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• Here's what London mayor Sadiq Khan would do to improve Southern...

  24-07-2016 20:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The mayor of London has continued to blast Southern Rail for an 'unacceptable' and 'disgraceful' service, outlining what he would do if he was given the franchise to operate instead.Sadiq Khan has pledged to cut down on the number of delays and cancellations, as well as a freeze on rail fares if he was given control of the Southern Rail line.The London mayor was talking on LBC Radio's 'Speak To Sadiq' about how the problems with Southern Rail continue to mount.Commuters have been caught in...
  
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• Young man rushed to hospital with multiple stab wounds, following...

  24-07-2016 18:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A young man has been rushed to hospital this afternoon with multiple stab wounds, following an incident in Thornton Heath - police have confirmed.Emergency services were dispatched to Langdale Road at 3.50pm following reports of a stabbing.Paramedics and police found the victim, a 20-year-old man, with multiple stab wounds.He was taken to a south London trauma centre to be treated for his injuries and he is described as being in a stable condition.A spokesman for the Met Police said:...
  
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• Recap: 2 men rushed to hospital after separate stabbings in New...

  24-07-2016 16:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Croydon were called to deal with two separate stabbings in New Addington and in Thornton Heath this afternoon (July 24) and two young men have been take to hospital for treatment.A 21-year-old man was rushed to a specialist trauma centre with a stab wound to his chest following an incident at a property in New Addington.Police and paramedics were called to an address in Wayside, just off Fieldway, shortly after 2pm. London's Air Ambulance was also called to treat the man and landed...
  
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• Police release more details about stab victim's injury and latest...

  24-07-2016 16:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  More details have emerged about the injury sustained by the young man who was stabbed and then rushed to hospital this afternoon. Emergency services rushed to an address in Wayside, off Fieldway in New Addington following reports that a 21-year-old man had been stabbed.
  No arrests made in connection with the reported stabbing, but @MPSCroydon are making enquiries.— Thomas Mackintosh (@T_Mackintosh) July 24, 2016The victim was found by police officers and paramedics having been...
  
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• Air ambulance and police called to New Addington amid stabbing reports - Croydon Advertiser

  24-07-2016 15:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Air ambulance and police called to New Addington amid stabbing reports
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  An air ambulance has landed in New Addington as emergency services are responding to reports of a stabbing. The Croydon MPS twitter account has said that units are responding and have warned people to stay clear of the field. London's Air Ambulance ...and more »
  
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• Young man rushed to hospital with stab wounds following incident...

  24-07-2016 15:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A young man has been rushed to hospital with stab wounds this afternoon, police have confirmed. Paramedics and police were called to a residential address in New Addington shortly after 2pm. London's Air Ambulance landed in a nearby field to treat the 21-year-old victim who has since been taken to a trauma centre in south London by land.
  Police confirm that a 21-year-old man has been taken to hospital as a priority after suffering stab wounds at an address in #NewAddington— Thomas...
  
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• Air ambulance and police called to New Addington amid stabbing...

  24-07-2016 15:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance has landed in New Addington as emergency services are responding to reports of a stabbing. The Croydon MPS twitter account has said that units are responding and have warned people to stay clear of the field. London's Air Ambulance has been called to the scene.
  LATEST ON STABBING: Young man rushed to hospital with stab wounds following incident in New AddingtonA spokeswoman for the Met Police said: "We are responding to reports of a stabbing off Fieldway in New...
  
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• Where and when are Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace squad playing next week? - Croydon Advertiser

  24-07-2016 13:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Where and when are Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace squad playing next week?
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  Crystal Palace are back in the United Kingdom following their pre-season tour of the United States and Canada. And they will be in action three times next week, as they ramp up their preparations for the new Premier League season. So, where will they ...
  
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• Watch how to protect yourself from latest cash machine scam - Croydon Advertiser

  24-07-2016 12:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Watch how to protect yourself from latest cash machine scam
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  A new video has been released aimed to prevent people falling victim to the latest cash machine scam. Criminal gangs are getting increasingly sophisticated at taking people's money without them even realising it – and as the video released by Barclays ...and more »
  
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• Watch how to protect yourself from latest cash machine scam

  24-07-2016 12:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new video has been released aimed to prevent people falling victim to the latest cash machine scam. Criminal gangs are getting increasingly sophisticated at taking people's money without them even realising it – and as the video released by Barclays shows it only takes a few seconds. Banks have said that the scam has taken countless victims across the country already. But to help combat this latest scam, the short video explains how the scam is carried out and how best you can...
  
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• Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in Thornton Heath - Croydon Advertiser

  24-07-2016 12:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in Thornton Heath
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  Three teenagers were arrested in Thornton Heath last night following reports of an attempted robbery. The boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, were detained by Metropolitan Police after multiple police cars were sent to Furze Road shortly before 9pm. The trio ...
  
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• Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in...

  24-07-2016 11:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers were arrested in Thornton Heath last night following reports of an attempted robbery.The boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, were detained by Metropolitan Police after multiple police cars were sent to Furze Road shortly before 9pm.The trio were taken to a police station in south London after being arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and public order offences.A spokesman for the Met Police said: "On Saturday, July 23 at approximately 8.53pm police were called to Furze Road,...
  
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• Residents stage protest against 17-story block of flats planned...

  24-07-2016 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Protestors opposed to plans for a 17-story tower block in Purley town centre took their fight to the town hall this week.Residents staged a 'Stop the Purley Skyscraper' demonstration on the steps of the town hall ahead of Monday's council meeting.The want to stop Purley Baptist Church from building a block of flats of up to 17-storeys on land surrounded by hoardings to the west of Purley Cross.The campaign was led by Croydon South MP Chris Philp and has the backing of seven residents'...
  
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• Residents stage protest against 17-storey 'skyscraper' block of...

  24-07-2016 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Protestors opposed to plans for a 17-storey tower block in Purley town centre took their fight to the town hall this week.Residents staged a 'Stop the Purley Skyscraper' demonstration on the steps of the town hall ahead of Monday's council meeting.The want to stop Purley Baptist Church from building a block of flats of up to 17-storeys on land surrounded by hoardings to the west of Purley Cross.The campaign was led by Croydon South MP Chris Philp and has the backing of seven residents'...
  
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