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• Woman arrested after man seriously injured in Shirley stabbing - Croydon Guardian

  13-05-2016 20:53 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Woman arrested after man seriously injured in Shirley stabbing
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  Police and paramedics were called to reports of a stabbing at an address in Shirley Road, near the junction with Primrose Lane, at 3.40pm. The victim, who was stabbed in the back, has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life ...
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• Croydon art gallery aims to tackle mental illness - EastLondonLines

  13-05-2016 20:05 via eastlondonlines.co.uk
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  Croydon art gallery aims to tackle mental illness
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  Opening the Studio Upstairs, L-R: Zlatinka Hristova, Director of Studio Upstairs, Luciana Berger MP, Councillor Wayne Trakas-Lawlor, Tony Baks, Chair of Studio Upstairs. Pic: David Cartwright. If, as Shadow Minister for Mental Health Luciana Berger ...
  
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• Man held on suspicion of murdering Croydon hospital nurse - BBC News

  13-05-2016 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Man held on suspicion of murdering Croydon hospital nurse
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  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a nurse at a private hospital in south London. The member in staff, who was in his 60s, was stabbed multiple times at Southleigh Community Independent Hospital in Croydon on Thursday. A man believed ...
  Man stabbed to death at Croydon mental health hospital was 'valued and respected' member of staffCroydon Advertiser
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• Purley neighbourhood left shocked after elderly woman raped in...

  13-05-2016 19:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Purley neighbourhood has been left shocked by the rape of an elderly woman in her own home this week.The woman, in her 70s, was attacked by a white man with a Scottish accent who forced his way into her Russell Hill Road home just before 8am no Wednesday.A neighbour from the street, who gave her name only as Margo, said she was being "more vigilant" with security since the attack."It's not nice, I have lived her for 53 years and have never, ever, ever known anything like this to...
  
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• Man taken to hospital with serious injury after Shirley stabbing

  13-05-2016 19:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital with a serious injury after a stabbing in Shirley this afternoon. A spokesman for the Met said officers were called to reports of a stabbing at an address in Shirley Road near the junction with Primrose Lane shortly after 3.30pm. London Ambulance Service sent an ambulance, an incident response officer and a single responder by car, as well as London's Air Ambulance to the scene. The man was taken to hospital after receiving treatment at the scene for a stab...
  
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• FA warns Crystal Palace and Manchester United fans not to buy...

  13-05-2016 19:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Football Association has warned Crystal Palace and Manchester United fans to avoid unofficial websites, after it emerged tickets for next Saturday's FA Cup final are being offered for sale online for as much as £6,400. Scores of tickets for the final, between Crystal Palace and Manchester United, are being advertised on sale on the Football Ticket Pad website.The most expensive - which promises a seat in the Bobby Moore Suite - is on sale for an eye-watering...
  
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• Two men arrested after Caterham burglary puts woman in hospital

  13-05-2016 18:53
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after burglars broke into her Caterham home and threatened her with a plank of wood and a pole.
  
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• Woman arrested after man seriously injured in Shirley stabbing

  13-05-2016 18:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to an assault in Shirley Road at 3.40pm.
  
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• Man seriously injured in Shirley stabbing

  13-05-2016 18:00
  
  Emergency services were called to an assault in Shirley Road at 3.40pm.
  
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• Man caught with 52kgs of cocaine jailed for twelve years

  13-05-2016 17:13
  
  Ylber Ceni, 31, of Coulsdon Road, Caterham, was arrested after police witnessed him hauling a holdall stuffed with the drug along a road.
  
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• Drug dealer caught with 52kg of cocaine jailed for 12 years

  13-05-2016 17:13
  
  Ylber Ceni, 31, of Coulsdon Road, Caterham, was arrested after police witnessed him hauling a holdall stuffed with the drug along a road.
  
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• Police confirm murder investigation into the fatal stabbing of a...

  13-05-2016 16:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed the fatal stabbing of a nurse at a mental health hospital in South Croydon is being treated as a murder.The victim, a man in his 60s, died at Southleigh Community Hospital on Thursday afternoon.Officers were called to reports he had been stabbed at the privately-run facility in Brighton Road at 2.39pm.The victim's next of kin have been informed, though formal identification is yet to take place, Scotland Yard said.A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Croydon...
  
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• Man 'disgusted' after 'staff played music containing word n*****' in KFC - Croydon Guardian

  13-05-2016 16:23 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Man 'disgusted' after 'staff played music containing word n*****' in KFC
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  Keith Preddie claims he was in KFC in West Wickham when staff played loud and offensive music. 13 hrs ago / Jess Bell, reporter / jessbellnews. Share: 15 comments. A Croydon man was “shocked and disgusted” when he went into KFC in West Wickham to ...and more »
  
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• Man 'disgusted' after 'staff played music containing word n*****' in KFC

  13-05-2016 16:10
  
  A Croydon man was “shocked and disgusted” when he went into KFC in West Wickham to hear the staff allegedly playing loud, offensive rap music containing the words “n*****, n*****”.
  
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• Name and opening date revealed for new trendy Antic pub arriving...

  13-05-2016 15:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The name for the long-awaited Antic pub to open its doors in Norbury has been revealed.The Norbonne and Stable will feature a central courtyard and outdoor seating area in the new watering hole off Norbury Crescent. An introductory pop-up will feature this summer with street food vendors and a bar.A spokeswoman for the trendy pub chain said they hope the latest development to be completed in mid-2017.Antic started their planning process over a year ago but hit a wall with the planning department
  
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• Police hunt man who was 'chewing loudly' after woman groped on...

  13-05-2016 15:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting a man who was "chewing loudly" after a woman was groped on a busy train heading for East Croydon.The victim got on the train via platform 13 at London Bridge on April 27.The suspect, described as a pale looking Indian man, stood next to her and started touching her inappropriately.She lowered her jacket to try and stop him, forcing him to move his hand. However, he placed his hand under her coat and touched her again.British Transport Police said the man was...
  
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• Police searching for 'very loud chewer' who groped woman on train to East Croydon

  13-05-2016 15:16
  
  She tried to stop the assault by shielding herself with her coat but he moved his hand under the coat and continued to grope her.
  
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• Hewitts marks 150 years of trading in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  13-05-2016 15:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Hewitts marks 150 years of trading in Croydon
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  ONE of Croydon's oldest retail stores celebrated 150 years in the town with a special event last week. Hewitts of Croydon, which provides school uniforms, sportswear, fitness equipment and Scouts and Guides outfits, hosted the party at its Church Road ...
  
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• Man stabbed to death at Croydon mental health hospital was...

  13-05-2016 14:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A MAN stabbed to death at a mental health hospital in South Croydon yesterday was a member of staff. Police were called to reports a man had been stabbed at Southleigh Community Hospital, in Brighton Road, at 2.39pm on Thursday.The victim, now confirmed to be in his 60s, died at the scene. Inmind Healthcare Group, which runs Southleigh Community Hospital, confirmed on Friday afternoon that he was a member of staff working at the 25-bed facility for people with complex mental health problems. A..
  
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• Hewitts marks 150 years of trading in Croydon

  13-05-2016 14:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  ONE of Croydon's oldest retail stores celebrated 150 years in the town with a special event last week.Hewitts of Croydon, which provides school uniforms, sportswear, fitness equipment and Scouts and Guides outfits, hosted the party at its Church Road premises on May 4.Crystal Palace legend Mark Bright was oneof 150 guests."Congratulations to Hewitts – I'm really impressed by everyone here and I wonder how many of today's businesses will be here in 150 years' time," he said.The...
  
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• Croydon solicitor suspended for suspected dishonesty

  13-05-2016 14:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A CROYDON solicitor suspected to have acted dishonestly has been suspended and had his firm closed by regulators.Neil Aiston, of Aiston Solicitors in Friends Road, is under investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and cannot practice.The SRA intervened in his practice on April 8 this year meaning he was automatically suspended and the firm was stopped from operating and closed immediately.An SRA spokesman said: "The grounds for intervention is reason to suspect dishonesty...
  
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• Appeal After 70yr Old Raped In Her Home In Croydon - LBC 97.3

  13-05-2016 14:38 via lbc.co.uk
  
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  Appeal After 70yr Old Raped In Her Home In Croydon
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  Police are appealing for help from the public after the attack in Purley, south London. Russell Hill Road 460. The incident happened around 7:50am on Wednesday, 11 May. The woman, who is in her 70s, opened the door of her house on Russell Hill Road, ...
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• UPDATE: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after nurse stabbed to death at South Croydon mental health hospital

  13-05-2016 14:00
  
  The man, thought to have been a nurse aged in his 60s, was stabbed to death at Southleigh Community Hospital yesterday afternoon.
  
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• UPDATE: Man arrested after nurse stabbed to death at South Croydon mental health hospital

  13-05-2016 14:00
  
  The man, thought to have been a nurse aged in his 60s, was stabbed to death at Southleigh Community Hospital yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Police step up patrols in Purley after elderly woman raped in home by intruder

  13-05-2016 13:49
  
  The victim, aged in her 70s, was attacked on Wednesday by a man who forced his way into her home after she opened the door of her house in Russell Hill Road.
  
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• Police step up patrols in community shocked by rape of elderly woman in own home

  13-05-2016 13:49
  
  The victim, aged in her 70s, was attacked on Wednesday by a man who forced his way into her home after she opened the door of her house in Russell Hill Road.
  
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• Police move to reassure shocked community after elderly woman raped by home intruder

  13-05-2016 13:49
  
  The victim, aged in her 70s, was attacked on Wednesday by a man who forced his way into her home after she opened the door of her house in Russell Hill Road.
  
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• Should Crystal Palace fans dreaming of FA Cup glory be careful...

  13-05-2016 13:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace fans dreaming of FA Cup glory - be careful what you wish for. The recent history of football's oldest competition includes cautionary tales of clubs who lifted the trophy only to plummet down the footballing ladder. There won't be a single Eagles fan thinking of anything but victory over Manchester United at Wembley on May 21. And the club, having secured its Premier League status for another year, appears in little danger of the fate that befell Portsmouth and Wigan...
  
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• 6 south London* Eurovision 2016 parties not to be missed - Croydon Guardian

  13-05-2016 13:01 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  6 south London* Eurovision 2016 parties not to be missed
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  The Eurovision song contest is back this weekend and this year Britain's hopes – faint though they are, with odds of 150/1 – lay with Joe and Jake. We tracked down half a dozen Eurovision parties worth a look on Saturday night – five of them are close ...and more »
  
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• 6 south London* Eurovision 2016 parties not to be missed

  13-05-2016 12:55
  
  The Eurovision song contest is back this weekend and this year Britain’s hopes – faint though they are, with odds of 150/1 – lay with Joe and Jake.
  
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• UPDATE: Arrest after nurse stabbed to death at South Croydon mental health hospital

  13-05-2016 12:19
  
  The man, thought to have been a nurse aged in his 60s, was stabbed to death at Southleigh Community Hospital yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Missing 12-year-old from Croydon found safe and well

  13-05-2016 11:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 12-year-old Croydon girl who went missing last night has been found. Leshay Smith-Bulgin was reported missing after not being seen since 8pm in Purley Way. However, a message on the Croydon Metropolitan Police Service Twitter account this morning said she was found safe and well.
  #Missing Leshay Smith-Bulgin from #Croydon has been found. Thanks for all the RTs.— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroydon) May 13, 2016
  
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• UPDATE: Arrest after man dies in stabbing at South Croydon mental health hospital

  13-05-2016 10:40
  
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• Man to appear in court after street stabbing - Croydon Advertiser

  13-05-2016 10:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Man to appear in court after street stabbing
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  A Caterham man is due to appear in court after a stabbing in the Croydon Road area of the town. Liam Chambers, 20, has been charged with GBH, affray and possession of an offensive weapon after the incident on Sunday. Chambers is due to appear at ...and more »
  
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• Police appeal for information on missing Croydon girl, 12 - Croydon Advertiser

  13-05-2016 10:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Police appeal for information on missing Croydon girl, 12
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  Police are appealing for information on a 12-year-old girl from Croydon who has gone missing. Leshay Smith-Bulgin was last seen in Purley Way at 8pm on Thursday. She is black, of slim build, around five feet tall with black hair tied into a small bun ...
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• Man to appear in court after street stabbing

  13-05-2016 10:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Caterham man is due to appear in court after a stabbing in the Croydon Road area of the town.Liam Chambers, 20, has been charged with GBH, affray and possession of an offensive weapon after the incident on Sunday.Chambers is due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on June 2 for a preliminary hearing.Another three men, who are all in their late teens, have been bailed until June 9.The victim, a man in his 40s who suffered serious stab wounds as a result of the incident, remains in...
  
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• Police appeal for information on missing Croydon girl, 12

  13-05-2016 09:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information on a 12-year-old girl from Croydon who has gone missing.Leshay Smith-Bulgin was last seen in Purley Way at 8pm on Thursday.She is black, of slim build, around five feet tall with black hair tied into a small bun.She was wearing her school uniform - a navy blazer, white shirt, navy tie, black skirt, black tights and carrying a record bag.Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Croydon CID on 0203 276 2286 quoting reference 16MIS019597.
  
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• 'Tech-savvy' South Croydon teenager Dilruk Dias-Banbaranayake facing jail for possessing hundreds of child and ... - Croydon Guardian

  13-05-2016 09:39 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  'Tech-savvy' South Croydon teenager Dilruk Dias-Banbaranayake facing jail for possessing hundreds of child and ...
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  A "tech-savvy" teenager who uploaded masses of child and animal pornography to the internet could face jail after a court threw out his claims he did not mean to access the material. Dilruk Dias-Banbaranayake, 18, stored hundreds of vile images and ...and more »
  
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• Missing Croydon girl, 12, found safe

  13-05-2016 08:31
  
  Leshay Smith-Bulgin was last seen in Purley Way at 8pm yesterday. She is black, slim and 5ft
  
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• Help find missing Leshay, 12, from Croydon

  13-05-2016 08:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Leshay Smith-Bulgin was last seen in Purley Way at 8pm yesterday. She is black, slim and 5ft
  
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• Seven reasons why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky date

  13-05-2016 07:30
  
  The origin of why Friday the 13th is considered such an unlucky day goes back hundreds of years and is shrouded in mystery.
  
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• 7 reasons why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky date

  13-05-2016 07:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The origin of why Friday the 13th is considered such an unlucky day goes back hundreds of years and is shrouded in mystery.
  
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• Lack of planning and underfunding compromising health services, warns patients group

  13-05-2016 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Frontline health services in Croydon are being weakened by a “lack of planning” and “underfunding”, a patients’ group has warned.
  
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• Man dies in South Croydon stabbing

  13-05-2016 00:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been stabbed to death in South Croydon.
  
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