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• New Addington woman's final wish granted as she is carried to her...

  26-05-2016 18:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Friends and family of a former Addington High pupil who passed away aged 21 gathered to see her final wish of being carried to her funeral in a leopard-print coffin granted last week. Amy Eades, from Godric Cresent, New Addington, passed away on May 1 after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis.Her friends and family each donned an item of leopard-print clothing at her request for the funeral last Friday.Amy even planned the music for the funeral, her mum Lyn said, requesting Phil Collins' I'm.
  
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• Start-up London: How Croydon could challenge East End's Tech City to become new Silicon suburb - International Business Times UK

  26-05-2016 17:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
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  Start-up London: How Croydon could challenge East End's Tech City to become new Silicon suburb
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  Croydon High Street looks like most other run-down suburban ones. Chicken shops are crammed next to bookmakers whose doors swing open with Wetherspoons patrons. Its Whitgift Centre shopping centre is a towering monument to post-war fatigue and ...
  London's Newest Tech Hub 'TMRW' Opens Its Doors In CroydonThe London Economicall 2 news
  
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• ​11 reasons why you should NEVER visit Croydon

  26-05-2016 16:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Here are 11 reasons why you should NEVER come to Croydon.1) No one successful ever came from Croydon...READ MORE: Where is the nearest beach to Croydon?2) And there's no new talent to speak of..3) There's no work here..4) And there's no decent pubs 5) You can't find a decent restaurant anywhereREAD MORE: 10 of the poshest restaurants within easy reach of Croydon if you really want to spoil yourself6) And shopping? Pah! You might as well not bother...7) There isn't a decent football club to...
  
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• ​Former police officer and ex-Croydon Council worker to stand...

  26-05-2016 14:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former police sergeant and an ex-Croydon Council officer will stand trial accused of breaching data protection laws after allegations they misused police computer systems to obtain private information.Paul Potter and Alan O'Brien appeared in Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to all charges.They will stand trial at the same court week beginning September 19.Potter, 38, is charged with one count of obtaining or disclosing personal data, in breach of the Data Protection...
  
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• 'She didn't die alone': Desperate plea by man reaching out to...

  26-05-2016 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A dad who saw a woman die after her bike was hit by a lorry has said he wants her family to know she wasn't alone as paramedics and passers-by tried to save her life.Phoenix Foster, 26, ran to the aid of the 25-year-old cyclist when she was struck at about 1.40pm on Monday.Mr Foster was walking towards the bridge on St James's Road where the collision occurred when he heard a bang and witnessed the tragedy.Paramedics rushed to the road but after attempts to resuscitate the cyclist, she was...
  
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• 'Everything is because of the community,' says pharmacist...

  26-05-2016 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Fifty years ago when Alan Kurtz took over Fishers Chemist in South Norwood, the pharmacist knew he would always want to be his own boss. That is very much ringing true as he celebrates his store's anniversary half a century later, not only as abusiness owner in Enmore Road, but as a loved figure in thecommunity. Mr Kurtz, 76, has watched generations of families grow and pass through Croydon, treating young children who now have offspring of their own. randfather-of-seven Mr Kurtz...
  
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• ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 30 pictures from Applegarth Infant and Junior...

  26-05-2016 13:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We have pictures Karen Callaghan retiring from her head mistress role after 13 years, pupils from year 1 and year 2 taking part in the environment club, top of the class in street dancing Mar'ysha Green, School's annual Teddy Bear's picnic raising money for Action Research, Ann Green special needs Teacher is retiring this week, and Addington Fire Station family Safety Day visit by Applegarth Junior School Pupils. And don't forget to share these photos with anyone you recognise in them. Don't...
  
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• Bell End and Brown Willy named UK's rudest place names - but does anywhere here make the top 10?

  26-05-2016 13:12
  
  It wasn’t that long ago when everyone was having a good old snigger at our story about 69 Cock Lane.
  
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• ​Did a Croydon pianist in The Collaborative Orchestra get a place...

  26-05-2016 13:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Collaborative Orchestra and Singers gave a belting rendition of The Beatles' Hey Judge on the fourth stage of the Britain's Got Talent (BGT) semi-final. But sadly, the cohort of 66 musicians - from singers to violinists - did not make it through to the grand final of the talent contest, coming fifth in the public vote last night. Nicolas Bryant, from Ross Road, South Norwood, is the face the orchestra which was formed after the conductor posted a Gumtree advert appealing for...
  
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• Croydon school pulled pupils out of class and told them to delete tweets about former teacher - Croydon Advertiser

  26-05-2016 13:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon school pulled pupils out of class and told them to delete tweets about former teacher
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  A SCHOOL pulled pupils out of class and told them to stop sharing an Advertiser story about a former member of staff. Last week the Advertiser reported that Kerry Targett, head teacher of St Andrew's High, had called the police about Year 11 pupils who ...
  
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• VIDEO: Croydon ‘gap yah’ comedian explores the brutal world of job hunting

  26-05-2016 12:56
  
  The Croydon comedian behind the ‘gap yah’ video that became a viral hit has moved on – to the world of job hunting.
  
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• 'Racist' police sergeant ignored murder 700m away 'because she didn't know where it was'

  26-05-2016 12:51 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Sgt Kirsten Treasure told senior officers she failed to immediately respond to call because she wrongly believed the attack was in Coulsdon, a Metropolitan Police misconduct panel heard yesterday.
  
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• Horse whispering PC praised for skills in rounding up loose...

  26-05-2016 12:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police officers were horsing around on the job in Coulsdon - when they were given the unusual task of rounding up a team of the animals which were a threat to traffic.Six officers had to round up the four horses and foal which were making their way from Clifton Road into Bramley Avenue on Saturday, after an off-duty PCSO spotted the creatures on the lose early that morning.PC Joe O'Toole was praised by his colleagues for his 'horse whispering' skills in keeping the animals calm before they were.
  
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• Croydon school pulled pupils out of class and told them to delete...

  26-05-2016 12:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A SCHOOL pulled pupils out of class and told them to stop sharing an Advertiser story about a former member of staff. Last week the Advertiser reported that Kerry Targett, head teacher of St Andrew's High, had called the police about Year 11 pupils who threw eggs and water bombs during their last day of school. They also plastered abusive and threatening graffiti about her on walls and furniture. After the story reached pupils at Riddlesdown Collegiate, in Purley, where Mrs Targett used to work.
  
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• Croydon church served with enforcement notice for breaching fire safety regulations - Croydon Advertiser

  26-05-2016 12:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Croydon church served with enforcement notice for breaching fire safety regulations
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  East Croydon United Reformed Church was found to be in breach of six parts of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order... New Addington woman's final wish granted as she is carried to her... New Addington woman's final wish granted as she is carried... 1.
  
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• Croydon church served with enforcement notice for breaching fire...

  26-05-2016 11:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A CHURCH in Addiscombe has been found to be in breach of fire safety regulations. London Fire Brigade served an enforcement notice on East Croydon United Reformed Church after finding half a dozen failings during an inspection. The church, in Addiscombe Grove, was found to be in breach of six parts of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 during the visit in March. They include a failure to undergo a "suitable and sufficient" risk assessment, provide a "suitable method of...
  
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• New Addington repeat offender stripped of licence for dangerous...

  26-05-2016 11:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A REPEAT offender from New Addington has been stripped of his licence after drink driving in March this year.Dean Riley was also given a three month alcohol rehabilitation order at Croydon Crown Court on Monday (May 23) for dangerous driving and driving after consuming alcohol above the legal limit.Riley was disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to complete 20 days of rehabilitation activity. He will also have to undergo alcohol treatment for three months, the court said.The...
  
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• AFC Croydon Athletic have announced their new manager for next season - Croydon Advertiser

  26-05-2016 11:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  AFC Croydon Athletic have announced their new manager for next season
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  AFC Croydon Athletic are delighted to announce that they have appointed Kevin Rayner as manager in place of Antony Williams. He takes up his duties immediately. Rayner brings plenty of experience having managed Guildford City, Chipstead, Croydon and ...and more »
  
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• PICTURED: New look for South London venue that hosted Adele’s first gig

  26-05-2016 10:56
  
  The south London venue that hosted Adele’s first ever gig - as well as shows from Massive Attack, The Specials, the Happy Mondays and Skepta – have been given a new look.
  
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• Eddie Izzard 'suffered homophobic abuse' from fellow Crystal Palace fan at FA Cup final

  26-05-2016 10:40
  
  Mr Izzard said he was told he was a 'disgrace' to his club, according to Buzzfeed, before other fans stepped in to defend the comedian
  
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• No-longer-legal highs: Everything you need to know about the ban

  26-05-2016 10:16
  
  Legal highs are legal no more, after a blanket ban came into force today (May 26).
  
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• Police appeal for help to find missing 14-year-old girl

  26-05-2016 09:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have appealed for help to find a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Sutton. Officers from MPS Merton searching for Jessica Seare appealed yesterday for help from the public. Anyone who has seen Jessica or knows anything about her whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 quoting 'Cad 6680/25MAY16'.
  Missing person. Jessica SEARE, dob 16.01.02, last seen Sutton. If seen please call 101 quoting Cad 6680/25MAY16 pic.twitter.com/R0xJftyxpY— Merton MPS (@MPSMerton) May 25,...
  
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• Romeo and Juliet review: Esher's Lily James mesmerises in the West End

  26-05-2016 09:45
  
  Sir Kenneth Branagh reunites the stars of his Disney Cinderella adaptation for a slick and satisfying take on the world’s most famous romance in the West End.
  
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• Romeo and Juliet review: Downton Abbey's Lily James mesmerises in the West End

  26-05-2016 09:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Sir Kenneth Branagh reunites the stars of his Disney Cinderella adaptation for a slick and satisfying take on the world’s most famous romance in the West End.
  
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• Weather: Hot hot hot but don't get out the socks and sandals just yet, as weekend to be hit by rain

  26-05-2016 09:01
  
  But for the next two days, at least, residents will enjoy two of the hottest days of what is already shaping up to be a belter of a summer
  
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• Why we love Croydon: leafy streets, open space and fabulous food - Herald Sun

  26-05-2016 06:07 via heraldsun.com.au
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  Why we love Croydon: leafy streets, open space and fabulous food
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  Why we love Croydon: leafy streets, open space and fabulous food | HeraldSun ...
  
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