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• Reward for capture of Croydon 'cat killer' increased to £5000 - The Independent

  12-01-2016 20:10
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  Reward for capture of Croydon 'cat killer' increased to £5000
  The Independent
  A reward to capture a suspected cat killer has been more than doubled to £5,000 after more animals have been found apparently mutilated. Up to 32 cats are thought to have fallen victim to serial feline murderer in south London who is believed to be ...
  

• Roll camera: Our map of the most famous south west London and north Surrey film locations

  12-01-2016 19:50
  
  Hollywood cottoned on long ago that south west London and north Surrey are great places for making their movies.
  
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• Council 'no choice' but to rely on free schools to meet Croydon's places ... - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 18:55
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  Council 'no choice' but to rely on free schools to meet Croydon's places ...
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  Free schools Paxton Academy, left, and Harris Invictus both opened in temporary buildings. Tony Newman leader says the council has 'no choice' but to change policy, while Maria Gatland, centre, says the decision is 'risky'. Council 'no choice' but to ...
  

• Council 'no choice' but to rely on free schools to meet Croydon's...

  12-01-2016 18:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE council has issued an open invitation to anyone looking to open free schools in Croydon after admitting it is no longer willing to pay for extra places itself. A third of new school places have been funded through borrowing but the council says that is no longer sustainable, months after agreeing a £102 million 25-year loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to pay for 13 new schools an expansion work at 25 sites. In what a report describes as a "distinct change in...
  
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• David Bowie's journey from Croydon to the stars - The Croydon Citizen

  12-01-2016 18:01
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  David Bowie's journey from Croydon to the stars
  The Croydon Citizen
  David Bowie was one of the most influential artists of his time. His pure genius led to the invention of many-a-persona and the revitalisation of the music industry as a whole. He began in space with Ziggy Stardust and ended as an artistic rocker ...
  Music legend David Bowie, a former Croydon College student, diesCroydon Advertiserall 10,376 news articles »
  

• Hospital service treating patients with blood illnesses triples...

  12-01-2016 17:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A REFURBISHED facility at Croydon University Hospital has more than tripled in size thanks to the "brainchild" of a dedicated volunteer, who passed away before it was completed.The Lifeblood Suite is biggest ever project completed and funded by the Friends of Croydon University Hospital (FOCUH) to which they pledged £330,000.The refit was thought up by volunteer and former chairman of FOCUH Neil Hawkins, who sadly passed away in 2014 after a battle with pancreatic cancer aged...
  
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• Zac Goldsmith and Sadiq Khan lay out housing policies as Mayoral race enters House of Commons debate

  12-01-2016 16:52
  
  The two were both speaking on amendments they have added to the current government housing bill
  
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• 'Victim' Winston McKenzie writing book to 'set story straight' after Celebrity Big Brother homophobia scandal

  12-01-2016 16:30
  
  On Friday the 62-year-old wannabe politician became the first to be kicked off the show after causing outrage among fellow housemates and the public with his views on homosexuality.
  
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• Take a chance on Abba Forever tribute in Croydon - Croydon Guardian

  12-01-2016 16:16
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  Take a chance on Abba Forever tribute in Croydon
  Croydon Guardian
  All things must come to an end - except the sound of a certain pop group, with band Abba Forever heading to Croydon next month. The hit-making Swedish four-piece may have called it a day in 1983, but their sound lives on in the top tribute show which ...
  

• Take a chance on Abba Forever tribute in Croydon

  12-01-2016 16:03
  
  All things must come to an end - except the sound of a certain pop group, with band Abba Forever heading to Croydon next month.
  
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• Head of school with Croydon's lowest GCSE results says pupils were 'very, very ... - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 14:41
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  Head of school with Croydon's lowest GCSE results says pupils were 'very, very ...
  Croydon Advertiser
  THE principal of the school that scored the lowest GCSE results in Croydon last summer says the academy did the best it could with "very, very, very weak" pupils. Only 31 per cent of children left The Quest Academy in 2015 with at least five A* to C ...
  

• Head of school with Croydon's lowest GCSE results says pupils...

  12-01-2016 14:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE principal of the school that scored the lowest GCSE results in Croydon last summer says the academy did the best it could with "very, very, very weak" pupils.Only 31 per cent of children left The Quest Academy in 2015 with at least five A* to C grades including English and maths. That was 25 points less than in 2014 and nine below the government's minimum expected standard of 40 per cent. It was also Quest's lowest results since its predecessor Selsdon High was forced to close and...
  
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• Warning over 'white van man' waste disposal after four Ford...

  12-01-2016 14:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  FOUR Ford Transit vans have been impounded and are set to be crushed in a joint operation by Croydon Council and police designed to tackle fly-tipping before it happens. The vans, which were seized from various owners over the last five weeks, were found to be carrying waste, rubbish and furniture without a licence. Two of them, which were seized in Albert Road, South Norwood and Purley Way, are set to be crushed. Another, which was filled with house clearance rubbish when it was seized on...
  
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• RUGBY: Old Midwhitgiftian secure big win against Portsmouth - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 13:45
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  RUGBY: Old Midwhitgiftian secure big win against Portsmouth
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  Old Midwhitgiftian reaped the benefits of their newly drained second pitch when so many other clubs were unable to play after the recent deluges. They put in an excellent all round team performance to deny their opponents a try and to score four ...
  

• Croydon Harriers bring home four medals at South of England championships - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 12:33
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  Croydon Harriers bring home four medals at South of England championships
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  Croydon Harriers brought home four medals at the South of England U17/15 indoor championships at Lee Valley last weekend. Marcia Sey enjoyed a double gold in the U15 sprint events first winning the 60m title in 7.82secs before doubling her tally of ...
  

• EIGHTY-THREE year old man steps in as AFC Croydon lose to Sevenoaks Town - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 12:32
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  EIGHTY-THREE year old man steps in as AFC Croydon lose to Sevenoaks Town
  Croydon Advertiser
  AFC Croydon Athletic's dismal run of form at home continued with a narrow defeat to Sevenoaks Town. The Rams have now lost seven league games at Mayfield Stadium. It was only a month ago that the Rams ground out a victory at Sevenoaks and things ...
  

• Croydon Municipal Sunday Football League Round Up - Jan 10 - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 12:32
  Croydon Advertiser
  Croydon Municipal Sunday Football League Round Up - Jan 10
  Croydon Advertiser
  In another week which had the weather getting the better of a few fixtures, the second round of the Croydon Municipal Sunday League Cup saw Souls FC progress to the next round with a convincing 5-3 win over AFC Shirley, despite being 2-0 down at half ...
  

• Take a look at our Pet of the Week, Lord Douglas

  12-01-2016 12:16
  
  Chris Quinton’s cat clearly has a nice life, indeed he even has a title – meet Lord Douglas.
  
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• EIGHTY-THREE year old man steps in as for injured match official...

  12-01-2016 12:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An 83-year-old football fan saved the day at an AFC Croydon Athletic match after stepping in to run the line when the assistant referee was taken off injured.Alan Halfacre was cheering the Rams on against Sevenoaks Town on Saturday, before the teenage assistant referee suffered a knee injury in the first half.Despite receiving treatment from the club's physio at half time, the official could not continue, and Alan, a qualified referee who officiates in the Morden and District League, grabbed the
  
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• Police appealing for help to find missing pensioner Myra Hazell

  12-01-2016 11:50
  
  Myra Hazell has been missing from her home since yesterday.
  
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• Crystal Palace linked stopper set for Liverpool move - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 10:29
  Croydon Advertiser
  Crystal Palace linked stopper set for Liverpool move
  Croydon Advertiser
  The centre-back, linked with a move to Crystal Palace two weeks ago, is believed to be on the verge of joining the Reds on loan. Palace boss Alan Pardew poured cold water on any defenders or midfielders joining the club on Saturday in January. Caulker ...and more »
  

• Croydon schools to get police help as carrying weapons becomes most common ... - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 10:22
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  Croydon schools to get police help as carrying weapons becomes most common ...
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  TEACHERS in Croydon are to be provided with training by specialist gang crime police officers after an alarming increase in the number of pupils bringing weapons into school. Possession of an offensive weapon was the most common reason for permanent ...
  

• Southern boss admits service is 'absolutely not acceptable' after...

  12-01-2016 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  AS CROYDON commuters endured another week of delays andcancellations – with the added bonus of fares going up – a Southern boss admitted the service is "absolutely not" acceptable.The latest figures show that on average less than half of Southern trains reached their destination on time in October and November, while one in five trains were more than five minutes late at their final stop.Alex Foulds, Southern's customer services director, said: "The...
  
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• Car ploughs into Croydon home 'rudely waking' sleeping residents - Croydon Guardian

  12-01-2016 09:54
  Car ploughs into Croydon home 'rudely waking' sleeping residents
  Croydon Guardian
  Firefighters, police and London Ambulance were called to the house in Cherry Orchard Road at about 3.30am. Croydon Guardian: Photograph of the Author. Ellie Cambridge, Reporter - Surbiton and Chessington / / News. Share. 0 comments. A family was ...and more »
  

• Car ploughs into Croydon home 'rudely waking' sleeping residents

  12-01-2016 09:53
  
  Houses near the property in Cherry Orchard Road were briefly evacuated as a precaution as the crash caused a small gas leak.
  
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• Junior doctors' strike: live blog

  12-01-2016 09:43
  
  The walkout is for 24 hours from 8am today. We'll be bringing you updates from across south west London and north east Surrey, patients and health campaigners. Has it affected you? Email [email protected]
  
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• Croydon Council wants to cut school budgets and transfer funding...

  12-01-2016 09:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CROYDON Council wants to reduce general funding for schools so more money can be spent on high-need pupils.It says the grant aimed at children with complex needs has faced a five per cent growth in demand for the last three years without an increase in per pupil funding. The council has written to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan to ask whether it can transfer general schools funding to this 'high need' pot.That would mean school budgets will fall lower than the council's current 'minimum...
  
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• ​Man 'fell asleep behind wheel' before his car hit a house in...

  12-01-2016 09:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN is suspected to have fallen asleep behind the wheel before his car hit a house in East Croydon in the early hours of this morning.Crews from London Fire Brigade were called after the car had ploughed into the front of a family home on Cherry Orchard Road at around 3am.The man, in his 40s, was assessed at the scene by London Ambulance Service but was not injured, and neither were any of the household."There was no structural damage to the house but the front door was caved in",...
  
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• Palace's former Portsmouth star delighted to score at Southampton - Croydon Advertiser

  12-01-2016 08:21
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  Palace's former Portsmouth star delighted to score at Southampton
  Croydon Advertiser
  The right-back, who came through the ranks at Saints' fiercest rivals Portsmouth, put the Eagles ahead in the first half at St Mary's Stadium in the FA Cup clash. But what was Ward doing so high up the pitch? "I think I just looked to capitalise on a ...
  Returning players a huge boost for Crystal Palace, says defenderCroydon Guardianall 234 news articles »
  

• Wrap up: A cold and windy day ahead

  12-01-2016 08:13
  
  It will be a cold and windy day today as temperatures hover at about 6.5 degrees Celsius and winds get up to about 18mph.
  
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