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• Croydon stabbing: Man knifed in fight outside community centre in south London - Evening Standard

  21-11-2016 23:03 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Croydon stabbing: Man knifed in fight outside community centre in south London
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  A man was stabbed after a fight broke outside a community centre in south London. Police officers arrested the suspected attacker after chasing him on foot from the Croydon recreation centre. The victim, who had suffered stab wounds, also ran from the ...
  
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• Man 'stabbed during fight' in Broad Green

  21-11-2016 21:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has reportedly been stabbed during a fight in Broad Green.Police were called to the Lombard Roundabout at about 3.30pm to reports of a fight and officers spoke to a number of witnesses who said a man was believed to have been stabbed. About 10 minutes later, a call came in from a person at the recreation centre in Canterbury Road stating that a man with stab injuries had come in.When the officers arrived, they established a man there was their suspect and after a "lengthy" chase...
  
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• 'I sent a text asking if he was OK but never got a reply' -...

  21-11-2016 20:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A glowing tribute has been paid to one of the Croydon tram crash victims, Mark Smith, with a friend describing him as a "gentleman" and a "top bloke with a memorable laugh".Ash Balakrishnan became firm friends with Mr Smith when they both went to Coulsdon College.The pair later worked together organising parties and would occasionally bump into each other at a gym in Purley. Mr Balakrishnan was devastated to learn that Mr Smith was one of the seven people who died on November...
  
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• Addiscombe man tried to stub out cigarette in police officer's...

  21-11-2016 18:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An Addiscombe man who drunkenly tried to stub out his cigarette in a police officer's face has avoided jail.Michael Huckstep, 58, also nearly injured another officer when he threw objects at his own front door, the letterbox of which the officer was speaking through, after he "barricaded" himself inside his home after a domestic dispute with his wife.Prosecutor Tim McAtackney told the court Huckstep told the two officers through the door to "just f*** off you f****** coppers, if...
  
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• More than £20000 raised for the victims and survivors of Croydon tram crash - Croydon Advertiser

  21-11-2016 18:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  More than £20000 raised for the victims and survivors of Croydon tram crash
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  Flowers lining the corner of Addiscombe Road near the Sandilands tram stop in tribute to the victims of the Croydon tram... Man 'stabbed during fight' in Broad Green. 1 · 'I sent a text asking if he was OK but never got a reply'... 1 · Police called to ...
  Tragic Croydon tram crash victim's family voice their anger at video showing tram driver asleepThe Sunall 13
  
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• POLL: Would you have your body cryogenically frozen?

  21-11-2016 17:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Only seven per cent of people would be cryogenically frozen, according to a YouGov survey. 
  
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• More than £20,000 raised for the victims and survivors of...

  21-11-2016 17:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  More than £20,000 has so far been raised to help the victims and survivors of the Croydon tram crash.The official fundraiser was launched after the tram derailed on November 9 to help survivors and families of those who died with "ongoing care and support". The Croydon Advertiser has joined forces with Croydon Council and the Mayor of London and is donating 30p from every copy sold of this week's paper to the fund. So far, £23,000 has been raised through the Just Giving...
  
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• Black Friday 2016 fast approaching: Some facts and what to expect on biggest shopping day

  21-11-2016 17:02 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Black Friday is fast approaching so get your elbows or laptops at the ready.
  
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• Police called to reports of 'large' fight in Purley

  21-11-2016 16:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon police have been called to reports of a 'large' fight in Purley.
  
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• Poems celebrating London's diversity to be showcased in Tube carriages

  21-11-2016 15:24
  
  Poems celebrating London’s diversity are to be featured on the Underground to show that “London is open to the world”.
  
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• PHOTOS: Stunning five-bedroom home in Purley with indoor pool on...

  21-11-2016 15:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A stunning home on the exclusive Webb Estate in Purley which has its own indoor swimming pool is up for sale. Occupying a secluded plot, The Copse, on Rose Walk, boasts a wealth of exposed oak joinery, oak wall panelling and hand-crafted stained glass windows. The price is only being revealed to prospective buyers when they enquire about the property. The home is spread over three floors, with reception rooms, family areas and large bedrooms.There are feature fireplaces in many rooms, including.
  
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• PHOTOS: Stunning five-bedroom home home in Purley

  21-11-2016 15:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This week's property of the week is a stunning home on the Webb Estate in Purley. Occupying a secluded plot, the house boasts a wealth of exposed oak joinery, oak wall panelling and hand crafted stained glass windows. The substantial accommodation is arranged over three floors, with reception rooms, family areas and large bedrooms.There are feature fireplaces in many rooms, including the carved oak surround in the drawing room and the inglenook style oak and brick fireplace in the sitting room..
  
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• ​Inquests open into the deaths of the 7 Croydon tram crash...

  21-11-2016 14:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The inquests into the deaths of the seven victims of the Croydon tram crash were opened today (Monday, November 21).Dane Chinnery, 19, Donald Collett, 62, Robert Huxley, 63, Philip Logan, 52, Dorota Rynkiewicz, 35, Philip Seary, 57 and Mark Smith, 35, were all pronounced dead at the scene of the tram crash on November 9.Opening the inquests into their deaths today at Croydon Coroner's Court, senior coroner Selena Lynch said: "I very much hope families can get the answers they need as soon...
  
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• Croydon parkrun extended to juniors attracts nearly 100 runners in three weeks - Croydon Advertiser

  21-11-2016 13:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon parkrun extended to juniors attracts nearly 100 runners in three weeks
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  A popular parkrun event in Croydon has been extended to junior runners and has already attracted more than 90 young athletes in its first few weeks. The timed parkrun in Lloyd Park, on Coombe Road, now offers a 2km run for runners between the ages of ...
  
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• Police hunt teenagers who robbed and assaulted 11-year-old boy on...

  21-11-2016 13:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting two teenagers after an 11-year-old boy was robbed and assaulted on a bus. The boy was with his friend on a 319 bus in Falcon Road, Battersea, at about 4pm on Wednesday September 28. He was approached by boy and a girl who robbed him of his money and assaulted him. The victim then got off the bus and contacted the police. READ MORE: Locked up: Criminals jailed for crimes in Croydon in August 2016 The suspects are both believed to be in their teens. The first suspect...
  
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• Croydon pupils raise thousands for cancer charity

  21-11-2016 12:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Coloma Convent Girls’ has raised more than £6,000 for the Royal Marsden cancer charity.
  
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• Price freeze on bus and tram fares, but not for train passengers

  21-11-2016 12:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Mayor of London has announced there will be no fare increases on buses and trams for four years - but the freeze won't apply to Southern ticket prices.Croydon South MP Chris Philp has accused Sadiq Khan of being "disingenuous" for saying that Transport for London (TfL) fares will be frozen when the price of daily and weekly travel cards will still go up.The freeze will apply to all buses and trams, as well as all pay as you go journeys on the Tube, DLR and TfL's rail services. TfL...
  
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• Restaurant to host charity night in memory of a Croydon tram...

  21-11-2016 11:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A restaurant is hosting a special night in remembrance of one of the victims of the Croydon tram crash to raise money for his family.Mark Smith was one of seven people who were killed when a tram derailed near Sandilands on November 9. He leaves behind his fiancé Indre Novikovaite and baby son Lucas.Ash Balakrishnan was one of the 35-year-old's closest friends and will hold remembrance night at India Dining in Warlingham.Mr Balakrishnan works with the owner of the popular Indian...
  
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• 11 photos that show how amazing Crystal Palace fans' tributes...

  21-11-2016 11:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It was an emotional afternoon at Selhurst Park at the weekend as Crystal Palace and Manchester City fans joined together to remember the victims of the tragic Croydon tram crash.
  Fans, players and management of both clubs honoured the seven people who died on November 9 when a tram derailed near Sandilands tram stop, before the start of the Premier League match on Saturday (November 19).Two victims of the crash - Dane Chinnery, 19 and Philip Seary, 57, were avid Palace fans.The other people who.
  
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• Croydon parkrun extended to juniors attracts nearly 100 runners...

  21-11-2016 09:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A popular parkrun event in Croydon has been extended to junior runners and has already attracted more than 90 young athletes in its first few weeks. The timed parkrun in Lloyd Park, on Coombe Road, now offers a 2km run for runners between the ages of four and 14. The run, which is free, started three weeks ago and has already attracted 91 runners who are encouraged to walk, jog, or run.The run starts at 9am every Sunday and parents can also join in. Runners meet at the Pavilion, near the Lloyd..
  
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• Man who killed friend and caused life-changing injuries to...

  21-11-2016 09:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 23-year-old driver has been jailed for eight years for killing his friend and causing life-changing injuries to two others in a car crash.Daniel Obee caused the death of 19-year-old Daniel Matthews, from Lee in Lewisham, and life-changing injuries to his girlfriend Paige Bryant, 19, and her brother Sam Bryant, 22, when he crashed into a tree in Bromley.Shockingly, as he was awaiting trial for causing that crash, he got behind the wheel while over the limit and crashed again.Obee, of Cherry...
  
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• Roads in Shirley at risk of flooding after a night of heavy rain

  21-11-2016 08:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A flood alert has been issued for parts of Shirley as more rain is expected to fall in Croydon into Monday afternoon. The Ravensbourne Catchment is among 61 rivers with flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency this morning after a night of persistent, heavy rain. READ MORE: Waddon, Thornton Heath and Wallington risk flooding as Croydon faces possible lightning and hail Roads around Ash Tree Way in Shirley, close to Chaffinch Brook, are in the area affected by the flood alert while the...
  
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