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• Flash floods hit Purley again - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 22:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Flash floods hit Purley again
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  Torrential rain caused flash floods in Purley this afternoon - the third time this week that roads in the area have been left underwater. Foxley Lane had to be shut after parts of Purley Cross, which is regularly affected when there is heavy rain, were ...and more »
  
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• Flash floods hit Purley again

  11-06-2016 21:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Torrential rain caused flash floods in Purley this afternoon - the third time this week that roads in the area have been left underwater. Foxley Lane had to be shut after parts of Purley Cross, which is regularly affected when there is heavy rain, were left looking more like a river than a road.
  A23 Purley Cross is affected by vast flooding, resulting in a closure of Foxley Lane. Delays on all approaches. pic.twitter.com/QqT30MEOY4— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) June 11,...
  
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• Crystal Palace man's key moments for Wales against Slovakia - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 19:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace man's key moments for Wales against Slovakia
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  Jonny Williams was a surprise inclusion in the Wales side for their historic first ever game in the European Championships against Slovakia this afternoon. The Crystal Palace man played alongside Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in a two behind Real ...and more »
  
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• Crystal Palace keeper suffers injury blow - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 17:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace keeper suffers injury blow
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  Wales suffered a blow ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against Slovakia with their first choice goalkeeper, Crystal Palace's Wayne Hennessey, being ruled out because of a back spasm. Chris Coleman is likely to turn to Liverpool's 22-year-old rookie ...and more »
  
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• Flash floods close Foxley Lane in Purley

  11-06-2016 16:29
  
  Sudden downpours have struck Croydon again, with Foxley Lane in Purley closed because of flash floods.
  
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• BREAKING: Flash floods close Foxley Lane in Purley

  11-06-2016 16:29
  
  Sudden downpours have struck Croydon again, with Foxley Lane in Purley closed because of flash floods.
  
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• No injuries after three-car crash in Mitcham Road

  11-06-2016 16:06
  
  Police officers have said it is "amazing" no one was injured after a three car crash in Mitcham Road.
  
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• Three car collision in Croydon's Broad Green

  11-06-2016 15:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  THREE cars were involved in a collision in Broad Green this morning. The incident occurred at the junction of Mitcham Road and Dennett Road at 10.50am on Saturday. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed no one was injured in the crash.
  
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• Teenager left with leg injuries after ghost train derails at Caterham fun fair

  11-06-2016 13:23
  
  A teenage boy has been left with serious leg injuries after he was flung from a ghost train ride at a fun fair in Caterham.
  
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• Thameslink services disrupted after trespassers at Elephant and Castle

  11-06-2016 12:42
  
  Thameslink services may be cancelled or delayed into this afternoon after trespassers on the line at Elephant and Castle.
  
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• Woman who made firefighting history given award in Queen's 90th birthday honours list

  11-06-2016 11:39
  
  A woman who made history in the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal in Her Majesty’s 90th birthday honours list.
  
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• The Selsdon woman saving her own piece of Fairfield Halls history - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 10:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The Selsdon woman saving her own piece of Fairfield Halls history
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  ONE Selsdon resident has saved more than 50 programmes and ticket stubs from concerts at Fairfield Halls as her own piece of the concert hall's history. Carol Grimshaw, 68, has been visiting Fairfield for more than 30 years and said her favourites ...
  
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• The Selsdon woman saving her own piece of Fairfield Halls history

  11-06-2016 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  ONE Selsdon resident has saved more than 50 programmes and ticket stubs from concerts at Fairfield Halls as her own piece of the concert hall's history.Carol Grimshaw, 68, has been visiting Fairfield for more than 30 years and said her favourites included Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers, Gerry and the Pacemakers and The Troggs.When asked why they were her favourite Carol said: "Apart from the sex appeal you mean?"ALSO READ: Croydon Council confirms Fairfield Halls will close for two...
  
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• Special curriculum and well behaved pupils help Riddlesdown...

  11-06-2016 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A SPECIAL curriculum taught by primary-trained teachers to help Year 7 pupils settle into secondary school has helped Riddlesdown Collegiate achieve an "outstanding" Ofsted rating .Inspectors visiting the Honister Heights school in May said the Year 7 Excellence Curriculum – introduced two years ago – gives youngsters a "flying start" to secondary school life.It is the first time Ofsted has visited Riddlesdown since it became an academy in 2012, and inspectors...
  
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• Weekend weather: Prepare for a washout as yellow warning of rain issued across south west London and north Surrey

  11-06-2016 09:20
  
  The weekend may well be a washout as the Met Officer has issued a yellow weather warning for Saturday.
  
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• Top 10 acts to have ever performed at Fairfield Halls - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 09:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Top 10 acts to have ever performed at Fairfield Halls
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  Fairfield Halls will close its doors next month for an extensive redevelopment, leading to some fears that it may not pack the same punch as it once did, something the council denies. However, memories of the famous venue are still powerful with some ...and more »
  
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• Top 10 acts to have ever performed at Fairfield Halls

  11-06-2016 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Fairfield Halls will close its doors next month for an extensive redevelopment, leading to some fears that it may not pack the same punch as it once did, something the council denies.However, memories of the famous venue are still powerful with some of the world's top performers having played there. Tom Matthews and Polly Albany-Ward list 10 of the best acts to have ever graced the Fairfield stage...1. THE BEATLESThe Fab Four played at Fairfield Halls twice in 1963, three years after they...
  
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• Crystal Palace boys old and new can shine at Euro 2016 - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 08:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace boys old and new can shine at Euro 2016
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  THIS week I thought I'd take a look at the four Palace players set to feature at Euro 2016, writes Matt Jenner. Yohan Cabaye. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. He was the hot topic at the beginning of the season coming to Selhurst Park ...
  
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• Woman pretended to have serious illness to gain trust of victims...

  11-06-2016 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman pretended to suffer from a life changing illness to gain the trust of victims she would later scam online.Poppy Valentine Eastwood, 24, scammed 46 victims who had attempted to purchase horse riding related items from her on a number of online market places between 20 January and November 12, 2014.Eastwood would discuss possible transactions with potential customers prior to a deal being struck.During a number of these conversations she falsely claimed to be selling the riding equipment..
  
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• New Addington People's Carnival: Everything You Need To Know - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2016 07:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  New Addington People's Carnival: Everything You Need To Know
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  NEW Addington People's Carnival is returning this weekend, with thousands of visitors expected. Here is a handy rundown of everythIng you need to know ahead of the weekend extravaganza... What is New Addington People's Carnival? The event has been ...
  
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• New Addington People's Carnival: Everything You Need To Know

  11-06-2016 07:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  NEW Addington People's Carnival is returningthis weekend, with thousands of visitors expected. Here is a handy rundown of everythIng you need to know ahead of the weekend extravaganza...What is New Addington People's Carnival? The event has been a staple of the estate for the last few years, after a hiatus between 2003 and 2010. Carnivals have been staged in New Addington since the 1950s, the highlight being the parade on Sunday afternoon.Where and when is it on?The carnival will take place at..
  
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• Everything you need to know about the Biggin Hill Festival of...

  11-06-2016 06:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  What is Biggin Hill Festival of Flight?The Festival of Flight is a one-day event at Biggin Hill Airport. Historic planes including those from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF's Red Arrows perform displays in the skies above while on the ground there will be more aircraft to see, a fun fair, and even a 1960s Village this year. The first Festival of Flight was held in 2014 but before that was the two day Biggin Hill Air Fair which ran from 1963 to 2010.What time does it all...
  
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