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• Pete's Dragon (PG): Disney remake is an enjoyable timeless adventure

  26-07-2016 23:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  I don’t think the Disney Corporation have ever heard of the phrase ‘If it ain’t broke…don’t fix it!’. They seem to be on a quest to try and improve on perfection by employing the use of that very modern (sometimes overused) digital wizardry called CGI.
  
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• More rail disruption fears as Network Rail engineers ballot on...

  26-07-2016 22:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There are fears commuters could face a fresh round of severe disruption as hundreds of Network Rail engineers are due to vote on whether or not to strike in a row over out-of-hours payments.About 250 of the firm's employees will decide if action is necessary between August 2-15, according to transport union TSSA. Manuel Cortes, the union's general secretary, has warned of summer disruption if members decide to strike.RELATED: Here's what London mayor Sadiq Khan would do to improve Southern...
  
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• FAN VIEW: Sam Allardyce take note, Palace players deserve England chance - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 21:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  FAN VIEW: Sam Allardyce take note, Palace players deserve England chance
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  So the Football Association have decided to take a gamble on Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce as the new England boss. What does that mean for Crystal Palace and our English contingent? Our new winger Andros Townsend is the most likely to feature ...and more »
  
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• Driver arrested for multiple offences after young girl is hit by...

  26-07-2016 20:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving without a valid licence or insurance, as well as failing to stop, after a child suffered head injuries in a collision with a car in New Addington.The girl, who police have said is seven years old, was taken by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to a major trauma centre suffering from head and leg injuries.Police have since said the youngster has minor injuries, which are not not life-threatening or life-changing.RELATED: Young girl rushed to...
  
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• Darnell Martin guilty of murder of David Darko, who was stabbed to death in Croydon park - Evening Standard

  26-07-2016 20:26 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Darnell Martin guilty of murder of David Darko, who was stabbed to death in Croydon park
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  A teenager who knifed another man to death following an argument in a south London Park has been found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey today. Darnell Martin, 19, of the Fitze Millennium Centre, Sylvan Hill, SE19 was found guilty of the murder of ...
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• Darnell Martin guilty of murder of David Darko in Croydon park ... - Evening Standard

  26-07-2016 20:26 via standard.co.uk
  
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  A teenager who knifed another man to death following an argument in a south London Park has been found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey today. Darnell ...
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• Teenager found guilty of murdering David Darko in South Norwood park - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 20:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Teenager found guilty of murdering David Darko in South Norwood park
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  A teenager has been found guilty of murdering 21-year-old David Darko in South Norwood Recreation Ground. Darnell Martin, 19, knifed Mr Darko during a drug deal that went wrong in the park on January 23 this year. A passer-by found Mr Darko, of nearby ...and more »
  
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• Teenager found guilty of murdering David Darko in South Norwood ... - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 20:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  A teenager has been found guilty of murdering 21-year-old David Darko in South Norwood Recreation Ground. Darnell Martin, 19, knifed Mr Darko during a drug ...and more »
  
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• FIVE Crystal Palace players who should leave this summer... - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 20:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  FIVE Crystal Palace players who should leave this summer...
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  ...on loan. We have taken a look at some fringe players at Crystal Palace who may need to think about their immediate future for their own benefit. Some have been given minutes in pre-season so far but will it be enough to get into Alan Pardew's ...
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• Teenager found guilty of murdering David Darko in South Norwood...

  26-07-2016 19:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been found guilty of murdering 21-year-old David Darko in South Norwood Recreation Ground.Darnell Martin, 19, knifed Mr Darko during a drug deal that went wrong in the park on January 23 this year.A passer-by found Mr Darko, of nearby Canal Walk, suffering from fatal stab wounds shortly before 8pm that evening in the park.Paramedics and police were unable to save his life.Martin's co-defendant Joshua Asante, of Attlee Close in Thornton Heath was cleared of manslaughter and murder.
  
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• Teenager found guilty of murdering David Darko

  26-07-2016 19:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been found guilty of murdering South Norwood supermarket worker David Darko.
  
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• Young girl rushed to hospital with head injuries after being hit...

  26-07-2016 18:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A little girl was rushed to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car in New Addington this afternoon.London Ambulance Service (LAS) paramedics were called out to the incident on King Henry's Drive at 4.12pm to reports of a child in collision with a car.LATEST ON THIS INCIDENT: Driver arrested for multiple offences after young girl is hit by car in New AddingtonAn LAS spokesman confirmed the girl had been taken to a hospital in south London with head and leg injuries.The spokesman...
  
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• Tram services to New Addington suspended because of broken down tram

  26-07-2016 18:46
  
  Tram passengers were set for a miserable evening commute after services were cancelled on the network's New Addington branch.
  
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• Child hit by car in New Addington | Croydon Advertiser - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A child has been hit by a car in New Addington this afternoon. Emergency services were called out to King Henry's Drive on the estate after receiving reports of ...and more »
  
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• Child hit by car in New Addington - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Emergency services were called out to King Henry's Drive on the estate after receiving reports of an incident involving a car and a young child. It has not been confirmed how old the child is, or how serious their injuries are. A Metropolitan Police ...and more »
  
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• Video footage shows easyJet baggage handlers throwing luggage ... - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  easyJet have promised to investigate a group of baggage handlers after a video emerged showing them carelessly throwing luggage from an aircraft at Gatwick ...and more »
  
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• Video footage shows easyJet baggage handlers throwing luggage about at Gatwick - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Video footage shows easyJet baggage handlers throwing luggage about at Gatwick
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  easyJet have promised to investigate a group of baggage handlers after a video emerged showing them carelessly throwing luggage from an aircraft at Gatwick Airport. The shocking footage was recorded by Alan Hodge who was meant to be travelling from ...and more »
  
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• Pokémon GO: New map reveals locations of EVERY Pokémon in Croydon and London - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Pokémon GO: New map reveals locations of EVERY Pokémon in Croydon and London
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  Pokémon Go is the most popular online game at the moment, yet it is unique in the gaming world as it actually requires you to leave the comfort of your home in order to play it. Many people have been hunting the elusive creatures for weeks, even before ...and more »
  
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• Pokémon GO: New map reveals locations of EVERY Pokémon in ... - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Pokémon GO: New map reveals locations of EVERY Pokémon in ...
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  Pokémon Go is the most popular online game at the moment, yet it is unique in the gaming world as it actually requires you to leave the comfort of your home in ...and more »
  
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• Video footage shows easyJet baggage handlers throwing luggage...

  26-07-2016 18:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  easyJet have promised to investigate a group of baggage handlers after a video emerged showing them carelessly throwing luggage from an aircraft at Gatwick Airport.The shocking footage was recorded by Alan Hodge who was meant to be travelling from Gatwick to La Rochelle in France, but was severely delayed.The 37-year-old was waiting with other disgruntled passengers at the gate in the North Terminal when he spotted three baggage handlers tossing luggage from an easyJet plane and onto a Menzies..
  
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• Office block near East Croydon station 'to get even taller' when converted into flats - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 18:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Office block near East Croydon station 'to get even taller' when converted into flats
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  Developers behind the revamp of an empty office block next to East Croydon station are hoping to build an extra six stories on top of the existing building before turning the whole thing into flats. If plans set to go before Croydon Council's planning ...
  
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• Seven-year-old girl injured by car in New Addington 'hit-and-run'

  26-07-2016 18:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A child has been hit by a car in New Addington.
  
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• Child hit by car in New Addington

  26-07-2016 18:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A child has been hit by a car in New Addington.
  
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• Faulty tram forces closure of Tramlink between Croydon and New Addington - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 17:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Faulty tram forces closure of Tramlink between Croydon and New Addington
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  Tramlink services between Croydon and New Addington have been suspended thanks to a broken down tram. Transport for London's Trams Twitter account tweeted to say that services between Lloyd Park and New Addington were suspended due to the fault ...
  
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• Faulty tram forces closure of Tramlink between Croydon and New...

  26-07-2016 17:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tramlink services between Croydon and New Addington have been suspended thanks to a broken down tram. Transport for London's Trams Twitter account tweeted to say that services between Lloyd Park and New Addington were suspended due to the fault.RELATED: More rail delays expected after vehilce hits a bridge in PurleyServices on other routes, between Croydon and Wimbledon, Elmer's End and Beckenham Junction are not thought to be affected. They initially said services between Lloyd Park and New...
  
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• Mum starts petition to get Piers Morgan sacked from Good Morning...

  26-07-2016 17:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A mum wants to see Piers Morgan sacked from Good Morning Britain over his "sexist and misogynist" remarks and "bullying" interviewing style. Mother-of-two Abigail Pedrick, from Caterham, is so fed up with him being on TV every day that she has set up a petition to get him off the GMB sofa, which he shares with Croydon-born Susanna Reid. On the petition the 28-year-old wrote: "Piers Morgan highlights the sexist and misogynistic battle that women have to face every...
  
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• Office block near East Croydon station 'to get even taller' when...

  26-07-2016 17:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Developers behind the revamp of an empty office block next to East Croydon station are hoping to build an extra six stories on top of the existing building before turning the whole thing into flats.If plans set to go before Croydon Council's planning committee on Thursday are approved, Carolyn House, in Dingwall Road, will become 22 stories high.Developers Arcus are hoping to turn the whole building into 182 flats for rent, with space for two restaurants or cafes on the ground floor on Dingwall.
  
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• Police appeal to find man missing from his family home

  26-07-2016 17:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Sutton are appealing for information on the welfare of a man missing from his family home.John Denvir, 47, went missing from his home in Belmont at 7am on Monday morning. Police said John has access to money and may have travelled to the Tooting area, or St Albans in Hertfordshire, where he is known to have friends.He was last seen wearing a T-shirt, blue jeans and brown trainers, and may be wearing a jacket.Anyone with information should contact Sutton Police station on 101 or the...
  
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• 7 unusual family days out in south London and Kent this summer

  26-07-2016 16:44
  
  Fed up of trips to the cinema or swimming pool? We’ve had a look around for some of the more unusual days out for all the family in south London and Kent this summer…
  
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• Missing mental health patient may have gone to the West End to...

  26-07-2016 16:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman who has been missing from her mental health care home for more than two weeks may have gone to the West End because she is a fan of Abba musical Mamma Mia.Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 38-year-old Nomofundo Motha, who was last seen on July 9 at 12.31pm in the Whitgift Centre in Croydon.Mrs Motha, who is paranoid schizophrenic, is known to visit London and Luton, and officers said she may be in the West End because she has expressed interest in watching...
  
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• More train delays expected after vehicle 'hits bridge in Purley' - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 16:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  More train delays expected after vehicle 'hits bridge in Purley'
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  Southern is bracing itself for delays this afternoon after receiving reports of a vehicle hitting a bridge. The rail operator took to Twitter at 2.45pm to warn passengers there would be disruption, but has not yet been able to provide any details of ...
  
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• APPEAL: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing woman with paranoid schizophrenia

  26-07-2016 16:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police in Bromley are appealing for the public's help to find a 38-year-old woman who has been missing from a mental health care home for more than two weeks.
  
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• APPEAL: Bromley Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing paranoid schizophrenic last seen in Croydon

  26-07-2016 16:03
  
  Police in Bromley are appealing for the public's help to find a 38-year-old woman who has been missing from a mental health care home for more than two weeks.
  
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• Trains disrupted after reports of car crashing into railway bridge

  26-07-2016 15:57
  
  There are reports a car has crashed into a railway bridge in Purley.
  
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• Trains disrupted after lorry crashes into railway bridge in Purley

  26-07-2016 15:57 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  There are reports a car has crashed into a railway bridge in Purley.
  
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• Pub landlady and boyfriend admit plotting to deal drugs out of Croydon boozer

  26-07-2016 15:53
  
  A pub landlady and an accomplice have admitted plotting to deal drugs out of a Croydon boozer.
  
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• Pub landlady and accomplice admit plotting to deal drugs out of Croydon boozer

  26-07-2016 15:53
  
  A pub landlady and an accomplice have admitted plotting to deal drugs out of a Croydon boozer.
  
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• More train delays expected after vehicle 'hits bridge in Purley'

  26-07-2016 15:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern is bracing itself for delays this afternoon after receiving reports of a vehicle hitting a bridge. The rail operator took to Twitter at 2.45pm to warn passengers there would be disruption, but has not yet been able to provide any details of what this might be. "Getting reports of a vehicle striking a bridge in the Purley area, which is going to cause disruption, more to follow," Southern said on Twitter.
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• 4'9" Burglar Hunted by Croydon Police - LBC 97.3

  26-07-2016 15:47 via lbc.co.uk
  
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  Detectives are looking for an unusually short man linked to two burglaries in Coulsdon, Surrey. paulcooper (3).jpg. Officers released pictures of Paul Raymond-Cooper today, who measures 4ft 9ins tall, and is described as a white man of slim build.
  
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• Crystal Palace defender backs Sam Allardyce as England boss - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 15:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Crystal Palace defender backs Sam Allardyce as England boss
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  Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann has given his backing to former West Ham, Newcastle and Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce after his appointment as the new England manager. The former Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers manager has been ...and more »
  
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• Brand new £1 million go-kart track to be built near Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 15:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Brand new £1 million go-kart track to be built near Croydon
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  Speed-loving Croydon residents will soon be able to get behind the wheel to test their skills on a new £1 million multi-level go-kart track. Plans for two 400m tracks have been given the green light by councillors in Mitcham with the indoor complex set ...
  
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• House prices near Waitrose boosted by almost £40000 - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 14:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  House prices near Waitrose boosted by almost £40000
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  If you live near a Waitrose you could see the value of your home rise an average of £40,000, according to experts. It's known as the "Waitrose Effect" where properties within the same postcode of the supermarket have increased in value. According to ...and more »
  
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• Have Crystal Palace been Trumped by American presidential hopeful? - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 14:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Have Crystal Palace been Trumped by American presidential hopeful?
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  It hasn't taken long for Crystal Palace's plane in America to find a different purpose, according to photos that have appeared online. The Eagles recently toured the United States of America as part of their pre-season preparations, visiting ...
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• Biker remains in hospital with serious injuries after South End crash - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 14:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Biker remains in hospital with serious injuries after South End crash
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  The motorcyclist who was rushed to hospital after a crash in Croydon on Monday remains in hospital with serious injuries. The biker, a man in his forties, was involved in a collision with a female pedestrian on South End, near the junction with Parker ...and more »
  
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• House prices near Waitrose boosted by almost £40,000

  26-07-2016 13:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you live near a Waitrose you could see the value of your home rise an average of £40,000, according to experts.It's known as the "Waitrose Effect" where properties within the same postcode of the supermarket have increased in value.According to the research from Lloyds Bank, properties close to a Waitrose store receive an average boost of £38,666 more than the rest of the town they are located in.This is good news for homeowners near George Street in Croydon, Brighton...
  
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• Biker remains in hospital with serious injuries after South End...

  26-07-2016 13:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The motorcyclist who was rushed to hospital after a crash in Croydon on Monday remains in hospital with serious injuries. The biker, a man in his forties, was involved in a collision with a female pedestrian on South End, near the junction with Parker Road, at about 7am. A police spokeswoman said there was no change in his condition. The force has not confirmed if the man suffered life threatening or life changing injuries. He remains in a south London hospital. The pedestrian was also...
  
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• QUIZ: Do you know London as well as a Blue Badge tour guide?

  26-07-2016 13:21
  
  To celebrate the release of The Blue Badge Guide's London Quiz Book, we're sharing some of the questions to see how much you know.
  
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• The 10 weirdest hoax 999 calls received by London Fire Brigade

  26-07-2016 12:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters put themselves in danger on a daily basis, tackling serious blazes and rescuing people from burning buildings.However, hoax calls are a major problem that get in the way of fire crews doing their jobs of keeping people safe and saving lives.The London Fire Brigade has released details of the 10 weirdest hoax calls received by the service that, frankly, just wastes everybody's time.One caller asked for a Big Mac, another wanted to speak to the Queen and one jokey individual even had.
  
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• Two thirds of Croydon residents are at risk from hackers - Croydon Advertiser

  26-07-2016 12:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two thirds of Croydon residents are at risk from hackers
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  More than two thirds of residents in Croydon and the surrounding area could be leaving themselves open to hackers because their computer and phone security are not up to date. New figures from Ipsos Mori show 68 per cent of residents in the South East ...and more »
  
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• Two thirds of Croydon residents are at risk from hackers

  26-07-2016 12:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  More than two thirds of residents in Croydon and the surrounding area could be leaving themselves open to hackers because their computer and phone security are not up to date.New figures from Ipsos Mori show 68 per cent of residents in the South East do not download the latest software updates for their mobile phone and 64 per cent do not download updates for their computer.Software and app update contain security upgrades which protect the device from viruses and hackers. According to CESG, the
  
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