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• School children 'terrorised by person dressed as clown' as they...

  13-10-2016 23:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A person dressed as a clown has reportedly jumped out at a group of children while they were making their way to school in New Addington today.A post on the New Addington Pathfinders Facebook page by a mum says Castle Hill Academy sent a text message to her and other parents to make them aware of the incident.Another woman separately said she was also contacted by the same school with the same message.It reads: "We have been informed by another local school that a clown jumped out and was...
  
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• Meet the ​'ballsy' Croydon artist who painted Kim Kardashian with crude drawing of penis next to her - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2016 22:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Meet the ​'ballsy' Croydon artist who painted Kim Kardashian with crude drawing of penis next to her
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  An artist from Croydon has had her work exhibited in three Tate galleries across the UK, as well as the Sussex Innovation Centre Croydon and has also worked with the Apple store in Covent Garden. Stephanie Kane had her recent Kim Kardashian paintings ...
  
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• Gorilla 'escapes' at London Zoo - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2016 20:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Gorilla 'escapes' at London Zoo
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  Police were called to the zoo at about 5pm and people reported being locked in parts of the zoo for their own safety. Staff, armed with tranquiliser guns, were mobilised to deal with the situation. The gorilla has since been subdued with a tranquiliser ...
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• Gorilla 'escapes' from London Zoo

  13-10-2016 19:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A gorilla has reportedly escaped from London Zoo this evening. Police have been called to the zoo and people have reported being locked in the zoo for their own safety. Staff, armed with tranquiliser guns, are thought to be dealing with the escaped animal.
  #LondonZoo is on lockdown after a gorilla escaped from its enclosure. It's now in another part of the zoo #CapitalReports pic.twitter.com/x8qob2kD0B— Capital London News (@CapitalLONnews) October 13, 2016A spokesman for ZSL...
  
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• Gorilla 'escapes' at London Zoo

  13-10-2016 19:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A gorilla reportedly escaped at London Zoo this evening. Police were called to the zoo at about 5pm and people reported being locked in parts of the zoo for their own safety. Staff, armed with tranquiliser guns, were mobilised to deal with the situation.The gorilla has since been subdued with a tranquiliser dart and the zoo taken off lockdown, according to reports.A witness, Brad Evans, told the BBC zoo staff said a gorilla had escaped from its enclosure."As we were waiting we saw...
  
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• Crystal Palace hero Julian Speroni's restaurant in Purley has closed ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2016 19:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace hero Julian Speroni's restaurant in Purley has closed ...
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  A Purley restaurant owned by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni has closed. Workmen have been in the Mediterranean restaurant, named Speroni, this ...and more »
  
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• Finally! Some good news for Southern Rail commuters as Government...

  13-10-2016 18:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail commuters will be the first in the country able to claim compensation for delays of 15 minutes or more under new rules announced by the Government today. At the moment, passengers can only claim money back if their train is delayed by half an hour or more. But the Department for Transport (DfT) says the new lower threshold - called Delay Repay 15 - will be introduced "within months" on Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) services, which includes Southern, Gatwick Express,...
  
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• Crystal Palace hero Julian Speroni's restaurant in Purley has...

  13-10-2016 18:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Purley restaurant owned by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni has closed.Workmen have been in the Mediterranean restaurant, named Speroni, this week and windows on the Russell Hill Road venue have been painted over.Nearby businesses said the eatery, which opened in 2013, has been closed for several weeks.A builder inside the former restaurant said it had closed three weeks ago and he was decorating ready for a reopening by a different owner in the coming months.However, no formal...
  
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• How the mum of a teenager stabbed to death in Croydon is trying...

  13-10-2016 17:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The mother of a teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon will speak at an event aimed at educating schoolchildren about the consequences of crime.Yemi Hughes released an emotional statement when her 19-year-old son Andre Aderemi, a former John Ruskin College pupil, died after an attack on the Monks Hill estate in August.Now, with South Croydon music producer Christopher Syrus, Yemi will help educate youngsters from pupil referral units about decisions they may make growing up and the impact they can
  
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• Crazy money: This is how much each brick in a typical London home is now worth

  13-10-2016 17:43
  
  If someone tried to charge you £120 for a humble little house brick, you wouldn’t pay it would you?
  
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• Clowns spotted on Riddlesdown Common as craze spreads to Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2016 17:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Clowns spotted on Riddlesdown Common as craze spreads to Croydon
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  The 'killer' clown craze appears to have spread to Croydon following reported sightings in Riddlesdown. The Sanderstead Safer Neighbourhoods team has issued a statement saying there had been "a number of alleged clown sightings" on Riddlesdown ...and more »
  
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• Plans submitted for free school with links to Crystal Palace FC...

  13-10-2016 17:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to open a new free secondary school partnered with Crystal Palace FC Foundation and The BRIT School in three years' time.The Crescent School Academy Trust plans to open the school in 2019 near its current primary school in Boulonge Road in Selhurst.The trust said it hopes to "revolutionise the local community in Selhurst" through education and its partnership with the foundation and Croydon's famous performing arts school.Crescent Secondary School aims to be a...
  
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• Clowns spotted on Riddlesdown Common as craze spreads to Croydon

  13-10-2016 16:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The 'killer' clown craze appears to have spread to Croydon following reported sightings in Riddlesdown. The Sanderstead Safer Neighbourhoods team has issued a statement saying there had been "a number of alleged clown sightings" on Riddlesdown Common and Riddlesdown Road in Riddlesdown, and the adjacent Godstone Road in Kenley. In the statement, Sergeant Thomas White said: "As yet, none of these sightings have met the threshold of a criminal offence, however I am aware that...
  
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• Croydon runners raise £3500 for charity by walking, jogging and sprinting - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2016 15:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon runners raise £3500 for charity by walking, jogging and sprinting
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  Croydon runners have raised a massive £3,500 for Sport Relief after this year's Sport Relief Mile. The run, which took place at Croydon Sports Arena in South Norwood earlier this year, saw hundreds of people walk, jog and sprint one, three and six mile ...
  
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• Croydon runners raise £3,500 for charity by walking,...

  13-10-2016 14:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon runners have raised a massive £3,500 for Sport Relief after this year's Sport Relief Mile.The run, which took place at Croydon Sports Arena in South Norwood earlier this year, saw hundreds of people walk, jog and sprint one, three and six mile events. The final total of this year's run was revealed last week. Croydon's runners have now raised a total of £15,000 since launching the event in 2012.Councillor Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, leisure, and sport, said:.
  
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• 11 famous former pupils you may not realise went to Croydon's...

  13-10-2016 14:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It has an incredible reputation for turning talented pupils into stars but did you realise just how many famous names were taught at Croydon's famous BRIT School? Yesterday we gave you an insight into what life is really like for pupils at the school - after we spent a morning there with teachers and pupils. Today we look at some of the most famous pupils to have benefitted from learning their trades at the school. 1. Adele Arguably the most famous name to come out of the BRIT School. The...
  
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• West Ham boss wants more of the same at Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2016 14:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  West Ham boss wants more of the same at Crystal Palace
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  They have won on each of their last two visits to Selhurst Park, and West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic has called for more of the same from his side against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Hammers have won 3-1 on each of their last two visits to SE25 ...and more »
  
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• Cheap thrills: Poundland causes a buzz with £1 sex toys on sale in stores

  13-10-2016 14:15 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Discount chain Poundland has stunned customers with its latest range of cut-price products - £1 sex toys.
  
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• Croydon Council appoints latest top executive on £150k...

  13-10-2016 13:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council has confirmed the appointment of its latest top executive - on a £150,000 annual salary.Shifa Mustafa has been appointed Croydon's executive director of place.Her appointment means three of the four top jobs at Croydon Council are held by women - including chief executive Jo Negrini and executive director, people Barbara Peacock.She will be in charge of safety, streets, development and regeneration as well culture and planning.The pay of top-level council executives has...
  
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• Police appeal for information after rapper's murder in Broad Green

  13-10-2016 12:46
  
  Police have renewed their appeal for information after a young dad and rapper was shot dead in Broad Green, Croydon.
  
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• Poundland recalls Hallowe'en wigs 'falling below standards' in...

  13-10-2016 12:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Five Croydon Poundland stores are recalling three Hallowe'en wigs just weeks before the celebration because they "fall below standards". The shopping giant, which has stores in the Whitgift Centre, North End, Crown Hill, Purley Way and Thornton Heath High Street, have recalled the 'fright nite' long wig, short bob wig and curly wig. The wigs have been on sale since August and come in five different colours; green, blue, black, red and pink.They have been on sale at Poundland stores,...
  
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• Marmite panic after Tesco runs low on popular products in pricing dispute

  13-10-2016 12:17
  
  Tesco has been left low on popular brands such as Marmite after a post-Brexit pricing row with supplier Unilever.
  
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• Marmite madness: Tesco runs low on popular products after pricing dispute

  13-10-2016 12:17
  
  Tesco has been left low on popular brands such as Marmite after a post-Brexit pricing row with supplier Unilever.
  
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• Claiming compensation for train delays is changing: Here's what you need to know

  13-10-2016 11:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Train passengers will soon be able to start claiming compensation for delayed journeys after 15 minutes rather than the usual 30.
  
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• Police are trying to find out how a motorcyclist was seriously injured in Wallington yesterday

  13-10-2016 11:11 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Detectives are trying to get to the bottom of a serious crash in Wallington which left a biker injured.
  
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• Marmite, PG Tips and Ben & Jerry's ice cream are vanishing...

  13-10-2016 08:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Popular household products including Marmite, Pot Noodles, PG Tips and Ben & Jerry's ice cream are vanishing from both the shelves and online website of Tesco as part of a row with a supplier.The major supermarket, which has a number of stores throughout Croydon, including the huge 24-hour store in Purley, are in a dispute with its biggest supplier Unilever over increased prices on items.The row is said to have developed when Unilever, which says it faces higher costs because of the fall in.
  
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• The former RE teacher from Norbury nominated for a MOBO music...

  13-10-2016 01:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former RE teacher, who lives in Norbury, has spoken of his excitement after being nominated for a major urban music prize.Seun Otukpe, 27, used to teach religious studies at Langley Park in Beckenham. Now, under the name S.O., he has been nominated for Best Gospel Act in this year's prestigious MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards.He said: "I'm very excited to be nominated as it's my first one! "I have been doing music for a while, and this is my first ever major nomination."...
  
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