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• 'Another innocent life taken' - Tributes to Selsdon stabbing...

  17-08-2016 21:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A flood of heartfelt tributes have been paid on social media to teenager Andre Aderemi who was fatally stabbed on the Monks Hill estate in Selsdon last night.A murder investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police after officers and paramedics found the 19-year-old suffering from stab wounds.An air ambulance landed in a nearby field as the emergency services attended to Mr Aderemi on Heather Way.He was rushed to hospital, but sadly died from his injuries.Throughout today, friends,...
  
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• Andre Aderemi's mum pays heartbreaking tribute to son who was...

  17-08-2016 20:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The mum of a teenager killed in Selsdon said she "does not know how she will carry on" after her son was stabbed to death.Heartbroken friends and family gathered this afternoon at a memorial service for Andre Aderemi, who was fatally wounded on the Monks Hill estate last night.The service was held less than 24 hours after paramedics tried their best to save the 19-year-old who had been attacked on Heather Way.During the service at St Francis Church in Tedder Road, relatives described...
  
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• 'Stop the warring': Family's plea after teenager stabbed to death in South Croydon

  17-08-2016 19:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The family of a teenager stabbed to death in South Croydon last night have pleaded for young people to "stop the warring" so "another mother and another family doesn't have to be grieving like we are today".
  
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• The BRIT School dancers set to perform at Royal Albert Hall - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 19:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Talented dancers from Croydon will be performing at one of London's biggest venues despite missing out at Britain's Got Talent. Classmates from The BRIT School will be performing as part of 24-man dance troupe Khronos alongside 21 dance troupes from ...
  
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• Croydon man held in notorious Burmese prison for 18 months 'denied translator' - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 18:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon man held in notorious Burmese prison for 18 months 'denied translator'
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  A man who has spent the last 18 months in a jail known as the "darkest hell-hole in Burma" has made a plea for a translator because he cannot understand the legal proceedings in his case. Niranjan Rasalingam has been locked up in the feared Insein ...
  
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• Photos from the scene of fatal Selsdon stabbing show police...

  17-08-2016 18:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Photographs from the scene of last night's fatal stabbing in Selsdon show floral tributes and candles laid out in memory of Andre Aderemi as well as a police cordon.The 19-year-old suffered fatal wounds in Heather Way, on the Monks Hill estate, at about 7.40pm and despite the efforts of emergency services he died after being taken to hospital.A member of the public has described how he rushed to his aid and called for an ambulance.Flowers have been laid on the grass and placed in hedges at the..
  
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• The BRIT School dancers set to perform at Royal Albert Hall

  17-08-2016 18:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Talented dancers from Croydon will be performing at one of London's biggest venues despite missing out at Britain's Got Talent.
  Classmates from The BRIT School will be performing as part of 24-man dance troupe Khronos alongside 21 dance troupes from as far as Vietnam and Gibraltar. Teacher Julia Dark said: "We are honoured to be invited back once again to Dance Proms and proud to say we have performed every year since its launch. "This is such a wonderful opportunity for young...
  
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• Croydon man held in notorious Burmese prison for 18 months...

  17-08-2016 17:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man who has spent the last 18 months in a jail known as the "darkest hell-hole in Burma" has made a plea for a translator because he cannot understand the legal proceedings in his case.Niranjan Rasalingam has been locked up in the feared Insein prison in the city of Yangon, in Burma, since December 2014 after he was arrested along with three Indian nationals on suspicion of stealing 25 million kyats (£16,300) using cloned ATM cards.The 29-year-old Croydon man denies the...
  
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• This is how your dog or cat could save the life of another pet

  17-08-2016 17:43
  
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• A level Results: How to use clearing if you didn't get into...

  17-08-2016 17:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you didn't get the grades you needed for your chosen university course, don't panic.One in eight people placed at university last year were accepted through clearing.If you had conditional offers but your exam results didn't go to plan, you can use clearing from today, when you can see which courses have places remaining. Clearing vacancies are updated regularly by universities and colleges. Clearing is available until September. Also read: What is next for A-level students?Helen Thorne,...
  
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• Cool off with a cocktail in Croydon pubs this summer as rum returns to fashion - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 17:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Cool off with a cocktail in Croydon pubs this summer as rum returns to fashion
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  The seafarer's favourite tipple, rum, is back this summer, according to a group of pubs which has watering holes in the Croydon area. Young's Pubs has noticed we are buying more of the premium, craft-led rum brands. It is encouraging us to try a drop ...and more »
  
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• Independent Croydon charity given £5000 to boost career prospects of local people - 24dash (press release)

  17-08-2016 17:01 via 24dash.com
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  An independent Croydon charity which works to help improve the career prospects of local people has received a major boost this year thanks to £5,000 grant funding from Wandle. Advice Support Knowledge Information, known as ASKI, provides specialist ...
  
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• Crystal Palace must spend big or say hello to the Championship - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 17:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace must spend big or say hello to the Championship
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  Lee Chung-Yong as attacking midfielder. Jason Puncheon at holding midfielder. Yannick Bolasie on the bench regardless of the fact he was still a Crystal Palace player. Mile Jedinak starting and about to leave. Not a goal-scorer on the pitch or bench ...and more »
  
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• Monks Hill stabbing victim named locally as Andre Aderemi

  17-08-2016 16:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The young man who was stabbed to death on the Monks Hill estate in Selsdon has been named locally.Bunches of flowers have been laid at the scene in Heather Way, where the victim was fatally wounded at about 7.40pm last night.He has been named locally as Andre Aderemi and he was 19 years old, as was previously suggested by the Met Police.Friends and family gathered at St Francis Church, on Tedder Road, for a service which began at about 4pm. Dozens of mourners attended the service and lit candles
  
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• Fancy replacing Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace? - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 16:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Now that all of their club's fixtures are in the diary, there's only one date left that Crystal Palace fans need to know. It can now be revealed that Football Manager 2017 and Football Manager Touch 2017 will hit the streets on Friday, November 4. That ...and more »
  
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• Croydon PrideFest: When is it, where is it and what's happening? - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 15:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon PrideFest: When is it, where is it and what's happening?
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  Pride returns to the town for the first time in decades on Sunday, August 28, with Croydon PrideFest, putting the town firmly on the map for celebrating local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) communities in London. Expect plenty of music ...
  
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• Tributes pour in for teenager knifed to death in South Croydon

  17-08-2016 15:25
  
  Friends of a teenager stabbed to death in South Croydon last night have paid tribute to “such a nice kid” who “just hung around with the wrong people”.
  
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• Tributes pour in after teenager named locally as Andre Aderemi is knifed to death in South Croydon

  17-08-2016 15:25
  
  Friends of a teenager stabbed to death in South Croydon last night have paid tribute to “such a nice kid” who “just hung around with the wrong people”.
  
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• Service for Selsdon stab victim taking place later today

  17-08-2016 15:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A service is to be held later today in memory of the teenager who was fatally stabbed in Selsdon yesterday evening.The man, named locally as Andre and believed to have been 19 years old, was taken to hospital after being discovered in Heather Way, on the Monks Hill Estate, at about 7.40pm with stab wounds.Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he died as a result of his injuries.Read more: Teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon, two people arrested - latest updatesSt Francis Church,..
  
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• Family of teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon set up donation...

  17-08-2016 14:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Go Fund Me page has been created to help contribute towards of the costs of the funeral for the teenager who was fatally stabbed in Selsdon last night.The victim, who has been locally named as Andre, was stabbed on Heather Way on the Monks Hill estate.Police and paramedics were called at about 7.40 pm and an air ambulance was also seen landing on a patch of grass between Broadcoombe and Farnborough Avenue as medics tried to save him.READ MORE: Teenager dies after being stabbed on Monks Hill...
  
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• New attack linked to 'Croydon Cat Killer' | London - ITV News - ITV.com - ITV News

  17-08-2016 12:56 via itv.com
  
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  Has 'Croydon Cat Killer' killed pet in Otford, near Sevenoaks?Kent Onlineall 2 news articles »
  
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• New attack linked to 'Croydon Cat Killer' - ITV News

  17-08-2016 12:56 via itv.com
  
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  A cat which was found cut in half in Bracknell is being linked to a series of similar gruesome animal killings in London. Local charity South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty, or SNARL, said the killing bore all the hallmarks of previous attacks. Only ...
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• "He lost a lot of blood. It was really bad" - man...

  17-08-2016 12:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man who tried to save the teenager who was stabbed in Selsdon has described the emotional moment people did their bestto help him before the emergency services arrived.Elson Agrela, 27, was one of the first people at the scene helping the victim, named locally as Andre and believed to have been 19, after the attack on the Monks Hill Estate last night.Mr Agrela stayed with him for at least 10 minutes, waiting for emergency services to arrive, after his friend said he saw somebody lying on the..
  
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• Great British Bake Off: Meet south London’s trio of hopefuls

  17-08-2016 12:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Television’s greatest cooking show, the Great British Bake Off, returns next week and thanks to three south London bakers there is even more reason to watch this series.
  
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• Teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon, two people arrested -...

  17-08-2016 11:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested two people on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Selsdon. Emergency services were called to reports of a man being injured on the Monks Hill Estate last night. Police officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended Heather Way at about 7.40pm and discovered a man, believed to be 19 years old, suffering from stab wounds.
  The victim was taken to hospital, where sadly he subsequently died. Two men, both aged 19, have...
  
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• Recap: Investigation continues into stabbing of Andre Aderemi as...

  17-08-2016 11:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested two people on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Selsdon. Emergency services were called to reports of a man being injured on the Monks Hill Estate on Tuesday night. Police officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended Heather Way at about 7.40pm and discovered a man, believed to be 19 years old, suffering from stab wounds. The victim was taken to hospital, where sadly he subsequently died. Two men, both aged...
  
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• 19-year-old stabbed to death in Selsdon, two people arrested -...

  17-08-2016 11:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested two people on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Selsdon. Emergency services were called to reports of a man being injured on the Monks Hill Estate last night. Police officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended Heather Way at about 7.40pm and discovered a man, believed to be 19 years old, suffering from stab wounds.
  The victim was taken to hospital, where sadly he subsequently died. Two men, both aged 19, have...
  
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• Recap: Heavy traffic on the M25 after car crash leads to closure...

  17-08-2016 11:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Motorists queued on the M25 for miles this morning following an earlier crash.A woman was seriously injured during the incident, which took place at 2am and involved a vehicle hitting the busy motorway's central barrier at the Dartford Crossing.It led to the closure of the QE2 Bridge while 27 metres of the barrier are being repaired.However, long delays continued for some time to come as traffic had been building up around the area since 6am.The crash saw a white BMW 118 hit the...
  
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• Heavy traffic on the M25 after car crash leads to closure of the...

  17-08-2016 11:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been queuing on the M25 for miles this morning following an earlier crash. A woman was seriously injured during the incident, which took place at 2am and involved a vehicle hitting the busy motorway's central barrier at the Dartford Crossing. It has led to the closure of the QE2 Bridge while 27 metres of the barrier are being repaired. However, long delays are expected for some time to come as traffic has been building up around the area since 6am. The crash saw a...
  
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• Two arrested on suspicion of murder after teen knifed to death in...

  17-08-2016 10:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Selsdon last night.Police were called at approximately 7.40pm, to reports of a man injured in Heather Way, on the Monks Hill Estate. RELATED: Teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon, two people arrested - latest updatesOfficers, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended and discovered a man, believed to be 19 years old, suffering from stab wounds. NOW READ: Police investigating reports of.
  
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• Machine gun found after man is tasered by police in West Norwood

  17-08-2016 09:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A suspected machine gun has been recovered by police in West Norwood.Officers from the Specialist Firearms Command joined Trident detectives for an intelligence-led operation at 6pm last night.A car, believed to be carrying a firearm, was stopped on Norwood Road near the junction with Croxted Road.The driver of the car, a man believed aged 23, was tasered after he reportedly refused to comply with the officers' instructions.He was then safely detained.Also read: Anyone who owns or sells...
  
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• Rio Olympics: Croydon boxer Josh Buatsi frustrated despite winning bronze medal

  17-08-2016 09:45
  
  Croydon boxer Josh Buatsi cut a dejected figure despite surpassing expectations by securing an Olympic bronze medal at in Rio last night.
  
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• RIO OLYMPICS: Croydon boxer Buatsi frustrated despite winning bronze medal

  17-08-2016 09:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon boxer Josh Buatsi cut a dejected figure despite surpassing expectations by securing an Olympic bronze medal at in Rio last night.
  
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• Two arrested after teenager stabbed to death in South Croydon

  17-08-2016 08:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Selsdon.
  
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• Teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon

  17-08-2016 08:53
  
  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in Selsdon.
  
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• Firefighters still on the scene of caravan and car parts fire in...

  17-08-2016 08:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are still on the scene of an incident behind a block of flats in Norbury.Three fire crews were called to Norbury Crescent at around midnight last night following reports of a fire in the area, close to the junction with London Road.Norbury Crescent was closed in both directions and, on arrival, firefighters found a caravan, camper van and collection of car parts ablaze behind a block of flats in the area.No one was injured but crew are still on the scene making it safe.Norbury...
  
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• Carers need more support from healthcare providers, Healthwatch Croydon warns - Croydon Guardian

  17-08-2016 06:08 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Carers need better support from healthcare providers in the borough, Healthwatch Croydon has warned. Stock photo. 1 min ago / Andrea Downey, Reporter - Croydon. 0 comments. Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox.and more »
  
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• Carers need more support from healthcare providers, Healthwatch Croydon warns - Your Local Guardian

  17-08-2016 06:07 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Carers need better support from healthcare providers in the borough, Healthwatch Croydon has warned. Stock photo. / Andrea Downey, Reporter - Croydon. 0 comments. Carers need better support from healthcare providers in Croydon, a patient watchdog ...and more »
  
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• Ex Croydon College pupil married partner in stunning ceremony before dying from terminal cancer - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 06:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Ex Croydon College pupil married partner in stunning ceremony before dying from terminal cancer
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  A former Croydon College pupil turned his final days after being told he had terminal cancer into very happy ones after asking his partner to marry him then organising a stunning wedding. Rob Sedgwick, 47, died on August 2 after being diagnosed with ...
  
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• Ex Croydon College pupil married partner in stunning ceremony...

  17-08-2016 06:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former Croydon College pupil turned his final days after being told he had terminal cancer into very happy ones after asking his partner to marry him then organising a stunning wedding.Rob Sedgwick, 47, died on August 2 after being diagnosed with oesophogeal cancer in February.Since his death, tributes have poured in for Mr Sedgwick, a father-of-two who was creative director at digital media agency Silverback Guerilla Productions.Mr Sedgwick's wife, Sharon, said he remained positive and...
  
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• Carers need more support from healthcare providers, Healthwatch Croydon warns

  17-08-2016 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Carers need better support from healthcare providers in Croydon, a patient watchdog has warned.
  
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• Dog gets lucky break after X-ray finds set of snooker balls in his stomach

  17-08-2016 05:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mischievous dog had a lucky break after gulping down a set of snooker balls.
  
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• Dog gets lucky break after X-ray finds FIVE snooker balls in his stomach

  17-08-2016 05:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mischievous dog had a lucky break after gulping down a set of snooker balls.
  
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• Fire breaks out at building on London Road in Norbury | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 01:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Norbury Crescent has been closed in both directions while emergency services deal with the fire which is understood to have broken out at the junction with ...and more »
  
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• Fire breaks out at building on London Road in Norbury - Croydon Advertiser

  17-08-2016 01:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Fire breaks out at building on London Road in Norbury
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  Norbury Crescent has been closed in both directions while emergency services deal with the fire which is understood to have broken out at the junction with London Road, where there are a number of shops and homes. At least three fire engines are parked ...and more »
  
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• Fire breaks out at building on London Road in Norbury

  17-08-2016 01:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are on scene dealing with a fire at a building in Norbury. Norbury Crescent has been closed in both directions while emergency services deal with the fire which is understood to have broken out at the junction with London Road, where there are a number of shops and homes.
  At least three fire engines are parked up in London Road and can be seen on a Transport For London traffic camera. One is parked outside Frydays fish and chip shop with a further two further along the pavement...
  
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• Joshua Buatsi wins bronze at Rio Olympics but misses out on gold

  17-08-2016 00:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon boxer Joshua Buatsi's bid to win a gold medal at the Rio Olympics has ended this evening but he can be immensely proud of having secured a bronze medal at the Games.He was beaten by Kazakhstan's Adilbek Niyazymbetov in their Men's Light Heavyweight (81kg) semi-final.The Kazakh fighter dictated the fight and was the winner on all three judges' scorecards at the end of the three rounds.Buatsi made it through to the semi-finals after dominating Abdelhafid Benchabla in the...
  
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