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• Police called to reports of person with a knife and man found...

  29-06-2016 21:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man was found injured in Whitehorse Lane near Sainsbury's this evening.Police were called to reports of a person with a knife at 8.05pm. When they arrived a they found an injured man and he was taken to hospital.A Metropolitan Police spokesman said he could not provide any more details on his injuries or his condition at this stage but said no arrests have been made.A witness saw a police cordon in a pathway near the Sainsbury's store.Updates to followDid you see anything? Email...
  
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• Union accuses David Cameron of 'misleading' House of Commons over...

  29-06-2016 20:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has been accused of "misleading" the House of Commons in his condemnation of Southern's services.David Cameron branded Southern "unacceptable" in today's Prime Minister's Questions (PMQ's), adding passengers deserve better and that the Government will introduce greater compensation for those affected."I condemn any industrial action that disrupts the travelling public," he said. "Rail passengers will not thank Aslef and RMT for the recent...
  
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• Pastor set to submit second application for Christian free school...

  29-06-2016 19:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Selhurst church is preparing for a second attempt to open a free school in the area after its first application fell at the first hurdle.Rob Pickering, pastor at Selhurst Church, submitted proposals for Hope Academy to the Department of Education (DfE) in October last year, however his team did not get an interview.But undeterred Mr Pickering and congregation member Pam King are gearing up for a second attempt this October.The primary would be a Christian school open to children of all...
  
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• Croydon student's video mocking post-Brexit racism goes viral with more than 750,000 views

  29-06-2016 18:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Croydon student has become an internet sensation after posting video mocking the reported spike in racist behaviour following last week's Brexit vote.
  
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• ​Muslim women targeted in racially aggravated abuse in Croydon...

  29-06-2016 18:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Muslim woman in Croydon have been told to "go back home" and "leave the country" while shopping and commuting since the Brexit vote last Friday, a religious group has said. The Muslim Association of Croydon is calling on the community and ethnic minorities to stay vigilant of attacks especially as Muslim women can feel "isolated" - due to communication barriers - meaning they are less likely to report the abuse. The women are now being encouraged to go out in...
  
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• New images of New Addington's proposed community centre released

  29-06-2016 17:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  NEW images of how New Addington's new community and leisure centre will look have been released after the council has submitted a formal planning application for the development.The council says the new building will lead to a "radical transformation" of the western side of Central Parade.The centre will feature community spaces, state-of-the-art sport facilities, a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool and a fitness suite, sport hall, crèche and studios.The £17 million...
  
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• 'Stay vigilant and take precautions,' Croydon Muslims told amid spike in hate crime after Brexit - Croydon Guardian

  29-06-2016 15:17 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  'Stay vigilant and take precautions,' Croydon Muslims told amid spike in hate crime after Brexit
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  The Muslim Association of Croydon has warned Muslims and other ethnic minorities to “stay vigilant” and report hate crime following a spike of racist attacks in the wake of Brexit. The association said the leave result has “legitimised the environment ...
  
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• 'Stay vigilant and take precautions,' Croydon Muslims told amid spike in hate crime after Brexit

  29-06-2016 15:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Muslim Association of Croydon has warned Muslims and other ethnic minorities to “stay vigilant” and report hate crime following a spike of racist attacks in the wake of Brexit.
  
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• Armed police swoop on men and recover gun in intelligence-led...

  29-06-2016 14:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Armed police swooped on three men in an intelligence-led operation in Norbury.Police carried out the operation at about 3.50pm on Tuesday in London Road near Norbury train station.A gun was recovered at the scene and three men were arrested and remain in custody.No shots were fired and officers from the Trident and Area Crime Command are investigating. One witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said they saw about 10 armed officers in uniform and plain clothes near the station as they carried.
  
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• David Cameron says Southern performance is 'frankly unacceptable'

  29-06-2016 14:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has condemned Southern's service as "unacceptable".David Cameron made the statement at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) today, saying passengers deserve better and that the Government will introduce greater compensation for those affected."Frankly the performance of Southern has been unacceptable and passengers deserve better," Mr Cameron said."We will be providing more compensation to passengers affected by the latest strike."ALSO READ: Rail...
  
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• Five of the best… places in Croydon to bag a bargain - The Croydon Citizen

  29-06-2016 14:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Five of the best… places in Croydon to bag a bargain
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  It's the oldest open air fruit and veg market in the UK and a great place to do your entire weekly fruit and vegetable shop for under a tenner. Stalls are bursting with bowls of produce for a pound – stagger home under the weight of it, because there's ...
  
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• Signs Express welcome new Croydon franchisee following resale opportunity - Startups.co.uk

  29-06-2016 13:55 via startups.co.uk
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  Signs Express welcome new Croydon franchisee following resale opportunity
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  Sign and graphics manufacturing franchise Signs Express has celebrated the addition of Mark Merrick as the new franchisee of its Croydon centre. Having previously worked as a surveyor in the building and restoration industry, Merrick intends to build ...
  
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• Crystal Palace ace travelling to Newcastle United to undergo medical - Croydon Advertiser

  29-06-2016 13:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace ace travelling to Newcastle United to undergo medical
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  Dwight Gayle is reportedly on his way to Newcastle United to undergo a medical ahead of a £10m move. The Crystal Palace star looks set to end his three-year stay at Selhurst Park, moving to the Championship side who are looking for an instant return to ...and more »
  
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• Pauline Quirke launches Q Productions to stage Croydon panto - The Stage

  29-06-2016 13:07 via thestage.co.uk
  
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  Pauline Quirke launches Q Productions to stage Croydon panto
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  Actor Pauline Quirke has launched a new production company that will convert a Croydon leisure centre into a 400-seat venue for a pantomime this Christmas. The company said the production would mitigate the loss of the Fairfield Halls, which closes in ...
  
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• Croydon Centrale shopping centre has covered up its changing room mirrors in an attempt to make women less body ... - This is Local London

  29-06-2016 13:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Croydon Centrale shopping centre has covered up its changing room mirrors in an attempt to make women less body ...
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  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. Is this an admirable initiative aimed at improving women's self-worth or just another reason for them to worry about their body image? A Croydon shopping centre is one of ...
  
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• Centrale shopping centre removes changing room mirrors 'to make customers feel less body conscious' - Croydon Guardian

  29-06-2016 12:55 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Centrale shopping centre removes changing room mirrors 'to make customers feel less body conscious'
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  Is this an admirable initiative aimed at improving women's self-worth or just another reason for them to worry about their body image? A Croydon shopping centre is one of three across the country that has covered up changing room mirrors in a bizarre ...
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• Centrale shopping centre removes changing room mirrors 'to make customers feel less body conscious'

  29-06-2016 12:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Is this an admirable initiative aimed at improving women’s self-worth or just another reason for them to worry about their body image?
  
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• 'This dark threat must be removed': Fears Croydon cat killer has returned after two pets are found decapitated in ... - Croydon Guardian

  29-06-2016 12:42 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  'This dark threat must be removed': Fears Croydon cat killer has returned after two pets are found decapitated in ...
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  Fears that a serial cat killer has struck again in Kingston have arisen after a decapitated cat's head was found in Worcester Park. Campaigners from the South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (Snarl) group, which has fought over several months to ...and more »
  
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• Croydon Centrale covers up all changing room mirrors to help women be 'less body conscious' - Croydon Advertiser

  29-06-2016 12:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon Centrale covers up all changing room mirrors to help women be 'less body conscious'
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  Changing room mirrors in Croydon Centrale shopping centre have been covered up in a bid to make the borough less body conscious. The two-day trial comes as insights revealed 68 per cent of women in London do not feel confident buying a new outfit after ...
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• 'This dark threat must be removed': Fears Croydon cat killer has returned after two pets are found decapitated in Kingston and Worcester Park

  29-06-2016 12:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (Snarl) group said it found the mutilated head in Hampton Road last night.
  
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• Thornton Heath 'Cyber-Sultan' guilty of distributing online ISIS propaganda - Croydon Advertiser

  29-06-2016 12:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Thornton Heath 'Cyber-Sultan' guilty of distributing online ISIS propaganda
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  A Thornton Heath man has been found guilty of sharing online material encouraging people to join so-called Islamic State (IS). Mohammed Shaheryar Alam, 31, was convicted on Tuesday at Kingston Crown Court of distributing a terrorist publication.
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• Thornton Heath 'Cyber-Sultan' guilty of distributing online ISIS...

  29-06-2016 11:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Thornton Heath man has been found guilty of sharing online material encouraging people to join so-called Islamic State (IS).Mohammed Shaheryar Alam, 31, was convicted on Tuesday at Kingston Crown Court of distributing a terrorist publication.Alam used the online handle "Cyber-Sultan" when posting links to videos which, prosecution argued, encouraged people to join the radical group's ranks.He posted the links, which implied IS actions were being scripturally foretold, on a number of...
  
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• Croydon Centrale covers up all changing room mirrors to help...

  29-06-2016 11:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Changing room mirrors in Croydon Centrale shopping centre have been covered up in a bid to make the borough less body conscious. The two-day trial comes as insights revealed68 per cent of women in London do not feel confident buying a new outfit after they have tried it on and looked in the changing room mirror. According to researchers, 22 per cent of women only trust friends and family to comment on an outfit and 52 per cent didn't feel good about themselves when trying on clothes and...
  
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• Sadiq Khan demands more devolution for London in Brexit aftermath

  29-06-2016 11:06 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Mr Khan said: “On behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now."
  
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• Family of mother who died in childbirth at Croydon hospital still waiting for answers more than six years later - Croydon Guardian

  29-06-2016 10:38 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Family of mother who died in childbirth at Croydon hospital still waiting for answers more than six years later
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  The widower of a mother who died after giving birth at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) is still playing a “waiting game” for answers more than six years after her death. Rosida Etwaree lost more than half her blood and suffered a fatal cardiac arrest ...and more »
  
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• Family of mother who died in childbirth at Croydon hospital still waiting for answers more than six years later - Your Local Guardian

  29-06-2016 10:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Family of mother who died in childbirth at Croydon hospital still waiting for answers more than six years later
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  The widower of a mother who died after giving birth at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) is still playing a “waiting game” for answers more than six years after her death. Rosida Etwaree lost more than half her blood and suffered a fatal cardiac arrest ...and more »
  
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• Family of mother who died in childbirth at Croydon hospital still waiting for answers more than six years later

  29-06-2016 10:29
  
  The widower of a mother who died after giving birth at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) is still playing a “waiting game” for answers more than six years after her death.
  
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• Witness appeal after gunfire and weapon reported on village green - Croydon Advertiser

  29-06-2016 09:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Witness appeal after gunfire and weapon reported on village green
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  A witness appeal has been launched after gunfire and an offensive weapon were reported in Warlingham. Officers were called to the village green on Monday afternoon following a fight involving a group of men, one of whom is believed to have been ...
  
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• Witness appeal after gunfire and weapon reported on village green

  29-06-2016 09:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A witness appeal has been launched after gunfire and an offensive weapon were reported in Warlingham.Officers were called to the village green on Monday afternoon following a fight involving a group of men, one of whom is believed to have been carrying an offensive weapon.They fled as police arrived. A search of the area, off Limpsfield Road, then took place by officers on the ground as well as by the police helicopter and dog unit.No arrests were made and no weapons were found. Surrey Police is
  
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• WEATHER: South London and north Surrey set for another day of underwhelming weather

  29-06-2016 09:24
  
  It’s going to be cloudy, rainy and not particularly warm on this midsummer Wednesday, with temperatures hitting a ceiling of 15 degrees in the late morning
  
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• Thornton Heath 'Cyber-Sultan' convicted of spreading Isis propaganda online

  29-06-2016 08:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Alam, 31, was found guilty of distributing a terrorist publication at Kingston Crown Court
  
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