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• Former Crystal Palace duo make moves into non-league | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 21:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Two former Crystal Palace players have made moves into non-league football today (Friday). Connor Dymond has joined National League side Bromley, while ...and more »
  
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• Travellers move onto Purley Way playing field

  05-08-2016 19:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Travellers have moved onto Purley Way playing fields.These photos, taken this morning, show a group of caravans on the playing fields, which are situated off the A23, Purley Way, close to the junction with Waddon Way and the Cumnor House School sports ground.Police and the council have been contacted for comment.In recent weeks a group of travellers has been spotted in Reigate, Redhill and South Holmwood in nearby Surrey. It is not currently known whether this is the same group or notIt is not..
  
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• Why was Prime Minister Theresa May was in New Addington? - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 19:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Why was Prime Minister Theresa May was in New Addington?
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  She visited a factory and spoke to staff at Martek joinery manufacturers during the trip. She also took the chance to lay out her focus on small business and how the Government will work to ensure entrepreneurs can make the most of Brexit. The visit ...and more »
  
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• Third person arrested as investigation continues into fatal shooting of Coulsdon man Ricardo Hunter at Headley pool party

  05-08-2016 17:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Ricardo Hunter, 34, from Coulsdon, was shot dead at a private pool party in Church Lane, Headley in the early hours of Monday, July 25.
  
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• Third arrest in investigation into fatal shooting of Coulsdon man at Headley pool party

  05-08-2016 17:58
  
  Ricardo Hunter, 34, from Coulsdon, was shot dead at a private pool party in Church Lane, Headley in the early hours of Monday, July 25.
  
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• Train workers at Southern to strike after last-minute talks break down

  05-08-2016 17:32
  
  Conductors at train operator Southern are to go on strike next week after crunch talks with the RMT union broke down.
  
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• Former Newcastle United and Tottenham man must start, say Palace fans - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 17:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Former Newcastle United and Tottenham man must start, say Palace fans
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  It is emphatic - Crystal Palace must start with former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United winger Andros Townsend. That is according to Palace fans who voted in our poll as to which three players they would like to see Alan Pardew start with this ...
  
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• House of Reeves owner says he will never forgive arsonist Gordon...

  05-08-2016 17:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The co-owner of House of Reeves has said he will never be able to forgive the man who destroyed half of his family business and changed his life forever. Earlier today we revealed that Gordon Thompson appears to be walking the streets after less than half of his 11-and-a-half-year sentence for setting fire to the House of Reeves furniture store during the Croydon riots in August 2011.Trevor Reeves, who co-owns the business with dad Maurice and brother Graham, said he was aware that Thompson had.
  
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• Man injured after crash between motorbike and car in Coulsdon - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 16:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Man injured after crash between motorbike and car in Coulsdon
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  A man was treated for leg injuries after a crash between a car and a motorbike in Coulsdon on Thursday. The man was injured after the collision at the junction of Stites Hill Road and Homesfield Road at 9.15am. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed ...
  
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• Ikea Croydon 'chaos' as technical problems mean store can only accept cash - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 16:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Ikea Croydon 'chaos' as technical problems mean store can only accept cash
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  Croydon's Ikea store is experiencing problems this afternoon after a technical glitch meant customers can only pay for items in cash. A spokeswoman for the store, on Purley Way, confirmed to the Advertiser earlier today that unspecified technical ...
  
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• Man injured after crash between motorbike and car in Coulsdon

  05-08-2016 15:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man was treated for leg injuries after a crash between a car and a motorbike in Coulsdon on Thursday.The man was injured after the collision at the junction of Stites Hill Road and Homesfield Road at 9.15am.A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed the injuries were not life-changing or life-threatening, and added the man was treated by paramedics.The Advertiser has contacted London Ambulance Service (LAS) for comment, but has not yet received a response.Traffic in the area was disrupted while
  
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• Liverpool boss: Crystal Palace target could leave club this month - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 15:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Liverpool boss: Crystal Palace target could leave club this month
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  Crystal Palace, Everton and Sunderland have all been given a boost in their striker search today (Friday) after Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Christian Benteke could well leave the club this month. The three Premier League rivals have all ...and more »
  
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• 'Out of control' pumpkin plant perplexes Thornton Heath gardener

  05-08-2016 15:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Once upon a time, there was a man called Keith. He lived as a gardener in Thornton Heath.He was given a pumpkin seed by his friend Paul, and it grew so large that it took over his entire vegetable patch.Keith Plummer's giant pumpkin might sound like the start of a children's book, but the overgrown plant is serious business for the 50-year-old dad of one.After planted it in his compost patch 12 weeks ago, Keith is is truly bewildered at the power of his pumpkin plant.Since May, the plant's vines
  
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• Escaped horse causes traffic chaos on M25 - live updates

  05-08-2016 15:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An escaped horse has caused severe delays on the M25 ahead of rush hour this afternoon. Drivers are advised to expect delays if travelling on the M25 as police officers are attempting to remove a horse at J30, after it escaped on to the road earlier today. The entry slip road from J30 on to the clockwise M25 towards the Queen Elizabeth 2 Bridge at Dartford has been closed along with the connector road from J30 to J31. These closures are having a significant impact on the roundabout at J30...
  
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• Why was Prime Minister Theresa May was in New Addington?

  05-08-2016 15:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister, Theresa May, visited New Addington on Wednesday. She visited a factory and spoke to staff at Martek joinery manufacturers during the trip.She also took the chance to lay out her focus on small business and how the Government will work to ensure entrepreneurs can make the most of Brexit. The visit, where she was joined by Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell, came ahead of a roundtable meeting Mrs May held with trade associations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs)...
  
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• Why was Prime Minister Theresa May in New Addington?

  05-08-2016 15:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister, Theresa May, visited New Addington on Wednesday. She visited a factory and spoke to staff at Martek joinery manufacturers during the trip.She also took the chance to lay out her focus on small business and how the Government will work to ensure entrepreneurs can make the most of Brexit. The visit, where she was joined by Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell, came ahead of a roundtable meeting Mrs May held with trade associations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs)...
  
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• Ikea Croydon 'chaos' as technical problems mean store can only...

  05-08-2016 15:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon's Ikea store is experiencing problems this afternoon after a technical glitch meant customers can only pay for items in cash. A spokeswoman for the store, on Purley Way, confirmed to the Advertiser earlier today that unspecified technical issues meant the Swedish retailer could not accept card payments, and customers had to have cash on them to purchase any items.The spokeswoman added she did not know when the problem would be rectified. One post on Twitter claimed the store was in...
  
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• Transfer talk: Crystal Palace enquire about Norwich City midfielder ... - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 15:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace are reportedly considering a bid to sign former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, according to reports. The Norwich City ...and more »
  
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• New Addington man guilty of sexual activity with a child - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 15:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  New Addington man guilty of sexual activity with a child
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  A man has been convicted of sexual activity with a child after a five-day trial this week. Frederick Skinner was found guilty of two counts of sexual activity with a child under the age of 16, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at Woolwich Crown ...
  
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• In Pictures: Croydon Blesses Its Beer - Londonist

  05-08-2016 14:33 via londonist.com
  
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  In Pictures: Croydon Blesses Its Beer
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  A Catholic tradition was revived in Croydon last night — one that involves blessing barrels of beer. Father Lee Taylor led a mass at Croydon Minster, before leading the congregation of around 35 to the Dog & Bull pub on Surrey Street — on their way ...and more »
  
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• New Addington man guilty of sexual activity with a child

  05-08-2016 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Aman hasbeenconvicted of sexual activity with a child after a five-day trial this week.Frederick Skinner was found guilty of two counts of sexual activity with a child under the age of 16, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at Woolwich Crown Court on Tuesday.The 59-year-old was found guilty by a majority verdict of ten to one.He faced seven further charges during his trial, including three of raping a girl under 16, one of false imprisonment and three further counts of sexual...
  
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• Fire rips through house in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 13:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Fire rips through house in Croydon
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  Crews from Croydon and Norbury attended the fire on Hartley Road, Broad Green, after being called out at 5.53pm. The blaze, which took place in a terraced house, was under control by 6.48pm. Four fire engines and 21 firefighters attended the scene.
  
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• Fire rips through house in Croydon

  05-08-2016 13:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters battled a blaze at a house in Croydon yesterday afternoon.Crews from Croydon and Norbury attended the fire on Hartley Road, Broad Green, after being called out at 5.53pm.The blaze, which took place in a terraced house, was under control by 6.48pm.Four fire engines and 21 firefighters attended the scene. It is understood that no one was in the house at the time, and there were no injuries sustained.Part of the ground and first floor were damaged, and the cause of the fire is under...
  
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• ​Investigation of chemicals found in Norbury home 'not terrorism...

  05-08-2016 13:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police investigating a case where chemicals were found in a Norbury home have confirmed it is not terrorism related.Officers were called to reports of a man setting fire to a bed at 7.40pm on Friday, July 15 and found evidence of a small blaze at the Stanford Road home.While on the scene, a quantity of chemicals were found by police.Officers evacuated between 10 to 15 homes for around an hour and the road was closed as officers assessed the substances.It has since been confirmed the incident is.
  
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• Why was a police helicopter hovering over New Addington on...

  05-08-2016 12:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A police helicopter was spotted over New Addington last night. According to the Croydon Metropolitan Police official Twitter account, the helicopter was "searching for suspects" at about midnight last night.The Twitter post also issued an apology to New Addington residents for the amount of noise generated by the chopper.The Advertiser has contacted the Metropolitan Police for further details on the exact nature of the chase, but has not yet received a response.Apologies for...
  
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• Why do animal rights activists want Croydon Council to change the ... - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 11:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  An animal rights charity has asked Croydon Council to change the name a street in exchange for giving residents "cruelty-free" new bedding. People for the ...and more »
  
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• Tram network closures: How your journeys will be disrupted

  05-08-2016 11:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Tram passengers will have to make alternative travel arrangements for the next 11 days as parts of the network close for upgrades.
  
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• Crystal Palace supporters have a laugh at arch-rivals Brighton's expense - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 10:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace supporters have a laugh at arch-rivals Brighton's expense
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  Crystal Palace fans have taken to Twitter this morning (Friday) to mock their arch rivals Brighton & Hove Albion, following their annual fans' forum last night (Thursday). The Seagulls held their annual fans' forum where manager Chris Hughton, chief ...and more »
  
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• Why do animal rights activists want Croydon Council to change the...

  05-08-2016 09:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An animal rights charity has asked Croydon Council to change the name a street in exchange for giving residents "cruelty-free" new bedding. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wants to see country road Featherbed Lane in Forestdale renamed to "Feather-Free Bed Lane". And as an incentive, PETA is offering "sumptuous, fluffy, feather-free duvets" for residents on the street if the council agrees to the new policy. In a letter to Wayne...
  
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• Southern Rail enters last-ditch talks to avoid further five-day strike

  05-08-2016 09:29
  
  If talks between the RMT union and Southern Rail operator Govia-Thameslink Railway, which began on Wednesday, are unsuccessful, then an emergency “strike timetable” will be put in place.
  
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• Southern and RMT enters last-ditch talks to avoid further five-day strike

  05-08-2016 09:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  If talks between the RMT union and Southern Rail operator Govia-Thameslink Railway, which began on Wednesday, are unsuccessful, then an emergency “strike timetable” will be put in place.
  
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• Croydon riots arsonist Gordon Thompson 'out of prison' having served less than half his sentence - Croydon Advertiser

  05-08-2016 08:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon riots arsonist Gordon Thompson 'out of prison' having served less than half his sentence
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  The man who was jailed for 11 and a half years for burning half of a family-run business to the ground during the Croydon riots appears to already be back on the streets after being moved to an open prison. House of Reeves stood on two opposing sites ...
  
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• Trains back to normal after SECOND Forest Hill sinkhole

  05-08-2016 08:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Trains through Forest Hill are back to normal today after a second sinkhole opened up beneath the tracks yesterday, causing more rail chaos for commuters.
  
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• Croydon riots arsonist Gordon Thompson 'out of prison' having...

  05-08-2016 06:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The man who was jailed for 11 and a half years for burning half of a family-run business to the ground during the Croydon riots appears to already be back on the streets after being moved to an open prison.House of Reeves stood on two opposing sites on the road it gave its name to – Reeves Corner – before one of those buildings was reduced to a pile of rubble and ashes on the night of August 8, 2011 in what a prosecutor later described as "an act of cynical...
  
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