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• Man taken to hospital after 'stabbing' in Thornton Heath

  15-05-2016 20:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been hospitalised after a stabbing in Thornton Heath this afternoon. Officers were called to reports of a fight in Northwood Road, Thornton Heath shortly before 5pm. They found an injured man, believed to be 20 years old, who is thought to have been stabbed. London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance also attended the incident. The 20-year-old was taken to a south London hospital, and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Police are yet to make any arrests...
  
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• Man taken to hospital after fight in Thornton Heath

  15-05-2016 20:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a fight in Northwood Road shortly before 5pm.
  
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• Has the 'Croydon Cat Killer' just struck again?

  15-05-2016 20:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The death of a cat which was found decapitated in a garden this afternoon is being investigated by the South Norwood group which believes that a serial cat killer is behind the deaths of dozens of pets.The suspected culprit behind the spree of deaths has been dubbed the "Croydon Cat Killer".The Metropolitan Police are investigating a number of unexplained deaths with the detective leading the inquiry saying he is "leaning towards" the theory that they have been killed...
  
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• Man charged with murder as police name nurse killed in stabbing at South Croydon mental health hospital

  15-05-2016 14:50
  
  Jimmy Jedson, 40, will appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court tomorrow accused of murdering Patrick Clarke, 68, at Southleigh Community Hospital in Brighton Road.
  
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• ​​Do Crystal Palace have an FA Cup final song?

  15-05-2016 14:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  EVERY fan has their favourite Crystal Palace chant. And this year some of them have taken to the microphone to record their own songs ahead of the match next weekend against Manchester United. A spokesman for Crystal Palace told the Advertiser the club will not be releasing an official song for the final, unlike when they last reached this stage in 1990 and the team released a rendition of 'Glad All Over'. So we take a look at fans singing their hearts out for their team before the big...
  
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• Lidl recalls cheese, bread mix and chocolate after 'failing to declare' deadly allergens on packets

  15-05-2016 14:08
  
  Lidl has recalled three of its products after failing to list potentially deadly allergens on the packaging.
  
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• ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 29 pictures of Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic...

  15-05-2016 13:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic 20 March 1994Score2-0 to Crystal PalaceCompetitionDivision 1Attendance14,408And don't forget to come back to our website every day, as we are regularly uploading new nostalgia galleries.
  If you enjoyed this, take a look through some of our other archive galleries.ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 45 pictures of Crystal Palace V Derby County 1998PHOTOS:...
  
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• Crystal Palace pub gets new name, but stripped of team colours in...

  15-05-2016 13:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  PALACE pub The White Horse has been stripped of its red and blue stripes and will reopen on the day of the FA Cup final with a new name – The Holmesdale.The new ownerdecided on arevampafter taking over in September because he wanted to keep the link with the club while making it more appealing to families.Anthony Healywants theSelhurst Road pub – which has counted Alan Pardew and Keith Millen among its patrons – to be for everyone in the area looking for somewhere...
  
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• ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 26 pictures of Croydon people in 1996

  15-05-2016 13:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Conker ChampionshipsCroydon Conker ChampionshipsCroydon Conker ChampionshipsCroydon Conker ChampionshipsCroydon Conker ChampionshipsCroydon College Graduation CeremonyWestcroft Leisure CentreWestcroft Leisure CentreARCHIVE PHOTOS: 46 pictures of a fun run through Lloyd Park 1996 Children's Channel filming at The MetropollChildren's Channel filming at The Metropoll Kate Adie at Trinity SchoolKate Adie at Trinity SchoolLions Fair & Fun Day at Wandle ParkLions Fair & Fun Day at...
  
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• PICTURES: 10 photos of a stunning, 5 bedroom property in Purley...

  15-05-2016 13:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  PHOTOS: 12 Pictures of a sleek, stylish home in Coulsdon, for just £1,295,000PICTURES: 20 photos of a beautiful Kenley home worth £975,000 PICTURES: 23 photos of a stunning property in Woldingham worth £935,000 The extensive accommodation is presented over two floors and offers flexible and versatile living accommodation and comprises an entrance hall, double aspect sitting room with doors opening onto the splendid rear garden and has a door leading through to the rear aspect..
  
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• Man charged with murder as police name nurse who died in South...

  15-05-2016 12:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a nurse at a South Croydon hospital. Jimmy Jedson, 40, of Brighton Road, South Croydon has been charged with the murder of 68-year-old Patrick Clarke, a member of staff at Southleigh Community Hospital.Jedson is due to appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 16. He was arrested at the scene after police were called to reports of a stabbing at the privately-run mental health facility on Thursday...
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of rape after elderly woman attacked in her Purley home

  15-05-2016 11:51
  
  A 46-year-old man was arrested last night and remained in custody at a south London police station.
  
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• Crystal Palace fan and former Croydon resident comes fifth in the...

  15-05-2016 11:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It may have been another dismal night for Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest, as our latest act took up our almost obligatory position at the lower end of the scoreboard.But it was a far better night for Croydon - as a former resident came a creditable fifth - representing the hosts Sweden. Frans, who is a Crystal Palace fan, performed If I Were Sorry and scored an impressive 261 points. Ukraine won with 534 points, with Australia (yes, Australia were in Eurovision!) came second, Russia...
  
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• Police arrest man, 46, in connection with rape of pensioner in...

  15-05-2016 11:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the rape of a pensioner in Purley have made an arrest in connection with the attack.The 46-year-old man was arrested last night (Saturday) and remains in custody at a south London police station, Scotland Yard said.Detectives from the Met's Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command continue to investigate.The woman, who is in her 70s, was in her home in Russell Hill Road just before 8am on May 11 when she realised someone was at the front door.She opened the.
  
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• Croydon's first Hindu school set to include rooftop playground

  15-05-2016 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The school, for pupils aged four to 11, will have two classes in each year.
  
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