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• Man arrested after woman threatened with knife and raped in...

  01-10-2016 22:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a woman was threatened at knife point and raped in a Selhurst house.Police launched an investigation after the woman, in her 30s, was forced into a house in Northbrook Road on Thursday morning and attacked. A man was arrested today on suspicion of rape and he currently remains in custody for questioning.Officers were called at 10.45am on Thursday after a woman was threatened by a man with a knife and forced her into the house before she was raped.The woman suffered.
  
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• Croydon rape: Man arrested after woman threatened with knife and ... - Evening Standard

  01-10-2016 21:33 via standard.co.uk
  
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  A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly threatened with a knife and raped in south London. Police put out a public appeal in the hunt for the ...
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  Croydon rape: Arrest after woman is held at knifepoint and raped when she is forced into a house in south LondonThe Sunall 6 news articles &
  
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• Stunning photos show rare double rainbow over Croydon this...

  01-10-2016 19:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon residents were looking for their pots of gold when two stunning rainbows appeared over the borough today. The beautiful sight was spotted gracing the sky over Croydon at about 4pm after the heavy rain stopped. One local resident captured the rainbows' reflection over Crystal Palace National Sports Centre this afternoon. We've compiled the best pictures you posted on Twitter: Croydon double rainbow *Did you snap a photo of the double rainbow? Email your pictures to...
  
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• Police patrolling streets all evening after horrific Croydon rape

  01-10-2016 19:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police will be patrolling an area all evening where a woman was horrifically raped in a home in Selhurst.The woman was threatened at knifepoint, dragged into a home in Northbrook Road and raped on Thursday morning by a man – who has not yet been caught. The victim, in her 30s, suffered cuts to her arms and was taken to a Haven, a specialist centre for rape victims. She is being supported by specialist officers.Residents spoke of their shock this morning and one woman said she felt unsafe..
  
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• Fundraising target smashed for new playground in South Norwood - Croydon Advertiser

  01-10-2016 19:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Fundraising target smashed for new playground in South Norwood
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  The Lakes Playground Action Group had launched a £100,000 fundraising campaign last year to revamp the tired looking playground at South Norwood Lake and Grounds. In the last week, they have received £19,500 from The London Marathon Charitable ...
  
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• 'Unsafe' lorries could be banned from Croydon roads - Croydon Advertiser

  01-10-2016 18:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  'Unsafe' lorries could be banned from Croydon roads
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  Lorries classed as "dangerous" could be banned from Croydon streets, under new proposals by the Mayor of London. Sadiq Khan announced this week he wants "unsafe" heavy good vehicles (HGVs) banned from London's streets by January 2020.
  
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• Fundraising target smashed for new playground in South Norwood

  01-10-2016 18:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The fundraising target has been smashed for a new playground in South Norwood. The Lakes Playground Action Group had launched a £100,000 fundraising campaign last year to revamp the tired looking playground at South Norwood Lake and Grounds. In the last week, they have received £19,500 from The London Marathon Charitable Trust. And the following day the group announced waste disposal contactor Veolia had awarded a £39,000 grant topping the funds up to hit the target.
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• 'Unsafe' lorries could be banned from Croydon roads

  01-10-2016 17:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Lorries classed as "dangerous" could be banned from Croydon streets, under new proposals by the Mayor of London.Sadiq Khan announced this week he wants "unsafe" heavy good vehicles (HGVs) banned from London's streets by January 2020. They would all be given a star rating from 0 to 5 to rate them based on the level of vision the driver has from the cab.According to the Mayor's office, recent data shows that HGVs were involved in 22.5 per cent of pedestrian fatalities and 58...
  
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• New Addington man with dementia found safe and well - Croydon Advertiser

  01-10-2016 15:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  New Addington man with dementia found safe and well
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  A New Addington man with dementia who went missing this week has been found safe and well. Martin Henry, 69, was reported missing on Thursday after he called his wife at 8pm and told her that he was just about to get on a bus to go home. He was ...
  
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• Pardew likens Crystal Palace striker to former Tottenham and Newcastle stars - Croydon Advertiser

  01-10-2016 14:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Pardew likens Crystal Palace striker to former Tottenham and Newcastle stars
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  Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says there is no full-back in the Premier League that can cope with the aerial threat of Christian Benteke. The former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker netted his third goal in Palace colours as the Eagles claimed a 1-1 ...and more »
  
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• New Addington man with dementia found safe and well

  01-10-2016 14:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A New Addington man with dementia who went missing this week has been found safe and well.Martin Henry, 69, was reported missing on Thursday after he called his wife at 8pm and told her that he was just about to get on a bus to go home. He was uncontactable on his mobile phone and police said Mr Henry has dementia and may appear confused.A Met Police spokesman confirmed this morning that Mr Henry had been found safe and well in the town centre today (Saturday).READ MORE: Residents speak of shock
  
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• Winger keeps focus on Crystal Palace amid talk of England recall - Croydon Advertiser

  01-10-2016 13:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Winger keeps focus on Crystal Palace amid talk of England recall
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  Andros Townsend insists he is focused on playing well for Crystal Palace, amid talk of a recall to the England squad. The former Tottenham and Newcastle United winger has been a solid performer for Palace since his arrival in south London this summer ...and more »
  
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• Residents speak of shock after woman is threatened with knife...

  01-10-2016 11:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Residents in a street where a woman was dragged into a house and raped in Selhurst have spoken of their shock and worry.Officers were called to Northbrook Road on Thursday at 10.45am after the woman was threatened with a knife and forced into the house.The victim, in her 30s, was then raped by the suspect – who is still at large.The Met Police have said, at this stage, the shocking rape is not being linked to any other incidents but enquiries are continuing. Paul Savyell, 58, said officers
  
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• CCTV footage released of man suspected of stealing charity box...

  01-10-2016 11:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The owner of a New Addington shop has hit out at the "disgusting" thief who stole a charity box from the counter of her store.The incident happened shortly after 6am this morning at McColl's on Central Parade. CCTV images given to the Advertiser from the store show the suspected thief, who was wearing denim jeans and a black and grey hoodie. He appears to be buying a crate of Stella Artois at the counter and then swipe the charity box, which contained £5 to £10, while no...
  
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• Pensioner rushed to hospital after being pushed to the ground in...

  01-10-2016 10:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 77-year-old woman was rushed to hospital yesterday afternoon after being the victim of a robbery near a pub in Crystal Palace.The pensioner was found by police officers shortly before 12.30pm outside the Royal Albert pub on Westow Hill.The pensioner told officers that she was pushed to the ground by her attacker who managed to grab necklaces from around her neck.The suspect made off with what is described as a large metal chain, but after officers made a search of the area they found another..
  
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• Untrained receptionists are making decisions about patient care at ... - Croydon Guardian

  01-10-2016 06:03 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Dr Agnelo Fernandes, a GP and assistant clinical chair of Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group, admitted the report showed care was "variable".and more »
  
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• Untrained receptionists 'making clinical decisions about patient care at Croydon GP surgeries'

  01-10-2016 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Receptionists with no clinical training are making decisions about patient care at doctors' surgeries in Croydon, according to a report.
  
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• Untrained receptionists are making decisions about patient care at Croydon GPs, report finds

  01-10-2016 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Receptionists with no clinical training are making decisions about patient care at doctors' surgeries in Croydon, according to a report.
  
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