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• Crystal Palace emerge as favourites to sign Liverpool defender - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 23:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Crystal Palace emerge as favourites to sign Liverpool defender
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  The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently admitting that he was not part of his first team plans on Merseyside. Palace are among the clubs to have been linked with a move for the central ...and more »
  
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• Crystal Palace facing goalkeeping crisis ahead of AFC Bournemouth clash - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 23:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace facing goalkeeping crisis ahead of AFC Bournemouth clash
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  Crystal Palace will have Wayne Hennessey as their only fit senior goalkeeper for the crucial clash with AFC Bournemouth tomorrow (Tuesday). The Welshman is set to keep his place between the sticks, with development squad goalkeeper Kleton Perntreou ...and more »
  
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• PICTURES: Thousands descend on Downing Street to protest Trump

  30-01-2017 23:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of protestors gathered in Downing Street to protest American President Donald Trumps' new executive orders banning people from Muslim majority nations from traveling to the US.
  
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• Two Purley bus services could be altered and Transport for London...

  30-01-2017 22:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two Purley bus services could be altered so that they no longer serve roads that loop around Sainsbury's on the Purley Way.Transport for London (TfL) wants to change the routes of the 289 and 455 services so that they both run directly along Purley Way rather than each doing loops around Trafalgar Way and Drury Crescent in both directions at Waddon Marsh.The 289 runs between Purley station and Elmers End station while the 455 runs between Old Lodge Lane, in Purley, and Wallington station.READ...
  
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• Two men thrown out of Croydon council meeting in row over bins - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 22:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two men thrown out of Croydon council meeting in row over bins
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  Two Croydon residents were thrown out of a council meeting and threatened with police action this evening (Monday) following a row over bins. The pair were escorted out of the building after they continually interrupted councillors' speeches by ...
  
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• Where is Croydon's “pengest" Munch now?- Amirah Khalid, Croydon ... - Your Local Guardian

  30-01-2017 21:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Elijah Quashie, Croydon's finest 'Chicken Connoisseur', has taken over the popular platform of youtube with his hilarious critiques on…and more »
  
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• Where is Croydon's “pengest" Munch now?- Amirah Khalid, Croydon high school - Your Local Guardian

  30-01-2017 21:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Where is Croydon's “pengest" Munch now?- Amirah Khalid, Croydon high school
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  Elijah Quashie, Croydon's finest 'Chicken Connoisseur', has taken over the popular platform of youtube with his hilarious critiques on fried chicken.The young Londoner has said “his head is still spinning” after he shot to internet fame by recording ...
  
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• Two men thrown out of Croydon council meeting in row over bins

  30-01-2017 21:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two Croydon residents were thrown out of a council meeting and threatened with police action this evening (Monday) following a row over bins.The pair were escorted out of the building after they continually interrupted councillors' speeches by shouting from the public gallery.They had become irate over a councillor's comment about somebody climbing into a bin to assess their capacity, during a discussion of the different types of bin used in Croydon.READ MORE: Croydon Council could be forced to.
  
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• Car fire causing delays in West Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 20:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A car fire in West Croydon is reportedly causing delays to traffic and trams this evening (Monday). Witnesses said that the car was on fire outside West Croydon bus station at about 6.20pm. @MsPiink said on Twitter: "A car is on fire in front of West ...
  
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• Police sex abuse inquiry now involves Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 20:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police sex abuse inquiry now involves Crystal Palace
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  The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they have received allegations of historical sexual abuse about individuals connected with five London Premier League teams - including Crystal Palace. Officers have so far received 255 separate allegations ...and more »
  
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• Car fire causing delays in West Croydon

  30-01-2017 20:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A car fire in West Croydon is reportedly causing delays to traffic and trams this evening (Monday). Witnesses said that the car was on fire outside West Croydon bus station at about 6.20pm. @MsPiink said on Twitter: "A car is on fire in front of West Croydon bus station." It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured in the reported blaze. Transport for London said on Twitter there are minor delays on all tram lines because of the fire.
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• Former Croydon Advertiser printer and war veteran dies age 96 - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 19:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Former Croydon Advertiser printer and war veteran dies age 96
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  Tributes have been paid to a dedicated South Croydon war veteran and former Croydon Advertiser printer who lived in the borough all of his life. Herbert Smith, known to most as Bert, passed away in hospital aged 96 after a fall at his home in November.
  
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• Police sex abuse inquiry now involves Crystal Palace

  30-01-2017 19:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they have received allegations of historical sexual abuse about individuals connected with five London Premier League teams - including Crystal Palace. Officers have so far received 255 separate allegations relating to football clubs in the whole of London, the force confirmed in a statement this evening (Monday). The allegations relate to individuals connected to 77 named clubs or teams.This breaks down as:Five in the Premier LeagueThree against...
  
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• A Night to Remember- Maya Patel Croydon High School - Your Local Guardian

  30-01-2017 19:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  A Night to Remember- Maya Patel Croydon High School
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  To support the WE movement and the charity Free the Children, Croydon High School hosted a special sleepover for girls from Year 7 to 9 to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness. Amelia de Lima and Tulsi Patel explored in depth the causes for ...
  
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• A Night to Remember- Maya Patel Croydon High School (From Your ... - Your Local Guardian

  30-01-2017 19:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  To support the WE movement and the charity Free the Children, Croydon High School hosted a special sleepover for girls from Year 7 to 9 to raise…and more »
  
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• A Night to Remember- Maya Patel Croydon High School - Richmond and Twickenham Times

  30-01-2017 19:23 via richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk
  
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  A Night to Remember- Maya Patel Croydon High School
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  To support the WE movement and the charity Free the Children, Croydon High School hosted a special sleepover for girls from Year 7 to 9 to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness. Amelia de Lima and Tulsi Patel explored in depth the causes for ...and more »
  
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• A Night to Remember- Maya Patel Croydon High School (From ... - Richmond and Twickenham Times

  30-01-2017 19:23 via richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk
  
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  To support the WE movement and the charity Free the Children, Croydon High School hosted a special sleepover for girls from Year 7 to 9 to raise…and more »
  
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• Ofsted gives Croydon nursery the highest possible rating | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 19:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  The director of a Croydon nursery has said her brilliant staff are the reason why it has been given a rating of "outstanding". Early Learners Day Nursery, ...and more »
  
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• Ofsted gives Croydon nursery the highest possible rating - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 19:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Ofsted gives Croydon nursery the highest possible rating
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  The director of a Croydon nursery has said her brilliant staff are the reason why it has been given a rating of "outstanding". Early Learners Day Nursery, on Croydon High Street, which can care for between 42 and 65 children, improved from a rating of ...
  
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• 'It was only a matter of time': Safety concerns raised after car smashes through metal railings and careers into shop front

  30-01-2017 18:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Employees have raised concerns about the safety of the junction their bakery is built on after a car ploughed through metal railings and careered into its front window.
  
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• Ofsted gives Croydon nursery the highest possible rating

  30-01-2017 18:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The director of a Croydon nursery has said her brilliant staff are the reason why it has been given a rating of "outstanding". Early Learners Day Nursery, on Croydon High Street, which can care for between 42 and 65 children, improved from a rating of "good" at its last inspection, four years ago. Nursery director Kirsty Chaudhry said: "We've worked so hard since the last inspection to make improvements. "I took some time out and went to work for a charity but in...
  
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• Former Croydon Advertiser printer and war veteran dies aged 96

  30-01-2017 18:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a dedicated South Croydon war veteran and former Croydon Advertiser printer who lived in the borough all of his life.Herbert Smith, known to most as Bert, passed away in hospital aged 96 after a fall at his home in November.More than 50 people turned out to pay their respects to him at his funeral in Sanderstead in January.His brother-in-law, Roy Parsons, said: "He was a very reserved man but he threw himself into every charity he was involved in. "Those that...
  
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• Former Croydon Advertiser printer and war veteran dies age 96

  30-01-2017 18:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a dedicated South Croydon war veteran and former Croydon Advertiser printer who lived in the borough all of his life.Herbert Smith, known to most as Bert, passed away in hospital aged 96 after a fall at his home in November.More than 50 people turned out to pay their respects to him at his funeral in Sanderstead in January.His brother-in-law, Roy Parsons, said: "He was a very reserved man but he threw himself into every charity he was involved in. "Those that...
  
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• Relief for business owners as Network Rail complete repairs to...

  30-01-2017 18:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A major road which was partially closed for weeks is open again, much to the relief of a Purley business owner. Between November 21 and January 9, Network Rail's engineers closed part of Old Lodge Lane to carry out essential repairs to a Victorian railway bridge which is near Reedham train station.The busy road has since reopened following the successful repairs and according to Network Rail it doesn't anticipate any more work to be carried out along Old Lodge Lane in the near future.The news...
  
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• South London MPs 'won't be rolling out the red carpet' for Donald Trump as petition to ban him from state visit surpasses one million signatures

  30-01-2017 18:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  South London MPs will not be "rolling out the red carpet" for Donald Trump after a petition to ban him from travelling to the UK for a state visit topped more than one million signatures.
  
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• Crystal Palace's move for defender looking unlikely from Arsenal - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 17:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace's move for defender looking unlikely from Arsenal
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  Crystal Palace's move for Carl Jenkinson doesn't seem to be getting any closer from Arsenal. The right-back has been strongly tipped for the Eagles in the January transfer window and work with boss Sam Allardyce again, following their time at West Ham ...and more »
  
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• Police hunt woman after series of thefts and assault - Croydon Guardian

  30-01-2017 16:09 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Police hunt woman after series of thefts and assault
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  Police want to speak to a woman with links to Croydon following a series of thefts and an assault. Officers are appealing for information to help trace 23-year-old Hannah Spencer, from Tilbury, Essex. She is described as white, 4ft 9ins and of slim build.and more »
  
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• Police hunt woman after series of thefts and assault

  30-01-2017 16:04 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to a woman with links to Croydon following a series of thefts and an assault.
  
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• Could you be in trouble with the law for using Kodi?

  30-01-2017 15:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More and more people are turning to Kodi as their main source for streaming sport, movies and TV shows. But is it legal?
  
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• Croydon mum says mouldy flat is making her son ill - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 14:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Croydon mum says mouldy flat is making her son ill
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  A Croydon mum has criticised a property firm for not fixing mould problems which she says have become a major health hazard to her and her young son. Since March 2013 Georgina Brown, of Chatsworth Road, says she has continuously raised concerns ...
  
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• Essex Police appeal to find woman with links to Croydon after...

  30-01-2017 14:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police from Essex have issued the photograph of a woman with links to Croydon they want to speak to in connection with thefts and an assault.Hannah Spencer, from Tilbury, is described as white, four feet nine inches tall and of slim build.READ NEXT: Thousands of Croydon people sign anti-Trump petition as it hits 1 million signaturesThe 23-year-old is known to have links to Croydon, Essex Police said.The force has urged anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact police by calling 101,.
  
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• Boxpark from the inside out - The Croydon Citizen

  30-01-2017 13:42 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  The decision to place Boxpark 2.0 in Croydon was met with celebration, controversy and criticism. Some were excited and positive. Others were more wary. From the outside looking in, Boxpark probably looks like the creation of corporate giants, swarming ...
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• IN PICTURES: Incredibly rare albino squirrel spotted in Croydon back garden

  30-01-2017 13:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An incredibly rare type of squirrel was spotted scampering around a back garden in South Norwood.
  
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• Croydon mum says mouldy flat is making her son ill

  30-01-2017 12:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon mum has criticised a property firm for not fixing mould problems which she says have become a major health hazard to her and her young son. Since March 2013 Georgina Brown, of Chatsworth Road, says she has continuously raised concerns about the amount of water coming through the walls of her son's bedroom and the amount of mildew growing in the flat. Jones & Co, in South Croydon, is the property firm dealing with Ms Brown's concerns, and says it has offered the 39-year-old...
  
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• New high street artwork to celebrate Thornton Heath

  30-01-2017 12:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Buildings in Thornton Heath will be given a splash of colour when they are decorated with murals and public artwork celebrating the area.
  
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• Thousands of Croydon people sign anti-Trump petition as it hits 1 million signatures - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 12:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Thousands of people from Croydon have now signed a petition calling on the Government to withdraw the offer of a state visit to US President Donald Trump in the wake of his immigration ban. But Downing Street has reportedly rejected all calls to cancel ...and more »
  
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• How anti-Trump is your area?: Petition to ban Donald Trump from UK state visit reaches more than one million signatures

  30-01-2017 11:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A petition to ban Donald Trump from visiting the UK in a state visit has reached more than one million signatures in response to the US leader's controversial immigration clampdown.
  
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• Thousands of Croydon people sign anti-Trump petition as it hits 1...

  30-01-2017 11:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people from Croydon have now signed a petition calling on the Government to withdraw the offer of a state visit to US President Donald Trump in the wake of his immigration ban.But Downing Street has reportedly rejected all calls to cancel the offer, which was extended during Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to the US on Thursday.Croydon North MP Steve Reed tweeted that the Prime Minister's "fawning" over Trump was "shameful", while #TheresaTheAppeaser trended...
  
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• Crystal Palace plot sensational move for Champions League winner - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 11:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace plot sensational move for Champions League winner
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  Crystal Palace could make a surprise move to sign former Juventus and Barcelona defender Martin Caceres, according to reports. The Uruguayan international, who won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2009, has emerged as a target for Crystal ...and more »
  
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• Notorious Croydon Fly-Tipper Jailed For A Year - CIWM Journal Online

  30-01-2017 09:50 via ciwm-journal.co.uk
  
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  fly-tipper-jailed A notorious fly-tipper who made national news when he dumped three tonnes of building waste as he drove along a Croydon street has been jailed for a year. George Smith's (pictured) environmental crimes hit the headlines when he was ...and more »
  
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• 'Intelligent' robots with good bedside manner could help fix adult social care crisis, academics claim

  30-01-2017 09:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A £2m project to develop robots to help look after older people in care homes is currently being developed, with the robots designed to help everyday tasks like taking tablets.
  
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• PHOTOS: Incredible home in Purley on sale for £1.25 million - Croydon Advertiser

  30-01-2017 09:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  PHOTOS: Incredible home in Purley on sale for £1.25 million
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  This beautiful six-or-seven bedroom detached home on the prestigious Webb Estate is up for sale for £1.25 million. On a large and secluded plot, it comes with two garages and an outdoor swimming pool. The home is divided over three floors with mature ...
  
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• Call for council to do more as poor parking threatens weddings

  30-01-2017 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The owner of a Croydon wedding car company is frustrated with the council as inconsiderate parking continues to threaten his business, and the special days of local couples.Graeme Fillmore rents garages on Denmark Road, in South Norwood, that are used by his company Morse Wedding Car Hire, which provides a chauffeur service.But inconsiderate parking outside his three garages can trap the vintage wedding cars inside, despite a sign saying no parking.Croydon Council owns the garages and Mr...
  
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• London Mayor Sadiq Khan slams US President Donald Trump over 'shameful and cruel' muslim travel ban

  30-01-2017 08:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The controversial policy has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community, with protests also taking place across America.
  
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• PHOTOS: Incredible home in Purley on sale for £1.25 million

  30-01-2017 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This beautiful six-or-seven bedroom detached home on the prestigious Webb Estate is up for sale for £1.25 million. On a large and secluded plot, it comes with two garages and an outdoor swimming pool.The home is divided over three floors with mature gardens surrounding the property and there is a potential plot for building to the side of the property, subject to the usual planning permissions and consents being obtained.The charming home has an enclosed entrance porch and a reception...
  
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