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• 'We could have done something' says PC who claims police sergeant...

  16-05-2016 22:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A police officer who claims his sergeant refused to attend reports of a stabbing "two or three minutes" away believes his team may have been able to save the victim's life "if we had been faster".Kirsten Treasure failed to acknowledge a colleague's requests for assistance and instead carried on doing paperwork, a public misconduct hearing was told today (Monday). PC Nathan Munday, a member of Fieldway Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) at the time, said he found it...
  
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• Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being hit by car in London Road

  16-05-2016 20:54
  
  Police and paramedics called to reports of the collision at 6.40pm in London Road, near the junction with Elmwood Road.
  
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• London Road shut after pedestrian hit by car

  16-05-2016 20:54
  
  Police and paramedics called to reports of the collision at 6.40pm in London Road, near the junction with Elmwood Road.
  
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• 'Racist' police sergeant ignored calls about murder just 700 metres away because she was 'focussed on paperwork'

  16-05-2016 20:45
  
  Kirsten Treasure was on duty at Addington station on the night father-of-three Andrew Else, 52, died after being brutally stabbed more than 200 times by Ephraim Norman in nearby Selsdon Park Road in April 2014.
  
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• Tributes to 'kind and gentle' nurse stabbed to death South Croydon mental health hospital

  16-05-2016 19:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Patrick Clarke, 68, died while working at Southleigh Community Hospital in South Croydon on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Tributes to 'kind and gentle' nurse stabbed to death at South Croydon mental health hospital

  16-05-2016 19:03
  
  Patrick Clarke, 68, died while working at Southleigh Community Hospital in South Croydon on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'kind and gentle' nurse killed in stabbing at South Croydon mental health hospital

  16-05-2016 19:03
  
  Patrick Clarke, 68, died while working at Southleigh Community Hospital in South Croydon on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Biker left with 'devastating' injuries after horror smash in...

  16-05-2016 17:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist left with 'devastating' injuries after a horror smash is set to receive 'seven-figure' pay outCivil servant Pawan Aulakh, 36, of Tower Road, Tadworth, suffered life-changing injuries to his right arm when he was knocked off his Honda in November 2009 in Brighton Road, Purley.His lawyers said a Hyundai turned right across his path, causing him to swerve into oncoming traffic.The motorist's insurers admitted liability for the accident and today agreed to a huge settlement of Mr...
  
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• ​Meet the couple travelling 9,000 miles to watch Crystal Palace...

  16-05-2016 17:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Neill Hurley and his partner Donna Kreig didn't expect the team they have supported for nearly 40 years to get to the FA Cup final this year.Last December they booked a holiday to Florida which clashed with the FA Cup final, presuming Crystal Palace would more than likely be knocked out of the competition long before then.But when the final whistle blew at full time in the semi-final with Watford their beloved team had made the final - and the couple of nine years realised there was no way they.
  
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• Manchester United bomb fiasco: Biggin Hill boss of security firm...

  16-05-2016 17:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The boss of the firm who left a fake bomb at Old Trafford, who lives in Biggin Hill, has joked his company could go bust as a result of the drama.Christopher Reid, of Security Search Management & Solutions, apologised to Manchester United and Bournemouth fans after their game was abandoned yesterday as a result of the dramatic incident.Christopher Reid outside his home in Biggin Hill (Photo by SWNS)Two stands were evacuated from Old Trafford just before kick-off after a suspicious device was
  
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• Teenager downloaded child pornography 'because he was curious'

  16-05-2016 16:40
  
  Dilruk Dias-Banbaranayake, 18, was found guilty on Wednesday of storing hundreds of vile images and videos on his online Dropbox account
  
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• Jimi Jedson, 40, appears in court charged with murder of nurse at...

  16-05-2016 16:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man accused of murdering a nurse at a South Croydon hospital has appeared in court today. Patrick Clarke, 68, was attacked at the Southleigh Community Hospital, in Brighton Road, on Thursday last week. A post-mortem examination held on Saturday confirmed the cause of Mr Clarke's death as a stab wound to the chest.Inmind Healthcare Group, which runs the 25-bed facility for people with complex mental health problems, confirmed on Friday afternoon that the victim was a member of staff working at.
  
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• Police up patrols of South Croydon church after motorbikes set...

  16-05-2016 16:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  POLICE have upped patrols at a South Croydon church after burnt out motorbikes dumped by the building's steps. Concerned residents photographed the vehicles left less than a metre from the steps of St Peter's Church in St Peter's Road on two occasions in April. Sergeant Daniel Penfold, from the Fairfield police team, said he has been personally patrolling the church to make sure no more mopeds are set light. I'm out on the bike on the ward. Patrol around St Peter's church. Can report no...
  
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• ​Tech guide: what virtual reality tech is available to buy now?

  16-05-2016 14:20
  
  Virtual reality has once again been hitting the headlines and this time experts are saying it is here to stay.
  
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• Pictured: Man accused of raping pensioner in her Purley home...

  16-05-2016 13:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  These are the first pictures of the 46-year-old man accused of raping a pensioner in her Purley home. Jason Batchelor is accused of entering the woman's home in Russell Hill Road on Wednesday (May 11) before punching her in the face, sexually assaulting and raping her. During a short hearing at Croydon Magistrates' Court this afternoon, Batchelor, wearing a grey jumper, spoke only to confirm his name and address. Batchelor, of Wentworth Court in Maldon Road, Wallington, did not enter any...
  
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• Westfield boss says FA Cup final should be shown on big screen in...

  16-05-2016 13:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THE WESTFIELD boss in charge of the £1.4 billion regeneration of the Whitgift centre said the FA Cup final should be shown on a big screen in Croydon. Steve Yewman, development director at Westfield, showing Crystal Palace play Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday is something Westfield would do once here."But we don't think they should wait for us, get on with it now," he added.Last week the leader of Croydon Council, Tony Newman, said talks about the possibility of...
  
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• Major injury boost for Crystal Palace ahead of FA Cup final

  16-05-2016 13:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace have been handed a major striking boost ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester United. Connor Wickham was a doubt for the Wembley clash after turning his ankle, and it was being reported that he would miss the match. However, speaking at Crystal Palace's media day ahead of the final, the big striker confirmed he was fit to play. Wickham, who netted the winning goal in the 2-1 semi final win against Watford, was one of the players rested for the 4-1 loss at...
  
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• WARNING: Avoid furry caterpillars that can cause skin rashes and breathing difficulties

  16-05-2016 13:40
  
  “We strongly advise people not to touch or approach the caterpillars or their nests because of the health risks posed by the hairs."
  
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• RECAP: Crystal Palace FA Cup final media day

  16-05-2016 12:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace have received a massive boost ahead of the FA Cup final with Manchester United as star striker Connor Wickham declared himself fit. Speaking at the club's media day, Wickham said he will be available for selection despite turning his ankle. The game is a repeat of the 1990 final, which United won 1-0 in a replay after the first match finished 3-3. The Eagles have already seen off Watford, Reading, Tottenham, Stoke and Southampton en route to the final, and will be itching to...
  
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• Crews called out to 'accidental' garage fire in Thornton Heath

  16-05-2016 11:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters battled a garage blaze in Thornton Heath on Sunday afternoon.Crews tackled the fire, which is believed to have started accidentally, after being called out to The Drive at 2.17pm.Part of a range of five single storey garages was damaged by the blaze.Photo by Tav SanasseeCrews from Addington, Norbury and Croydon attended the scene, and had the fire under control by 3.23pm. No one was injured.Photo by Tav Sanassee
  
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• Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by car

  16-05-2016 11:37
  
  The woman was taken to hospital following the collision in Croham Road, near the junction with Dornton Road, yesterday.
  
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• Woman rushed to hospital after crash in South Croydon

  16-05-2016 11:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman is in hospital after a collision between a cyclist and a car in South Croydon on Sunday. Emergency services were called out to the incident, at the junction between Croham Road and Dornton Road, at 2.24pm. The woman was taken to hospital, where she remains. Her injuries were described by a Met Police spokesman as "not life-threatening". No arrests have been made, the spokesman added. A London Ambulance spokesman said: "We were called at 2:24pm on 15 May to reports...
  
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• Alice Through the Looking Glass review: Sacha Baron Cohen ignites fun but uninspired sequel

  16-05-2016 10:49
  
  Following on from Disney’s 2010 Alice in Wonderland, the gang are back together in a colourful, driven film that will doubtless keep the family entertained yet still fails to hit the spot.
  
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• WEATHER: Britain set for hottest summer EVER - before hurricanes dampen the fun in August

  16-05-2016 09:46
  
  Britain is set to have the hottest summer on record, with scorching temperatures rocketing into the mid 30s over the next couple of months.
  
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• Man, 46, charged with raping elderly woman in her home

  16-05-2016 09:09 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Jason Batchelor will appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court today.
  
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• Man charged with raping Purley pensioner at her home

  16-05-2016 09:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with the rape of a Purley pensioner in her own home.Jason Batchelor, 46, also faces one count of sexual assault by penetration and one count of causing actual bodily harm.RELATED: http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Pictured-Man-accused-raping-pensioner-Purley-home/story-29278547-detail/story.html#ixzz48ou2PGBqUnemployed Batchelor, of Maldon Road, Wallington is due to appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates' Court today (Monday).He was arrested on Saturday night after...
  
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• Sunny spells and clear skies to start off the week

  16-05-2016 08:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Today will start off warm with sunny spells before clouds start to build up throughout the day.
  
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