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• Serious fire near Clapham Junction causing delays on trains - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 23:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Serious fire near Clapham Junction causing delays on trains
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  A serious fire has broken out near Clapham Junction train station which is causing delays on the Southern Rail network. Thick black smoke from the blaze has billowed into the air and across rail tracks. The poor visibility has resulted in trains being ...and more »
  
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• Serious fire near Clapham Junction causing delays on trains

  13-07-2016 23:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A serious fire has broken out near Clapham Junction train station which is causing delays on the Southern Rail network. Thick black smoke from the blaze has billowed into the air and across rail tracks. The poor visibility has resulted in trains being forced to run at a reduced speed which is affecting services in and out of the capital. RELATED: Angry passengers gather at London Victoria to stage protest against 'truly appalling' Southern Rail service
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• 'He was so excited about becoming a dad' - Friend's moving...

  13-07-2016 21:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist who was looking forward to becoming a dad has been remembered as humble, loyal and loving. Carl Simpson, 27, died after his motorbike was in a crash with a second bike in Imperial Way on Sunday. The last time Carlos Lewis saw Mr Simpson three weeks ago his friend of ten years shared the news that his girlfriend was expecting the couple's first child. "He was 100 per cent looking forward to being a dad. He was really, really happy and excited about it and I was happy for...
  
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• David Darko murder trial: Accused teenager fled London after 'receiving death threats from victim's friend'

  13-07-2016 19:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenager accused of murder fled London after a fatal stabbing in a South Norwood park because he was receiving death threats from the victim's friend, a court heard.
  
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• Crystal Palace to the rescue after downpour drenches young Philadelphia fans - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 19:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace to the rescue after downpour drenches young Philadelphia fans
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  Kind-hearted Crystal Palace officials came to the rescue of a group of young supporters in Philadelphia. Palace are at the beginning of a pre-season tour of the United States of America and will play against Philadelphia Union this evening (midnight ...and more »
  
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• Brilliant pubs and small venues in Croydon to see a live band this summer - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 18:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Brilliant pubs and small venues in Croydon to see a live band this summer
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  You don't need to brave a festival or spend out at a big stadium to see live music - just head to your pub or a small venue and support your local musicians. Deborah Morris list six places to see a band in Croydon this summer ...and more »
  
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• Tesco and Sainsbury's warn customers not to eat tinned foods...

  13-07-2016 18:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tesco and Sainsbury's are recalling certain tinned foods due to concerns they may contain rubber.Goods involved in the product recall include beef ravioli products from both supermarkets and macaroni cheese from Sainsbury's, the Food Standards Agency has said. Both supermarkets have said the recall is a "precautionary measure" and told customers not to eat the products but to return them for a full refund.The products were all manufactured in Belgium.The products being recalled are:...
  
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• Croydon Cat Killer has widened brutal spree around the M25, say police - Mirror.co.uk

  13-07-2016 17:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Croydon Cat Killer has widened brutal spree around the M25, say police
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  The so-called Croydon Cat Killer has been re-named the 'M25 cat killer' after 70 cat deaths around the 117-mile stretch of motorway in the past five months. Originally believed to be operating in Croydon and surrounding boroughs, the cat killer - who ...
  
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• Crystal Palace chairman hints transfer targets have gone beyond value - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 17:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace chairman hints transfer targets have gone beyond value
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  Crystal Palace supremo Steve Parish doubts there will be any new transfer business this week, he admitted on Tuesday night. American journalist reporter Charlie Hatch, who covers FC Cincinnati for the local media, spoke to Parish about the club's tour ...and more »
  
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• Missing autistic boy 'may be in Hammersmith or White City'

  13-07-2016 15:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A missing 17-year-old from Lambeth, who is autistic and suffered from a serious medical condition, could be in the Hammersmith or White City areas of London, police believe.Samuel Pinzi went missing from his home last Thursday, and police feared the vulnerable teenager could have been anywhere in London.The latest Met Police release said Samuel could be in Hammersmith or White City.The force also believes he could be travelling around capital on the buses, in particular routes 19, 27, 49, N38...
  
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• Sainsury's and Tesco recall tinned products over fears they contain rubber

  13-07-2016 15:25
  
  Supermarket chains Sainsbury's and Tesco are recalling some of their tinned foods over fears they may contain rubber.
  
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• Sainsbury's and Tesco recall tinned products over fears they contain rubber

  13-07-2016 15:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Supermarket chains Sainsbury's and Tesco are recalling some of their tinned foods over fears they may contain rubber.
  
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• ​'Silly f***ers': Watch Jimmy Carr give his verdict on Fairfield...

  13-07-2016 14:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Comedian Jimmy Carr gave his verdict on Fairfield Halls closing for two years, before he went on stagelast weekend for the final major gig at the venue before it shuts. The 8 Out of 10 Cats joker - who has performed at Fairfield a number of times during his career - said he hopes to be able to return to Fairfield when it reopens in the summer of 2018. His 'The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour' gig on Saturday was the last public event at the theatre before it closes on Friday...
  
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• Staff bow out as Fairfield Halls shuts doors for two-year refurbishment

  13-07-2016 13:13 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The curtain fell on 54-year era of entertainment at Fairfield Halls on Saturday as the venue prepares to shut for a £30m redevelopment.
  
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• Could Brexit scupper Westfield and Hammerson's plans for £1.4bn shopping mall?

  13-07-2016 12:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Retail giants Westfield and Hammerson have refused to comment on whether the economic uncertainty caused by the Brexit vote has jeopardised plans for a £1.4bn shopping mall in Croydon town centre.
  
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• Police to introduce traffic calming at Croydon biker spot where motorcyclist Carl Simpson died - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 12:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police to introduce traffic calming at Croydon biker spot where motorcyclist Carl Simpson died
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  Police will introduce traffic calming measures to a known meeting place for bikers in Croydon after the death of a motorcyclist there at the weekend. A 27-year-old man named locally as Carl Simpson died after his motorbike was involved in a crash with ...
  
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• Four dogs missing after 'devastated' walker's van stolen

  13-07-2016 12:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Four dogs have gone missing after their walkers van was stolen.
  
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• Missing New Addington boy found safe and well, police confirm - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 11:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Missing New Addington boy found safe and well, police confirm
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  A missing 13-year-old boy from New Addington has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Casey Rooney was reported missing from his home on June 6. Police had issued an online appeal for his safe return, and confirmed on Wednesday ...
  
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• Zaha has the wow-factor now Crystal Palace favourite must deliver - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2016 11:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Zaha has the wow-factor now Crystal Palace favourite must deliver
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  Football is a game that divides opinion. It is what makes it such a fascinating sport. All football fans are experts when discussing the beautiful game and all of us steadfastly stick to our opinions, writes Crystal Palace fan Tom Ladbury. Last season ...
  
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• Police to introduce traffic calming at Croydon biker spot where...

  13-07-2016 10:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police will introduce traffic calming measures to a known meeting place for bikers in Croydon after the death of a motorcyclist there at the weekend.A 27-year-old man named locally as Carl Simpson died after his motorbike was involved in a crash with a second bike in Imperial Way just before 5pm on Sunday.Andy Tarrant, borough commander for Croydon Metropolitan Police Service, said officers are aware of "antisocial behaviour by motorists and people riding motorbikes" in the street...
  
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• Missing New Addington boy found safe and well, police confirm

  13-07-2016 10:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A missing 13-year-old boy from New Addington has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Casey Rooney was reported missing from his home on June 6.Police had issued an online appeal for his safe return, and confirmed on Wednesday morning that he had been found."Please to report missing Casey Rooney from New Addington has been found safe and well. Thanks for your RTs," a message on the Met Police's official Croydon Twitter feed read.Pleased to report missing Casey Rooney from...
  
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• Owen Smith to stand for labour leadership

  13-07-2016 10:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Mr Smith, who resigned as shadow work and pensions secretary last month, will challenge Wallasey MP Angela Eagle and current leader Jeremy Corbyn.
  
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• 21 people arrested in raids targeting drug gangs in south-west London

  13-07-2016 08:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Three large combat knives, flick knives, class A drugs and £1,000 in cash have been seized by police in a series of raids targeting violent gangs in south west London.
  
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• More Southern Rail trains cancelled despite emergency timetable

  13-07-2016 08:27
  
  The 7:01am from Purley was cancelled at the last minute and several trains on the Croydon line are skipping stations to make up for lost time.
  
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