
  
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• Renewed appeal to trace youngster after boy, 13, suffers facial...

  21-12-2015 18:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CROYDON police have renewed an appeal to trace a teenage boy after a 13-year-old was assaulted in New Addington.The young victim suffered facial injuries after the attack, which happened in Headley Drive back at about 1.30pm on August 10.Police issued an appeal on November 24 to find two teegangers they wanted to speak to in connection with the Headley Drive attackAs a result of the appeal, one of the boys, a 14-year-old from Mitcham, attended Croydon Police Station on December 12.He was...
  
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• Star Wars: Croydon Awakens - The Croydon Citizen

  21-12-2015 18:02
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  Star Wars: Croydon Awakens
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  In recent times, Croydon has been to London what Mos Eisley is to Tattooine. No, not a spaceport, but in the words of Obi Wan Kenobi: “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy”. Well, that's at least what the outside populous seems ...and more »
  

• TOYS FOR JOY: Panto stars upstaged by seven-year-old patient at...

  21-12-2015 17:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE panto stars of Fairfield Halls were upstaged by a fancy dress loving seven-year-old as they delivered Christmas gifts to children at Croydon University Hospital.Peter Brown, donned not one but three different outfits to greet the stars of Cinderella as they visited children on Dolphin Unit on Friday.Prince Charming, Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother delivered more than 100 gifts collected through the annual Christmas appeal by the Advertiser, Fairfield Halls and Croydon Health Services -...
  
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• Advertiser's Amazing Spider-Dad nominated for front page of the...

  21-12-2015 15:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE Advertiser's Spider-Dad front page has been shortlisted as one of the best in the country this year.Journalism industry publication Hold the Front Page is running a vote for the best regional newspaper front page from the last year.The Amazing Spider-Dad splash - about dad Christopher Lee who dresses up as the web-slinger every day to inspire his kids - has made the list of 15, it was announced this morning.You can check out the competition and vote for our front page here.
  
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• ​Croydon Municipal Sunday Football League – Round Up – December 20 - Croydon Advertiser

  21-12-2015 15:06
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  ​Croydon Municipal Sunday Football League – Round Up – December 20
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  In the Senior Cup, the current holders Portland crashed out in the first round losing 5-1 to Kobs leaving the competition wide open. A strong and determined Wheelwrights team saw off Sanderstead with an impressive 9-0 win. Goals came from a Justin ...
  

• 'Badvent calendar', day 21: Police hunt man over drug possession - Croydon Guardian

  21-12-2015 14:49
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  'Badvent calendar', day 21: Police hunt man over drug possession
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  Croydon police are clearly protecting their teeth this festive season and have opted for an advent calendar with a twist. Instead of enjoying a daily dose of chocolate, they will release an image of a wanted criminal or suspect every day until Christmas.and more »
  

• Thornton Heath's Stormzy could score Christmas number one

  21-12-2015 13:26
  
  The grime hero's #ShutUpForXMasNo1 campaign has seen his track rise up the charts.
  
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• Thornton Heath's Stormzy could score a Christmas number one

  21-12-2015 13:26
  
  The grime hero's #ShutUpForXMasNo1 campaign has seen his track rise up the charts.
  
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• Croydon milkman retires after 36 years delivering goods to schools across the ... - Croydon Advertiser

  21-12-2015 13:09
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  Croydon milkman retires after 36 years delivering goods to schools across the ...
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  A CROYDON milkman parked up his van for the last time on Saturday retiring after 36 years on the delivery round. Peter Skilton, 67, followed in the footsteps of his grandfather when taking the job nearly four decades ago. He delivered milk, juice ...
  

• Croydon milkman retires after 36 years delivering goods to...

  21-12-2015 12:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A CROYDON milkman parked up his van for the last time on Saturday retiring after 36 years on the delivery round.Peter Skilton, 67, followed in the footsteps of his grandfather when taking the job nearly four decades ago. He delivered milk, juice cartons and groceries to schools every morning in Purley, New Addington, Shirley, Selsdon, Sanderstead and Kenley. Mr Skilton, who was born in Croydon but now lives in Whyteleafe, said: "At first it was really tough getting up so early and doing the...
  
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• Nature notes: A berry Christmas

  21-12-2015 11:22
  
  Birds enjoyed a bumper berry Christmas. Our winter visiting redwings (pictured) and fieldfares together with blackbirds and mistle thrushes raided the holly bushes in some cases completely stripping them.
  
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• BADVENT CALENDAR DAY 21: Police hunt Marcus Roach accused of...

  21-12-2015 11:16 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 Roach, 24. He is wanted after failing to appear at Court after being charged with possession of drugs.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...
  
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• Men linked to Croydon burglaries in Met's most wanted manhunt - Croydon Advertiser

  21-12-2015 11:07
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  Men linked to Croydon burglaries in Met's most wanted manhunt
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  The Metropolitan Police Service has released images of 12 people it would like to find in connection with break-ins across the capital. One of the men, 39-year-old William O'Donaghue, is wanted in connection with a burglary in Nutfield Road, Thornton ...and more »
  

• 'Badvent calendar', day 21: Police hunt man over drug possession

  21-12-2015 11:00
  
  Instead of enjoying a daily dose of chocolate, they will release an image of a wanted criminal or suspect every day until Christmas.
  
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• Men linked to Croydon burglaries in Met's most wanted manhunt

  21-12-2015 10:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THREE men with links to Croydon crimes are among London's most wanted burglary suspects.The Metropolitan Police Service has released images of 12 people it would like to find in connection with break-ins across the capital.One of the men, 39-year-old William O'Donaghue, is wanted in connection with a burglary in Nutfield Road, Thornton Heath, where £10,000 of "irreplaceable" Asian gold, described as having "great sentimental value" to its owners, was stolen in...
  
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• Do you recognise these men? They are some of London's most-wanted burglary suspects

  21-12-2015 09:42
  
  A city-wide manhunt is under way before Christmas, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• Severe disruption on M25 at junction 6

  21-12-2015 08:52
  
  A broken-down car is blocking one lane clockwise on the M25.
  
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• Will it snow this Christmas? Looks like there's no chance with this warm weather

  21-12-2015 08:45
  
  The mercury will rise to 13 degrees as rain showers move in.
  
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• Unseasonable temperatures continue despite rain

  21-12-2015 08:45
  
  The mercury will rise to 13 degrees as rain showers move in.
  
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• Croydon man who fell for stranger tracks her down for a date with Facebook appeal - Daily Mail

  21-12-2015 06:08
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  Croydon man who fell for stranger tracks her down for a date with Facebook appeal
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  A man who made a social media plea after he fell for a stranger with a rose tattoo at an ice cream parlour has taken her out on a romantic date - and the pair are planning to go on their second. Ryan Hennessy, from Croydon, east of Melbourne, took the ...and more »
  

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