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• Croydon councillor launches petition to 'Sack Southern Rail' - Croydon Advertiser

  29-10-2016 17:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon councillor launches petition to 'Sack Southern Rail'
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  A Croydon councillor has launched a petition to strip Govia Thameslink Railway of its Southern train contract and to pass responsibility for managing the service to Transport for London. Stuart King, the council's cabinet member for transport and ...
  
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• Croydon councillor launches petition to 'Sack Southern Rail'

  29-10-2016 16:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon councillor has launched a petition to strip Govia Thameslink Railway of its Southern train contract and to pass responsibility for managing the service to Transport for London.Stuart King, the council's cabinet member for transport and environment, feels Govia Thameslink, the company which runs the Southern franchise, have failed to deliver a reliable and affordable service over recent years.He is calling for the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling MP, to Sack Southern...
  
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• Croydon teacher crowned Spectacle Wearer of the Year at...

  29-10-2016 16:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon teacher spent an evening with the likes of Louis Walsh and Joey Essex as she claimed a national award for wearing glasses.Ingrid Miller attended the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards on October 7, which was staged by Specsavers to raise money for anti-bullying charity Kidscape, Ingrid was selected from thousands of hopefuls to be crowned the winner in the 35 to 44 category.The 21st Spectacle Wearer of the Year awards, hosted by The Xtra Factor's Rylan Clark in central London, was...
  
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• Two-car collision near Gatwick Airport causes delays - Croydon Advertiser

  29-10-2016 15:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two-car collision near Gatwick Airport causes delays
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  A lane has been closed on near Gatwick Airport after a collision between two cars. There are delays on the M23 Junction 9 as a result of the incident, on Airport Way, with traffic moving slowly at present. Lane two has been closed while Sussex Police ...
  
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• Crystal Palace chairman writes heartfelt tribute to teenager...

  29-10-2016 12:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Steve Parish has paid a moving tribute to 19-year-old Crystal Palace fan Harry Davies in the build up to this weekend's Premier League clash with Liverpool. The Eagles chairman expressed his 'condolences to the family' in this week's match day programme ahead of Saturday's televised game. Mr Davies, who was a former Reigate College pupil, died after being hit by a Brighton to Bedford train at about 10.50pm last Saturday (October 22) at Horley station. Earlier in the week, the Surrey Mirror...
  
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• ​The 15 creepiest places in Croydon to see a ghost on Halloween - Croydon Advertiser

  29-10-2016 12:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​The 15 creepiest places in Croydon to see a ghost on Halloween
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  Halloween is upon us and soon little witches, ghosts and skeletons will be calling at your door in the hope of a sweet treat. But do you dare go and search out real spooks? Deborah Morris finds out about some of the most haunted places in Croydon – if ...
  
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• ​'You won't even think it's in a leisure centre', says CBeebies...

  29-10-2016 12:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Fairfield Halls may be closed for refurbishment, but the show must go on, and this year's panto stars promise Croydon will enjoy all the magic of Aladdin this Christmas.Waddon Leisure Centre will be transformed into a theatre to stage the town's annual pantomime from Wednesday, December 7 to Saturday, December 31.And CBeebies stars Abe Jarman and Jane Deane reckon it's going to be "awesome".READ MORE: Children's TV stars announced for this year's Croydon pantomimeAbe, who stars as...
  
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• Liverpool boss wary of small stadium atmosphere at Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  29-10-2016 11:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Liverpool boss wary of small stadium atmosphere at Crystal Palace
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  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the "small stadium atmosphere" at Selhurst Park makes it a difficult place to play football. The Reds take on Crystal Palace in south London this evening (Saturday) in the Premier League, with Klopp's high-flying side ...and more »
  
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• Woman escapes unhurt as fire rips through house in Norbury - Croydon Advertiser

  29-10-2016 11:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Woman escapes unhurt as fire rips through house in Norbury
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  More than 20 firefighters and four fire engines attended the blaze at a terraced house on Melrose Avenue. Crews from Norbury and Croydon were called out at 3.12pm, and had the fire under control by 5.01pm. The fire damaged part of the first floor and ...
  
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• Crystal Palace fans plan tribute during Liverpool game to fan who...

  29-10-2016 10:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace fans are planning to stage a minute's applause during Saturday's game with Liverpool in a touching tribute to a 19-year-old Eagles fan who was tragically killed last weekend. Harry Davies, who was a former Reigate College pupil, died after being hit by a Brighton to Bedford train at about 10.50pm last Saturday (October 22) at Horley station. While it is not known for sure what happened, a British Transport Police (BTP) officer at the scene on Monday morning said it is believed...
  
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• Woman escapes unhurt as fire rips through house in Norbury

  29-10-2016 10:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman managed to escape from a house fire in Norbury on Friday afternoon.More than 20 firefighters and four fire engines attended the blaze at a terraced house on Melrose Avenue.Crews from Norbury and Croydon were called out at 3.12pm, and had the fire under control by 5.01pm.The fire damaged part of the first floor and loft conversion of the house. Part of the roof was also damaged. READ MORE: Croydon MP introduces bill to extend maternity leave for mums of premature babiesThe woman left the.
  
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