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• Never mind the concrete: National Trust to show the beauty of Croydon - The Guardian

  07-07-2016 21:54 via theguardian.com
  
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  Never mind the concrete: National Trust to show the beauty of Croydon
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  Bowie hated it. Peep Show besmirched it. The London suburb may get a bad rap in popular culture, but now there is the chance to see a different side. View from the Croydon flyover along a road of terraced housing. National Trust is organising a series ...
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• Croydon's 5 greatest exports - iNews

  07-07-2016 19:53 via inews.co.uk
  
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  Croydon's 5 greatest exports
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• Young dad died after motorbike crashed into tree, inquest hears

  07-07-2016 18:20
  
  A young dad died after his motorbike skidded more than 30 metres and smashed into a tree as he rode home with friends, an inquest heard.
  
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• Surrey Street set for foodie revival with £500000 makeover - Croydon Advertiser

  07-07-2016 18:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Surrey Street set for foodie revival with £500000 makeover
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  SURREY Street could be set for a revival with a £500,000 makeover from the council and a Sunday market selling vintage clothes and artisan food. A surge in stalls at the top of the historic market has made it Croydon's new destination for street food.
  
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• Surrey Street set for foodie revival with £500,000 makeover

  07-07-2016 17:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  SURREY Street could be set for a revival with a £500,000 makeover from the council and a Sunday market selling vintage clothes and artisan food.A surge in stalls at the top of the historic market has made it Croydon's new destination for street food.American street food chefs Paul Millard and David Rosamond, from Addiscombe, opened their stall Monster Chefs in March with a £5,000 Greater London Enterprise loan.The pair, who used to be chefs at Coach House Café, are determined.
  
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• ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 38 pictures Race for Life in Lloyd Park, Croydon

  07-07-2016 17:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We have been going through our archives again and this time have found some more wonderful pictures from Lloyd Park, Croydon, Race for Life.The iconic event will return this weekend when thousands of women descend on Lloyd Park for the charity extravaganza.Have a scroll through the pictures to see if there is anyone you recognise.Have a scroll through the pictures to see if there is anyone you recognise.CROYDON RACE FOR LIFE 2016: When is it, what's the route and can I still enter? South Croydon
  
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• New head teacher appointed at Croydon High School as the school...

  07-07-2016 17:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new head teacher has been appointed at Croydon High School ready for the start of the new school year in September, as the school celebrates five decades in Selsdon. Emma Pattison, currently deputy head at St John's School in Leatherhead, will be taking over from Debbie Leonard, who has been in the post at the all-girls school since 2010. Mrs Leonard, who is moving to take a job nearer her family in Cheshire said it had been a "privilege" to lead the school. Mrs Leonard said:...
  
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• ​PICTURES: The giant hole that closed Croydon Underpass causing...

  07-07-2016 16:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Croydon Underpass remains shut today as engineers work to fix a giant hole as deep as a person. The hole, which is a staggering five feet deep and 11.5 feet wide, opened up near a disused tram line under Wellesley Road yesterday. Emergency works to find out what has caused the hole have blocked the northbound carriageway of the underpass and drivers complained the works had caused gridlock in the town centre. At the site today, near the Jury's Inn hotel, engineers could be seen looking...
  
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• Police appeal for whereabouts of missing New Addington pensioner

  07-07-2016 16:34
  
  Police are appealing for help finding a pensioner missing since yesterday.
  
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• Police appeal over missing New Addington pensioner - Croydon Advertiser

  07-07-2016 16:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police appeal over missing New Addington pensioner
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  A pensioner is missing in New Addington, and police have appealed for further information on his whereabouts. Martin Henry, 69, has not been seen since yesterday, and police have appealed for anyone with information on his welfare to come forward.and more »
  
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• Teenager suffers fractured eye socket during shocking attack at West Croydon station - Croydon Guardian

  07-07-2016 15:44 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Teenager suffers fractured eye socket during shocking attack at West Croydon station
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  A teenage boy suffered a fractured eye socket after being repeatedly kicked in the head during a shocking unprovoked attack at West Croydon station. The 16-year-old got off a train and and was trying to leave the station when he was pushed to the ...
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• Teenager suffers fractured eye socket during shocking attack at West Croydon station

  07-07-2016 15:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy suffered a fractured eye socket after being repeatedly kicked in the head during a shocking unprovoked attack at West Croydon station.
  
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• Police appeal over missing New Addington pensioner

  07-07-2016 15:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A pensioner is missing in New Addington, and police have appealed for further information on his whereabouts. Martin Henry, 69, has not been seen since yesterday, and police have appealed for anyone with information on his welfare to come forward. A message was posted on the Metropolitan Police's official Croydon force Twitter account at 2pm on Thursday afternoon.
  It read: "Martin Henry, 69 missing from #NewAddington since yesterday. Pls contact us on 101 quoting...
  
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• Police looking for burglar 'who rides black mountain bike with...

  07-07-2016 15:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in the south of the borough are trying to trace a man on a mountain bike, who they believe is linked to two burglaries in the region.A witness spotted a man riding black mountain bike with gold writing on the cross bar after a burglary in Cearn Way, Coulsdon on Monday (July 4). The bike also had thick wheels, according to witnesses.A bike with a similar description was being ridden by a male in Downs Road, Purley, the site of a second burglary on Wednesday. The description given in this..
  
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• PICTURED: Mystery 1.5m 'void' closes Croydon Underpass and causes traffic chaos for second day in a row - Croydon Guardian

  07-07-2016 15:16 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  PICTURED: Mystery 1.5m 'void' closes Croydon Underpass and causes traffic chaos for second day in a row
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  Piles of rubble were strewn over the road at the northbound exit of the underpass this afternoon as a digger churned up the carriageway. 12 hrs ago. Share: 0 comments. The Croydon Underpass remains closed after mystery "void" opened up in the road ...
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  Croydon Underpass to remain closed
  
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• PICTURED: Mystery 1.5m 'void' closes Croydon Underpass and causes traffic chaos for second day in a row

  07-07-2016 15:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Croydon Underpass remains closed this morning after mystery "void" opened up in the road yesterday, forcing traffic to be diverted.
  
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• All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine’s FREE inflatable play station is coming to Croydon

  07-07-2016 15:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Young fans of Thomas and Friends will be able to meet the famous engine and race round his themed inflatable play station when it comes to Toys R Us in Croydon in August.
  
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• Shipping containers land at East Croydon as opening of Boxpark mall moves closer - Your Local Guardian

  07-07-2016 13:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Shipping containers land at East Croydon as opening of Boxpark mall moves closer
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  A forest of shipping containers has sprung up next to East Croydon station as the pop-up food mall Boxpark begins to take shape. More than a third of the 97 units have been delivered to the site, which is scheduled to open in late September. Confirmed ...and more »
  
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• Shipping containers land at East Croydon as opening of Boxpark mall moves closer - Croydon Guardian

  07-07-2016 13:28 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Shipping containers land at East Croydon as opening of Boxpark mall moves closer
  Croydon Guardian
  A forest of shipping containers has sprung up next to East Croydon station as the pop-up food mall Boxpark begins to take shape. More than a third of the 97 units have been delivered to the site, which is scheduled to open in late September. Confirmed ...and more »
  
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• Shipping containers land at East Croydon as opening of Boxpark mall moves closer

  07-07-2016 13:25
  
  A forest of shipping containers has sprung up next to East Croydon station as the pop-up food mall Boxpark begins to take shape.
  
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• Crystal Palace assistant boss impressed by new signing in training - Croydon Advertiser

  07-07-2016 13:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Crystal Palace assistant boss impressed by new signing in training
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  CRYSTAL Palace assistant boss Keith Millen has revealed his delight at the club's transfer business so far, following the first couple of days of pre-season training. The Eagles returned to work on Monday and Tuesday, before having a rest on Wednesday, ...
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• New 'Total Wipeout' style aqua park opens near Thorpe Park

  07-07-2016 13:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you were a fan of this BBC One show where members of the public made fools of themselves by manoeuvring around a tricky water-based obstacle course, then this will be right up your street.READ MORE: Where is the nearest beach to Croydon?As a version of Total Wipeout is now open in Surrey for those brave enough (and stupid enough!) to take on the tricky floating obstacle course.Based next to Thorpe Park in Chertsey, the Aflex Aqua Park, is the first of its kind in the area and will be a...
  
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• We need to bring a lean startup methodology to Croydon - The Croydon Citizen

  07-07-2016 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  We need to bring a lean startup methodology to Croydon
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  As the founder of Croydon Tech City, I have spent the past few years immersed with local entrepreneurs who are using Lean Startup methodology to build companies. For those of you who haven't read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, the basic concept behind ...
  
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• QUIZ: God save the what now? Test how well you actually know the national anthem

  07-07-2016 13:00
  
  There are many things our English footballers can be criticised for after their dismal performance at Euro 2016.
  
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• Schoolchildren are holding a market today where you can buy the...

  07-07-2016 12:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Youngsters are doing their bit for healthy eating today as they host a school's food market to sell produce they've grown on their own playgrounds.Children from 16 schools in the borough - including those from three of the schools which have recently set up 'edible' playgrounds - will have market stalls offering fruit, vegetables, herbs chutneys and more this afternoon.The event is being held at the Clocktower in Katharine Street from 1.30 to 3pm.The pupils have made and grown the items at their
  
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• Boy suffers fractured eye socket after being kicked in head in...

  07-07-2016 12:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old boy suffered a fractured eye socket after he was repeatedly kicked in the head in a horrifying attack at West Croydon station. Shortly before 6.30pm on Thursday, June 16, the victim got off a train on platform 4 of the station and was followed by a man. Before he could exit the station, the unknown man pushed the victim to the ground and repeatedly kicked him in the head. The victim sustained a fractured eye socket as a result of the attack, which police believe was...
  
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• Giant hole that closed Croydon Underpass is as deep as a person

  07-07-2016 12:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A giant hole in the road which has closed the Croydon Underpass is as deep as a person, it has been revealed.The hole, which is a staggering five foot deep and 11.5 foot wide, opened up near a disused tram line under Wellesley Road yesterday.Emergency works to find out what has caused the hole have blocked the northbound carriageway of the underpass and drivers complained thew works had caused gridlock in the town centre.The council has not yet been able to confirm what caused the hole but...
  
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• Crystal Palace picked for Sky Sports coverage - but which date? - Croydon Advertiser

  07-07-2016 11:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace picked for Sky Sports coverage - but which date?
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  Crystal Palace have been selected for Sky Sports television coverage just once inside the opening two months of the new season. The Eagles' home clash with Stoke City has been selected for Sunday, September 18, with a 2.15pm kick off. The new season ...and more »
  
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• Your guide to outdoor cinema screenings in south London this summer

  07-07-2016 11:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Seeing a film under the stars is one of the joys of summer. And south London has some great films being shown in stunning locations. Here are some of the best…
  
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• Mystery 'void' closes Croydon Underpass and causes traffic chaos for second day in a row

  07-07-2016 10:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Croydon Underpass remains closed this morning after mystery "void" opened up in the road yesterday, forcing traffic to be diverted.
  
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• Mystery 1.5m 'void' closes Croydon Underpass and causes traffic chaos for second day in a row

  07-07-2016 10:53
  
  The Croydon Underpass remains closed this morning after mystery "void" opened up in the road yesterday, forcing traffic to be diverted.
  
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• Nine-year-old girl hit by van in New Addington

  07-07-2016 10:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A nine-year-old girl was hit by a van in New Addington last night.
  
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• How big is the hole? Croydon Underpass STILL closed - Croydon Advertiser

  07-07-2016 09:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  How big is the hole? Croydon Underpass STILL closed
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  The council is still unable to confirm the size of the hole which has closed the Wellesley Road underpass for almost 24 hours, or what caused it. The Croydon Underpass remains closed heading twds Thornton Heath due to urgent repairs. Q's onto the ...
  Mystery 'void' closes Croydon Underpass and causes traffic chaos for second day in a rowYour Local Guardian
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• National Trust to offer walking tours of Croydon, labelled London's 'crap town' - Evening Standard

  07-07-2016 09:33 via standard.co.uk
  
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  National Trust to offer walking tours of Croydon, labelled London's 'crap town'
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  It's a world away from the South Downs or the Lake District but Croydon could be set to become a new tourist hotspot thanks to the National Trust. The organisation, which protects areas of outstanding natural beauty or historic interest, is celebrating ...and more »
  
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• Missing Croydon pensioner, 88, found safe and well - Croydon Advertiser

  07-07-2016 09:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Missing Croydon pensioner, 88, found safe and well
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  An 88-year-old Croydon man who was reported missing last week has been found safe and well. Police confirmed to the Advertiser on Thursday morning that pensioner Matthew Castellino, who was reported missing on June 30, returned to his Croydon home ...
  
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• How big is the hole? Croydon Underpass STILL closed

  07-07-2016 09:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Underpass remains closed this morning due to a "void" in the road. The council is still unable to confirm the size of the hole which has closed the Wellesley Road underpass for almost 24 hours, or what caused it. The Croydon Underpass remains closed heading twds Thornton Heath due to urgent repairs. Q's onto the Croydon Flyover.— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) July 7, 2016 Transport for London confirmed northbound carriageway remains closed at 7am this...
  
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• Missing Croydon pensioner, 88, found safe and well

  07-07-2016 08:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An 88-year-old Croydon man who was reported missing last week has been found safe and well.Police confirmed to the Advertiser on Thursday morning that pensioner Matthew Castellino, who was reported missing on June 30, returned to his Croydon home the following day.The Met Police had posted an image on its official Croydon Twitter account of Matthew, on the day he was reported missing, in a bid to find information on his welfare.The force has since confirmed Matthew returned to his home on July 1
  
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• ​9-year-old girl taken to hospital after being hit by a van in...

  07-07-2016 08:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A girl was taken to hospital after being hit by a van in New Addington on Wednesday evening.Police officers and paramedics were called to Headley Drive, at the junction with Leigh Crescent, at 7.15pm to reports of the young pedestrian in collision with the van.The nine-year-old girl's injuries were not serious but she was taken to hospital as a precaution, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said.The van driver had stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made, the spokesman added. Did you see.
  
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• Weather: Mostly dry and bright with temperatures reaching 23 degrees across south London and north Surrey

  07-07-2016 08:42
  
  Temperatures are set to cool to about 13 degrees later this evening, and more showers are forecast for tomorrow, so enjoy the dry spells while you can!
  
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