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• Woman raped after man forced her into Selhurst house at knifepoint - Croydon Advertiser

  30-09-2016 22:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Woman raped after man forced her into Selhurst house at knifepoint
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  A woman was raped after being threatened with a knife and forced into a property in Selhurst on Thursday morning. The victim, in her thirties, was approached by a man outside an address in Northbrook Road at 10.45am. The man threatened her with a knife ...
  
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• Woman injured after falling on tram tracks in Croydon town centre - Croydon Advertiser

  30-09-2016 22:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Woman injured after falling on tram tracks in Croydon town centre
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  A spokeswoman from the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the woman suffered a fall, and was not hit by a tram. A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 8.07pm on September 30 to reports of a person fallen on the tram ...
  
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• Woman raped after man forced her into Selhurst house at...

  30-09-2016 22:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman was raped after being threatened with a knife and forced into a property in Selhurst on Thursday morning.The victim, in her thirties, was approached by a man outside an address in Northbrook Road at 10.45am.The man threatened her with a knife before forcing her inside the property and raping her.The woman suffered cuts to her arms during the incident but did not require hospital treatment. She was taken to a support centre and is being supported by specialist officers.READ MORE: Map...
  
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• Women injured after falling on tram tracks in Croydon town centre

  30-09-2016 21:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A women has been injured after falling in George Street in Croydon town centre.Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.10pm. A spokeswomen from the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the woman suffered a fall, and was not hit by a tram.A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 8.07pm on 30 September to reports of a person fallen on the tram tracks on George Street, Croydon. "We sent an ambulance crew and treated one person for injuries at...
  
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• Women injured after falling near tram tracks in Croydon town...

  30-09-2016 21:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A women has been injured after falling in George Street in Croydon town centre.Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.10pm and are still on the scene. A spokeswomen from the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the woman suffered a fall, and was not hit by a tram.Paramedics are currently at the scene. The Advertiser has contacted London Ambulance Service for comment.READ MORE: Child injured after falling on tram tracks in Croydon town centre - recapA tweet from...
  
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• Woman injured after falling on tram tracks in Croydon town centre

  30-09-2016 21:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman has been injured after falling in George Street in Croydon town centre.Emergency services were called to the scene at about 8.10pm. A spokeswoman from the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the woman suffered a fall, and was not hit by a tram.A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 8.07pm on September 30 to reports of a person fallen on the tram tracks on George Street, Croydon. "We sent an ambulance crew and treated one person for injuries at...
  
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• The Apprentice star from Croydon who's proving Lord Sugar wrong - Croydon Advertiser

  30-09-2016 20:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The Apprentice star from Croydon who's proving Lord Sugar wrong
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  She narrowly missed out on being hired by Lord Alan Sugar when she appeared on The Apprentice in 2014. However, two years down the line, Thornton Heath's Bianca Miller has two successful businesses under her belt and is proving that the veteran ...and more »
  
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• Personal stories from teens inspire business leaders in Croydon

  30-09-2016 20:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Teenagers from across the borough stood up to tell business people in the area about their real-life experiences and ask them to engage with a new project.Be The Change is a pilot collaboration which and aims to help year 9 students in Croydon realise their potential and re-engage with school.Many of the children spoke about very personal issues which were holding them back and some of the business guides including Feyley Barnham from Start Up Croydon were humbled by the stories.She said:...
  
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• The Apprentice star from Croydon who's proving Lord Sugar wrong

  30-09-2016 19:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  She narrowly missed out on being hired by Lord Alan Sugar when she appeared on The Apprentice in 2014.However, two years down the line, Thornton Heath's Bianca Miller has two successful businesses under her belt and is proving that the veteran businessman missed a trick by not taking her on.Bianca, 27, beat more than 80,000 applicants to reach the final of series 10 of the hit BBC show, but had the title of 'Lord Sugar's Business Partner' snatched away at the last minute by Australian Mark...
  
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• Passengers evacuated at Purley station after train crashes into pheasant - Croydon Advertiser

  30-09-2016 19:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Passengers evacuated at Purley station after train crashes into pheasant
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  Rail passengers were evacuated from a Thameslink train at Purley this afternoon when it was involved in a crash - with a pheasant. One of the platforms at Purley station was blocked while engineers assessed the incident, however it was later deemed ...
  
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• High Court backs council's bid to ban racing and stunts on road...

  30-09-2016 18:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council has won a High Court injunction to ban road races and stunts on the Imperial Way industrial estate following the death of motorcyclist Carl Simpson.The council applied for a three-year injunction which will give police greater enforcement powers over racing known as 'Croydon Cruise'.The road is a popular meeting spot for motorbike, car and quad bike enthusiasts to hold unofficial street events, where riders often perform stunts and wheelies.Authorities have been trying to stop...
  
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• New Addington girl cuts off 10 inches of her brunette locks for...

  30-09-2016 18:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A New Addington teenager took a memorable trip to the hairdresser's in order to make a very important donation.Chloe Roberts, 16, had 10 inches cut from her hair and donated it to the Little Princess Trust, a charity who provide real hair wigs for children suffering with hair loss. Chloe, who goes to Charles Darwin 6th form in Biggin Hill said: "It was for a good cause. There are little girls out there and teenagers that aren't able to do normal girly things like cut and style their own...
  
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• Illegal racers and stunt bikers could face jail after High Court backs clampdown on Croydon cruise

  30-09-2016 18:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Dangerous drivers and bikers could face jail for stunts and high-speed cruising after the High Court backed a council bid to stop an illegal road race.
  
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• Passengers evacuated at Purley station after train crashes into...

  30-09-2016 18:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers were evacuated from a Thameslink train at Purley this afternoon when it was involved in a crash - with a pheasant.One of the platforms at Purley station was blocked while engineers assessed the incident, however it was later deemed that the train would remain out of action.Commuters left the broken down train at Purley, and boarded another one to continue their journey.READ MORE: Fresh hope that hundreds of animals at Beaver Water World can be saved from being put downA spokesman
  
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• Ex-Crystal Palace youth player 'ashamed' for role in scamming TV...

  30-09-2016 17:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon teenager who played for Crystal Palace Football Club said he is "remorseful" he helped scammers launder money from Loose Women presenter Gloria Hunniford's account.Reyon Dillon, 18, was transferred thousands of pounds from the television personality's account, of which £15,000 was never recovered.Two women and Alan Dowie managed to convince a bank worker in Santander in Croydon's North End they were Rip Off Britain presenter Ms Hunniford, her daughter and grandson.After...
  
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• Children's TV stars announced for this year's Croydon pantomime - Croydon Advertiser

  30-09-2016 17:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Children's TV stars announced for this year's Croydon pantomime
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  Panto lovers can see CBeebies duo Abe Jarman and Jane Deane play leading roles in Aladdin, along with a cast of West End performers. Abe is presenter of The Let's Go Club and is playing the main role of Aladdin, while Jane plays Dee Livery in Justin's ...and more »
  
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• Ex-head teacher John Coatman appeals conviction after being found...

  30-09-2016 16:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The former head teacher of a Croydon school has appealed his conviction for engaging in sex acts with an underage boy in his home.A jury at the Old Bailey in August found John Coatman, 75, guilty of gross indecency with a boy in the early 1970s, but cleared the former head at St Andrew's Church of England High School in Waddon, of buggery with the boy, who cannot be identified.Coatman, of Leyburn Gardens, was due to be sentenced at the Old Bailey today, but applied to the Court of Appeal to...
  
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• Film fans furious after Vue cinema in Croydon screens Bridget Jones for hearing-impaired viewers - but forgets to ... - Your Local Guardian

  30-09-2016 16:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Film fans furious after Vue cinema in Croydon screens Bridget Jones for hearing-impaired viewers - but forgets to ...
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  David Deacon, of Wallington, was part of a group that went to see a screening of Bridget Jones's Baby at the Vue cinema in Croydon's Grants Entertainment Centre. / Anders Anglesey, Reporter - Sutton / scandijourno. 2 comments. Hard-of-hearing film fans ...
  
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• Children's TV stars announced for this year's Croydon pantomime

  30-09-2016 15:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The stars for this year's Christmas pantomime in Croydon have been announced.Panto lovers can see CBeebies duo Abe Jarman and Jane Deane play leading roles in Aladdin, along with a cast of West End performers. Abe is presenter of The Let's Go Club and is playing the main role of Aladdin, while Jane plays Dee Livery in Justin's House and stars as The Slave of the Ring. READ MORE: Croydon WILL get a 2016 Christmas pantomime, despite Fairfield Halls closureThis year's panto is being run between...
  
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• Driver admits killing aunt and nephew in Penge crash but denies...

  30-09-2016 14:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man who ploughed into a 10-year-old boy and his aunt during a police chase in Penge has admitted killing them through dangerous driving but will face trial for more serious charges.Joshua Dobby, 23, today apologised for the 'utterly incomphrehensible pain' caused when he knocked over child actor Makayah McDermott and Rozanne Cooper, 35, Lennard Road on August 31. Dobby appeared at the Old Bailey this morning (Friday, September 30) via videolink from Highdown Prisonand he pleaded guilty to...
  
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• Retired headteacher appeals conviction for having sexual activity with 14-year-old boy

  30-09-2016 13:40
  
  A retired headteacher found guilty of having sexual activity with an underage boy has appealed his conviction.
  
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• Retired headteacher appeals conviction for having sex with 14-year-old boy

  30-09-2016 13:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A retired headteacher found guilty of having sexual activity with an underage boy has appealed his conviction.
  
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• Recycle, reuse and repair: free autumn events aimed at reducing landfill waste coming to a town centre near you

  30-09-2016 12:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A series of free events are coming to Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton to encourage people to do more recycling and repairing.
  
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• Crystal Palace duo in Premier League's top 20 for fouls committed - Croydon Advertiser

  30-09-2016 11:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two Crystal Palace players are in the top 20 in the Premier League this season for the number of fouls committed. Damien Delaney and Christian Benteke both feature in the top 20, according to the Express, who have compiled a list of the players to have ...and more »
  
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• Dementia sufferer missing from Croydon after calling wife - The Voice Online

  30-09-2016 11:41 via voice-online.co.uk
  
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  POLICE IN Croydon are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a vulnerable missing 69-year-old man who has dementia. Martin Henry from New Addington was last seen at 15.15pm on Thursday (Sept 29) in the west Norwood area of Croydon.
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• Rating system for lorries to protect cyclists could lead to thousands of HGVs banned from London

  30-09-2016 11:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A proposed scheme aiming to make London's roads safer for cyclists could lead to thousands of lorries being banned from the capital.
  
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• TRAVEL: More commuter chaos for Southern rail passengers - Croydon Guardian

  30-09-2016 10:56 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
  TRAVEL: More commuter chaos for Southern rail passengers
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  Shortages in crews and faults to carriages are causing chaos for commuters on Southern trains this morning – again. Two trains from London Victoria to East Croydon have been cancelled due a train fault, while a shortage of crews and further faults are ...and more »
  
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• Child sex abuse inquiry 'will not work in current form,' say victims from Croydon care home

  30-09-2016 10:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A wide-ranging national probe into child sex abuse will not work in its current form, a group of victims from a Croydon care home central to the inquiry have warned.
  
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• Sadiq Khan to launch inquiry into foreign property investors over fears 'dirty money' is flooding into London

  30-09-2016 09:11 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Labour politician is reportedly concerned about the impact international buyers taking homes off the market has on residents’ ability to get on the housing ladder.
  
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• Croydon police officer sacked after he was caught driving 3 times...

  30-09-2016 08:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon police officer has been sacked for driving while three times over the alcohol limit and another conviction for dangerous driving.A Special Case Misconduct Hearing was held by the Metropolitan Police Service yesterday (Thursday, September 29).PC Lucasz Wooster caused a crash in summer 2015 after he sped into oncoming vehicles in an attempt to overtake slow-moving traffic while driving off-duty with his young son in the car.Then in February this year the 39-year-old was caught behind the
  
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• TRAVEL: More commuter chaos for Southern Rail passengers

  30-09-2016 08:42 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Two trains from London Victoria to East Croydon have been cancelled due a train fault, while shortage of crews and further faults are disrupting services to Gatwick Airport and Epsom.
  
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• Police worried for New Addington man who has gone missing after...

  30-09-2016 08:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Croydon are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a man who has gone missing after calling his wife to tell her he was getting the bus home.Martin Henry, from New Addington, was last seen at 3.15pm yesterday (Thursday, September 29) in the west Norwood area.The 69-year-old, who has dementia and may appear confused, rang his wife at 8pm and told her that he was just about to get on a bus to go home. He has been uncontactable on his mobile phone since then.Police have...
  
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• Police "increasingly concerned" for dementia sufferer missing from west Norwood

  30-09-2016 08:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Martin Henry, 69, rang his wife at 8pm yesterday evening telling her he was about to board a bus home, but has been uncontactable since.
  
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• Police 'increasingly concerned' for dementia sufferer missing from New Addington

  30-09-2016 08:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Martin Henry, 69, rang his wife at 8pm yesterday evening telling her he was about to board a bus home, but has been uncontactable since.
  
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