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• Why Purley BID wants to track shoppers with 'Big Brother' phone...

  18-07-2016 21:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Shoppers in Purley are proving reluctant to download an app which tracks their movements around the town.Purley Business Improvement District (BID) said shoppers seem to think the app, which would help it understand how shoppers use the town, is a "little bit like Big Brother".But Simon Cripps, BID chief executive, said so far only two people have agreed to use the software."Even though it is anonymous people haven't responded that well to it, and we do think it is a bit Big...
  
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• Instantly forgettable! Crystal Palace striker missed off Premier League appearances list - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 19:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell may not exactly have had a season to remember, but that's no reason to be forgotten completely. The 28-year-old did not manage to find the back of the net once in the Premier League last season (although he did ...
  
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• These are the postal scams heartless con artists and 'psychics'...

  18-07-2016 18:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Letters claiming to be from psychics that promise good luck in exchange for cash are among the postal scams trading standards officers have warned people to be aware of in Croydon.The council says an elderly woman from Coulsdon has been plagued by letters from psychics and clairvoyants for weeks, which cost her hundreds of pounds, as one of a number of plots highlighted as part of Scams Awareness Month.The letters addressed the lady by first name, adding an air of familiarity and the appearance.
  
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• Two people dead after E.coli outbreak linked to bags of mixed salad

  18-07-2016 18:11
  
  A warning has been issued over fears bags of mixed salad could contain E.coli, after two people died from an outbreak of the bacterial disease.
  
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• Thornton Heath man, 46, charged with GBH after Selhurst stabbing - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 18:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Thornton Heath man, 46, charged with GBH after Selhurst stabbing
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  A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after a stabbing in Selhurst last week. Glen Manders, of Woodville Road, Thornton Heath was charged on Friday following the incident in Owen Close on Thursday afternoon. Police and paramedics were ...and more »
  
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• ​Fairfield Halls charity cannot afford to pay staff redundancy as...

  18-07-2016 18:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The charity which ran Fairfield Halls could not afford to pay staff redundancy, forcing 100 former employees to apply to a government pay out scheme since its closure on Friday.At 10am today, charity Fairfield (Croydon) Ltd went into administration and emailed staff to inform them they would not be able to offer pay outs after they handed over the keys to the council.Instead, staff - including 70 permanent and about 30 casual - will now have to apply through the Government Redundancy Payment...
  
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• Thornton Heath man, 46, charged with GBH after Selhurst stabbing

  18-07-2016 17:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after a stabbing in Selhurst last week.Glen Manders, of Woodville Road, Thornton Heath was charged on Friday following the incident in Owen Close on Thursday afternoon.Police and paramedics were called to the scene at 4.30pm on Thursday and treated a man, in his mid twenties, for stab wounds.Manders, 46, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon and aggravated taking and driving away.He was kept in...
  
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• Has Liverpool boss told Crystal Palace target to leave? - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 17:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Has Liverpool boss told Crystal Palace target to leave?
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  Reports suggest that Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, who is a transfer target for Crystal Palace, may have been told he could leave the Anfield club. Photo: PA Wire. Has Liverpool boss told Crystal Palace target to leave? X. Share Tweet Share Pin ...and more »
  
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• Charity that runs Fairfield Halls files for administration days after venue shuts for £30m refurbishment

  18-07-2016 16:58
  
  The charity that runs Fairfield Halls has filed for administration three days after the venue shut its doors for a £30m refurbishment.
  
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• Finally some good news for Southern Rail passengers as London...

  18-07-2016 16:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The majority of the new concourse at London Bridge station is almost ready to be opened, it has been revealed today. The hoardings will come down on August 29 when commuters will be greeted by a new ticket office, and new lifts, stairs and escalators. Two thirds of the concourse will be opened to the public on that date.The project, which when finished will mean 15 platforms have been completely rebuilt, started back in May 2013. The £1 billion redevelopment has caused huged disruption.But
  
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• Developer makes video game to see if you can cancel more trains...

  18-07-2016 16:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Think you could do better at running (or ruining) Southern Rail's train service than the company itself? Now's your chance. Developers RamJam have created the game Southern Rail Tycoon after getting fed up of the operator's poor service. Except rather than run a successful commuter line, the object of the game is to delay and cancel all the trains while stripping commuters of their cash to make as much profit as possible. RELATED: Live updates as huge hole closes train lines between East...
  
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• Man appears in court charged with stabbing in Selhurst

  18-07-2016 15:51
  
  A Thorton Heath man has appeared in court accused of stabbing another man in Selhurst.
  
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• Crystal Palace on Tour: Fanzones, pub crawls, baseball and Pardew - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 15:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace on Tour: Fanzones, pub crawls, baseball and Pardew
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  As the sun was setting over The University of Cincinnati's impressive Nippert stadium on a hot Saturday evening, a capacity crowd of 35 061 settled down for the kickoff of Crystal Palace's second game of their US Tour, writes US Eagles fan Alex Thomas.and more »
  
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• More misery for south London rail passengers after 'sinkhole' opens up on line at Forest Hill

  18-07-2016 14:45
  
  Train services from some of Croydon's busiest stations were suspended this afternoon after a sinkhole reportedly opened up on the line.
  
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• Huge hole closes all train lines between East Croydon and London Bridge - recap - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 14:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Huge hole closes all train lines between East Croydon and London Bridge - recap
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  Train services have been thrown into chaos after all lines were blocked between East Croydon and London Bridge. Southern posted a message on its Twitter feed of a safety inspection taking place of the tracks at Forest Hill. Reports have since emerged ...
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• Huge hole closes all train lines between East Croydon and London...

  18-07-2016 14:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Train services have been thrown into chaos after all lines were blocked between East Croydon and London Bridge. Southern posted a message on its Twitter feed of a safety inspection taking place of the tracks at Forest Hill. Reports have since emerged that the cause of the disruption is a hole nearly 50 feet deep.
  A Network Rail spokesman said: "A hole next to the railway line has appeared near Forest Hill. It is 50 feet deep (15.24 metres) and six feet wide (1.82m)."Staff are on...
  
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• ​#FindRobbie: Friends 'really concerned' as five weeks pass since...

  18-07-2016 14:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Five weeks have passed since community champion Robert Gibson went missing from his home.His close friend, Joe Duggan, said the "uncertainty" of the situation is challenging for those close to Robert.Limited CCTV images have been recovered so far, showing Robert on Isle of Wight on the day he went missing.A powerful community effort has going into trying to find 45-year-old Robert after police launched an appeal when he failed to return to his home on June 13.His disappearance is as...
  
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• Safety inspection at Forest Hill blocking all lines between East...

  18-07-2016 13:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon passengers suffered further travel woes on Monday lunchtime after problems emerged at Forest Hill, blocking all lines between East Croydon and London Bridge. Southern rail posted on its official Twitter account that a "safety inspection" was to blame for the chaos. Delays and cancellations are expected as a result, but Southern added trains were still able to run northbound between East Croydon and London Victoria. Trains were running at a reduced speed between Gatwick...
  
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• The best pictures from Oasis Academy Coulsdon Year 11 prom night - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 13:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The best pictures from Oasis Academy Coulsdon Year 11 prom night
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  Oasis Academy Coulsdon held their Year 11 prom celebrations at Kingswood Golf and Country Club on July 1. The school's head of year, Carmen Patel, paid tribute to students in what was her last year as the Year 11's "Family Leader". "This was an extra ...
  
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• The best pictures from Oasis Academy Coulsdon Year 11 prom night

  18-07-2016 13:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Oasis Academy Coulsdon held their Year 11 prom celebrations at Kingswood Golf and Country Club on July 1.The school's head of year, Carmen Patel, paid tribute to students in what was her last year as the Year 11's "Family Leader"."This was an extra special prom for me this year as I retire from the role of Family Leader," said Ms Patel. "This group of students have been a pleasure to work with and meant that I have finished a 28 year career as a Head of Year on an...
  
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• Man, 42, wanted by police for burglary

  18-07-2016 13:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Sutton are appealing for information on a man wanted for burglary. Richard Pope, 42, is wanted by officers in the borough. A message posted on the Metropolitan Police Service's official Sutton Twitter account on Monday urged anyone with information on Pope to get in touch with the force.
  If you see Pope, call police on 999. If you have information regarding his whereabouts, call the force on 101, or, alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555...
  
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• Trains between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon disrupted - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 12:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Trains between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon disrupted
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  Train services are running at reduced speeds through stations between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon due to a signalling fault. The fault is only affecting northbound trains so those travelling from East Croydon towards Gatwick are running at normal ...and more »
  
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• Trains between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon disrupted

  18-07-2016 12:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Train services are running at reduced speeds through stations between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon due to a signalling fault.The fault is only affecting northbound trains so those travelling from East Croydon towards Gatwick are running at normal speeds.There are delays of up to 15 minutes at the moment as engineers work to fix the issue in the Salfords area. ⚠ Due to a signalling fault between #Gatwick and East Croydon northbound trains have to run at reduced speed. ⚠— Sou
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being hit by car in Purley

  18-07-2016 12:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man was taken to hospital after being hit by car in Purley.
  
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• The BFG reviewed: Spielberg and Roald Dahl make a phizz-whizzing pairing

  18-07-2016 11:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Was the match between one of the greatest filmmakers of all time Steven Spielberg and the world’s number one storyteller Roald Dahl really going to be anything other than magical? Of course not.
  
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• Why Purley is set to turn purple for one week this year

  18-07-2016 11:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  People in Purley are preparing to turn the town purple to raise awareness for the town's cancer support centre.South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC) is calling on local shops, businesses, schools and other organisations to turn their premises purple for the week long campaign in September.The centre is also encouraging people to hold purple-themed fundraising events from September 19 to 25.ALSO READ: Croydon cancer sufferers bare all for calendar with a differenceJennifer Mollett, chairman at...
  
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• Man arrested and roads closed after 'quantity of chemicals' found at Norbury house

  18-07-2016 10:58
  
  A man was arrested after police found a stash of chemicals at a house in Norbury.
  
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• Officers 'concerned' for man who went missing on Sunday

  18-07-2016 10:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a man missing from Bromley. Raymond Clarke, 46, was last seen at 6:30am on July 17 at his home on Croydon Road. Raymond is described as black, 6ft tall and of thin build. He was last seen wearing a brown long-sleeved top, khaki cargo-style trousers and brown shoes. Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare, and have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.Have you seen Raymond Clarke who is #missing from the #ClockHouse...
  
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• Croydon set to be warmer than Ibiza and Los Angeles on hottest day of year - Croydon Advertiser

  18-07-2016 10:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Croydon set to be warmer than Ibiza and Los Angeles on hottest day of year
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  Summer has well and truly arrived over the last couple of days, and today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far in Croydon. Much of the UK is bathed in sunshine, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius in the town, and much of ...
  
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• Explained: Brace yourselves.... Flying Ant Day is coming

  18-07-2016 10:30
  
  Get ready for thousands of flying ants swarming into your garden.
  
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• Croydon set to be warmer than Ibiza and Los Angeles on hottest...

  18-07-2016 10:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Summer has well and truly arrived over the last couple of days, and today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far in Croydon.Much of the UK is bathed in sunshine, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius in the town, and much of southern England, according to Met Office predictions.This makes Croydon and other parts of the south hotter than Ibiza and Los Angeles, and on a par with Miami in Florida.And the good news is, the temperatures are predicted to be even higher tomorrow,.
  
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• Croydon MP named housing minister - The Construction Index

  18-07-2016 08:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
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  Croydon MP named housing minister
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  A party apparatchik, he was previously chief operating officer of the Conservative Party and a Croydon borough councillor. In his new role as minister of state for housing and planning at the Department for Communities & Local Government, he will be ...
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  Theresa May appoints Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell
  
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• Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell given ministerial role by Prime Minister Theresa May

  18-07-2016 08:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Mr Barwell, who has been an MP since 2010, was appointed as Minister of State for Housing and Planning and Minister for London yesterday.
  
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• Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell given ministerial role by new Prime Minister Theresa May

  18-07-2016 08:39
  
  Mr Barwell, who has been an MP since 2010, was appointed as Minister of State for Housing and Planning and Minister for London yesterday.
  
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• WEATHER: South west London to be hotter than Barcelona and Los Angeles

  18-07-2016 08:12
  
  This weekend saw the beginning on short heatwave in the capital, which will reach its peak on Tuesday with temperatures set to hit a scorching maximum of 33 Celsius.
  
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