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• Purley vicar accuses health bosses of 'complete failure' to...

  08-01-2016 19:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A PURLEY vicar said he "questions the integrity" of the public consultation about changes to urgent care in Croydon currently under way. Speaking at a public meeting about the proposed changes last night Rev Charles Trefusis accused Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) of a "complete failure" to publicise its engagement with the public. The meeting at Christ Church in Brighton Road, where Rev Trefusis is vicar, was organised by Chris Philp, MP for Croydon South,...
  
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• Croydon man appears at the Old Bailey charged with sharing a...

  08-01-2016 18:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN appeared via video link at the Old Bailey this morning charged with sharing a terrorist video.It is alleged that Mohammed Shaheryar Alam, of Highbury Avenue, Norbury, shared footage with two others via video chat room website Paltalk on July 19 last year.The 31-year-old, who appeared on a link from Wandsworth Prison, did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody during the 17 minute hearing.He was charged with offences under the Terrorism Act 2006 after his arrest, on December 22, at a.
  
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• Croydon Council conned out of £36,000 benefits by employee

  08-01-2016 15:57
  
  Nicole Kelly, 35, of Shirley, was this week spared jail for fraudulently claiming housing and council tax support from her own employer for five years.
  
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• 22 things you might (and might not) miss about Tiger Tiger

  08-01-2016 14:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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• CQC: Mental health trust SLaM 'good' but has 'substantial...

  08-01-2016 14:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE organisation that provides the majority of Croydon's mental health services has a "substantial problem with staff recruitment and retention", the health watchdog has said.Despite rating South London and Maudsley (SLaM) Foundation Trust as "good" overall, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it "requires improvement" in terms of safety. A report, published today, said there are too few staff to "consistently guarantee quality of care especially on the...
  
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• Winston McKenzie bookies' favourite to be first housemate evicted...

  08-01-2016 14:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  ODDS are high on controversial Croydon politician Winston McKenzie becoming the first housemate to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight.Winston sparked outrage again last night (Thursday) saying "he didn't want to share a bed with a man" saying it was "against his principles".Hundreds of complaints were sent to Ofcom from viewers regarding his "homophobic" remarks on Tuesday. Watchers took to Twitter to vent their frustration at the London Mayoral...
  
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• UPDATE: Thornton Heath man appears at Old Bailey charged with sharing terrorist video

  08-01-2016 14:10
  
  Appearing via videolink from Wandsworth prison, Mohammed Alam spoke only to confirm his name and that he was able to hear what was being said in the courtroom.
  
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• ARCHIVE PICTURES: 25 images of youngsters in Croydon in 1998

  08-01-2016 14:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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• 'Many places serve beer late, I'm surprised Burger King need to'...

  08-01-2016 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  REVELLERS who want to get a beer and burger at East Croydon station might be able to in future if a licence is approved.Burger King submitted a licenceapplication to serve alcohol between 8am and midnight, seven days a week at the restaurant.This follows an announcement by the company earlier this year stating they want the idea rolled out nationally.The sale of alcohol will be limited to beer and lager in non-glass bottles and the store has also applied to extend food serving hours until...
  
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• 17 things you will probably only understand if you went to...

  08-01-2016 12:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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• Closure of Tiger Tiger is the 'nail in the coffin' of Croydon's ailing nightlife - Croydon Advertiser

  08-01-2016 12:23
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  Closure of Tiger Tiger is the 'nail in the coffin' of Croydon's ailing nightlife
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  THE closure of Tiger Tiger, Croydon's largest and most well-known club, is the "nail in the coffin" of the borough's once vibrant nightlife, licensees, promoters and performers said this week. When the 2,340-capacity High Street venue closes on ...
  

• Croydon artist who survived London paedophile ring and spent 36...

  08-01-2016 11:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN who was abandoned at just ten days old outside Stoke City football ground and went on to survive a London paedophile ring has opened an art exhibition in Croydon – the place she found her first home aged 54.Nicky Nicholls, of Fisher Close in Addiscombe, suffered physical and sexual abuse as a child and found herself in the Edgeware Road ring aged just six.The 70-year-old was rescued from the ring by police at 14, but after a failed attempt to join the army at 18, Nicky spent 36...
  
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• Film review: Could Creed (12A) be the best Rocky movie?

  08-01-2016 11:32
  
  At their best, the Rocky films – like their champion - were winners because they were full of heart. Creed may be the most emotionally charged of them all.
  
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• Coloma's Maureen Martin on OBE: 'Education is the key to a...

  08-01-2016 11:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  ONE of Croydon's most respected and senior head teachers has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours.Maureen Martin has led Coloma Convent Girls' School, consistently one of the borough's top performing and oversubscribed schools, since 1995.Speaking to the Advertiser this week, Mrs Martin said the accolade, for services to education, was recognition of the school's achievements as well as her own."I feel most appreciative of being given this award both personally and on behalf of the...
  
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• Closure of Tiger Tiger is the 'nail in the coffin' of Croydon's...

  08-01-2016 11:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE closure of Tiger Tiger, Croydon's largest and most well-known club, is the "nail in the coffin" of the borough's once vibrant nightlife, licensees, promoters and performers said this week.When the 2,340-capacity High Street venue closes on Saturday it will be the latest nightspot to succumb to a steady and significant decline in the number of people coming to the town for a night out.A decade ago Croydon was a bustling and popular destination for clubbers in London and further...
  
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• Thornton Heath man to appear at Old Bailey on terrorism charge

  08-01-2016 11:00
  
  Mohammed Shaheryar Alam, 31, of Highbury Avenue, was arrested on December 22 at a business address in south London.
  
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• Wrap up warm: Temperatures set to plummet next week

  08-01-2016 08:49
  
  Temperatures are set to plummet across London as temperatures look set to reach zero next week.
  
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• Thornton Heath man appearing at Old Bailey charged with terrorism offences

  08-01-2016 06:00
  
  Mohammed Shaheryar Alam, 31, of Highbury Avenue, was arrested on December 22 at a business address in south London.
  
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