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• Plans for two new tower blocks and civic square 'to rival any in...

  07-03-2016 19:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  KATHARINE Street could be pedestrianised, with a civic square outside the Town Hall to "rival any in Europe", under new plans to rebuild St George's Walk and the surrounding office block.Developers Delancey want to build two new towers, of 25 and 35 storeys, with more than 820 flats among new routes linking George Street, High Street and Katharine Street, as well as the public square.The new routes would mean more than 3,800 square metres of new shops and "cultural spaces" on...
  
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• Man pleads guilty to grooming 14-year-old girl after being exposed by vigilante 'paedophile hunters'

  07-03-2016 18:43
  
  Daniel Mullarkey, 31, of Betchworth Way, was caught on film by the self-styled "Internet Interceptors" trying to meet the underage girl near a tram stop in January.
  
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• Pub could be forced to close following 'months' of criminal and anti-social behaviour

  07-03-2016 17:30
  
  Councillors will decide tonight whether to revoke the licence of The Goat, in Broom Road, after licence-holder Patson Ngoma "reneged on his promises to work with the police to resolve the issues at the premises".
  
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• FILM REVIEW: Oscar-nominated Anomalisa (15) is a heart-wrenching, offbeat gem

  07-03-2016 17:30
  
  Fittingly given its title, this offbeat gem is a true anomaly in the very best sense.
  
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• Croydon cat killer 'running cats over before decapitating them' says RSPCA - Metro

  07-03-2016 17:28
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  Croydon cat killer 'running cats over before decapitating them' says RSPCA
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  The so-called Croydon Cat Killer is believed to be deliberately running down animals in his car before decapitating them. The killer, who is thought to be responsible for the death of 50 cats, is also believed to have killed foxes, rabbits and puppies ...
  Two cats found dead believed to be latest victims of the Croydon Cat KillerEvening Standard
  Has sick Croydon Cat Killer struck again? Two more dead moggies
  

• Indie-pop singer Ladyhawke filming new music video in Croydon...

  07-03-2016 17:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  KIWI pop star Ladyhawke is thought to be filming a new music video in a Croydon town centre shop. Playnation Games, in High Street, has been closed today because of filming in store. The Advertiser understands a music video for the New Zealand indie-pop singer Ladyhawke is being shot at the location. Crews were setting up equipment at the store earlier today, while a notice posted on the door of the video game and collectibles retailer said it would reopen tomorrow due to "filming in...
  
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• Who is London's greenest mayoral candidate? Eco-hustings grills Zac, Sadiq and co

  07-03-2016 16:00
  
  That was the big question on everyone’s lips at the only environmental hustings being held before May’s election, organised on Friday by Greener London, an alliance of nine leading charities.
  
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• Conservatives call-in decision on blanket 20mph speed limits in...

  07-03-2016 15:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE decision on the new blanket 20mph speed limits in the north of Croydon has been called-in for scrutinty over budget concerns.Fourteen conservative councillors have asked for the proposal on reduced speeds in all residential roads to be brought in front of the scrutiny and overview committee tonight.The transport management advisory committee were divided on the decision but a vote of four to two rubberstamped the £300,000 plans through in February. In a report, published on Croydon...
  
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• VIDEO: Croydon man admits grooming 14-year-old girl after being caught by 'paedophile hunters' - Croydon Advertiser

  07-03-2016 15:31
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  Daniel Mullarkey has pleaded guilty to trying to groom a 14-year-old girl. Right: A video was posted online of him being confronted by 'paedophile hunters'. VIDEO: Croydon man admits grooming 14-year-old girl after being caught by 'paedo... X. Share ...and more »
  

• VIDEO: Croydon man admits grooming 14-year-old girl after being...

  07-03-2016 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN from Croydon has admitted grooming a 14-year-old over the internet after being caught by a group of self-styled 'paedophile hunters'.Daniel Mullarkey, 31, tried to meet a 14-year-old girl on at least two separate occasions between January 7 and January 20. Instead he was confronted by members of Internet Interceptors, a group who describe themselves as a "dedicated team of parents hunting paedophiles and sexual predators across the UK". They reported Mullarkey, who has a partner...
  
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• Stormzy 'very, very proud' to speak at University of Oxford

  07-03-2016 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  STORMZY will speak at the University of Oxford tonight in an event so popular it had to move venues. The rapper from Thornton Heath, whose real name is Michael Omari, will follow the footsteps of Kanye West to address Oxford Guild Business Society crowds at 8pm. Stormzy tweeted on Saturday to say he was "very, very proud" to announce his appearance at the "prestigious" university.
  Very very proud to announce that I have been invited to speak at the prestigious Oxford...
  
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• Neelam Desai appears in court accused of £55,000 dating...

  07-03-2016 13:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of conning men out of £55,000 in a dating website scam. The case against Neelam Desai, 35, had been repeatedly adjourned since she first failed to attend when summonsed to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on October 29, 2015. During the last adjournment magistrates said a warrant would be issued for her arrest if she did not appear before the court today (Monday).Desai, of Beulah Grove, Selhurst, was present in court but did not enter pleas to any.
  
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• South Norwood Wetherspoon to close and be reopened by trendy pub...

  07-03-2016 13:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  ONE of South Norwood's busiest pubs is due to close next weekend. This comes after a number of adverts appeared online for the lease of the William Stanley pub, in High Street, over the last several months.This week a spokesman for Wetherspoon, which runs the pub, confirmed the venue would be closing on Sunday, March 20.Antic, a trendy pub chain with a number of watering holes around the capital, will take over the premises, it confirmed today.Anthony Thomas, company CEO, said he would be...
  
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• Police appeal for help to find missing 67-year-old Wallington...

  07-03-2016 12:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  POLICE in Sutton have appealed for help to find a missing 67-year-old woman. Sandra Gingell, from Wallington, has not been seen for at least two days, Sutton MPS tweeted yesterday and today. Anyone who has seen Sandra or know if her whereabouts should call 101 quoting reference CAD485/06,
  Sandra Gingell, 67 is missing from #Wallington Please call 101 ref CAD 485/06 of her whereabouts pic.twitter.com/Is2K0BDQgr— Sutton MPS (@MPSSutton) March 6, 2016
  
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• Croydon man, 22, charged with taking jewellery and vehicles in...

  07-03-2016 12:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A CROYDON man has been charged with a spate of 25 burglaries across Surrey and Kent.Peter Martin, 22, from Delamare Crescent, Ashburton has been charged along with Rhys Colley, 25, from Sandringham Road, Bromley.The pair have been accused of conspiring to attempt to steal from 25 homes, taking jewellery, electrical items and vehicles.They are on bail and will appear at Redhill Magistrates Court on April 4.
  
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• Croydon man charged with string of burglaries across Surrey and Kent

  07-03-2016 12:18
  
  Peter Martin, of Delamare Crescent, is accused alongside Rhys Colley, 25, of Bromley, of conspiring to enter 25 separate residential addresses with intent to steal.
  
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• Police apply to review licence of Croydon's Dice Bar nightclub - Croydon Advertiser

  07-03-2016 12:08
  Police apply to review licence of Croydon's Dice Bar nightclub
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  THE police have applied to review the licence of Dice Bar, a nightclub in Croydon town centre. In a notice, published on Croydon Council's website, the Metropolitan Police claims the High Street venue is "associated with persistent crime and disorder".
  

• What's On - 17 things to see and do in south London this week

  07-03-2016 11:56
  
  There's lots to see and do in south London this week - here's our picks of the best film, music, theatre, comedy, days out and more.
  
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• What's On - 16 things to see and do in south London this week

  07-03-2016 11:56
  
  There's lots to see and do in south London this week - here's our picks of the best film, music, theatre, comedy, days out and more.
  
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• Mayor of London 'will very much disagree' with Croydon Council...

  07-03-2016 11:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE Mayor of London said he "will very much disagree" with the council's plans to build on Croydon's green spaces.At his final People's Question Time as Mayor, held at Fairfield Halls, Boris Johnson gave his stance in relation to proposals to develop green land in Shirley.Although it is a Croydon Council matter, Mr Johnson replied to Sony Nair, chairman of Monks Orchard Residents' Association (MORA) on the Greater London Assembly's view on the plans including proposals to build 700...
  
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• Nearly half of Southern and Thameslink trains skip stations to avoid being listed as late

  07-03-2016 10:30
  
  Forty-six per cent of services run by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in the past three years have been classed as “part-cancelled”.
  
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• Late-running Southern and Thameslink trains skip thousands of stops to make up time

  07-03-2016 10:30
  
  Forty-six per cent of services run by Govia Thameslink Railway, which owns the two operators, in the past three years have been classed as “part-cancelled”.
  
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• Broken down train causes delays on London Bridge lines

  07-03-2016 09:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A BROKEN down train caused delays between London Bridge and Croydon this morning.A line between London Bridge and New Cross Gate was blocked by the stranded engine just before 8am causing delays and some trains to be redirected to Victoria.Southern tweeted this morning to say buses between London Bridge and East Croydon are accepting rail tickets.The train was moved just before 8.30pm, it said.
  
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• London is home to top ten tourist attractions in UK, despite fall in visitor numbers

  07-03-2016 09:38
  
  15 of the top 20 attractions are all based in the capital
  
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• Thornton Heath shop turns low food hygiene rating around to...

  07-03-2016 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A THORNTON Heath convenience store has taken their sub-standard rating up to a five.Deepak Foods, in London Road,scored only one in their first inspection.Manager Sundeep Shah blames this on the shop being visited in its opening week, whenthey had not been recording details, such as temperatures and cleaning rotas, in a book.Allstaff are now fully trained, helping the store to achieve top marks in May last year.Mr Shah said: "In our first week we did not have the book. It is important...
  
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• Widespread travel disruption as commuters face delays and cancellations on trains

  07-03-2016 08:59
  
  Commuters may struggle to reach work on time this morning
  
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• Commuters told to drive carefully as icy weather warnings are issued across London and the South East

  07-03-2016 08:31
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice this morning
  
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• Nearly half of Southern and Thameslink trains skip stations to avoid being late

  07-03-2016 06:00
  
  Forty-six per cent of services run by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in the past three years have been classed as “part-cancelled”.
  
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• Croydon dismisses Mount Waverley to march on to massive semi-final clash with neighbour Bayswater - Herald Sun

  07-03-2016 02:12
  Croydon dismisses Mount Waverley to march on to massive semi-final clash with neighbour Bayswater
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  Croydon centurion Blake Walter in action on Saturday, with Mount Waverley's Bradley Yates and Romain Grenville. Picture Yuri Kouzmin. MANY summers have passed since Croydon Oval has seen days like these, supporters out in numbers to see a good ...
  

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