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• Sight-loss charity issues Glaucoma warning for borough's African-Caribbean community - Croydon Advertiser

  29-07-2016 21:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Sight-loss charity issues Glaucoma warning for borough's African-Caribbean community
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  A Croydon sight-loss charity is urging the borough's African-Caribbean community to be aware of the risk of Glaucoma. Croydon Vision has started a campaign to reach residents of African and Carribbean heritage, to warn them that new figures show they ...and more »
  
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• Tesco staff replaced a pensioner's shopping after a nasty fall -...

  29-07-2016 21:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A pensioner who injured his hands and knees after falling outside Tesco in Purley while on his weekly shop has thanked the store for "going above and beyond" helping him out.Paul Hoffman, 88, was crossing Brighton Road after getting off the 466 bus, where he had travelled to do his shop from his home in Old Coulsdon.According to Paul, as he was crossing the road, a car approached before the driver beeped its horn to try and get the retired watchmaker to move faster to the other...
  
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• Man, 88, thanks Tesco staff for doing his shop and paying his...

  29-07-2016 21:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A pensioner who injured his hands and knees after falling outside Tesco in Purley while on his weekly shop has thanked the store for "going above and beyond" helping him out.Paul Hoffman, 88, was crossing Brighton Road after getting off the 466 bus, where he had travelled to do his shop from his home in Old Coulsdon.According to Paul, as he was crossing the road, a car approached before the driver beeped its horn to try and get the retired watchmaker to move faster to the other...
  
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• Sight-loss charity issues Glaucoma warning for borough's...

  29-07-2016 20:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon sight-loss charity is urging the borough's African-Caribbean community to be aware of the risk ofGlaucoma.Croydon Vision has started a campaign to reach residents of African and Carribbean heritage, to warn them that new figures show they are up to eight times more likely than others to get the disease. The charity says this is because of eye structure.Councillor Louisa Woodley, Croydon Council's cabinet member for families, health and social care said: "This is a vital campaign...
  
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• Man broke into woman's home in Thornton Heath, threatened her...

  29-07-2016 19:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An American man broke into a woman's home in Thornton Heath and threatened her children before repeatedly raping her.US citizen Pierre Antoine Bate was extradited from California in February this year after cold case detectives linked him to the horrific attack, which happened 20 years ago, through new DNA evidence.At Southwark Crown Court today, he was found guilty of eight counts of rape and one count of burglary with intent to rape after a two-week trial.The court heard how the victim woke in
  
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• Man jailed for raping Thornton Heath mum as her kids slept in the next room

  29-07-2016 18:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A serial sex offender who repeatedly raped a mother while her children slept in the next room of her Thornton Heath home is facing jail.
  
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• Croydon's health services need 'fairer funding deal' (From Croydon ... - Croydon Guardian

  29-07-2016 17:06 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  A patient group has called for “fairer deal” for Croydon's NHS funding after the borough's entire health service was placed into…and more »
  
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• Find out where all the speed cameras are in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  29-07-2016 16:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Find out where all the speed cameras are in Croydon
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  There are six camera locations in the borough, according to the Speed Cameras UK website. Motorists can be caught out by a variety of fixed speed cameras, a mobile enforcement vans or a red light violation camera in the borough. Two of them are on A23 ...
  
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• Croydon's health services 'need fairer funding deal'

  29-07-2016 16:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A patient group has called for “fairer deal” for Croydon’s NHS funding after the borough’s entire health service was placed into financial special measures.
  
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• Croydon mum brings leading motivational speaker and Youtube star to London - Croydon Guardian

  29-07-2016 16:35 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon mum brings leading motivational speaker and Youtube star to London
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  A Croydon woman is bringing one of the world's leading motivational speakers to London for a one-off multi-millionaire masterclass. Author, speaker, coach and mum-of-two Dr Ava Eagle Brown, who turned her own life around after a tough childhood in ...and more »
  
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• REVEALED: Arlo and Ellie are hot - but what are the other most popular baby names in 2016 so far?

  29-07-2016 16:30
  
  Picking your baby’s name is a huge decision - do you go retro, unique or embrace the latest trend?
  
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• Croydon mum brings leading motivational speaker and Youtube star to London

  29-07-2016 16:29
  
  A Croydon woman is bringing one of the world’s leading motivational speakers to London for a one-off multi-millionaire masterclass.
  
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• Find out where all the speed cameras are in Croydon

  29-07-2016 16:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Do you know where all the speed cameras are in Croydon? There are six camera locations in the borough, according to the Speed Cameras UK website. Motorists can be caught out by a variety of fixed speed cameras, a mobile enforcement vans or a red light violation camera in the borough. Two of them are on A23 Purley Way.Motorists are entitled to know where camera locations are - as they are intended as a deterrent, rather than a way of making money.NOW READ: Average speed check cameras to be...
  
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• Waddon man who imprisoned female medic who came to treat him has...

  29-07-2016 16:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 'threatening' man who trapped a young female medic in his Waddon flat, refusing to let her leave, has had his jail term slashed by a quarter on appeal.Harry Wani had undergone a medical procedure when the "frail" female healthcare assistant visited him at his home.She was there to change a wound dressing but Wani, 55, of Rigby Close, Croydon, refused to let her leave after she had treated him.He "grabbed" her as she tried to get out, "held his body close to hers"...
  
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• Callous thieves steal collection tin from Croydon charity shop and cause £1000 damage - Croydon Advertiser

  29-07-2016 14:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Callous thieves steal collection tin from Croydon charity shop and cause £1000 damage
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  Heartless thieves broke into a charity shop, emptying the till and collection box and causing more than £1,000 damage. The thugs smashed their way through the door of the Croydon Carers Centre charity outlet, on Katharine Street in the town centre, on ...
  
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• Callous thieves steal collection tin from Croydon charity shop...

  29-07-2016 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Heartless thieves broke into a charity shop, emptying the till and collection box and causing more than £1,000 damage.The thugs smashed their way through the door of the Croydon Carers Centre charity outlet, on Katharine Street in the town centre, on the evening of July 19.Croydon Carers Centre company secretary Chris Patterson, who was on holiday when the thieves struck, confirmed the intruders had smashed up the till in their efforts to rid the shop of as much cash as possible."It...
  
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• Where are the nearest Pokestops and Pokemon Go gyms to you? - Croydon Advertiser

  29-07-2016 13:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Where are the nearest Pokestops and Pokemon Go gyms to you?
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  But to "catch them all" you need the right kit – and that means staying stocked up on everything from Pokéballs to incense and eggs. To do that you need to know where to replenish your supplies; you don't want to be the person who finds a rare Pokémon ...
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• Man shouts racist abuse and throws water at girl, 14, as she...

  29-07-2016 12:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 14-year-old girl had water thrown in her direction and racist abuse yelled at her while she waited for a bus in Carshalton.The girl was standing by Favourite Chicken restaurant in Green Wrythe Lane at about 3.15pm on June 29 when the incident happened.A man in a passing vehicle threw the water and shouted the abuse as he passed the girl.The vehicle is described as silver and of medium size.Anyone with any information should contact Sutton Police on the non-emergency number 101, or get in touch
  
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• Police given longer to speak to man following death of Coulsdon...

  29-07-2016 12:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have been given longer to speak to a man who was arrested on Monday after a man was found dead at a party in Headley.Ricardo Hunter, 34 of Coulsdon, died in the early hours of Monday at a pool party at the bungalow close to The Cock Inn. Later that day, a 38-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, a 30-year-old woman also from London was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. On Wednesday the woman was released on bail until...
  
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• Lee determined to prove his worth at Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  29-07-2016 12:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Chung-Yong Lee is determined to show Crystal Palace fans what he can do this season. The South Korean midfielder has had a stop-start career at Palace so far, since joining from Bolton Wanderers in the January transfer window in 2015. He scored his ...and more »
  
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• Fears Isle of Wight pet was latest victim of the 'Croydon Cat Killer' - Isle of Wight County Press

  29-07-2016 11:36 via iwcp.co.uk
  
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  Fears Isle of Wight pet was latest victim of the 'Croydon Cat Killer'
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  The decapitated body of a cat that was found in Sandown last Saturday has been linked to a string of killings across the country. Around 100 similar cases have been recorded since a small cat rescue centre in South Norwood started looking into the ...and more »
  
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• 'There's a squirrel trapped in my satellite dish' and other things the London Fire Brigade doesn't want to be called for

  29-07-2016 09:44
  
  We all like to think we're upstanding citizens who would gladly help out a furry friend in need.
  
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• More affordable housing for London as Sadiq Khan prepares to introduce 'non-negotiable' 35 per cent rate on private developments

  29-07-2016 09:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A higher rate of affordable housing could be built in London if a draft proposal for a non-negotiable rate of 35 per cent on new developments is realised.
  
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• The top 10 most overcrowded train services revealed | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  29-07-2016 09:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The top 10 most overcrowded train services revealed | Croydon ...
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  Commuters face the daily headache of wondering whether their train will turn up on time, if at all. However, even if it does, overcrowding on services is another ...and more »
  
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• The top 10 most overcrowded train services revealed

  29-07-2016 09:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Commuters face the daily headache of wondering whether their train will turn up on time, if at all.However, even if it does, overcrowding on services is another major issue that rail companies need to tackle.Government data released yesterday has revealed the top 10 most overcrowded services in the country from autumn 2015.The service top of the list is one that commuters from south of the capital know only too well - the 06.57 from Brighton to Bedford, which stops at stations in Sussex, Surrey.
  
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• Rail companies to 'cut fares' after investigation reveals cheap tickets were hidden forcing customers to pay more

  29-07-2016 08:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Rail companies will buckle and cut ticket prices following an investigation that found cheaper prices were being 'hidden' when customers bought tickets online.
  
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• Govia Thameslink calls for talks to stop Southern conductor strike set for August

  29-07-2016 08:43
  
  Govia Thameslink Railway has called for fresh talks with the union to address concerns over the role of train guards.
  
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• WEEKEND TRAVEL: These are the planned engineering works affecting the network in south west London and north Surrey this weekend

  29-07-2016 08:40
  
  As RideLondon returns to the roads of south west London and north Surrey, those looking to travel by train instead of car may wish to check planned engineering works before setting out.
  
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• Supporter punched in head with set of keys at under 16s football...

  29-07-2016 08:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting a man wanted after an assault on a spectator at an under 16s football match in Wallington.The victim, a 35-year-old man, was punched in the back of the head with a set of keys as the players were leaving the pitch, around 1pm.He suffered a cut as a result of the blow, did not require hospital treatment.The match, which was played on May 8, was between Wallington-based Croygas and Kew Association, from Ham, west London, at the Croygas Sports Club on Mollinson Lane.Anyone with..
  
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• Private developer takes over plans to build more than 500 home on site of former council HQ

  29-07-2016 06:00
  
  Croydon Council has chosen an outside developer to build 500 homes on the site of the authority's former offices, despite announcing it would take responsibility for the project more than a year ago.
  
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• Private developer takes over plans to build 500 homes on former council HQ site

  29-07-2016 06:00
  
  Croydon Council has chosen an outside developer to build 500 homes on the site of the authority's former offices, despite announcing it would take responsibility for the project more than a year ago.
  
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