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• PLAYER RATINGS: How we rated the Crystal Palace players against Farnborough - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 22:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  PLAYER RATINGS: How we rated the Crystal Palace players against Farnborough
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  Crystal Palace travelled to Farnborough for the final pre-season fixtures before the Premier League season kicks off this weekend. Here's how we rated the players. Steve Mandanda. After a shaky warm-up, during which he dropped a simple shot into his ...and more »
  
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• Crystal Palace reportedly reject £18 million bid from Everton for winger - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 21:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace reportedly reject £18 million bid from Everton for winger
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  Reports have emerged this evening that Crystal Palace have rejected an approach from Everton for Yannick Bolasie. The Guardian have reported that Everton have made a bid of £18 million for the winger and that it has been rejected by the Eagles.
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• Hundreds of trains cancelled as Southern staff begin five-day strike

  08-08-2016 20:11
  
  Hundreds of Southern trains were cancelled today at the start of a five-day strike in an escalating row over the role of conductors.
  
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• Croydon's riots five years on: The photo that defined the disorder

  08-08-2016 19:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The twisted metal of a bus’s melting frame burns brightly as flames light up the dusk sky and black clouds billow overhead.
  
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• ​Cable fault to blame for fire under pavement in North End - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 18:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​Cable fault to blame for fire under pavement in North End
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  An underground cable fault caused a fire in North End which led to people being evacuated from parts of the street and nearby shops last week. Firefighters tackled a "small pavement fire" near Pandora and Admiral on Tuesday, August 2. Shoppers nearby ...
  
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• Investigation launched into Croydon house fire which took firefighters nearly four hours to tackle - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 17:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Investigation launched into Croydon house fire which took firefighters nearly four hours to tackle
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  An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire which damaged a house in Croydon in the early hours of Sunday morning. Two women managed to escape the blaze at a home in Fullerton Road, which burned for nearly four hours and left part of ...and more »
  
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• Investigation launched into Croydon house fire which took...

  08-08-2016 17:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire which damaged a house in Croydon in the early hours of Sunday morning.Two women managed to escape the blaze at a home in Fullerton Road, which burned for nearly four hours and left part of the first floor and the ground floor of the end terrace house damaged.London Fire Brigade said four engines, from Woodside, Croydon, Norbury and Beckenham, were sent to the fire, with 21 firefighters and officers.The women managed to escape thanks to.
  
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• ​Cable fault to blame for fire under pavement in North End

  08-08-2016 16:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An underground cable fault caused a fire in North End which led to people being evacuated from parts of the street and nearby shops last week.Firefighters tackled a "small pavement fire" near Pandora and Admiral on Tuesday, August 2.Shoppers nearby reported hearing "big bangs" at about 11.20am and emergency services cordoned off the road and evacuated 20 people while the fire was dealt with.UK Power Networks (UKPN) have since confirmed to the Advertiser the fire was caused by...
  
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• Fire crews called to Warlingham sports centre for fourth time in...

  08-08-2016 16:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A vacant Warlingham sports centre has been hit by arsonists again, following three similar attacks last year.Fire crews from Godstone's station were called to Shelton Sports and Leisure Ground at about 8pm last night, where they discovered some of the building's roof insulation on fire. A crew member from the station told the Surrey Mirror: "We were there for over two hours. We used breathing apparatus to go into the building. "It was a small fire. They [fire officers] think it...
  
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• ​Man questioned by Croydon police over bigamy allegation after arrest at Heathrow Airport - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 16:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​Man questioned by Croydon police over bigamy allegation after arrest at Heathrow Airport
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  The 34-year-old was wanted for questioning by police in Croydon in relation to the allegation – an offence of marrying someone while already being married to another person. After being arrested at 4.10pm he was taken to Croydon police station.
  
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• The Croydon riots relived - live updates on how the disorder...

  08-08-2016 16:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  On the night of August 8, 2011 Croydon descended into chaos as rioters rampaged through the borough, stealing, destroying and burning.It marked the third consecutive day of rioting in London, which was sparked by the police shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham on August 4.Today is the fifth anniversary of Croydon's darkest night in modern history.Join us as we relive the night of violence, with a minute-by-minute recreation in our live blog. Some of the information we will be sharing...
  
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• The Croydon riots relived - how the disorder unfolded 5 years ago

  08-08-2016 16:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  On the night of August 8, 2011 Croydon descended into chaos as rioters rampaged through the borough, stealing, destroying and burning.It marked the third consecutive day of rioting in London, which was sparked by the police shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham on August 4.Monday marked the fifth anniversary of Croydon's darkest night in modern history.We have recreated the night's events with a minute-by-minute account in a live blog that takes us up until 1.33am on August 9. After...
  
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• Upper Norwood woman denies trying to murder pensioner at his...

  08-08-2016 15:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An Upper Norwood woman has denied attempting to murder a pensioner at his home in Crystal Palace.Samantha Butler, of St Aubyns Road on the Triangle, is said to have attacked Gordon Bland, 79, at his home in Orchard Grove, Crystal Palace, on July 9 this year.At the Old Bailey this morning, 39-year-old Butler entered a not guilty plea to one count of attempted murder.During the short hearing, Butler's trial was set for January 6 next year.Police said they were called to reports of an injured man..
  
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• ​Man questioned by Croydon police over bigamy allegation after...

  08-08-2016 15:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of bigamy. The 34-year-old was wanted for questioning by police in Croydon in relation to the allegation – an offence of marrying someone while already being married to another person. After being arrested at 4.10pm he was taken to Croydon police station. He has since been bailed until late September.Second arrest is an unusual one ,male arrested for bigamy. #wanted for questioning by our colleagues over at @MPSCroydon ....
  
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• Croydon set for a heatwave, says Coulsdon weather expert - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 15:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon set for a heatwave, says Coulsdon weather expert
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  Coulsdon weather expert Ian Currie is predicting that next weekend (August 13-14) will enjoy hot and sunny weather - perfect for barbecues with friends, family and neighbours. Ian Currie said that high pressure over southern England for most of this ...and more »
  
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• Croydon set for a heatwave, says Coulsdon weather expert

  08-08-2016 15:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Coulsdon weather expert Ian Currie is predicting that next weekend (August 13-14) will enjoy hot and sunny weather - perfect for barbecues with friends, family and neighbours.Ian Currie said that high pressure over southern England for most of this week will sit in a position that allows much warmer weather to come up from France, where temperatures could reach a sweltering 38C (100F).It won't be that hot in Croydon, but temperatures could be as high as 27C (81F), he said.Mr Currie, a...
  
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• Suicide Squad review: 'I’ve seen more bad-ass bad guys in Toy Story'

  08-08-2016 15:00
  
  Style over Substance?
  
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• Croydon's riots five years on: Family of unsolved murder victim beg public to break down 'wall of silence'

  08-08-2016 15:00
  
  The sister of a man shot dead by looters during the Croydon riots has begged the public break down a “wall of silence” and bring her brother’s killers to justice.
  
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• ​Council bid to move travellers off Purley Way fields - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 14:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​Council bid to move travellers off Purley Way fields
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  The travellers are understood to have been on the recreational ground on the southbound side of the A23 since Thursday. There appears to be around 12 caravans and a number of cars and vans parked up near the bushes. Croydon Council said they are ...
  
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• Woman denies attempted murder of pensioner

  08-08-2016 14:01
  
  A woman has denied trying to murder a pensioner in his home.
  
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• ​Council bid to move travellers off Purley Way fields

  08-08-2016 13:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  About a dozen traveller caravans are still on Purley Way playing fields.The travellers are understood to have been on the recreational ground on the southbound side of the A23 since Thursday.There appears to be around 12 caravans and a number of cars and vans parked up near the bushes.Croydon Council said they are have applied for a court order to move the community on.A council spokesman said: "We are applying for a court order to move the travellers off the site, and in the meantime will...
  
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• Will Croydon Council sell off more of its historic assets? - The Croydon Citizen

  08-08-2016 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Will Croydon Council sell off more of its historic assets?
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  Sean Creighton surveys a national picture of heritage that isn't pretty. He hopes that Croydon bucks the trend. Porcelain from the Riesco Collection, sold in 2014. Photos public domain. The pre-May 2014 Croydon administration sold part of the Riesco ...
  
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• Croydon's riots five years on: 'It could happen again,' warn victims - Croydon Guardian

  08-08-2016 12:59 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon's riots five years on: 'It could happen again,' warn victims
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  Riots that erupted in Croydon five years ago today could happen again, politicians and victims of the disorder have warned. “Too little” has been done to prevent future unrest or address rifts in a “generation that is disconnected from their society ...
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• EXPLAINED: This is why the Southern rail strike is happening and causing misery for commuters

  08-08-2016 12:50
  
  Southern Railway passengers are enduring a week of travel chaos because of a five-day strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) in a long-running row over the role of conductors.
  
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• Croydon's riots five years on: 'It could happen again,' warn victims

  08-08-2016 12:13
  
  Riots that erupted in Croydon five years ago today could happen again, politicians and victims of the disorder have warned.
  
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• Live: Updates from the first day of the Southern rail strike - Croydon Advertiser

  08-08-2016 08:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Live: Updates from the first day of the Southern rail strike
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  Platforms are filled with patient but frustrated commuters as the first day of train strikes starts this morning. Conductors from the RMT union are striking for five days after talks between the rail union and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) broke down ...and more »
  
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• Commuters set for travel chaos as Southern staff begin five-day strike

  08-08-2016 08:40
  
  Only 60 per cent of Southern’s timetabled trains will run until Friday, with some routes completely cancelled during the strike period.
  
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• Live: Updates from the first day of the Southern rail strike

  08-08-2016 08:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Commuters across Croydon are being affected by the first day of rail strikesPlatforms are filled with patient but frustrated commuters as the first day of train strikes starts this morning. Conductors from the RMT union are striking for five days after talks between the rail union and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) broke down on Friday. The union have been part of an ongoing bitter disputewith Southern and its parent company Govia Thameslink Railway, over proposed changes to the role of...
  
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• Croydon's riots five years on: The story of the night the streets burned - Croydon Guardian

  08-08-2016 06:10 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon's riots five years on: The story of the night the streets burned
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  On the night of August 8, 2011, Maurice Reeves had been dining in central London with his wife Anne to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. After returning home to South Croydon, he switched on the news - and watched his life's work going up in ...
  
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• 'It looked like something out of the Blitz' says firefighter in...

  08-08-2016 06:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A firefighter has described the frustration of having to watch a ferocious fire bring historic buildings to the ground on the night of the Croydon riots. London Fire Brigade's Rick Ogden was called to London Road after rioters had set shops alight on the night of August 8, 2011.While en route, his crew's fire engine had a scaffolding pole thrown through its windscreen and had to dodge burning tyres on the road. When they arrived in London Road it was considered to be too hostile an atmosphere...
  
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• Croydon's riots five years on: The story of the night the streets burned

  08-08-2016 06:00
  
  On the night of August 8, 2011, Maurice Reeves had been dining in central London with his wife Anne to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary.
  
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