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• Broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer to host Croydon Business Excellence Awards - Croydon Advertiser

  29-09-2016 21:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer to host Croydon Business Excellence Awards
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  Journalist and talkRadio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer will host this year's Croydon Business Excellence Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner, which celebrates Croydon's business success and achievements and aims to raise money for local charities.
  
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• Broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer to host Croydon Business...

  29-09-2016 21:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Journalist and talkRadio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer will host this year's Croydon Business Excellence Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner, which celebrates Croydon's business success and achievements and aims to raise money for local charities.More than 60 businesses have been shortlisted for 15 different award categories, which include Apprentice Employer of the Year, Best Green Business and Entrepreneur of the Year, and winners will be announced on the night at the ceremony on October 6.Last..
  
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• More CCTV pictures released by police after Epsom Derby disorder - Croydon Advertiser

  29-09-2016 20:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  More CCTV pictures released by police after Epsom Derby disorder
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  Police have released more images of individuals they want to question in connection with the trouble at the Epsom Derby this summer. Officers are probing the public disorder that occurred shortly after the main event on June 4, near an entertainment ...and more »
  
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• More CCTV pictures released by police after Epsom Derby disorder

  29-09-2016 20:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have released more images of individuals they want to question in connection with the trouble at the Epsom Derby this summer.Officers are probing the public disorder that occurred shortly after the main event on June 4, near an entertainment stage set up on the hill. An investigation was launched under the name Operation Attic following the violence, which saw a police officer and a member of the public injured after bottles were thrown in the crowd. More people also reported injuries...
  
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• Beaver Water World landlord reveals why it has served eviction notice - Croydon Advertiser

  29-09-2016 19:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Beaver Water World landlord reveals why it has served eviction notice
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  The landlord of Beaver Water World has revealed why it has served an eviction notice, which this week led to fears that scores of animals at the centre could ...and more »
  
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• Beaver Water World landlord reveals why it has served eviction...

  29-09-2016 18:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The landlord of Beaver Water World has revealed why it has served an eviction notice, which this week led to fears that scores of animals at the centre could have to be put down. It was reported earlier this week that Beaver Branch Enterprises Limited had given the rescue centre until December 15 to move out. This led Stella Quayle, the Tatsfield attraction's managing director, to say that "heaven's doors will have to be open very wide" if attempts to find the animals new homes...
  
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• ​Cyclist taken to hospital after colliding with car in Purley

  29-09-2016 18:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A cyclist was taken to hospital this afternoon after colliding with a car in Purley. Two lanes on Purley Road at the junction with Purley Cross were closed as emergency services treated the cyclist, a man in his 50s, at about 3pm. The man was taken to hospital "conscious, breathing and sitting upright" and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said.
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• Croydon police officer sacked for causing head-on crash and driving while drunk - Croydon Guardian

  29-09-2016 17:54 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  A Metropolitan Police officer commended for protecting Croydon during the 2011 riots has been sacked for dangerous driving and being drunk at the wheel. Constable Lucasz Wooster, 39, caused a head-on crash when he veered in front of oncoming ...
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• Croydon police officer sacked for causing head-on crash and driving ... - Croydon Guardian

  29-09-2016 17:54 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  A Metropolitan Police officer commended for protecting Croydon during the 2011 riots has been sacked for dangerous driving and being drunk at the…
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• Croydon police officer sacked for causing head-on crash and driving while drunk

  29-09-2016 17:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Metropolitan Police officer commended for protecting Croydon during the 2011 riots has been sacked for dangerous driving and being drunk at the wheel.
  
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• Tulisa trial case against 'Fake Sheikh' journalist is flawed, jury told

  29-09-2016 17:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The case against a "Fake Sheikh" alleged to have tampered with evidence in the collapsed drugs trial of Tulisa Contostavlos is "fundamentally flawed," a court has heard.
  
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• Men used iPod in elaborate operation to steal thousands from cash...

  29-09-2016 17:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three men have admitted stealing thousands of pounds after fitting a cash machine with a jamming device and a camera to obtain people's personal bank card details. Nadarajah Nanthakumar, Kisok Thavarajah and Jahamithra Visvanathan fitted the device and camera to an external cash machine in the High Street in Sutton town centre stole £4,400 pounds in just two hours – but were caught red-handed by the CCTV footage.One device used to get the details was a 'Lebanese loop' device,...
  
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• First look inside former William Stanley pub as finishing touches...

  29-09-2016 17:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This is the first look inside the trendy new pub replacing the William Stanley pub in South Norwood's high street.The Shelverdine Goathouse will be opening its doors to drinkers from 6pm tonight as part of a launch event.Antic, the owners, said earlier this year they saw potential in the South Norwood area and had been keen to open a pub on High Street.The Advertiser has had the first exclusive look inside the trendy pub.Antic CEO Anthony Thomas said he hoped the new venture would be a cafe/pub.
  
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• 'He was out cold' - witness describes shocking scene around...

  29-09-2016 16:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dozens of people surrounded a Primark security guard who was allegedly attacked by a suspected shoplifter in Croydon town centre as he lay "out cold".The victim, believed to be young man, was lying on his back outside Primark in North End as about 50 people were surrounding him on Wednesday.A witness to the aftermath, who would only give her name as Elizabeth, said she was "very concerned" about the victim's condition."Two women were trying to talk to him but he wasn't...
  
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• Cyclist rushed to hospital with head injuries after being hit by...

  29-09-2016 16:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A cyclist was rushed to hospital with head injuries after a crash in Shirley.Paramedics were called out to the scene, at the junction of Wickham Road and Langridge Gardens, at 12.35pm on Wednesday afternoon.The male cyclist was taken to hospital as a priority with head injuries, according to London Ambulance Service. A police spokesman added the man also suffered arm injuries.Police were called out to the scene at 12.41pm, and closed the road until 2.05pm while services assessed the scene.READ..
  
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• Croydon CCG 'urgently reviewing' spending as it looks to cut annual costs by £18.4m - Your Local Guardian

  29-09-2016 15:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is “urgently reviewing” its spending as it looks to slash its costs by more than £18.4m this year. The group, comprised of all 58 GP practices in the borough, has been forced to find ways to reduce expenditure ...and more »
  
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• Croydon CCG 'urgently reviewing' spending as it looks to cut costs by more than £18m

  29-09-2016 15:12
  
  Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is “urgently reviewing” its spending as it looks to slash its costs by more than £18.4m this year.
  
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• Croydon CCG 'urgently reviewing' spending as it looks to cut annual costs by £18.4m

  29-09-2016 15:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is “urgently reviewing” its spending as it looks to slash its costs by more than £18.4m this year.
  
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• REVEALED: Where does your London borough rank on the happiness scale?

  29-09-2016 14:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Figures have been released showing which London boroughs are happiest and most miserable – and it seems residents of one south-west London area have more to smile about than most.
  
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• Tube chat falls flat: Londoners unimpressed by badge campaign to get people talking to each other on public transport

  29-09-2016 14:49
  
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• Organiser of New Addington Christmas lights display charged with...

  29-09-2016 13:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The organiser of a New Addington festive lights display is due to stand trial charged with 11 sex offences. Alex Hopkinson, 36, revived the Christmas lights show in 2013 in memory of his father who founded the event which is attended by hundreds of people.
  He was originally charged with three child sex offences earlier this year. Since, he has been charged with further alleged offences.Hopkinson, of Uvedale Crescent, will face the following charges in court:Meeting a boy under 16 following...
  
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• Sadiq Khan 'forced out Met commissioner in show of power,' claims London Assembly member in sensational attack on Mayor

  29-09-2016 13:11
  
  Croydon and Sutton’s London Assembly member has launched a sensational attack on Sadiq Khan, accusing the Mayor of London of "flexing his muscles" to force the resignation of Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe.
  
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• 5p plastic bag charge rising to 9p at Lidl as supermarket takes 'environmentally friendly' stand

  29-09-2016 11:40
  
  Lidl is to become the first main supermarket to ditch 5p plastic bags.
  
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• ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 59 pictures from Courtwood Primary School

  29-09-2016 11:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We have pictures from Courtwood Primary School, from 2008 - 2014Have a scroll through them and see if there is anyone you recognise.And don't forget to come back to our website every day, as we are regularly uploading new nostalgia galleries.If you have any old pictures of Croydon or events in the town which you would like to share with our readers e-mail them to [email protected] don't forget to share these photos with anyone you recognise in them.Year 6 Leavers Nativity...
  
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• Croydon Coroner's Court moving to new building - Croydon Advertiser

  29-09-2016 11:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The court which holds inquests into the circumstances around a person's death is due to move to a modern refit by the end of the year. Croydon Coroner's Court, also known as South London Coroner's Court, will be relocating from the basement of Croydon ...
  
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• Croydon Coroner's Court moving to new building

  29-09-2016 10:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The court which holds inquests into the circumstances around a person's death is due to move to a modern refit by the end of the year.Croydon Coroner's Court, also known as South London Coroner's Court, will be relocating from the basement of Croydon Magistrates' Court, in Barclay Road, to nearby Davis House.The coroner's office, currently located in Bromley, will also move to the same building, in Robert Street, so the court can operate from one site instead of two.A Croydon Council spokeswoman
  
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• 'Cruel' thieves steal lizard, snake and fish from Purley Way Pets...

  29-09-2016 10:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  "Cruel" thieves broke into a Croydon pet shop before stealing reptiles, rodents and fish.Pets at Home, at Waddon Goods Yard on Purley Way, was broken into sometime last night or this morning.When staff inspected the store this morning they found one bearded dragon, a corn snake, several fish and several degus missing.Also missing is a large amount of Pets At Home merchandise.READ MORE: Newborn kittens dumped in bramble bush and left to die in South NorwoodA spokesman for the store told...
  
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• 'It was wriggling towards the house': 5ft SNAKE found in Croydon back garden 🐍

  29-09-2016 10:44
  
  What would you do if you found this slippery character in your garden?
  
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• Head of the Metropolitan Police announces retirement

  29-09-2016 10:31
  
  The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, will retire in February 2017, it has been announced. 
  
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• Film fans furious after cinema screens Bridget Jones for hearing-impaired viewers - but forgets to turn on subtitles

  29-09-2016 10:30
  
  Hard-of-hearing cinema-goers said their complaints fell on “deaf ears” after they found the film they were watching had no subtitles.
  
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• Film fans furious after Vue cinema in Croydon screens Bridget Jones ... - Croydon Guardian

  29-09-2016 10:19 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Hard-of-hearing cinema-goers said their complaints fell on “deaf ears” after they found the film they were watching had no subtitles.and more »
  
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• New Addington teen can't get predicted GCSE grades despite...

  29-09-2016 09:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A New Addington teenager cannot be given the grades he was predicted for his GCSEs, despite the fact that the reason he couldn't sit some of his exams was because he was undergoing life-saving brain surgery.Brandon Simmons, 16, was expected to pass his maths and English GCSEs this summer securing him a place on an apprenticeship to be an electrician.However, during his exams in May he was rushed for an urgent operation on his brain, to drain a life-threatening mass behind his eye and spent three
  
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• Train fault at Purley causing delays across Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  29-09-2016 09:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A fault caused when trains were being attached at Purley station is resulting in delays on the rail network across Croydon. Southern Rail services are being impacted following the problem at Purley this morning (Thursday, September 29). ⚠ Due to a ...
  
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• Train fault at Purley causing delays across Croydon

  29-09-2016 08:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A fault caused when trains were being attached at Purley station is resulting in delays on the rail network across Croydon. Southern Rail services are being impacted following the problem at Purley this morning (Thursday, September 29).
  ⚠️ Due to a fault occurring when attaching trains at #Purley, services from Caterham & Tattenham Corner London bound will be affected— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) September 29, 2016READ MORE: More than 50 extra train services to run from Eas
  
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