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• Exclusive: Croydon star is 'on top of the world' after Olympics medal success - Croydon Advertiser

  20-09-2016 20:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Exclusive: Croydon star is 'on top of the world' after Olympics medal success
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  Croydon boxer Joshua Buatsi admits he is 'on top of the world' after returning home from the Olympic Games in Rio with a bronze medal. The 23-year-old claimed bronze in the light heavyweight division at the Olympic Games, impressing along the way as he ...
  
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• Croydon teenager arrested after man stabbed in bum in Brighton ... - Croydon Advertiser

  20-09-2016 19:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon teenager arrested after man stabbed in bum in Brighton ...
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  A teenager has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Brighton where a man suffered a wound to his bum and groin. An argument between a group ...and more »
  
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• Police worried for woman who has gone missing without her...

  20-09-2016 19:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are worried for the safety of a woman with health issues who has gone missing without her medication and is believed to be in Croydon.Kay Joannou, 50, was last seen at her home in Caterham around 10am today. Surrey Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for her safety as she suffers from health issues and is not believed to have her medication with her.Ms Joannou is described as white, of a large build, with mousey brown mid-length hair and was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms,.
  
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• Boy, 16, given custodial sentence for stabbing pensioner at...

  20-09-2016 18:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been given a custodial sentence for stabbing a pensioner at Thornton Heath railway station.The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm (GBH) without intent and attempted robbery after attacking the elderly man on August 31.The boy, from Epping in Essex, also admitted GBH without intent and robbery of £60 against another man on the same day.At Croydon Youth Court on Friday, September 16, he was sentenced to an 18-month...
  
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• Croydon teenager arrested after man stabbed in bum in Brighton

  20-09-2016 18:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Brighton where a man suffered a wound to his bum and groin.An argument between a group turned violent in the city centre earlier this month and it ended with two men getting stabbed and requiring hospital treatment.An 18-year-old from Croydon has been arrested by Sussex Police on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm (GBH), possession of a knife and a possession of controlled drugs.READ MORE: E-fit released after girl, 18, is..
  
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• Waste disposal firm paid by council rapped for having unsafe...

  20-09-2016 18:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon firm paid to complete jobs by the council has been disciplined for "substantial failures" in its vehicle and driver safety standards.Deadman Confidential Ltd, a shredding, waste and recycling disposal company, is set to lose its transport licence next month after government inspectors found a number of serious shortcomings.In their findings, examiners said one vehicles had 10 out of 10 wheel nuts loose and it was only "good luck" a wheel loss accident had not...
  
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• Former X Factor winner Ben Haenow is back on tour - but not in...

  20-09-2016 18:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon's X Factor winner Ben Haenow has announced a new tour, but sadly the former Shirley van driver will not be appearing in his local town.Haenow, 31, won the ITV talent show in 2014, and claimed the much-coveted Christmas number one single with his cover of One Republic's 'Something I Need'.He eponymous debut album reached number 10 in the charts after being released in November last year, while his duet with US songstress Kelly Clarkson, Second Hand Heart, peaked at 21 the month before.He.
  
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• Temperatures on the rise as summer set to return to Croydon this...

  20-09-2016 17:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are on the rise once more as the warm weather returns to Croydon.The Met Office is predicting an unseasonably hot few days for the start of autumn, with temperatures in the town expected to reach 20 degrees Celsius in the next few days - very pleasant for the end of September.Temperatures are set to remain steadily warm until at least the weekend, with sunny spells also forecast for the region.September has been one of the warmest for 50 years, with last Tuesday being the hottest...
  
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• Man, 59, charged with sexually assaulting teenage girls

  20-09-2016 17:20
  
  A man alleged to have sexually assaulted teenage girls on four occasions is due to appear in court tomorrow.
  
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• Man 'stabbed his girlfriend to death after she called him a cry baby'

  20-09-2016 16:52
  
  A man who stabbed his girlfriend to death today told a court he “lost control completely” after she threatened him with a knife and called him a “cry baby”.
  
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• Winston McKenzie to stand in David Cameron's former constituency...

  20-09-2016 16:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon political chameleon Winston McKenzie is to stand in David Cameron's former constituency Witney. The one-time Labour, Lib Dem, Independent, Veritas, Conservative, Unity Party and Ukip candidate will this time stand for the English Democrats. McKenzie announced his candidacy on Twitter, while the English Democrats also confirmed he had been selected as the party's candidate for the seat.
  He said:"Witney!!! Is the Championship I am thrilled!! Honoured, to say the least, so let's...
  
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• ​Huge crowds gather in New Addington to pay respect to life of...

  20-09-2016 15:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Friends of the late actor Aaron 'Yogi' Eaton gathered in their masses to pay respect to him in New Addington.Tributes were shared online after Aaron, 29, passed away earlier this month.Thornton Heath grime artist Stormzy, who stars alongside Aaron in hit movie Brotherhood, released in cinemas shortly before his death, said on Twitter: "Rest in perfect peace my bro. Can't believe it, love and prayers to your family smh."He added: "This one has hit home I can't lie. You had a kind...
  
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• London Fire Brigade to build new £11m burning tower block...

  20-09-2016 14:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  London Fire Brigade plans to knock down the training area at Croydon fire station and replace it with a new £11 million training centre. The new training facility will feature a six-storey fire house, which could be set ablaze for realistic training, so the brigade can practice tower block rescues. The brigade's initial plan was to build an £8.5 million centre either at Biggin Hill airport or Croydon.ALSO READ: Man fighting for his life after being hit by bus on Whitehorse Lane,...
  
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• Man fighting for his life after being hit by bus on Whitehorse...

  20-09-2016 14:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has suffered "potentially life threatening injuries" after being his by a bus in Selhurst earlier today. London Ambulance Service (LAS) paramedics were on the scene in under three minutes and rushed the man to a south London hospital after the incident at 11.17am. The man suffered "multiple injuries", an LAS spokeswoman confirmed. After initially indicating the man's injuries were not life threatening or life changing, a Metropolitan Police spokesman has now...
  
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• E-fit released after girl, 18, is sexually assaulted on...

  20-09-2016 13:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are trying to find a man who sexually assaulted an 18-year-old Caterham woman.The victim was attacked at about 6pm on August 6 while she was walking along Godstone Road towards the A22, close to Greenwood Gardens.She was approached by a man with a strong Irish accent who tried to talk to her before grabbing her waist and chest area. He also tried to kiss her, before running away.Investigating officer PC Kara Lyford, said: "Although some time has passed since this incident occurred we...
  
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• Momentum is key for Crystal Palace midfielder after Stoke City win - Croydon Advertiser

  20-09-2016 13:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Momentum is key for Crystal Palace midfielder after Stoke City win
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  Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley says there is nothing better than momentum as the Eagles look to continue climbing the Premier League table. The Eagles moved up to eighth in the Premier League with a thumping 4-1 win against Stoke City on Sunday ...and more »
  
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• Man seriously injured after being hit by bus in South Norwood

  20-09-2016 13:14
  
  A man has been seriously injured after being hit by a bus in South Norwood.
  
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• Man seriously injured after being hit by bus

  20-09-2016 13:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been seriously injured after being hit by a bus in South Norwood.
  
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• Man injured after being hit by a bus in Selhurst - Croydon Advertiser

  20-09-2016 13:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Man injured after being hit by a bus in Selhurst
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  A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a bus in Selhurst. Police, paramedics and London's Air Ambulance rushed to Whitehorse Road at the junction with Northcote Road on Tuesday to the injured pedestrian, who is ...and more »
  
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• Man injured after being hit by a bus in Whitehorse Road, Selhurst...

  20-09-2016 13:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police and ambulance are on the scene of a "serious" incident in Selhurst, in which a man was hit by a bus. Road closures are in place after the incident, which occurred at about 11.15am, and several bus routes have been diverted as emergency services continue to assess the scene. Police also confirmed the air ambulance service attended.A London Ambulance Service spokesman said medics were on the scene in less than three minutes. The man was taken to a major trauma centre in...
  
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• Man injured after being hit by a bus in Selhurst

  20-09-2016 12:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man is has been injured after being hit by a bus in Selhurst this morning. Emergency services were called out to the scene just before 11.20am to reports of a pedestrian and a bus being onvolved in a collision. London Ambulance Service are at the scene of the incident, which took place at the junction of Whitehorse Road and Northcote Road. Police have closed Hogarth Road and Whitehorse Road while emergency services assess the scene, according to a Metropolitan Police spokeswoman. NOW...
  
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• Man warned for 'threatening' behaviour towards paramedic treating...

  20-09-2016 11:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have warned a man for "threatening" behaviour towards a paramedic who were treating him. Police at the scene told the Advertiser the force was called out to Oakwood Road in Purley at 7.45am this morning (Tuesday). Officers said a paramedic was "verbally abused and threatened" by a 38-year-old man while the medic was treating him.
  Violence or threatening behaviour is not accepted towards @Ldn_Ambulance staff as a male just found out #Croydoncops...
  
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• ​Opening date of Shelverdine Goathouse pub in South Norwood...

  20-09-2016 10:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The opening date for the much-anticipated Antic pub in South Norwood has been confirmed. After The William Stanley, a Wetherspoons pub, closed its doors in March, trendy, pub chain Antic announced its plans to open a new watering hole in its place. The Shelverdine Goathouse, named in a nod to South Norwood's history, will be a café and bar venue offering hot drinks and food as well as alcohol. Posting on the pub's website on Monday, Antic confirmed the High Streetpub will be...
  
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• The Crown: Sherlock director Benjamin Caron tells us all about Netflix’s new series

  20-09-2016 10:34
  
  Netflix has already become known for its hugely successful original series – from Orange is the New Black to Daredevil to Stranger Things and Narcos – but its new £100 million show has a distinctly British feel.
  
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• The Crown: Sherlock director Benjamin Caron tells us all about Netflix’s £100 million new series

  20-09-2016 10:34
  
  Netflix has already become known for its hugely successful original series – from Orange is the New Black to Daredevil to Stranger Things and Narcos – but its new £100 million show has a distinctly British feel.
  
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• Comedian Bob Mortimer posts another completely random tweet about...

  20-09-2016 09:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We are beginning to think that comedian Bob Mortimer might just have a little bit of a crush on Croydon.For the second time in two days the Shooting Stars host has posted a tweet mentioning our town.We told on Sunday how he posted a brilliantly bizarre tweet where he proclaimed his love for Clackett Lane services (well, as service stations go it is one of the better ones) and added that he would definitely move in there - if it wasn't for the fact he was already living in Oak Furniture...
  
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• Appeal to find missing Lewisham man Sivagnanan Sivakanthan who...

  20-09-2016 09:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police officers are appealing for information about a missing Lewisham man, who left his work unexpectedly yesterday, Sivagnanan Sivakanthan, 26, was last seen at noon when he left work in Peckham Rye. Sivagnanan is of slim build with black hair and a beard. When last seen, he was wearing a blue jacket and blue T-shirt.
  Have you seen Sivagnanan Sivakanthan who went #missing from his workplace in #Peckham Rye - call 101 https://t.co/hOCthVKRs4 pic.twitter.com/hRjE2PRJov— Lewisham MPS...
  
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• Crystal Palace boss reveals plan for Southampton trip in EFL Cup - Croydon Advertiser

  20-09-2016 07:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace boss reveals plan for Southampton trip in EFL Cup
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  Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is expected to make a number of changes ahead of Wednesday's trip to Southampton in the third round of the EFL Cup. With a long trip to Sunderland 72 hours later, Pardew looks set to feature players who have not had ...and more »
  
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