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• RECAP: South End in Croydon closed after schoolboy hit by car - Croydon Advertiser

  23-09-2016 21:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  RECAP: South End in Croydon closed after schoolboy hit by car
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  A schoolboy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on South End and police temporarily closed the road. The main route out of Croydon town centre towards South Croydon was closed between the junction with Coombe Road and the junction with ...and more »
  
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• 'Wonderful' father who worked in Coulsdon told police he was...

  23-09-2016 20:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A "wonderful" father-of-two with mental health problems, who worked in Coulsdon, contacted police to say he intended to take his own life hours before hanging himself, an inquest had heard. Rafal Domarczuk, 40, was found in Banstead woods, off Holly Lane, on November 1 last year at around 11am by a couple who were walking their dog. Two off-duty police officers who were jogging in the woods overhead the couple report the body to police at the time and cleared the area. Paramedics...
  
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• Safer Croydon Partnership launches survey to shape boroughs next anti-crime plan - Croydon Guardian

  23-09-2016 18:39 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Safer Croydon Partnership launches survey to shape boroughs next anti-crime plan
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  The emergency services and Croydon Council are asking for help to shape the borough's next safety strategy. The Safer Croydon Partnership, which includes the local authority, police and fire services and health agencies, has launched a six-week survey ...and more »
  
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• Safer Croydon Partnership launches survey to shape boroughs next anti-crime plan

  23-09-2016 18:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The emergency services and Croydon Council are asking for help to shape the borough’s next safety strategy.
  
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• VIDEO: Car wash worker caught red-handed pressure washing litter onto roadside

  23-09-2016 17:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A carwash worker has been caught red-handed pressure washing litter off the Beddington Lane site and into the roadside.
  
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• Vulnerable children recruited as drug mules for Croydon gangs - Your Local Guardian

  23-09-2016 17:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Vulnerable children recruited as drug mules for Croydon gangs
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  Andy Tarrant, Croydon police's borough commander, said gangs were using Facebook and Twitter to recruit children. / Andrea Downey, Reporter - Croydon. 2 comments. Vulnerable children in care are being recruited by gangs on social media to ferry drugs ...and more »
  
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• Schoolboy rushed to hospital with multiple injuries after being...

  23-09-2016 17:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A boy has been taken to hospital with "multiple injuries" after being hit by a car in South Croydon.The boy was injured on South End, near the junction with Coombe Road, at just after 2.30pm this afternoon. Witnesses at the scene have said they were told that the boy was hit by a car as he crossed the road to catch a bus. A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman told the Advertiser: "We were called at 2.34pm to reports of a road traffic collision on South End, Croydon. "We sent...
  
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• 'Teenager hit by car' in South End

  23-09-2016 16:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been hit by a car in South End, according to reports.
  
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• Boy 'suffers multiple injuries' after being hit by car in South End

  23-09-2016 16:54
  
  A teenager has been hit by a car in South End, according to reports.
  
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• Boy 'suffers multiple injuries' after being hit by car in South Croydon

  23-09-2016 16:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been hit by a car in South End, according to reports.
  
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• RECAP: South End in Croydon closed after schoolboy hit by car

  23-09-2016 16:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A schoolboy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on South End and police temporarily closed the road. The main route out of Croydon town centre towards South Croydon was closed between the junction with Coombe Road and the junction with Aberdeen Road while emergency services dealt with the incident. The victim has been taken to hospital by road ambulance and the road remained closed at 3.30pm, about an hour after the incident happened. The Met Police have confirmed the...
  
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• Community forum calls for focus on early intervention to end loneliness in Croydon

  23-09-2016 15:50
  
  Befriending groups, better access to services and a focus on early intervention are vital to ending social isolation and loneliness in Croydon, according to a new report.
  
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• Addiscombe shop caught selling hundreds of fake designer goods - Croydon Advertiser

  23-09-2016 15:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Addiscombe shop caught selling hundreds of fake designer goods
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  An Addiscombe shop has been caught selling hundreds of fake designer items, including Burberry shoes and Chanel jewellery. Elegant Sheek, in Lower Addiscombe Road, was selling the counterfeit goods at about a tenth of the price they retail for.
  
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• Addiscombe shop caught selling hundreds of fake designer goods

  23-09-2016 14:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An Addiscombe shop has been caught selling hundreds of fake designer items, including Burberry shoes and Chanel jewellery.Elegant Sheek, in Lower Addiscombe Road, was selling the counterfeit goods at about a tenth of the price they retail for. A member of the public tipped off Trading Standards after she became suspicious at seeing price tags of tens of pounds on items that would normally cost hundreds.Trading Standards officers raided the shop on August 25 and spent more than two hours...
  
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• Croydon grime star Stormzy cancels upcoming appearances for reasons 'out of his control' - Croydon Advertiser

  23-09-2016 14:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon grime star Stormzy cancels upcoming appearances for reasons 'out of his control'
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  Stormzy, who has been nominated in the best male category at this year's MOBO Awards posted a message on social media saying he is postponing all his upcoming appearances except for 1Xtra Live. It means most fans hoping to see the grime star perform ...and more »
  
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• Liam Gallagher slags off brother Noel by comparing him to Ronnie...

  23-09-2016 13:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Liam Gallagher has launched a bizarre attack on his brother Noel - by comparing him to funnyman Ronnie Corbett.The brothers, famously, are about as friendly as a lion and a polar bear are likely to be if you put them in a cage together.And Liam has been on Twitter this morning criticising his brother for not promoting the launch of a new Oasis documentary, Supersonic.He tweeted: "So the Ronnie Corbett of rock n roll aka Noel Gallagher not doing press not attending premiere for...
  
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• Major road in Hooley to be closed for 12 weeks - this is why

  23-09-2016 12:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being warned to expect disruption while major roadworks take place in Hooley. A 125-year-old water main will be replaced next month in a scheme that will protect water supplies for Hooley residents - but could cause major traffic problems.Sutton and East Surrey Water is to replace the old cast iron water main in Star Lane with a new and tougher plastic pipe that is less prone to bursts and leaks.Construction work starts on Monday, October 3 and will take around 12 weeks to...
  
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• Further questions over why Fairfield Halls had to close so quickly - Croydon Advertiser

  23-09-2016 12:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Further questions over why Fairfield Halls had to close so quickly
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  ave Our Fairfield supporters wanted a phased closure of Fairfield Halls. Picture is a design of how it will look when refurbished. Further questions over why Fairfield Halls had to close so quickly. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste ...and more »
  
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• Bus driver given disciplinary after six people injured in West...

  23-09-2016 11:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A bus driver has been disciplined after six people were injured in a "distressing" crash between two double-decker buses in West Croydon.Transport for London (TfL) launched an immediate investigation into the smash between a route 60, operated by Arriva, and a route 157 bus, operated by Abellio, in Station Road.Six people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the smash on June 30 at about 6.30pm. TfL has apologised to the injured parties and said action was taken to...
  
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• Mum whose son died after taking ecstasy at illlegal rave brings fight for mandatory drugs education to Downing Street

  23-09-2016 10:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mum whose son died after taking ecstasy at an illegal rave has joined forces with two other bereaved mothers to call for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) to be made mandatory in schools in a bid to prevent similar tragedies.
  
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• Mum whose son died after taking ecstasy at illegal rave brings fight for mandatory drugs education to Downing Street

  23-09-2016 10:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mum whose son died after taking ecstasy at an illegal rave has joined forces with two other bereaved mothers to call for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) to be made mandatory in schools in a bid to prevent similar tragedies.
  
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• Met Police officer sacked for lying after being caught without a...

  23-09-2016 10:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Met Police officer has been sacked by the force for lying after being caught without a ticket on a train.PC Saijid Farooq was caught travelling without a ticket by a rail revenue protection officer on January 19 and tried to lie his way out by giving "false and misleading statements".He was subsequently given a £179 fine for fare evasion, which he paid, and the police force held a 'special case misconduct' hearing on Thursday, September 15.At the hearing, PC Farooq, of...
  
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• PICTURES: Cowboys spotted riding horses around London 

  23-09-2016 10:23
  
  Seven magnificent cowboys have been spotted riding around the capital this week – leaving their horses at Boris Bike stations, using zebra crossings and chilling in London parks.
  
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• Further questions over why Fairfield Halls had to close so...

  23-09-2016 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Further questions have been raised by campaigners about why Fairfield Halls had to close during the summer, following findings from an advisory report.The council's culture chief has denied claims delays will be caused to the venue's refurbishment timetable but admitted it will take longer than expected to put an operator in place.Timothy Godfrey, Croydon Council's cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, admits that the date by which the council hopes a new operator for the revamped venue
  
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• Autumnal equinox: When and what is it?

  23-09-2016 09:35 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  From today the nights will be longer than the day and it will become noticeably colder as we move towards winter.
  
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• Weather: Sunshine and breezes across south London and north Surrey

  23-09-2016 08:21 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Today will start off chilly with spells of sunshine appearing after fog and mist patches lift later this morning.
  
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• Weather: Sunshine and breezes acros south London and north Surrey

  23-09-2016 08:21 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Today will start off chilly with spells of sunshine appearing after fog and mist patches lift later this morning.
  
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