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• Union says Southern services hit 'rock bottom' as just 20 per...

  20-06-2016 20:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Just 20 per cent of trains on the Southern Mainline arrived on time last Friday, figures have revealed.As Southern braces for another conductor strike tomorrow RMT, the rail union behind the industrial action, has accused the operator's performance of sinking to "rock bottom".On Friday, June 17, just one in five trains on the Southern Mainline got to their destination on time, while just under half got there within five minutes of when they should have arrived (known as the PPM).RMT...
  
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• ​#FindRobbie: Celebrities share appeal to try and find community...

  20-06-2016 19:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A number of celebrities have shared an appeal to try and help find missing community man Robert Gibson.Robbie, as he is known to his friends, was last seen a week ago when he left his home at about 3pm on Monday, June 13 to go for a walk.A short time after he was seen on CCTV in a Co-op store in Central Hill and it is thought he was in the East Croydon area at about 3.20pm that day.His friends and family said his disappearance is out-of-character and they are now very anxious about his health,..
  
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• How the Spanish Civil War started in Croydon – and the gig to mark its 80th anniversary

  20-06-2016 18:20
  
  A routine flight from Croydon Airport triggered the Spanish Civil War 80 years ago – and it will be remembered at a gig at the town’s Oval Tavern.
  
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• RECIPE: What Dad Cooked’s fresh cheese pasta salad

  20-06-2016 17:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Here’s a fresh and healthy pasta salad from Surbiton siblings Pete and Leo Williamson’s dad that makes good use of seasonal greens – perfect for eating alfresco on a warm summer evening or to have with a barbecue.
  
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• Dying Crystal Palace fan photographed by man who struck fatal punch in fist fight after match

  20-06-2016 17:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Crystal Palace fan was photographed as he lay dying on the floor following a fist fight on his way home from a match, an inquest heard.
  
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• Break-in victim threatened with arrest after putting 'Wanted:...

  20-06-2016 17:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The victim of a series of break-ins says he has been threatened with arrest for putting a banner on the front of his house offering a reward for information about the thief "dead or alive".Sebastian Stephenson said the banner was "banter" designed to "whip up a bit of interest" after his van was broken into several times over a period of as many months, costing him nearly £5,000 in stolen tools. He said he had no choice but to turn detective after police told...
  
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• Everything you need to know to survive the Southern conductors'...

  20-06-2016 16:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Which services will be affected?A limited service will operate in both directions from 7.30am to 10.30pm on these routes:London Bridge - Norwood Junction - East Croydon - Sanderstead - Riddlesdown - Upper Warlingham - Woldingham - Oxted - Hurst Green - Lingfield - Dormans - East GrinsteadLondon Victoria - Clapham Junction - East Croydon - Redhill - Gatwick Airport - Three Bridges A limited service will operate in both directions from 7.30am to 6pm on these routes: Three Bridges - Crawley...
  
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• Crystal Palace fan 'was filmed as he lay dying' after being...

  20-06-2016 16:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Crystal Palace fan was filmed as he lay dying after being knocked out in a fight with a train passenger, an inquest heard. Dad Richard Powell, 39, who ran a plastering firm and featured on the BBC series DIY SOS, was floored when he got involved in a scuffle on the main concourse at London Victoria train station on August 1, 2015.Immediately after the fight, Denis Busu stood over him and took a picture of Mr Powell to send to his girlfriend while allegedly said "serves him right,"...
  
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• 5 great toys for tech lovers

  20-06-2016 15:35
  
  Whether you’re still on the look-out for a great late Father's Day present or you want to get your hands on some great tech yourself, the guys at Digitalised have some top picks...
  
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• Fresh appeal to find missing library campaigner Robbie Gibson

  20-06-2016 15:32
  
  Police have reissued an appeal to help find a library campaigner who went missing a week ago.
  
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• Car ends up in vegetable aisle of Norbury Tesco after crashing...

  20-06-2016 15:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A car ended up nose first in the vegetable aisle of a Tesco Express shop in Norbury after it crashed into the front of the store yesterday.The silver vehicle became embedded in the front of the London Road shop at about 11.45am, Tesco confirmed today.An witness who got to the store minutes after the crash, who wanted to only be named as Lorraine, said police and ambulance crews were both called to the shop but no one was injured."I was going to buy some soap powder and when I got there the...
  
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• Robert Gibson: New police appeal for information on missing...

  20-06-2016 14:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have renewed their appeal on finding missing Gipsy Hill man Robert Gibson.Gibson, a known campaigner for Upper Norwood library and other community causes, went missing last Monday after leaving his home to go for a walk.He was seen on CCTV at the Co-op in Central Hill at about 3pm that day, but has not been seen since.Police say his family are increasingly concerned for his welfare, and describe his disappearance as out of character.Family, friends and the wider community have also...
  
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• Croydon man charged with sexually abusing children as young as four

  20-06-2016 14:04
  
  A Croydon man has been charged with sexually abusing children when he was a teenager in the 1970s.
  
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• Plea date adjourned for man accused of murdering his girlfriend...

  20-06-2016 13:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The plea date of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Addiscombe has been adjourned until July.Pawel Sroka, 34, is accused of stabbing 29-year-old Joanna Trojniak to death.Police launched a murder investigation after Ms Trojniak was found with multiple stab wounds in a house on Meadvale Road, where the couple lived, at about 9pm on March 23.A special post-mortem examination took place at Croydon Mortuary on the same day and gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.Sroka was..
  
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• South Norwood man charged with raping teenage girl

  20-06-2016 13:17
  
  A 21-year-old South Norwood man has been charged with raping a teenage girl.
  
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• PICTURES: Thousands enjoy first ever Purley Craft Beer Festival...

  20-06-2016 12:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It was bottoms up for more than 1,000 people who gathered to sample 51 different tipples at Purley's first ever beer festival.The Crafty Purley Beer Festival featured no less than six brews from Croydon's own Cronx brewery, as well as craft beers from as near as Brixton Brewery and as far as Yeastie Boys, which were flown in all the way from New Zealand.There were also bottles and cans from around the world at the event at Christ Church, in Brighton Road, and live music to keep everyone...
  
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• South London's Serial: Podcast on murder of private eye Daniel Morgan tops iTunes chart

  20-06-2016 11:43
  
  A podcast recounting decades of failed investigations into the unsolved murder of a private detective in Sydenham has hit number one on the iTunes chart.
  
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• Primary school 'making progress', but must improve further, says Ofsted - Croydon Advertiser

  20-06-2016 11:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Primary school 'making progress', but must improve further, says Ofsted
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  Parish Church CE Junior School in Waddon went from "outstanding" to "inadequate" after an inspection by Ofsted in June 2014. The education watchdog said pupils "significantly underachieve" and the school's problems were exacerbated by its "extremely ...
  
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• British athletics champion keeping Croydon students on the right track - Croydon Advertiser

  20-06-2016 11:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  British athletics champion keeping Croydon students on the right track
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  Andy Lewis, current British Masters 60-metre hurdles champion, has been helping pupils at St Andrew's School, in Waddon, to conquer life's challenges through succeeding in sport. The 48-year-old, who is world number one in his age group at London Jump ...
  
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• Croydon property developer and Labour donor advertises 'Polish-on...

  20-06-2016 11:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Labour donor and property developer advertised jobs at his construction company for Polish workers only.AA Homes and Housing Ltd in Croydon posted an advert online for "POLISH carpenters, plumbers, electricians and labourers". The company is owned by Dr Anwar Ansari, a former vice-chairman of Labour's Croydon Central branch and a long-standing party donor.The advert, which offered a "long term job and competitive salary", was deleted less than a day after being posted...
  
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• Croydon police launch knife crime crackdown - Croydon Guardian

  20-06-2016 10:59 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon police launch knife crime crackdown
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  Croydon police will be conducting weapon sweeps and targeted stop and searches this week as part an initiative to tackle knife crime. The fifth phase of Operation Sceptre, run by the Metropolitan Police, will run from today until June 26. During the ...and more »
  
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• Croydon police launch knife crime crackdown

  20-06-2016 10:49
  
  Croydon police will be conducting weapon sweeps and targeted stop and searches this week as part an initiative to tackle knife crime.
  
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• British athletics champion keeping Croydon students on the right...

  20-06-2016 10:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A champion athlete is helping students overcome hurdles – in more ways than one.Andy Lewis, current British Masters 60-metre hurdles champion, has been helping pupils at St Andrew's School, in Waddon, to conquer life's challenges through succeeding in sport. The 48-year-old, who is world number one in his age group at London Jump and the current British Masters pentathlon title holder, runs the school's athletics club and is also a behaviour mentor.He specialises in taking time with...
  
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• Primary school 'making progress', but must improve further, says...

  20-06-2016 10:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A school judged to be failing has made progress but requires further improvement. Parish Church CE Junior School in Waddon went from "outstanding" to "inadequate" after an inspection by Ofsted in June 2014. The education watchdog said pupils "significantly underachieve" and the school's problems were exacerbated by its "extremely over-generous evaluation of its own performance".Since renamed The Minster Junior School, it has been subject to regular...
  
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• Drivers escape unhurt after two car crash in Coulsdon

  20-06-2016 10:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters and police officers were called to a crash between two cars in Coulsdon last night.The cars had collided at the junction of Lion Green Road and Brighton Road just before midnight.One of the drivers was trapped in his car when crews from Purley fire station arrived and firefighters had to force the door open so he could get out.A firefighter from the station said no one was hurt in the crash.ALSO READ: #FindRobbie: Searches to take place in a bid to find missing community champion...
  
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