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• Croydon College student delivers stranger's baby on South Norwood...

  14-12-2016 23:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman has given birth on a South Norwood street - with a passing Croydon College student acting as midwife after she suddenly went into labour. On Tuesday evening, at about 6pm, Millie Jay Burns left a friend's house to go and visit her nan who lives in Warminster Square. As the 17-year-old walked along Albert Road she noticed a woman screaming in pain, and when Millie Jay approached her she realised that the woman was in labour.READ MORE: Mother gives birth in the back of a taxi in Coulsdon..
  
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• Croydon Council to cut 60 more jobs as authority outlines how it will save £36m over three years - Croydon Advertiser

  14-12-2016 22:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon Council to cut 60 more jobs as authority outlines how it will save £36m over three years
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  About 60 more jobs are to be cut at Croydon Council as the authority sets out how it will save £36 million over the next three years. The council's draft revenue budget was unveiled at a meeting of the scrutiny and overview committee on Tuesday ...
  
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• Croydon Council to cut 60 more jobs as authority outlines how it...

  14-12-2016 22:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  About 60 more jobs are to be cut at Croydon Council as the authority sets out how it will save £36 million over the next three years.The council's draft revenue budget was unveiled at a meeting of the scrutiny and overview committee on Tuesday (December 13).Altogether, 58 full time equivalent job posts will be lost over the three years while, out of the £36 million, £17 million will have to be cut from next year's budget.Whether council tax will rise is not yet known, and this.
  
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• Midwife who asked mum 'do you want to poo out of your vagina?' is...

  14-12-2016 20:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A midwife at Croydon University Hospital who asked a mum "do you want to poo out of your vagina?" after she gave birth has been suspended. The Nursery and Midwifery Council (NMC) found Adwoa Addo Obiri had committed misconduct and was not competent to carry out her role as a midwifery team leader at Croydon University Hospital (CUH). She also told the same mother "the next time you are with your husband you want it to be right," while suturing her up after...
  
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• Appeal to find teenage girl missing from her South Norwood home - Croydon Advertiser

  14-12-2016 20:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Appeal to find teenage girl missing from her South Norwood home
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  Police are appealing for help to find a teenage girl missing from her Croydon home. Larone Edwards, 15, was last seen when she left her home in South Norwood at about 11am on Tuesday, December 13. She is described by police as black, 5ft 7ins with ...
  
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• Appeal to find teenage girl missing from her South Norwood home

  14-12-2016 19:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a teenage girl missing from her Croydon home. Larone Edwards, 15, was last seen when she left her home in South Norwood at about 11am on Tuesday, December 13. She is described by police as black, 5ft 7ins with black hair with pink streaks in it.Anyone who has seen Larone who has any information on her whereabouts is asked to call police in Croydon on the non-emergency line on 101.
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• Pop star Ed Sheeran's incredibly kind gesture to severely ill New...

  14-12-2016 19:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A New Addington mum says she is looking forward to Christmas for the first time in years after doctors allowed her brave daughter, who is battling a severe illness, to spend the festive season at home.Melody Driscoll recently made headlines across the world when pop superstar Ed Sheeran paid a surprise visit to Epsom Hospital where she was being treated and awaiting the all clear to have a major operation at King's College Hospital.The nine-year-old suffers from a number of complex medical...
  
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• The astonishing total that has now been raised for Croydon tram...

  14-12-2016 18:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An incredible £90,000 has now been donated by kind-hearted Croydon residents and businesses to the victims of last month's tram disaster. The amazing sum of money will be distributed mainly between the families of the seven people who died and the survivors of November 9's crash. More than £31,000 has been paid into the Just Giving page which was set up for members of the public to make pledges of support, from nearly 1,000 separate donations. The other £60,000 has been...
  
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• Fly-tipper dumps two tonnes of waste along 100-metre stretch of bridleway

  14-12-2016 18:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A fly-tipper has dumped two tonnes of household and building waste along 100 metres of a road in Purley.
  
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• Two tonnes of waste! Is this the most shameless incident of...

  14-12-2016 17:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A fly-tipper has dumped two tonnes of household and building waste along 100 metres of a bridleway in Purley. The fly-tipped rubbish, which includes all manner of waste from pipes and paint pots to beds and toilet bowls, was strewn along part of Woodcote Park Avenue at about 2.30pm last Friday (December 9). Croydon Council has launched a video appeal in an effort to catch those responsible. Watch the video, featuring the appeal from Croydon Council neighbourhood safety manager Stanley...
  
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• Former Crystal Palace player reveals how abuser groomed him and his family

  14-12-2016 17:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Former England international Paul Stewart has revealed how his Sunday league coach groomed him and his family during a four-year spell of daily abuse.
  
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• 'Just sort it out' - Angry East Croydon commuters hit out at Southern AND unions - Croydon Advertiser

  14-12-2016 17:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  'Just sort it out' - Angry East Croydon commuters hit out at Southern AND unions
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  Frustrated commuters who braved trying to travel through East Croydon station today have talked about the horrendous impact Southern's dispute with drivers and guards is having on their lives. Today is the second of three days of strike action taking ...and more »
  
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• There will be no Southern services on Friday despite talks to...

  14-12-2016 16:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There will be no trains running on the Southern network on Friday, despite six hours worth of talks between the rail company and ASLEF today.Discussions between the union and Southern will resume tomorrow, after some progress was made according to ASLEF, who represent nearly 1,000 Southern Rail drivers.Bosses from the rail company had hoped that the talks could prevent further strike action on Friday, which would lead to the third complete shutdown of the Southern network this week.Yesterday...
  
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• Croydon Advertiser donates more than £2,400 to the victims...

  14-12-2016 16:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Croydon Advertiser is proud to announce that we have raised more than £2,400 for the appeal which is raising money for the families of the seven people who died in the Croydon tram crash and survivors of the disaster. The Advertiser announced last month that 30p from every copy sold of the November 18 issue of the paper would be donated to the fund, which is being supported by ourselves, Croydon Council and the Mayor of London.In total, £2,450.40 was raised from 8,168 copies of..
  
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• 'Just sort it out' - Angry East Croydon commuters hit out at...

  14-12-2016 16:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Frustrated commuters who braved trying to travel through East Croydon station today have talked about the horrendous impact Southern's dispute with drivers and guards is having on their lives. Today is the second of three days of strike action taking place this week.No Southern Rail trains are running today - and none ran yesterday either - leaving commuters either relying on limited Thameslink services or looking for alternative ways to get to their destination. Arif Zaman, 53, who has lived in
  
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• Southern warns of 'severe disruption' to services tomorrow despite drivers not being on strike

  14-12-2016 16:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Southern services will be "severely disrupted" tomorrow even though drivers will not be on strike, the company announced.
  
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• ​Private memorial held for grieving families of tram crash...

  14-12-2016 16:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A private memorial service was held today (Wednesday) for the families of the seven passengers killed in the Croydon tram crash. Trams were suspended and Addiscombe Road was closed to traffic as the families and close friends of the victims who died on November 9 were given the chance to visit the scene and lay floral tributes where one of the permanent memorials will be. Some families visited the site last Friday to find out more information about where their loved ones died near to...
  
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• Trams suspended while private memorial for families of crash victims takes place

  14-12-2016 16:07 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A private memorial was held today for the families left bereft by the Croydon tram derailment last month.
  
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• Talks to end rail strike continue, as Southern boss warns...

  14-12-2016 15:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The woman in charge of Southern Rail's passenger service has warned commuters to expect severe disruption on Thursday, as the rail operator continues talks to sort out an ongoing dispute with the ASLEF Union.Talks between the two are still being held in London in a bid to prevent strike action on Friday, which would lead to a complete shutdown of Southern services across the network.On Tuesday and Wednesday drivers' from the ASLEF union walked out in a row over driver-only operated trains which.
  
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• Boxpark Croydon to become cinema showing popular Christmas films - Croydon Advertiser

  14-12-2016 15:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Boxpark Croydon is being converted into a cinema next week with free screenings of three festive favourite films. Tens of thousands of people have already ...and more »
  
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• Boxpark Croydon to become cinema showing popular Christmas films

  14-12-2016 14:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Boxpark Croydon is being converted into a cinema next week with free screenings of three festive favourite films.Tens of thousands of people have already visited the 33 restaurants, bars and cafés at the hipster paradise next to East Croydon station since it opened and now it has been announced that the venue be showing films on the large screen.READ MORE: Boxpark Croydon traders each reveal their star dishBig Beach Screen Events, which has six years experience of running outdoor cinema..
  
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• PICTURES: It's Christmas Jumper Day so send us a selfie and don't be a Scrooge

  14-12-2016 14:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Today is Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children – and we’d love to see your festive knitwear.
  
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• PICTURES: Have you got your Christmas jumper? View our selection and send us your selfies

  14-12-2016 14:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  If you'll be supporting this year's Christmas Jumper Day on December 16, but have yet to find your festive knit, take a look at our selection.
  
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• Driver arrested for theft of vehicle and drink-driving after moped crashes into stationary car

  14-12-2016 14:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and theft of a vehicle after his moped crashed into a stationary car in Norbury.
  
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• 'We had the door slammed in our faces': RMT union says leader blocked from talks aiming to resolve Southern dispute

  14-12-2016 13:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The leader of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union has been barred from taking part in talks aimed at heading off more strikes on southern railway, the union said.
  
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• 'My family don't know it has come to this': Croydon asylum seekers' everyday struggles leave no time for healthcare ... - Your Local Guardian

  14-12-2016 12:04 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  'My family don't know it has come to this': Croydon asylum seekers' everyday struggles leave no time for healthcare ...
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  The everyday struggle for Croydon's asylum seekers leaves no room to worry about their health and wellbeing, a new report suggests. Healthwatch Croydon's report found that, while adult asylum seekers do have access to primary and emergency care ...
  
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• Parents lobby for change in drink-drive law following death of their son

  14-12-2016 11:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The grieving parents of a boy who was killed by a drunk driver are lobbying for a change in the law.
  
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• 'My family don't know it has come to this': Croydon asylum seekers' everyday struggles leave no time for healthcare, says report

  14-12-2016 11:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The everyday struggle for Croydon’s asylum seekers leaves no room to worry about their health and wellbeing, a new report suggests.
  
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• Woman jailed after stealing charity boxes from Royal British Legion and over £1,000 worth of alcohol

  14-12-2016 11:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A thief who stole charity boxes from the Royal British Legion on Remembrance Sunday has been jailed.
  
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• Southern strike: Talks between Southern and ASLEF continue as RMT...

  14-12-2016 11:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A union boss has claimed he has been banned from talks aimed at resolving the Southern Rail train drivers' dispute.For the second day running the Southern network has been completely shutdown, as members of the ASLEF union walked out as part of a long-running row over driver-only trains.On Tuesday evening Southern's chief executive, Charles Horton, invited representatives from the ASLEF Union to hold talks in a bid to prevent more strike action, which is planned for Friday.A spokesman for ASLEF.
  
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• Mujaahid Wilson murder trial: It was the 'worst day of my life'...

  14-12-2016 11:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenager who stabbed to death an aspiring rapper on Thornton Heath High Street earlier this year has told a court it was the "worst day of my life". The Old Bailey heard yesterday (Tuesday, December 13) evidence from Ashley Newman, 18, who is accused of murdering Mujaahid Wilson, 20, on March 14. Newman, from Leatherhead, in Surrey, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Wilson, who died from a single stab wound to the chest, and says he was acting in self defence.Jonathan Higgs,...
  
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• How a 35 minute trip could turn to 3 hours on the road this Christmas

  14-12-2016 11:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 35 minute trip to Heathrow Airport could rise to nearly three hours over Christmas, experts have warned.
  
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• New Subway store opens in Croydon, and here's how you can get a...

  14-12-2016 11:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Hungry workers will be able to grab themselves a free sandwich at lunch, as a new Subway branch opens its doors in South Norwood.Customers who pop into the Nisa Local convenience store will notice that part of the shop has been converted into a Subway, and if they buy a drink for £1.09 they will get a free six-inch sub of their choice.The deal will be in place for two hours this afternoon,starting at 12pm, (Wednesday, December 14) as part of a launch day promotion.In October the Advertiser
  
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• Talks to be held aimed at ending Southern Rail strike

  14-12-2016 10:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Talks aimed at resolving the Southern Rail drivers' dispute will be held at the conciliation service Acas today as thousands of commuters in south London remain stranded for another day.
  
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• Heartbroken mum of Andre Aderemi speaks about the impact of his...

  14-12-2016 09:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The brave mum of a teenager stabbed to death in Selsdon has urged young people in Croydon to "choose the right paths" in life, while telling them about the impact the death of her son has had on her family.Yemi Hughes told children and young people in Croydon that burying her son herself was the "hardest" thing she will ever to do in her life, as she spoke to warn them away from youth violence at an event on Tuesday (December 13). Former Oasis Academy Shirley Park student,...
  
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• Man in 'stable' condition after crash on Norbury Crescent

  14-12-2016 08:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 27-year-old was taken to South London Hospital on Wednesday evening (December 13) after a crash on Norbury crescent, in which he sustained minor injuries. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 9.35pm to reports that a moped had collided with a stationary car. The 27-year-old male, who was the rider of the moped, has been arrested for drink driving, suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance of a licence. He has...
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: ​Harris Academy's new leadership takes it to the top - Croydon Advertiser

  14-12-2016 00:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  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 ...
  
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• Man in 'life-threatening' condition after moped crashes into car...

  14-12-2016 00:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A moped rider has been rushed to hospital in a "life-threatening" condition after a serious collision in Norbury. Police were called at 9.35pm by London Ambulance Service to reports that a moped had collided with a stationary car in Norbury Crescent. READ NEXT: Still no Southern trains on Wednesday despite talks organised between rail bosses and ASLEF union A spokesman said: "A male has been taken to a major trauma centre as a priority and is currently in a life threatening...
  
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