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• Predatory Thornton Heath rapist stalked victims leaving the 250...

  27-06-2016 19:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A violent Thornton Heath rapist who stalked his victims after they left the route 250 bus and then punched them in the face before assaulting them has been jailed for life.Pedro Antonio Baptista Boieiro, 28, gouged the eyes of one woman as he tried to remove her clothes in Norbury before her cries for help were heard by residents nearby.Boieiro, a Portuguese national of Brigstock Road, pleaded guilty to one count of rape and two counts of attempted rape and he was told at Croydon Crown Court...
  
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• RECAP - Crowd control measures at East Croydon while disruption...

  27-06-2016 19:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crowd control measures were introduced at East Croydon on Monday evening after people became stuck at the station following electrical supply problems at Clapham Junction and ongoing problems with crew availability across the Southern network. One of the lines at Clapham Junction was blocked in the morning causing seen severe delays throughout the day, especially in and out of London Victoria. East Croydon station was so busy staff at the station instigated crowd control measures, a...
  
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• Research reveals 3% of Croydon homes up for sale cost £1m or more - Croydon Advertiser

  27-06-2016 19:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Research reveals 3% of Croydon homes up for sale cost £1m or more
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  A property on the market with Streets Ahead in Purley expected to sell for more than £1m, and a map of all the... Predatory Thornton Heath rapist stalked victims leaving the 250... Predatory Thornton Heath rapist stalked victims leaving the... 1. LIVE ...
  
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• Research reveals 3% of Croydon homes up for sale cost £1m...

  27-06-2016 19:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A map of London's most expensive homes has revealed about three per cent of homes on the market in Croydon cost £1m or more.Research has revealed Croydon is among the London boroughs with the lowest number of expensive homes, with 97 properties out of 3,855 over the £1 million mark.The pricey pads were clustered near Crystal Palace, Purley, Coulsdon and Addington Hills. One four bedroom house in Norbury was listed for £3,500,000, while a home listed for sale in the exclusive...
  
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• Major disruption on Southern services causes long delays through...

  27-06-2016 18:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Commuters complained East Croydon had become unsafe this evening as problems from Clapham Junction continued to cause disruption. Southern said trains across its network had been affected after a power supply problem caused a train to become stranded this morning, blocking one of the lines. East Croydon has been badly affected by the disruption with passengers taking to Twitter to warn Southern overcrowding in the station had become unsafe. @SouthernRailUK the situation at east croydon...
  
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• Police appeal to find New Addington teenager missing for 10 days

  27-06-2016 18:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a missing New Addington teenager. Patrick Santos, 14, went missing on June 17 from the estate. Anyone who has seen him is asked to call Croydon police on 101.
  Can you help find Patrick Santos, 14, who is missing from New Addington? Last seen 17 June. Call 101 if seen. pic.twitter.com/Wv3y9tFJ7o— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroydon) June 27, 2016
  
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• Chart topper Jamie Lawson tells us how a chance meeting with Ed Sheeran in Balham changed his life

  27-06-2016 18:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A chance meeting with Ed Sheeran in Balham supercharged the career of Jamie Lawson, bringing him a number one, an Ivor Novello Award and even a cameo on Neighbours.
  
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• Cops close major road to stop 'dangerous' Croydon Cruise street race - Croydon Guardian

  27-06-2016 17:16 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Cops close major road to stop 'dangerous' Croydon Cruise street race
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  Police have used emergency powers to close a busy Croydon road in a bid to stop a controversial street race through the town centre. The race, dubbed the 'Croydon Cruise', regularly sees up to 200 motorists in souped-up cars hit the tarmac in Imperial ...and more »
  
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• Cops close major road to stop 'dangerous' Croydon Cruise street race

  27-06-2016 17:05
  
  Police have used emergency powers to close a busy Croydon road in a bid to stop a controversial street race through the town centre.
  
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• Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in South...

  27-06-2016 16:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist was injured after a crash involving a car in South Norwood.Emergency services were called to South Norwood Hill, at the junction with Holmesdale Road, just before 1.30pm today.The motorcyclist, a man, was injured and taken to hospital, a Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said.His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The road was closed and buses were diverted as emergency services dealt with the incident.Did you see what happened? Call news desk on 01737 305559 or email
  
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• Rail company in charge of Southern given accolade for 'passenger...

  27-06-2016 16:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The company which runs Southern has won two awards and been highly commended for its 'passenger experience'.Govia Thameslink Railway, which also runs the Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern services, was named best in the environment and engineering and safety categories at the Railway Industry Innovation Awards on Friday, June 24.The company was also 'highly commended' for passenger experience.GTR said today that the commendation acknowledged its use of technology to make sure...
  
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• Croydon Looks Beautiful In These Wonderful Illustrations - Londonist

  27-06-2016 16:12 via londonist.com
  
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  Croydon Looks Beautiful In These Wonderful Illustrations
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  Matt Bannister creates visually striking images of London, and is particularly inspired by the southern suburbs. His new solo show includes new pictures of the Croydon area, alongside older works covering Southwark and Crystal Palace. His eye-catching ...
  
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• ​#FindRobbie: Concerns grow as two weeks pass since community...

  27-06-2016 15:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two weeks have passed since prominent Crystal Palace campaigner Robert Gibson went missing from his home.His friends, family and police are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare, with those close to him travelling nearly 100 miles in a bid to find him on the Isle of Wight, where he was last seen.Robert, 45, left his home in Gipsy Hill on Monday, June 13 to go for a walk.Shortly after at about 3pm, he was spotted on CCTV in a Co-op store nearby in Central Hill at about 3pm and it is...
  
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• Motorcylist injured in crash with car in South Norwood

  27-06-2016 15:23
  
  A motoryclist has been injured after a road crash in South Norwood.
  
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• Croydon trio James Ellington, Martyn Rooney and James Dasaolu selected for European Championships - Croydon Advertiser

  27-06-2016 14:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon trio James Ellington, Martyn Rooney and James Dasaolu selected for European Championships
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  British Athletics have named its biggest ever team of 98 for the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands on July 6-10. Headlined by six reigning European Champions, including 42-year-old Jo Pavey, the team shows a blend of newly ...
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• Big screen returns to Croydon for Wimbledon championship - Croydon Advertiser

  27-06-2016 13:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Big screen returns to Croydon for Wimbledon championship
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  Croydon's answer to Henman Hill will return this week with a big screen next to East Croydon station broadcasting live from Wimbledon. Tennis fans will be able to enjoy a glass of Pimm's and a bowl of strawberries and cream as they soak up the ...
  
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• Big screen returns to Croydon for Wimbledon championship

  27-06-2016 13:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon's answer to Henman Hill will return this week with a big screen next to East Croydon station broadcasting live from Wimbledon.Tennis fans will be able to enjoy a glass of Pimm's and a bowl of strawberries and cream as they soak up the championship the Platform Ruskin Square Summer Screen's deckchairs.It is the third year the a big screen has come to the site and there will also be two ping pong tables for anyone feeling inspired by the action on court.ALSO READ: Wimbledon 2016: How do I.
  
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• Stranded train causes disruption to Clapham Junction services

  27-06-2016 12:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A power supply problem has caused disruption on Southern services through Clapham Junction this morning. Southern said at 10am that there were delays and cancellations after one of the lines became blocked by a train which was "unable to move due to loss of power". At 11.45am the line had reopened but there were delays of up to 40 minutes still expected. Customers travelling to East Croydon will need to use alternative services, it said, while trains to Sutton via West Croydon...
  
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• The woman who has spent 20 years preventing elderly people in Croydon from going into hospital - Croydon Advertiser

  27-06-2016 12:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The woman who has spent 20 years preventing elderly people in Croydon from going into hospital
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  Gill Vincent-Clayden during the early days of the service with 102-year-old Eudora Carrick, a patient she was helping at... Predatory Thornton Heath rapist stalked victims leaving the 250... Predatory Thornton Heath rapist stalked victims leaving the... 1.
  
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• Man missing from Croydon University Hospital has been found

  27-06-2016 11:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man missing from Croydon University Hospital has been found.Mohammed Jama Mohammed, 40, from Bromley, was last seen at 9am on Sunday at the hospital with a cannula in his left arm.He suffers from epilepsy and has difficulty communicating.Police confirmed Mohammed was found safe and well today.ALSO READ: Croydon North MP Steve Reed joins Labour resignations in bid to force out Jeremy CorbynREAD MORE: Drivers injured in early morning crash in South Norwood
  
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• Man missing from Croydon University Hospital found

  27-06-2016 11:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man who went missing from Croydon University Hospital has been found safe and well.
  
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• The Proclaimers in Croydon: Six things we learnt from their show at Fairfield Halls

  27-06-2016 10:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Scottish duo The Proclaimers came more than 500 miles to play one of the last gigs Fairfield Halls will host before refurbishment. Here are six things we learned on Sunday night.
  
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• Croydon North MP Steve Reed joins Labour resignations in bid to force out Jeremy Corbyn - Croydon Advertiser

  27-06-2016 10:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon North MP Steve Reed joins Labour resignations in bid to force out Jeremy Corbyn
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  Steve Reed, Labour MP for Croydon North, has resigned as Shadow Minister for Local Government and called on leader of the party Jeremy Corbyn to step down. Mr Reed's announcement this morning follows a swathe of resignations from members of the ...and more »
  
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• MP Steve Reed joins calls for Jeremy Corbyn to step down as Labour leader

  27-06-2016 10:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Steve Reed has become the latest Labour MP to call for Jeremy Corbyn to step down as leader of the party.
  
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• Croydon North MP Steve Reed joins Labour resignations in bid to...

  27-06-2016 09:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Steve Reed, Labour MP for Croydon North, has resigned as Shadow Minister for Local Government and called on leader of the party Jeremy Corbyn to step down. Mr Reed's announcement this morning follows a swathe of resignations from members of the shadow cabinet in a bid to force Mr Corbyn out of office. The resignations are in response to last week's Brexit vote and were triggered after Mr Corbyn sacked Hilary Benn in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mr Reed said in a resignation letter,...
  
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• ​Police appeal to find man missing from Croydon University...

  27-06-2016 09:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a man missing from Croydon University Hosptial.Mohammed Jama Mohammed, 40, was last seen at 9am on Sunday at the hospital.Mohammed, from Bromley, suffers from epilepsy and has difficulty communicating.He is described as 5ft 3ins tall, of slim build, with a black beard and receding hairline. He walks with a limp.When last seen, he was wearing flared blue jeans, a red shirt, a black hooded jacket, a black beanie-style hat, a multi-coloured scarf and black...
  
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• Concerns over Bromley man who went missing from a Croydon Hospital

  27-06-2016 09:38 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for a 40-year-old man who has been missing since Sunday.
  
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• Monday’s weather: A cloudy morning will give way to an afternoon of sunshine across south west London and north Surrey.

  27-06-2016 08:32
  
  An early cloudy start is expected to clear up and develop into sunny spells later on today.
  
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• Departing award-winner bids farewell to weekly newspaper - HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk

  27-06-2016 06:31 via holdthefrontpage.co.uk
  
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  Departing award-winner bids farewell to weekly newspaper
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  Gareth-Davies-new-e1463476484158 A multi-award-winning journalist who left a weekly newspaper on Friday after eight years has hailed a campaign to change the drug-driving laws as his proudest achievement there. As previously reported on HTFP, chief ...
  
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