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Work on 500 new flats in Croydon town centre 'to start next year' - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 23:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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Work on 500 new flats in Croydon town centre 'to start next year'
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Work to build 500 flats on a town centre site left undeveloped for nearly 18 months will start next year, Croydon Council says. Plans for the redevelopment of the council's former headquarters have stalled since work to demolish Taberner House, next to ...
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Work on 500 new flats in Croydon town centre 'to start next year'

25-07-2016 22:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Work to build 500 flats on a town centre site left undeveloped for nearly 18 months will start next year, Croydon Council says.Plans for the redevelopment of the council's former headquarters have stalled since work to demolish Taberner House, next to Park Street and the Flyover, was finished last spring.But the council announced this week that residential developer HUB has been appointed to plan and build the new scheme.READ NEXT: Swimmer who drowned at Camber Sands was Brazilian teen visiting.

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Firefighters battle Mitcham Common grass fire the size of eight...

25-07-2016 20:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Fire crews spent two hours tackle a huge grass fire on Mitcham Common during the hot weather on the weekend. Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were sent to fight the fire, which damaged grass the size of eight football pitches between Croydon and Mitcham on Saturday. It is not know whether the fire, which the crews spent two hours fighting, was an accident or started deliberately. READ NEXT: Swimmer who drowned at Camber Sands was Brazilian teen visiting family in...

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Crystal Palace bring in former Charlton Athletic physio Erol Umut - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 20:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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Crystal Palace bring in former Charlton Athletic physio Erol Umut
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Crystal Palace look like they've brought in Erol Umut to their backroom staff ahead of the new season. The physiotherapist left his position at Charlton Athletic last month after more than ten years - and he turned up at Colchester United for this ...and more »

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Croydon police hunt 4ft 9in man following two burglaries in south London - Evening Standard

25-07-2016 20:26 via standard.co.uk

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Croydon police hunt 4ft 9in man following two burglaries in south London
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Police are hunting a 4'9" suspected burglar after two houses were broken into in south London. The burglaries are alleged to have happened on June 23 and July 6 in Coulsdon. Detectives are trying to trace Paul Raymond Cooper, 39, who is known to ...
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Thousands of pounds have been raised to help send the body of a...

25-07-2016 19:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

A fundraising page has been set up to help the family of a Brazilian teen who drowned at Camber Sands on Sunday to help pay to send his body home. Gustavo Silva da Cruz, who was in the UK to visit family in Croydon, died after he was caught in a rip-tide off the popular East Sussex beach yesterday. Members of the public, police and paramedics fought to save his life for nearly half an hour on the beach after he was found at 6.20pm, but he was later pronounced dead.Mr Silva da Cruz was...

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Men pray in the street after being locked out of Purley Islamic...

25-07-2016 18:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Worshipers at a Purley mosque resorted to praying in the street after getting locked out due to an ongoing dispute.A picture of about 30 men praying on the pavement outside Purley Islamic Community Centre (PICC) on Whytecliffe Road South has caused upset in the Islamic community as it shows elderly people kneeling on the hard ground.The image was taken on Wednesday, July 13 and highlights the impact of a dispute between the trustees and other members of the community.Documents released by...

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Detectives hunt tiny man in connection with Coulsdon burglaries

25-07-2016 17:44

Detectives are hunting an unusually short man in connection to two burglaries Coulsdon.

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Police hunt 4' 9" man after two burglaries at same Coulsdon...

25-07-2016 17:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Police want to speak to this man, who is 4 foot and 9 inches tall, after two burglaries at the same house in Coulsdon. Officers in Croydon released the picture of Paul Raymond Cooper today, warning people not to approach him, but to call police straight away if they spot the 39-year-old. The burglaries are alleged to have taken place at the same house in Surrey on June 23 and July 6.
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Five things you need to know about Crystal Palace transfer target - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 17:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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Five things you need to know about Crystal Palace transfer target
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Crystal Palace have today (Monday) been linked with a move for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Dale Stephens. The Eagles have reportedly joined Burnley in the battle to sign the 27-year-old, who was one of the Championship's standout performers ...and more »

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Swimmer who drowned at Camber Sands was Brazilian teen visiting...

25-07-2016 16:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

A 19-year-old swimmer who drowned while swimming off the coast at Camber Sands has been identified as a Brazilian man who was visiting family in Croydon. Gustavo Silva da Cruz reportedly got into difficulty after he was caught in a rip-tide off the popular beach and sand dunes yesterday. Members of the public and paramedics fought to save his life after he was found at 6.20pm, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.LATEST: Thousands of pounds have been raised to help send the body of a...

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Teenager drowns while swimming during family trip to Croydon - Croydon Guardian

25-07-2016 16:17 via croydonguardian.co.uk

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Teenager drowns while swimming during family trip to Croydon
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A Brazilian teenager has died while swimming at a popular beach during a trip to stay with family in Croydon. Gustavo Silva Da Cruz, 19, was one of three men who got into trouble in the water at Camber Sands in East Sussex on Sunday afternoon. His body ...and more »

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Teenager drowns while swimming during family trip to Croydon

25-07-2016 16:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A teenager died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular beach while visiting family in Croydon.

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ATHLETICS: Youngsters fly the Croydon Harriers flag at the Olympic ... - Your Local Guardian

25-07-2016 16:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

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ATHLETICS: Youngsters fly the Croydon Harriers flag at the Olympic ...
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Five young relay teams from Croydon Harriers were victorious at the Anniversary Games in front of a packed house at the Olympic stadium.and more »

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist seriously injured crashing into 'woman crossing road' - Your Local Guardian

25-07-2016 15:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

UPDATE: Motorcyclist seriously injured crashing into 'woman crossing road'
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Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. A motocyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was thrown "30 to 40 feet" from his bike after colliding with a pedestrian this morning. Police and ...

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist seriously injured crashing into 'woman crossing road'

25-07-2016 15:40

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a pedestrian this morning.

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No fears of fresh Croydon riots despite police alert over gang violence, says top cop

25-07-2016 15:30

Croydon police’s borough commander has downplayed fears of summer riots after officers were put on alert over possible gang violence at public events in London.

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Missing boy, 15, found at friends house after two weeks

25-07-2016 15:22

A 15-year-old boy reported missing two weeks ago was found yesterday.

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Casting call for 'modernised Dad's Army' filming in Croydon - Croydon Guardian

25-07-2016 15:11 via croydonguardian.co.uk

Casting call for 'modernised Dad's Army' filming in Croydon
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A sitcom billing itself as a 'modernised Dad's Army' and a cross between Friends and Band of Brothers is looking for actors as it prepares to film in Croydon. Credenhill is an action-comedy series being created for 'a major national British TV channel ...and more »

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Casting call for ‘modernised Dad’s Army’ filming in Croydon

25-07-2016 15:06

A sitcom billing itself as a ‘modernised Dad’s Army’ and a cross between Friends and Band of Brothers is looking for actors as it prepares to film in Croydon.

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No fears of fresh Croydon riots despite police alert over gang violence, says top cop - Croydon Guardian

25-07-2016 14:26 via croydonguardian.co.uk

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No fears of fresh Croydon riots despite police alert over gang violence, says top cop
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Croydon police's borough commander has downplayed fears of summer riots after officers were put on alert over possible gang violence at public events in London. The Metropolitan Police has reportedly warned officers to be prepared for riots and gang ...and more »

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No fears of fresh Croydon riots despite police alert over gang ... - Croydon Guardian

25-07-2016 14:26 via croydonguardian.co.uk

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No fears of fresh Croydon riots despite police alert over gang ...
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Croydon police's borough commander has downplayed fears of summer riots after officers were put on alert over possible gang violence at public…and more »

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with pedestrian - Croydon Guardian

25-07-2016 14:26 via croydonguardian.co.uk

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with pedestrian
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Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. A motocyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was thrown "30 to 40 feet" from his bike after colliding with a pedestrian this morning. Police and ...
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Delays and cancellations after train fault at West Croydon

25-07-2016 14:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Trains from West Croydon are being delayed for 15 minutes or cancelled altogether after a fault with a service. Southern tweeted on Monday afternoon that services towards Selhurst and Norwood Junction were affected due to the malfunction. The train has now been moved, but the company warned of services being cancelled or further delayed as a result of congestion caused by the faulty train. ⚠️ A train fault at #WestCroydon may cause delays & alterations to services running throug

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with pedestrian

25-07-2016 13:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a pedestrian this morning.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with pedestrian

25-07-2016 13:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a pedestrian this morning.

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Charity walkers brave the rain in memory of former mayor Brenda...

25-07-2016 13:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

A CHARITY set up to help cancer sufferers in the name of former Mayor of Croydon Brenda Kirby held its sponsored walk last weekend.Mrs Kirby, who was a councillor for New Addington, died in 2014 after a four-year battle with brain and lung cancer.The annual charity walk in aid of the Brenda Kirby Cancer Centre was held at the Warbank Club in New Addington on Sunday.Mrs Kirby was a much loved community champion in New Addington and former Mayor of Croydon. The current mayor, Wayne Trakas-Lawlor,.

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'Faulty hairdryer to blame' for Thornton Heath house fire

25-07-2016 12:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

A faulty hairdryer is thought to have started a fire in a house in Thornton Heath yesterday.It took 21 firefighters an hour to bring flames under control, with half the upstairs damaged by the blaze.A London Fire Brigade (LFB) spokesman said the fire broke out on the first floor of the terraced house in Beulah Road at midday.ALSO READ: Body of man in his 30s found in Thornton Heath streetSmoke from the fire set off alarms in the house, which were heard by neighbours who dialled 999, he said.Four

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Croydon-born billionaire Sir Philip Green got rich off BHS and is...

25-07-2016 11:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Croydon-born billionaire Sir Philip Green "got rich" off BHS and is to blame for the downfall of the company at the cost of "ordinary employees and pensioners", a report by MPs has said.The demise of the retail giant has been labelled "the unacceptable face of capitalism" by the Work and Pensions and Business, Innovations and Skills Committees in their report on BHS.Frank Field MP, co-chairman of the inquiry, said former owner BHS Sir Philip is the "one person,...

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Why was fire alarm going off at Warlingham School on Sunday...

25-07-2016 11:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Firefighters were called out to Warlingham School on Sunday night to reports of an alarm going off inside the building.Crews from New Addington attended the scene at the Surrey school, on Tithepit Shaw Lane, about 9pm yesterday evening, and found the fire alarm inside the building blaring.However, a spokesman from the New Addington watch confirmed to the Advertiser the alarm was false, no fire was started, and no casualties had been reported from the scene. NOW READ: We asked police why holes...

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This is what the 'Waitrose effect' can do to the value of your home

25-07-2016 11:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Living near a supermarket can seriously boost the value of your home, with one particular chain adding nearly £40,000.

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Thornton Heath house badly damaged by fire

25-07-2016 10:37

The top floor of a Thornton Heath house was badly damaged after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon.

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Thornton Heath house badly damaged after faulty hairdryer sparks fire

25-07-2016 10:37

The top floor of a Thornton Heath house was badly damaged after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon.

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Thornton Heath home badly damaged in fire

25-07-2016 10:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

The top floor of a Thornton Heath house was badly damaged after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon.

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Three teenage boys charged with robbery in Thornton Heath

25-07-2016 10:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Three teenagers are to appear in court charged with a robbery in Thornton Heath.

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Transfer talk: Crystal Palace face renewed competition for West Brom striker - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 10:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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Transfer talk: Crystal Palace face renewed competition for West Brom striker
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Crystal Palace will reportedly have to up their bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, amid talk of an improved bid from Premier League rivals Stoke City. The England man is the subject of another transfer saga this summer, having previously been ...and more »

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Firefighters battling Addiscombe garage fire

25-07-2016 10:21 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Fire fighters are tackling a garage fire in Addiscombe.

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Biker rushed to hospital with 'serious' injuries after collision...

25-07-2016 10:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

A motorcyclist suffered "serious" injuries after a collision with a pedestrian in Croydon early on Monday morning. The biker was taken by London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital after the crash, which occurred about 7am on South End, near the junction with Parker Road.Emergency services closed South End while they deal with the incident. Parker Road is also blocked, a police spokesman confirmed. The pedestrian, a woman, was also taken to hospital. It is understood her...

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Man, 20, suffers multiple stab wounds in Thornton Heath - Croydon Guardian

25-07-2016 09:54 via croydonguardian.co.uk

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Man, 20, suffers multiple stab wounds in Thornton Heath
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Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Langdale Road, Thornton Heath. Photo: Croydon MPS. / Andrea Downey, Reporter - Croydon. Share: 0 comments. A 20-year-old was found suffering "multiple stab wounds" at a house in Thornton Heath.
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Man, 20, suffers multiple stab wounds in Thornton Heath

25-07-2016 09:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A man was taken to hospital suffering multiple stab wounds on Sunday.

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Crystal Palace only looking to re-develop Selhurst Park - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 09:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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Crystal Palace only looking to re-develop Selhurst Park
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However, the Croydon Advertiser understands co-chairman Steve Parish is only looking at improving the facilities and capacity at Selhurst Park. Furthermore, we understand Parish is hoping to share stadium plans with supporters before the summer is out, ...
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Man, 21, rushed to hospital after stabbing in New Addington

25-07-2016 09:28

A man was rushed to hospital as a priority after being stabbed yesterday.

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Man, 21, rushed to hospital after stabbing at house in New Addington

25-07-2016 09:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A 21-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed at a house in New Addington.

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Star Trek: Beyond review - 'an action-packed nostalgic treat'

25-07-2016 09:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

"It's a sequel, Jim. But not as we know it."

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Police release new footage as search for missing library campaigner enters seventh week

25-07-2016 08:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Police have released new footage in their bid to find a library campaigner who went missing six weeks ago.

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New information in search for library campaigner missing for six weeks

25-07-2016 08:33

Police have released new footage in their bid to find a library campaigner who went missing six weeks ago.

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Three teenagers charged with robbery in Thornton Heath - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 08:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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Three teenagers charged with robbery in Thornton Heath
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Three teenage boys have been charged with robbery following an incident in Thornton Heath on Saturday night. Multiple police units were called to Furze Road shortly before 9pm to reports of a robbery in progress. The boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, were each ...
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WEATHER: Sunny weather to brighten up the Monday morning blues

25-07-2016 08:13 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk

It might be Monday morning but at least the weather is bright and sunny.

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Three teenagers charged with robbery in Thornton Heath

25-07-2016 07:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

Three teenage boys have been charged with robbery following an incident in Thornton Heath on Saturday night. Multiple police units were called to Furze Road shortly before 9pm to reports of a robbery in progress. The boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, were each arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, but a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police has today confirmed that following an investigation into the incident the trio have now been charged with robbery. Read more: Sadiq Khan promises 24...

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#FindRobbie: Campaign to find missing Croydon man Robbie Gibson to feature on BBC's The One Show - Croydon Advertiser

25-07-2016 06:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk

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#FindRobbie: Campaign to find missing Croydon man Robbie Gibson to feature on BBC's The One Show
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The campaign to find a missing Croydon community champion Robert 'Robbie' Gibson will be shared on national television this evening. Joe Duggan, a close friend of Robbie, will appear on The One Show at 7pm on BBC 1 to share details of the search ...and more »

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