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• ADVERTORIAL: ​New leadership at Harris Academy

  13-12-2016 23:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon school that has always been at the heart of its local community has been transformed and is now on a journey to the top.Excelling both inside and outside the classroom, Harris South Norwood and Harris Upper Norwood is a school full of energy and thriving.It came under new leadership when Nick Soar took over as executive principal in September.He joined from Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation of Schools in east London where, as interim executive principal, he presided over the...
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: ​Harris Academy's new leadership takes it to the top

  13-12-2016 23:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  At the heart of the local community lies Harris Academy in Croydon. Recently transformed and with brand new leadership, the school is clearly on the way up.Full of energy and thriving, the school excels both in and out of the classroom thanks to its new executive principal, Nick Soar, who came on board in September.Nick has a proven track record of transforming schools, raising his previous school from an Ofsted rating of "good" to "outstanding" and taking it into "world...
  
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• 'He was so angry' - Ashley Newman is questioned at Mujaahid...

  13-12-2016 20:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenager who fatally stabbed a 20-year-old in Thornton Heath High Street earlier this year has said that he "forgot" he was holding a knife. Ashley Newman was questioned yesterday at the Old Bailey by defence barrister Sarah Forshaw.Newman, 18, from Leatherhead, in Surrey, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mujaahid Wilson, 20, who died from a single stab wound to the chest. The teenager says he was acting in self defence. Newman had previously told the court that he and five...
  
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• Santa is touring the streets of Shirley and Addiscombe this week - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 19:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Santa is touring the streets of Shirley and Addiscombe this week
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  To quote the song – it is the most magical time of the year – and families in Shirley and Addiscombe will be able to get in the festive mood when Santa tours residential streets on his sleigh. Father Christmas is going to be out on his sleigh ...and more »
  
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• Triple blow for Crystal Palace ahead of Manchester United clash - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 18:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Triple blow for Crystal Palace ahead of Manchester United clash
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  Crystal Palace will be without Jason Puncheon for Wednesday's game with Manchester United through suspension. The midfielder picked up his fifth booking of the season at Hull City on Saturday, so it will present an opportunity for someone to play ...and more »
  
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• What has the UK public been googling in 2016?

  13-12-2016 18:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  What has the UK public been googling in 2016, how have our priorities changed and is London different to UK as a whole?
  
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• This is what Londoners have been searching for on Google in 2016

  13-12-2016 18:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  What has the UK public been googling in 2016, how have our priorities changed and is London different to UK as a whole?
  
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• Sexual abuse in football clubs: Police investigate 100 allegations relating to 30 clubs and teams in London

  13-12-2016 18:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police have received 106 separate allegations relating to non-recent sexual abuse in 32 different clubs and teams across London. 
  
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• Police make urgent appeal to find missing Croydon man 'who must not be approached' - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 18:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police make urgent appeal to find missing Croydon man 'who must not be approached'
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  Police have made an urgent appeal for help in finding a missing Croydon man but are warning members of the public that he must not be approached. This morning, shortly after 6am (Tuesday, December 13), Croydon Police tweeted that Slawomir Witczak ...
  
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• London dethroned as cocaine capital of Europe by Antwerp in Belgium, EU figures show

  13-12-2016 18:07 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  London has been dethroned as the cocaine capital of Europe.
  
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• Still no Southern trains on Wednesday despite talks organised...

  13-12-2016 18:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Bosses of Southern Rail and representatives from the ASLEF trade union will meet tomorrow morning (Wednesday, December 14) to hold talks in a bit to bring an end to the strikes which have cancelled all trains on the network.Drivers from the ASLEF union walked out first thing on Tuesday in a 48-hour strike which has caused a complete shutdown of the Southern Rail network, causing yet more misery for commuters. A third day of strikes are planned to take place on Friday.On Monday Southern urged...
  
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• Teenager who stabbed man in neck and temple after barefoot chase jailed

  13-12-2016 17:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenager who chased a man down before stabbing him repeatedly has been jailed for eight years.
  
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• Police make urgent appeal to find missing Croydon man 'who must...

  13-12-2016 17:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have made an urgent appeal for help in finding a missing Croydon man but are warning members of the public that he must not be approached.This morning, shortly after 6am (Tuesday, December 13), Croydon Police tweeted that Slawomir Witczak has gone missing and that he is believed to have disappeared overnight. According to the Croydon MPS Twitter account the 47-year-old was last seen leaving Croydon University Hospital, in London Road.
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• Teenager jailed for chasing man in Thornton Heath and repeatedly...

  13-12-2016 17:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon teenager has been jailed for eight years for repeatedly stabbing a man in a 'vicious unprovoked attack' where he chased his victim near a cemetery in Thornton Heath. Jaidon Gregg was sentenced on Monday (December 12) at Croydon Crown Court, having previously pleaded guilty to one charge ofcausing grevious bodily harm (GBH) with intent and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.On October 15 this year, the 50-year-old male victim was at an address in Mayo...
  
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• Croydon man one of ten Muslims starring in two-part BBC series ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 16:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A man from Croydon is one of ten Muslims selected to live together in a house in a two-part BBC series aiming to bring Muslims with contrasting world views ...and more »
  
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• Singer covering Adele, a comedian and keyboard player audition...

  13-12-2016 16:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The people of Croydon showcased their many weird and wonderful talents as hopefuls auditioned for Britian's Got Talent in the town centre last week - including a teacher who performed as though she was being taken over by the devil and a former X Factor contestant.A team of talent spotters from the hugely popular ITV show arrived at Croydon Centrale Shopping Centre last Thursday (December 8) as they looked for the next Paul Potts, Diversity or Richard Jones. Singers, comedians and even a...
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing on train at...

  13-12-2016 16:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with three offences including attempted murder, following a stabbing on a Croydon-bound train on Monday afternoon.Shortly after 1.15pm police and paramedics were called to Forest Hill station after it was reported that a man in his 40s had been stabbed on-board the New Cross Gate to West Croydon London Overground service.As the train halted at the station, commuters fled the scene and police were quick to arrest a 38-year-old man on suspicion of assault occasioning...
  
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• London scientists say testing three-year-olds can predict who will grow up to be criminals

  13-12-2016 16:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Science fiction has become science fact, with London scientists revealing tests can predict whether children as young as three will grow up to be criminals.
  
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• Croydon author inspires South London students to read - The Voice Online

  13-12-2016 14:03 via voice-online.co.uk
  
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  Croydon author inspires South London students to read
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  AUTHOR SHEEDA Queen has launched a campaign to get young people interested in reading in response to the need for more diversity in literature. Her debut novel, Chestnut has sparked an interest in literature with current students at the Oasis Academy ...
  
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• Too much tipple makes us lose our Christmas shopping

  13-12-2016 13:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  One in five train communters have lost their Christmas shopping during the festive season, according to insurance broker Towergate. 
  
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• Rail minister: 'Stripping Southern of franchise won't change a...

  13-12-2016 13:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The rail minister has said that stripping Southern Rail's parent company of its franchise will not make any difference to the ongoing problems on the trains and has put the blame squarely with the unions.Paul Maynard was speaking to the Advertiser on Tuesday, after drivers from the ASLEF Union staged a 48-hour walk out at midnight. They will take more industrial action on Friday.The strike has resulted in a complete shutdown of Southern Rail services, meaning that hundreds of thousands of...
  
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• Transport for London refuses to publish information about trams travelling over speed limit

  13-12-2016 13:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Transport for London (TfL) has refused to reveal how many complaints it received about trams travelling above the speed limit.
  
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• Events industry, Croydon is ready for you - The Croydon Citizen

  13-12-2016 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Don't underestimate what is happening here. You've almost certainly read about and experienced some of the new venues opening up in Croydon this year. But it's had an impact you may not have realised: after years of waiting for a viable alternative to ...
  
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• Commuter brands East Croydon a 'ghost station' as Southern strike causes travel chaos - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 12:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Commuter brands East Croydon a 'ghost station' as Southern strike causes travel chaos
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  A Selsdon commuter has described how East Croydon was a "ghost station" when he made his way to work this morning. A complete shutdown of Southern Rail services has meant hundreds of thousands of rail users have been facing the worst train ...and more »
  
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• Police launch appeal for missing girl from Croydon who has links to Lambeth and Merton

  13-12-2016 12:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an appeal for information about a 14-year-old girl missing from Croydon.
  
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• Missing girl from Croydon who has links to Lambeth and Merton found

  13-12-2016 12:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 14-year-old girl reported missing from Croydon has been found.
  
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• Former Scout leader jailed for sexually abusing young boys

  13-12-2016 12:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former Scout leader has been jailed for committing a string of sexual offences against young boys.Terry Figg, 68, was a Scout leader in the Orpington area and all offences were commiteed against boys he met through the organisation, between 1970 and 1980.READ MORE: Commuter misery as Southern Rail train driver strikes start - live updatesFigg was initially arrested on March 19, 2015. He was charged on January 21, 2016 and bailed to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on February 17.He was...
  
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• Commuter brands East Croydon a 'ghost station' as Southern strike...

  13-12-2016 12:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Selsdon commuter has described East Croydon as a 'ghost station' while on his way to work this morning.A complete shutdown of Southern Rail services has meant hundreds of thousands of rail users have been facing the worst train disruption in decades.The travel chaos is as a result of strike action taken by members of the ASLEF which will run today (Tuesday, December 13), Wednesday and Friday.The industrial action is being carried out alongside the RMT Union, who have been involved in a...
  
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• Celebrating the unsung heroes of local charities

  13-12-2016 11:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  As Christmas approaches, more and more people turn their attention to help those less well off than themselves.
  
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• New block of flats opening in Coulsdon

  13-12-2016 11:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new development of 16 flats are opening this week on the site of an old train station car park in Coulsdon.The block of one and two bedroom homes on Station Approach Road are being officially opened by Croydon Council deputy leader Alison Butler on Wednesday (December 14).The flats have been built, along with 12 new station parking spaces, on the site of an old Network Rail car park at Coulsdon Town Station.Housing association AmicusHorizon have acquired the development for shared ownership...
  
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• Four men charged with conspiring to sell firearm will stand trial

  13-12-2016 11:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Four men who allegedly conspired to sell an illegal weapon in Norbury will stand trial in the new year.
  
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• Four men charged with conspiring to sell firearm to stand trial

  13-12-2016 11:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Four men who allegedly conspired to sell an illegal weapon in Norbury will stand trial in the new year.
  
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• Unite general secretary Len McCluskey set to face leadership challenge

  13-12-2016 11:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A senior official in the UK's biggest union is due to launch a leadership bid, accusing Unite's current general secretary Len McCluskey of "dabbling in politics all the time".
  
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• Has UK's biggest union become too political? Shots fired ahead of leadership contest

  13-12-2016 11:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A senior official in the UK's biggest union is due to launch a leadership bid, accusing Unite's current general secretary Len McCluskey of "dabbling in politics all the time".
  
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• Hundreds of thousands of commuters stranded in Southern Rail drivers' strike

  13-12-2016 10:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  All of Southern's 2,242 weekday services were cancelled, causing the worst disruption for more than 20 years
  
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• Police search for missing man in Croydon

  13-12-2016 10:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An appeal has been launched to find a missing Croydon man.
  
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• Alternative public transport options for Croydon commuters impacted by Southern Rail strike - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 10:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Alternative public transport options for Croydon commuters impacted by Southern Rail strike
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  For Southern Rail passengers impacted by the driver strike there are alternative public transport options which allow you to use your existing tickets. Members of the ASLEF union are walking out for 48 hours until the end of Wednesday (December 14) and ...and more »
  
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• 'Disaster waiting to happen' at Christmas warn airport staff as amateur drone operators take to the skies

  13-12-2016 10:41 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Hovering above London on Boxing Day will be a “disaster waiting to happen” as amateur drone operators take to the sky with their new presents.
  
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• Croydon man one of ten Muslims starring in two-part BBC series

  13-12-2016 10:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man from Croydon is one of ten Muslims selected to live together in a house in a two-part BBC series aiming to bring Muslims with contrasting world views together to interact and debate with each other.Nabil Abdulrashid, a stand up comedian from Croydon, took part in Muslims Like Us, with the first episode airing at 9pm on BBC 2 last night [Monday December 12].READ MORE: Commuter misery as Southern Rail train driver strikes start - live updatesIn the first episode the participants moved into..
  
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• Alternative public transport options for Croydon commuters...

  13-12-2016 09:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  For Southern Rail passengers impacted by the driver strike there are alternative public transport options which allow you to use your existing tickets.Members of the ASLEF union are walking out for 48 hours until the end of Wednesday (December 14) and also on Friday as part of the ongoing bitter dispute about driver-only trains. As a result Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which is in charge of Southern, has urged passengers not to travel by train today (Tuesday), Wednesday or on Friday - when...
  
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• 'Unbelievable' Crystal Palace winger is adding end product to his game - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 08:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  'Unbelievable' Crystal Palace winger is adding end product to his game
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  Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has been hailed as "unbelievable" after his impressive recent run of form. The 24-year-old notched his third goal of the season in the 3-3 draw with Hull City on Saturday, with Zaha also adding two assists to take ...and more »
  
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• Commuter misery as Southern Rail train driver strikes start -...

  13-12-2016 08:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail commuters are experiencing yet more misery as a strike by train drivers has brought services to a complete halt.Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Southern, lost its appeal on Monday against a judge's refusal to grant an injunction blocking a series of strikes by train drivers.Members of the ASLEF union are walking out in an ongoing bitter dispute about driver-only trains.All Southern services are going to be cancelled today (Tuesday), Wednesday and Friday.Govia Thameslink.
  
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• Friend of teenage Croydon tram crash victim dies in moped collision - Croydon Advertiser

  13-12-2016 01:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Friend of teenage Croydon tram crash victim dies in moped collision
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  A friend of one of the Croydon tram derailment victims has died in a moped crash four weeks after the fatal derailment. Daniel Webb, 18, died after his moped collided with a car in Hayes last Monday (December 5). The teenager, from Biggin Hill and a ...
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