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• More cases could come to Croydon Magistrates' Court under new government proposals - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 23:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  More cases could come to Croydon Magistrates' Court under new government proposals
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  Croydon Magistrates' Court could take all adult and youth cases from Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court under new... Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site of... Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site... 1 ...and more »
  
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• Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site of Croydon's former Tiger Tiger nightclub - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 23:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site of Croydon's former Tiger Tiger nightclub
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  Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has applied to open a branch in the former Tiger Tiger nightclub. The chain has submitted a licensing application to Croydon Council hoping to open a restaurant in the High Street premises at the end of September ...
  
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• The new 90 metre 20mph zone on the border of Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 22:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The new 90 metre 20mph zone on the border of Croydon
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  Speed up, slow down, speed up – the confusing message being giving to drivers travelling on one tiny stretch of road through the borough. New signs on Green Lane, which runs through Thornton Heath, Norbury and Streatham, are now telling motorists to go ...
  
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• Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site of...

  15-09-2016 22:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has applied to open a branch in the former Tiger Tiger nightclub. The chain has submitted a licensing application to Croydon Council hoping to open a restaurant in the High Street premises at the end of September.Clubbers in Croydon mourned the loss of the borough's most well-known nightclub when it closed in January.
  At the time Josh Currey, a senior sales rep at the club, told the Advertiser the closure was "a long time coming". "We're a...
  
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• Flood alerts in place for Croydon as 'torrential' rain is forecast - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 22:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Flood alerts in place for Croydon as 'torrential' rain is forecast
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  With heavy rain forecast for the next 24 hours, the Environment Agency has released flood alerts across the South East. Up to 50mm of rain is set to fall in the next day and the warning from the agency says there is "a significant risk of surface water ...and more »
  
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• Flood alerts in place for Croydon as 'torrential' rain is...

  15-09-2016 21:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  With heavy rain forecast for the next 24 hours, the Environment Agency has released flood alerts across the South East.Up to 50mm of rain is set to fall in the next day and the warning from the agency says there is "a significant risk of surface water".The flood alerts cover Croydon as well as the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, and Sutton.Also read: Croydon set to be hotter than IbizaThe flood alert means that flooding is possible and residents should be prepared.The...
  
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• The new 90 metre 20mph zone on the border of Croydon

  15-09-2016 20:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Speed up, slow down, speed up – the confusing message being giving to drivers travelling on one tiny stretch of road through the borough.New signs on Green Lane, which runs through Thornton Heath, Norbury and Streatham, are now telling motorists to go from from 30mph to 20mph and then back to 30mph – all within about 100 yards.Technically this small part of the road, running from Streatham High Road to Strathbrook Road, belongs to Lambeth Council which has just introduced a blanket..
  
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• More cases could come to Croydon Magistrates' Court under new...

  15-09-2016 20:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  More criminal court cases could come to Croydon Magistrates' Court under new government proposals.Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court is earmarked for closure by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) by 2020 to help reform and "streamline" the justice system and shrink costs.In a document released yesterday, the MoJ says Camberwell Green is "not fit" to run in the long-term without costly refurbishment and is not "utilised to full capacity". It is proposed adult cases would...
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after crash with a car in Coulsdon - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 20:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Motorcyclist dies after crash with a car in Coulsdon
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  Officers were called at about 4.55pm on Friday, September 2 to the car and motorbike in collision on Brighton Road, near the junction with Woodfield Hill. The rider of the motorcycle, a 58-year-old man, was taken to a south London hospital for ...
  
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• Olympic silver medallist spotted on 'free' shopping spree in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 19:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Olympic silver medallist spotted on 'free' shopping spree in Croydon
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  An Olympic silver medallist visited Croydon's Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres yesterday - but didn't spend a penny. Lutalo Muhammed took silver in Rio in the men's -80kg taekwondo final after dramatically losing to Cheick Sallah Cisse of the Ivory ...
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after crash with a car in Coulsdon

  15-09-2016 19:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist died after colliding with a car in Coulsdon.Officers were called at about 4.55pm on Friday, September 2 to the car and motorbike in collision on Brighton Road, near the junction with Woodfield Hill.The rider of the motorcycle, a 58-year-old man, was taken to a south London hospital for treatment for his injuries.He died four days later at 11.55pm on Tuesday, September 6, a Metropolitan Police spokeswoman confirmed today.His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem has been
  
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• Olympic silver medallist spotted on 'free' shopping spree in...

  15-09-2016 18:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An Olympic silver medallist visited Croydon's Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres yesterday - but didn't spend a penny. Lutalo Muhammed took silver in Rio in the men's -80kg taekwondo final after dramatically losing to Cheick Sallah Cisse of the Ivory Coast. Muhammed, who is from London and was raised a few miles from the site of the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, lead 6-4 but was hit by a reverse turning kick in the dying seconds to end his dream of Olympic gold. But yesterday he...
  
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• First picture of how Boxpark Croydon looks from above - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 18:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  First picture of how Boxpark Croydon looks from above
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  The first picture of the rapidly developing Croydon Boxpark from the air has emerged today. The picture was posted on the official Croydon Boxpark account with the message: "Our new home is coming along nicely. We can't wait to open next month!".
  
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• First picture of how Boxpark Croydon looks from above

  15-09-2016 17:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The first picture of the rapidly developing Croydon Boxpark from the air has emerged today. The picture was posted on the official Croydon Boxpark account with the message: "Our new home is coming along nicely. We can't wait to open next month!"
  Boxpark's opening date was revealed two weeks ago as October 29 and 30, with a huge urban music festival planned for the day, featuring grime superstar Wiley.More than 40 food and drink traders are set to feature at the 2,000-person-capacity...
  
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• Croydon health bodies urged to come together to help fight cancer

  15-09-2016 17:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Health bodies across Croydon are being urged to work together to help beat cancer.Croydon's Health and Wellbeing Board met this week to discuss what needs to be done to boost early detection and treatment of the deadly disease.Cancer causes one in four deaths in the UK and kills nearly 1,000 Croydon residents each year, although this is lower than other averages across the country. Councillor Maggie Mansell, chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, said: "Our aim is to work with GPs and...
  
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• ​5 photos that show how serious this morning's car crash in...

  15-09-2016 17:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  These pictures of a car flipped onto its roof show how serious a collision this morning in Croydon was.Paramedics were called to treat a man after the car overturned following a collision with two other vehicles.Emergency services arrived at the scene on Sundale Avenue in Croydon at around 8.40am to find the car on its roof and one person with an injury to their arm. They were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service.The cause of the accident is unknown at this stage.The eye witness who
  
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• Prison guard suing Government after workplace confrontation 'left her life in ruins'

  15-09-2016 17:29
  
  The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has denied liability for Ms Simons’ condition in a letter of response written on March 30, 2016. An MoJ spokesperson said Ms Simons’ case, as well as all staff grievances, was being taken seriously.
  
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• Croydon woman fighting Ministry of Justice for compensation over disability claims

  15-09-2016 17:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has denied liability for Ms Simons’ condition in a letter of response written on March 30, 2016. An MoJ spokesperson said Ms Simons’ case, as well as all staff grievances, was being taken seriously.
  
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• Where would Crystal Palace fit into the FIFA World rankings? - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 17:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Where would Crystal Palace fit into the FIFA World rankings?
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  Crystal Palace have a squad packed full of different internationals, but where would they fit in the FIFA World rankings? Football's governing body has released the latest world rankings today (Tuesday), with the likes of Hungary, Ecuador, Costa Rica ...
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• Do you recognise this piece of stolen jewellery?

  15-09-2016 16:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Sutton are trying to trace the owners of a distinctive gold bangle, which was recovered by officers after a burglary. A post on the official Sutton Police Facebook page said the jewellery was stolen in a burglary in Sutton or Merton in the weeks leading up to July 20. The bangle is distinctive due to the raise pattern around its surface. Police released an image of the bangle today. Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Neil Flett or Detective Constable David...
  
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• The Coulsdon diner hoping to be crowned 'Britain's Best Cafe' - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 16:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The Coulsdon diner hoping to be crowned 'Britain's Best Cafe'
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  The Full Monty Cafe on Brighton Road in Coulsdon has been nominated for the prestigious title of Britain's Best Café, and staff are urging the public to vote for them. The competition, run by SIG Roofing, is entered by hundreds of diners across the UK ...
  
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• The Coulsdon diner hoping to be crowned 'Britain's Best Cafe'

  15-09-2016 16:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Full Monty Cafe on Brighton Road in Coulsdon has been nominated for the prestigious title of Britain's Best Café, and staff are urging the public to vote for them. The competition, run by SIG Roofing, is entered by hundreds of diners across the UK in a bid to win the national title. Winners will also scoop a four-night trip for two to New York, which will include a taste of the American dream at the famous Ellen's Stardust Diner in Times Square.
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• Woman held on suspicion of attempted murder after man found stabbed six times in park

  15-09-2016 15:59
  
  A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was found repeatedly stabbed in a Beddington park.
  
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• Crystal Palace fight back to deny south London rivals Charlton Athletic - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 14:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace fight back to deny south London rivals Charlton Athletic
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  Crystal Palace Ladies produced a stirring fightback from three goals down to deny south London rivals and league leaders Charlton Athletic yesterday (Tuesday). Palace, who suffered a first loss in 25 games at the weekend as they lost out to Tottenham ...and more »
  
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• Watch the moment Greggs delivery driver spills pasties on street...

  15-09-2016 13:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Greggs delivery driver has been photographed and filmed picking up pasties he had spilled on the street and then delivering them to the store in New Addington. John Mills noticed the driver having a bit of trouble with a stack of crates containing food items he was delivering to the branch on Central Parade yesterday morning. After spilling some of the contents of the crates onto the ground the man, helped by a woman, picked up the food items and put them back in the crates before...
  
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• Person dies after being hit by train at Sydenham Hill - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 12:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Person dies after being hit by train at Sydenham Hill
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  A person has died after being hit by a train at Sydenham Hill this morning. British Transport Police (BTP) were called out to the station just after 10am to reports of a person being hit by a train. Southern confirmed on Twitter that services between ...and more »
  
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• Car flips onto its roof in crash involving three cars in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 12:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Car flips onto its roof in crash involving three cars in Croydon
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  Paramedics were called this morning to treat an injured person after a three-car collision saw one vehicle flip onto its roof. Emergency services arrived at the scene on Sundale Avenue in Croydon at around 8.40am to find the car on its roof and one ...and more »
  
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• Person dies after being hit by train at Sydenham Hill

  15-09-2016 11:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A person has died after being hit by a train at Sydenham Hill this morning.
  British Transport Police (BTP) were called out to the station just after 10am to reports of a person being hit by a trainSouthern confirmed on Twitter that services between East Croydon and London Victoria are being affected in both directions.
  ⚠️ Services between Victoria & E Croydon may be disrupted (both directions) due to emergency services dealing with incident at #SydenhamHill— Southern...
  
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• Car flips onto its roof in crash involving three cars in Croydon

  15-09-2016 11:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Paramedics were called this morning to treat an injured person after a three-car collision saw one vehicle flip onto its roof. Emergency services arrived at the scene on Sundale Avenue in Croydon at around 8.40am to find the car on its roof and one person with an injury to their arm. They were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. The cause of the accident is unknown at this stage. One eye witness, who asked not to be named, said he drove down the road shortly after the crash...
  
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• South London’s best coffee: 25 places you told us you love

  15-09-2016 11:02
  
  Flat white, latte or cappuccino, it doesn’t matter what’s your choice we all know a good coffee is a thing of beauty.
  
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• Update: Trams running with minor delays after faulty tram caused cancellations and severe delays across London Tramlink

  15-09-2016 10:52
  
  A faulty tram has caused cancellations and severe delays on the London Tramlink this morning.
  
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• Faulty tram causes cancellations and severe delays across London Tramlink

  15-09-2016 10:52
  
  A faulty tram has caused cancellations and severe delays on the London Tramlink this morning.
  
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• Emergency care set to be cut at one south-west London hospital as NHS bosses struggle to meet quality demands

  15-09-2016 10:52
  
  Emergency and maternity care could be cut from at least one south-west London hospital as NHS bosses struggle to meet financial demands and quality standards.
  
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• Croydon Council waiting to hear if it can send asylum seeking children away to ease pressure - Croydon Advertiser

  15-09-2016 10:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon Council waiting to hear if it can send asylum seeking children away to ease pressure
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  Croydon Council is waiting to hear if asylum seeking children coming into its care can be sent somewhere else to ease... Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site of... Caribbean restaurant ​Turtle Bay planning to open on site... 1 ...and more »
  
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• Weather: Thunderstorms possible on hot and humid day

  15-09-2016 08:39
  
  The Met Office predict maximum temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius across south London and north Surrey.
  
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• Thirteen Croydon buildings to open up their doors in annual Open House London event - Croydon Guardian

  15-09-2016 06:05 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
  Thirteen Croydon buildings to open up their doors in annual Open House London event
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  Ever wanted to take a gander at the inside of Croydon's town hall or see the workings of the world's largest pop-up saffron farm? This weekend is your chance. The 24th Open House London event will open up 13 Croydon landmarks – also including the ...and more »
  
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• Thirteen Croydon buildings to open up their doors in annual Open House London event

  15-09-2016 06:00
  
  Ever wanted to take a gander at the inside of Croydon’s town hall or see the workings of the world’s largest pop-up saffron farm?
  
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