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• ​Transport for London does not hold records of suspended or...

  29-12-2016 23:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Transport for London (TfL) has said it does not hold a record of tram drivers employed by its contractor who have been suspended or fired.Tram drivers are hired and managed by the operator FirstGroup Ltd, which was given a 30-year contract by TfL in 2000. Questions have been asked about the running of the network since the death of seven people in the tram crash on November 9. The driver of the tram was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and bailed until May.Following the disaster close to...
  
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• Woman 'injured in boiler explosion' in Purley Way - Croydon Advertiser

  29-12-2016 19:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Woman 'injured in boiler explosion' in Purley Way
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  A woman has reportedly been injured in a boiler explosion at a business in Purley Way. Fire crews were called to the location in Waddon at 4.55pm today (Thursday, December 29) to reports of a "chemical incident", according to a London Fire Brigade (LFB ...
  
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• Crystal Palace's former Newcastle United star Andros Townsend has...

  29-12-2016 18:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend has been banned from driving for a speeding offence committed while he was with Newcastle United. The England international was caught near the North East club's training ground earlier this year.Townsend was clocked in his Land Rover doing 51mph in a 30 zone, and has been banned from the roads for six months.READ MORE: It's time Andros Townsend stepped up like these two for Crystal Palace, says Eagles fan columnistHe has also been fined £100 and...
  
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• Woman 'injured in boiler explosion' in Purley Way

  29-12-2016 18:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman has reportedly been injured in a boiler explosion at a business in Purley Way.Fire crews were called to the location in Waddon at 4.55pm today (Thursday, December 29) to reports of a "chemical incident", according to a London Fire Brigade (LFB) spokeswoman.Police officers were also called and were awaiting further information from LFB as they assessed the situation.READ MORE: Work on Croydon's tallest skyscraper to begin - but it will be 14 storeys shorter than hopedHowever, a...
  
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• Mystery of Croydon pilot's death may have finally been solved after ... - Croydon Advertiser

  29-12-2016 16:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The mystery surrounding the death of a world-famous pilot who flew from Croydon Airport may now have been solved, with suggestions she met a grisly end ...and more »
  
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• Mystery of Croydon pilot's death may have finally been solved after 75 years - Croydon Advertiser

  29-12-2016 16:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Mystery of Croydon pilot's death may have finally been solved after 75 years
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  Daring pilot Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, taking off from Croydon Airport aged just 26 in May 1930. Her flight in a second-hand aircraft beat the record for the fastest journey set two years earlier by Bert ...and more »
  
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• Crystal Palace youngster returns from loan spell with Bristol Rovers ... - Croydon Advertiser

  29-12-2016 16:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace youngster returns from loan spell with Bristol Rovers ...
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  Crystal Palace youngster Hiram Boateng has returned to Selhurst Park. The 20-year-old has been on loan with League One promotion chasers Bristol Rovers ...and more »
  
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• Surprise birthday party held for seriously ill New Addington girl...

  29-12-2016 15:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A surprise party has been held for a seriously ill New Addington girl who has celebrated her tenth birthday, despite doctors saying she wouldn't live past her fifth birthday.Melody Driscoll suffers from a number of complex medical problems, including Rett Syndrome which is a rare and life-limiting genetic disorder which causes severe physical and mental disability.Melody, from The Lindens in New Addington, spends the majority of her time in hospital and is waiting for a major operation at King's
  
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• Police 'increasingly concerned' for safety of girl, 15, missing...

  29-12-2016 14:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a teenager who has gone missing from Bromley.Lisa Valencia, 15, was last seen at 10am on Tuesday (December 27) in the Anerley area. She has not been heard from since.READ MORE: Croydon woman charged with 3 offences after another woman is hospitalised with serious head injuriesLisa is described as black and of slim build. When she was last seen, she was wearing a red coat and white Nike trainers. She was also carrying a small black...
  
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• Heartbroken Croydon mum who had miscarriage angered tests made on unborn child without her knowledge - Croydon Advertiser

  29-12-2016 14:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Heartbroken Croydon mum who had miscarriage angered tests made on unborn child without her knowledge
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  A heartbroken mum who suffered a miscarriage has vowed never to set foot in Croydon University Hospital again after tests were carried out on the remains of her unborn baby without her knowledge. Croydon University Hospital say they carry out analysis ...and more »
  
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• Teenager missing from Bromley for more than 48 hours

  29-12-2016 14:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old girl has been missing from Bromley for more than 48 hours.
  
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• Heartbroken Croydon mum who had miscarriage angered tests made on...

  29-12-2016 14:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A heartbroken mum who suffered a miscarriage has vowed never to set foot in Croydon University Hospital again after tests were carried out on the remains of her unborn baby without her knowledge.Croydon University Hospital say they carry out analysis on the tissues from miscarried babies to rule out wider health problems on being the cause of a miscarriage, and insist they do not need to seek permission from the mother to do this.But Laura Percival, who had a miscarriage 12 weeks into her...
  
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• Croydon woman charged with 3 offences after another woman is...

  29-12-2016 14:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon woman is due to appear in court today after being charged with three offences following an incident in Thornton Heath where another woman was hospitalised with serious head injuries.Police and paramedics were called to reports of an incident at a residential address in Peall Road, Thornton Heath, shortly before 8.45am on Wednesday (December 28). A 22-year-old woman was rushed to a hospital in south London with head injuries, but was discharged later that day.READ MORE: Croydon police..
  
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• Mystery of Croydon pilot's death may have finally been solved...

  29-12-2016 13:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The mystery surrounding the death of a world-famous pilot who flew from Croydon Airport may now have been solved, with suggestions she met a grisly end beneath the blades of a propellerDaring pilot Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, taking off from Croydon Airport aged just 26 in May 1930.Her flight in a second-hand aircraft beat the record for the fastest journey set two years earlier by Bert Hinkler. She arrived in Australia four and a half days short of.
  
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• Man 'screamed from his roof for someone to help his cats' in...

  29-12-2016 13:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two cats died and a man was rescued from the roof during a house fire that tore through a three-storey home in Addiscombe.Fire crews were called to the blaze in Stretton Road on Tuesday evening (December 27) at about 8.20pm and rescued the man by using a ladder as the house was burning below him.Dramatic scenes unfolded as witnesses saw the man screaming from his rooftop, begging for help for his two cats, Nubi and Cuki.Erin Docherty, who lives opposite, said: "I came out of my house last...
  
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• Man to appear in court accused of harassing Croydon dad - Croydon Advertiser

  29-12-2016 13:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Man to appear in court accused of harassing Croydon dad
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  A man has been summonsed to court to answer allegations he harassed a Croydon man. David Marks, 50, was served a summons on Friday, December 16, to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court early next year to answer two charges. Marks, of Central ...
  
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• Londoners receive more unwanted Christmas presents than the rest of the UK

  29-12-2016 12:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Londoners received almost £600m worth of unwanted Christmas presents – more than anyone else in the UK - a recent survey has shown.
  
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• Aldi issues urgent product recall of children's bath toy due to...

  29-12-2016 11:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Low-cost supermarket chain Aldi is recalling children's bath toys due to fears they could be a choking hazard.People who have bought the 'Flashing Bath Toys' product from the supermarket are being asked to return the item as soon as possible to their nearest store, where a full refund will be offered.The German retailer has Croydon branches in Addington Road in Selsdon, Brighton Road in Coulsdon and Station Road in South Norwood.READ MORE: Crystal Palace legend Julian Speroni reveals why his...
  
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• Man to appear in court accused of harassing Croydon dad

  29-12-2016 11:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been summonsed to court to answer allegations he harassed a Croydon man.David Marks, 50, was served a summons on Friday, December 16, to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court early next year to answer two charges.Marks, of Central Terrace, Beck Lane in Beckenham, will faces charges of harassment without violence and breach of a restraining order.READ MORE: 'If I'm not doing a good job, my dad will let me know' says Croydon's new top police officerThe offences are alleged to have...
  
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• Firefighters pull man to safety through roof of burning house

  29-12-2016 11:07 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Firefighters scaled a ladder to pul a man to safety through the roof of a burning house.
  
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