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• One of the three men arrested over death of Keeno Harris is...

  08-12-2016 18:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One of the four people arrested in connection with the death of Keeno Harris, who was shot at a party in Thornton Heath, has been released without charge.A 44-year-old man arrested in Wolverhampton on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released with no further action taken against him.Two men arrested on suspicion of murder, aged 40 and 39, remain in custody at a central London police station.A36-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed while...
  
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• How to beat norovirus: What to do if you get dreaded vomiting bug

  08-12-2016 17:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The norovirus vomiting bug is making its nasty presence felt more this winter than in previous years.
  
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• Council officers recommend Purley tower block be given the green light - Croydon Advertiser

  08-12-2016 17:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Council officers recommend Purley tower block be given the green light
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  Top: The derelict site surrounded by hoardings. Bottom and right: Purley Baptist Church's plans for the land. Council officers recommend Purley tower block be given the green light. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
  
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• Southern loses High Court bid to block series of drivers' strikes

  08-12-2016 17:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The owners of Southern rail have lost their High Court bid to halt a series of strikes by train drivers.
  
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• Charges for using the toilets at London Victoria, London Bridge...

  08-12-2016 17:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers using London Victoria will no longer have to pay 50p to use the toilets at the station after Network Rail scrapped the charge.On Tuesday (December 6) the company took the decision to ditch the controversial toilet charge at Victoria, London Bridge and Charing Cross stations.Bosses believe that by doing this it will improve customer service relations with passengers.The move comes after figures revealed that in the last nine years passengers have collectively paid more than...
  
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• Why it is hoped that Banksy will secretly visit Croydon to paint one of his famous murals - Croydon Advertiser

  08-12-2016 17:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Why it is hoped that Banksy will secretly visit Croydon to paint one of his famous murals
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  Why it is hoped that Banksy will secretly visit Croydon to paint one of his... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to paste in your message. Pictures: David Cook. RISE Gallery owner ...
  
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• Persistent fights and illegal drug use leads to closure of New Addington council home

  08-12-2016 17:04 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Persistent fights, illegal drug use and loud arguments day and night has led a New Addington council home to be closed.
  
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• Council officers recommend Purley tower block be given the green...

  08-12-2016 16:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Council planners have recommended that planning permission for a highly controversial tower on the former site of Purley Baptist Church be granted.The council's planning committee is due to make a decision on the plan for a tower of up to 17 storeys on the Brighton Road site next Thursday (December 15). The committee is not bound by the officers' recommendation.As well as the tower block, other proposed buildings on the site would mean a total of 114 flats would be built on the site.A further...
  
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• Why it is hoped that Banksy will secretly visit Croydon to paint...

  08-12-2016 16:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The gallery owner who is playing a major role in building Croydon's reputation as a home to world class street art has told of his hope that Banksy will return to the borough to add his own inspirational mural to the town's growing collection. The RISE Gallery, in St George's Walk, always has about 20 signed Banksy prints in stock with prices ranging from £4,000 to £100,000, many of which get snapped up before even making it to the gallery wall.And owner Kevin Zuchowski-Morrison told
  
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• REVEALED: Most and least recycling-friendly London boroughs

  08-12-2016 15:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Lewisham is the least recycling-friendly borough in London, new figures have revealed.
  
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• £10,000 reward offered by detectives investigating pool...

  08-12-2016 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A £10,000 reward has been announced by police investigating the murder of 34-year-old Coulsdon man Ricardo Hunter who was shot at a pool party in Surrey. Mr Hunter, known as 'forty' was found dead in the garden of a property in Headley on July 25 this year. He was among hundreds of party-goers attending the bash organised by reggae artist Braintear Spookie - real name Jason White - and his girlfriend Summerlyn Farquharson. DCI Mike Ashcroft's video appealA most-mortem...
  
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• Detectives offer £10,000 reward for information in Headley pool party murder investigation

  08-12-2016 13:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the murder of a 34-year-old Coulsdon man at a pool party in Headley are offering a £10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
  
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• Woman in Croydon arrested on suspicion of facilitating female...

  08-12-2016 13:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Croydon have arrested a woman on suspicion of facilitating female genital mutilation (FGM). The Metropolitan Police Service said the woman had been arrested at an address in the borough on Wednesday (December 7) A statement released on Thursday morning (December 8) said the woman, aged 36, was taken into custody at a south London police station where she remains.READ NEXT: Man who tried to rob Lower Addiscombe Road shop with machete is jailedOfficers are still investigating, a...
  
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• Get fit with these 11 exercise classes to try out this winter - for FREE

  08-12-2016 12:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Christmas is fast approaching - and if you’re looking to lose a few pounds ahead of the festive period or just want to feel fitter this winter, there are various options open to you across south London.
  
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• Survivors of child sex abuse at Croydon children's home to publish report into historic abuse

  08-12-2016 12:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Survivors of child sex abuse at a Croydon children’s home will publish its report that they say will prove the home was “infiltrated” by paedophiles next week.
  
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• Council close New Addington home due to 'persistent' drug use,...

  08-12-2016 12:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A council home in New Addington has been closed for months following a lengthy investigation into complaints of illegal drug use, fights and arguments night and day. Croydon Council's antisocial behaviour (ASB) team have been granted a three month premises closure order for 6 Mickleham Way.The closure, which lasts until March 2017, follows a nine-month investigation into complaints of anti-social behaviour and nuisance at the property.The tenant attended court on November 29, but did not defend.
  
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• Smoking mums-to-be: Figures reveal where in the capital most mums smoke during pregnancy

  08-12-2016 12:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Greenwich has the highest rate of smoking during pregnancy in the capital - two percent less than the national average, new figures reveal.
  
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• Croydon Council leader Tony Newman brands Save Shirley ... - Croydon Guardian

  08-12-2016 11:02 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  A war of words has erupted as Croydon campaigners accused council leader Tony Newman of showing them “complete contempt” by sleeping on the…and more »
  
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• Woman arrested on suspicion of facilitating female genital mutilation

  08-12-2016 10:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating female genital mutilation.
  
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• Croydon council leader brands campaign "Tory Front" after being accused of abandoning post and sleeping in meetings - Your Local Guardian

  08-12-2016 10:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon council leader brands campaign "Tory Front" after being accused of abandoning post and sleeping in meetings
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  A war of words has erupted as Croydon campaigners accused council leader Tony Newman of showing them “complete contempt” by sleeping on the job. The Save Shirley campaign, dedicated to fighting residential building plans in Shirley, clashed with the ...
  
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• Croydon council leader brands campaign "Tory Front" after being accused of abandoning post and sleeping in meetings

  08-12-2016 10:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A war of words has erupted as Croydon campaigners accused council leader Tony Newman of showing them “complete contempt” by sleeping on the job.
  
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• UPDATE: Burst water main in Upper Norwood causing traffic delays

  08-12-2016 08:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A burst water main has affected homes in and around Upper Norwood and caused disruption on the roads. Thames Water were made aware of a burst at Spa Hill in Upper Norwood and have been working to resolve the issue. Queues have been reported on nearby Beulah Hill as a result of the leak. Thames Water say they have now fixed the burst main and are working on resurfacing the road. A Thames Water spokeswoman said: "We're sorry for any disruption the temporary traffic lights are causing....
  
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• Burst water main in Upper Norwood causing traffic delays

  08-12-2016 08:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A burst water main is affecting homes in and around Upper Norwood and causing disruption on the roads. Thames Water have been made aware of a burst at Spa Hill in Upper Norwood and are working to resolve the issue.Queues have been reported on nearby Beulah Hill as a result of the leak.A Thames Water spokeswoman said: "We are aware of a leak on Beulah Hill and one of our technicians will investigate as soon as possible. We will then prioritise the repair depending on the severity of the...
  
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• New block of 82 apartments in South Croydon going on sale this...

  08-12-2016 08:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new collection of apartments in South Croydon are going on sale this weekend aimed at first time buyers looking to take their first steps on the property ladder with Help to Buy.Inspired Homes is launching its new Coombe Cross development on South End on Saturday (December 10).The 82 one and two-bedroom apartments will be equipped for modern living, with high-spec, high-tech features that include NEST thermostats, 1 Gb Hyperoptic Broadband, Bosch kitchen appliances and granite worktops, and...
  
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