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• Croydon stabbing: Man dead and two seriously injured after stabbing in south London - Evening Standard

  31-10-2016 22:58 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Croydon stabbing: Man dead and two seriously injured after stabbing in south London
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  A man has died and two others are seriously injured in hospital after they were stabbed in the street in south London on Halloween night. Police and paramedics raced to the scene after four men, aged in their 20s, were knifed in Croydon this evening ...
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• Murder investigation launched after young man stabbed to death in...

  31-10-2016 22:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have launched a murder investigation after a young man was stabbed to death in Croydon.Police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to Gloucester Road at 8.12pm tonight (Monday, October 31) following reports of multiple stabbings in the area. Officers attended and found three males, all believed to be aged in their twenties, suffering from stab injuries.Two of the males have been taken to hospital in a serious condition. One is understood to have been stabbed in the leg and the...
  
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• Moped driver suffers serious spinal injuries in Croydon crash

  31-10-2016 22:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A young moped driver has been taken to hospital with potentially life changing injuries after being involved in a crash in Croydon.Emergency services were called to Church Road at 7.35pm this evening (Monday, October 31) following a collision between a van and a moped.The 21-year-old driver of the moped has suffered spinal and pelvic injuries.The driver of the van did not suffer any injuries.READ MORE: Murder investigation launched after young man stabbed to death in Croydon Church Road...
  
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• Police and paramedics attending to 3 men stabbed in Croydon

  31-10-2016 21:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are attending to three men who have been stabbed in the same road in Croydon. Police and paramedics were called to Gloucester Road at 8.15pm today (Monday, October 31) to reports of multiple stabbings in the area. A Met spokesman said one man, believed to be 22, is in a life threatening condition. The spokesman added another male, thought to be in his 20s, was stabbed in the leg and the third was stabbed in his back. Emergency services initially thought they were...
  
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• Conman who tricked Crystal Palace star out of thousands in...

  31-10-2016 19:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A fraudster who conned Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins out of more than £25,000 as part of a scam where he promised Premier League players and ex-England manager Sam Allardyce luxury Christmas hampers but disappeared and stole money out of their bank accounts has been convicted.Stephen Ackerman was found guilty was found guilty today (Monday, October 31) by a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court of 18 counts of fraud, totalling more than £60,000.The court heard how on December 12,..
  
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• Croydon: Teenagers launch fireworks at young schoolchildren in 'extremely dangerous' stunt - Evening Standard

  31-10-2016 18:44 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Croydon: Teenagers launch fireworks at young schoolchildren in 'extremely dangerous' stunt
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  Children launched fireworks at younger schoolchildren in an “extremely dangerous” stunt as they made their way home in south London this afternoon. Secondary school-age children fired the explosives at terrified younger pupils from a nearby primary ...and more »
  
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• Police will 'take action' against dangerous bikers involved in Halloween rideout - Croydon Advertiser

  31-10-2016 18:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police will 'take action' against dangerous bikers involved in Halloween rideout
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  Police say they will "take action" against dangerous motorbike and quad bike riders involved in a Halloween rideout through Croydon after a convoy last night. Dozens of the riders took to the streets of south London, with residents on social media ...and more »
  
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• School pupils 'directing fireworks at other children' on school...

  31-10-2016 18:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Schoolchildren were reportedly directing fireworks at young children on the school run home in Shirley this afternoon. Police received numerous reports at about 3.30pm to reports of the children misusing fireworks in Shirley Road.
  In a tweet Croydon MPS said the behaviour, which took place outside Oasis Academy Shirley Park, was "unacceptable".
  A Met spokesman said no injuries were reported and he was not able to confirm which school the pupils involved were from.
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• Everything you need to know about Croydon's MOBO 2016 nominees - Croydon Advertiser

  31-10-2016 17:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Everything you need to know about Croydon's MOBO 2016 nominees
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  Croydon's music pedigree will be in the spotlight once more this week, with several acts from the borough nominated in this year's MOBO Awards. Last year, musicians from Thornton Heath scooped an astonishing six out of 14 prizes available on the night.
  
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• Police will 'take action' against dangerous bikers involved in...

  31-10-2016 17:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police say they will "take action" against dangerous motorbike and quad bike riders involved in a Halloween rideout through Croydon after a convoy last night.Dozens of the riders took to the streets of south London, with residents on social media saying they saw the riders mounting pavements and performing wheelies in the streets of Crystal Palace and Norbury.The Metropolitan Police say they are "aware" of the rideout event across London during the Halloween period and made...
  
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• 'World's largest' urban pop-up saffron farm to bring Croydon history to life - Croydon Advertiser

  31-10-2016 16:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  'World's largest' urban pop-up saffron farm to bring Croydon history to life
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  Croydon town centre promises to have a colourful November as thousands of saffron flowers are set to burst into full bloom at Croydon Saffron Central. On the site of Taberner House, Croydon Council's former HQ, an urban pop-up saffron farm, said to be ...
  
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• The best pictures from Boxpark Croydon's opening festival weekend ... - Croydon Advertiser

  31-10-2016 16:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  The best pictures from Boxpark Croydon's opening festival weekend ...
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  The opening of Boxpark Croydon got into full swing at the weekend, as hundreds of people turned out for the special two-day festival marking the opening of the ...
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• Everything you need to know about Croydon's MOBO 2016 nominees

  31-10-2016 16:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon's music pedigree will be in the spotlight once more this week, with several acts from the borough nominated in this year's MOBO Awards.Last year, musicians from Thornton Heath scooped an astonishing six out of 14 prizes available on the night.Thornton Heath's breakout star of 2015, Stormzy, is this year up for Best Male Act and Best Grime Act, having triumphed in both categories last year. He also won Best Grime Act in 2014.Krept and Konan took home two awards in 2015, winning Best Album
  
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• Fireworks 2016: When and where your local bonfire night and firework display is on

  31-10-2016 15:29
  
  Remember, remember the fifth of November. Fireworks night is nearly upon us again and we’re helping you find your nearest display with a handy round-up.
  
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• New Foodie Boxpark Launches in Croydon - Londonist

  31-10-2016 15:06 via londonist.com
  
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  New Foodie Boxpark Launches in Croydon
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  East London's Boxpark, which opened in 2011, is now so much a part of the Shoreditch landscape that it's hard to imagine the area without it. The shipping container pop-up mall has proved so popular that a brand new one is opening on the other side of ...
  Boxpark's Got A New Home In Croydon And We Threw The Moving-In PartyNME.com (blog)
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• The best pictures from Boxpark Croydon's opening festival weekend

  31-10-2016 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The opening of Boxpark Croydon got into full swing at the weekend, as hundreds of people turned out for the special two-day festival marking the opening of the pop-up mall.The site, on Ruskin Square, is now open to the public after a special taster session last week and the weekend party.Croydon rappers Section Boyz, nominated in this year MOBO Awards, were the surprise guest act on Saturday night, and wowed the crowds with their set.Photographer Luke Diboll was at the festival, and captured...
  
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• 'World's largest' urban pop-up saffron farm to bring Croydon...

  31-10-2016 14:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon town centre promises to have a colourful November as thousands of saffron flowers are set to burst into full bloom at Croydon Saffron Central.On the site of Taberner House, Croydon Council's former HQ, an urban pop-up saffron farm, said to be the world's largest, saw the first blooming of 17,000 crocus corms over the weekend of October 22 to 23. After a successful harvest last year, 100 volunteers have been busy lifting crocus sativus corms (the saffron crocus) from 10,000 pots before...
  
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• Croydon mum forced to wait alone in hospital room for hours having just suffered a miscarriage - Croydon Advertiser

  31-10-2016 13:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon mum forced to wait alone in hospital room for hours having just suffered a miscarriage
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  A hospital has pledged a thorough investigation after a Croydon mum was forced to wait in a room alone for six hours having just suffered a miscarriage. Laura Percival was told her baby's heart had stopped beating 12 weeks into her pregnancy, and ...
  
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• Winter is coming - so follow these tips to keep your home warm during the cold weather

  31-10-2016 13:44
  
  With temperatures forecast to drop this week, people are being urged to make sure their home’s heating is up to the job of keeping them warm this winter.
  
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• Croydon mum forced to wait alone in hospital room for hours...

  31-10-2016 13:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A hospital has pledged a thorough investigation after a Croydon mum was forced to wait in a room alone for six hours having just suffered a miscarriage.Laura Percival was told her baby's heart had stopped beating 12 weeks into her pregnancy, and doctors confirmed she had suffered a miscarriage.While being treated at the Croydon University Hospital, the 27-year-old was forced to wait hours in a room by herself and told she was to have surgery after a pessary - a device inserted into the vagina...
  
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• Southern bosses issue ultimatum to workers planning further strike action

  31-10-2016 13:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Southern bosses have sought to end a long-running dispute with workers by issuing an ultimatum to call off planned industrial action before Friday and sign new contracts – or face having the offer removed from the table.
  
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• London living wage rate to increase by 35p to £9.75 per hour

  31-10-2016 13:13 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  London mayor Sadiq Khan announced the 35p per hour rise today, with about 3,000 businesses estimated to be signed up to the scheme, including major organisations such as IKEA.
  
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• Former Whitgift School student embarks on epic 1,100-mile...

  31-10-2016 11:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former Whitgift School student is about to embark on an epic 1,100-mile expedition across frozen Antarctica. Ollie Stoten is part of a six-man team of Army reservists taking on the skiing expedition to and beyond the South Pole, unsupported, in temperatures which could hit -50C. Only six other people have ever completed the incredible feat of endurance – half the number that have walked on the Moon. The team, who will begin their adventure on Thursday, will each pull all their...
  
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