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• Winds of up to 50mph are set to batter Croydon as Met Office warning extended - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 22:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Winds of up to 50mph are set to batter Croydon as Met Office warning extended
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  Croydon is set to be hit by winds of up to 50pmh on Friday and Saturday after the Met Office extended a warning. The Met Office has now extended its yellow warning of wind until 3am on Saturday. The warning comes into effect at 11am tomorrow (Friday).and more »
  
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• 'It's all very surreal and happened so fast' - distressing moment...

  02-02-2017 21:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A passenger has described the distressing moment he witnessed a woman get hit by a train at East Croydon this morning (Thursday).Shortly before 9.30am, emergency services were called to East Croydon following reports that a person had been struck by a Gatwick Express train, which was passing through the station towards London Victoria.Part of the station was cordoned off while police, paramedics and the fire brigade attended the scene. An air ambulance was also called.READ MORE: The dispute...
  
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• Winds of up to 50mph are set to batter Croydon as Met Office...

  02-02-2017 21:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon is set to be hit by winds of up to 50pmh on Friday and Saturday after the Met Office extended a warning.The Met Office has now extended its yellow warning of wind until 3am on Saturday. The warning comes into effect at 11am tomorrow (Friday).While forecasters predict winds of up to 70mph in coastal areas, the likelihood for Croydon is that there will be short-lived gusts of between 40mph and 50mph.READ MORE: This was the heaviest snowfall Croydon has ever seenThis could still cause...
  
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• Young doctor carjacked at gunpoint in Norbury by gang on mopeds - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 18:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Young doctor carjacked at gunpoint in Norbury by gang on mopeds
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  A young doctor was carjacked at gunpoint by a gang on mopeds near his home in Norbury. The 26-year-old was sat in his car in Beech Road at about 2am when four figures in balaclavas pulled up alongside him. Before he was dragged from the car by the ...
  
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• ​Coulsdon mum and children left petrified after being followed by...

  02-02-2017 18:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A mum who was out walking her dog with her son and grandson has been left terrified after a man started following and staring at them as they walked along Chipstead Valley Road in Coulsdon yesterday (Thursday, February 1)The woman who goes out for a walk in the early evening nearly every day with her dog says she no longer feels safe and won't go out on her own anymore.The 45-year-old had taken her eight-year-old son and six-year-old grandson out for a walk with their puppy at around 6.30pm when
  
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• Police release more details about the woman who died after being...

  02-02-2017 18:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The British Transport Police (BTP) have released more details about the woman who died this morning, after she was hit by a train at East Croydon station.Emergency services rushed to East Croydon shortly before 9.30am, following reports that a woman had been struck by a Gatwick Express service - as it passed through the station towards London Victoria.Platforms 1 and 2 were shut until 11.45am while police, paramedics and the fire brigade attended the scene.READ MORE: The dispute between Southern
  
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• Millionaire's son admits manslaughter over fatal Penge crash

  02-02-2017 17:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A millionaire's son who killed a 10-year-old child actor and his aunt when he ploughed into them in a stolen car during a police chase pleaded guilty to manslaughter today (Thursday).Joshua Dobby, 23, killed talented youngster Makayah McDermott and his aunt Rozanne Cooper, 35, after losing control of the stolen Ford Focus.Dobby, the estranged son of 51-year-old company director Mark Dobby, who lives in a £2.7 million house, may have taken drugs before the fatal crash last August, the Old..
  
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• Vaping could increase your chance of heart attack and stroke

  02-02-2017 17:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  E-cigarettes could be as bad for you as smoking, according to new study.
  
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• Armed police raids in Fenham RECAP: Croydon Road cordoned off ... - ChronicleLive

  02-02-2017 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Armed police raids in Fenham RECAP: Croydon Road cordoned off ...
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  The latest updates as armed police are at the scene of an incident outside a house on Croydon Road in Fenham.and more »
  
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• Plans for multi million pound development of 'cultural quarter' given cash boost to enhance regeneration

  02-02-2017 16:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Plans for a new cultural quarter in Croydon have been awarded a Government cash boost for its contribution to growth in the region.
  
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• NBA star Luol Deng speaks out against Trump's Muslim ban

  02-02-2017 16:51 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon’s NBA all-star has spoken out against US President Donald Trump’s Muslim-nation ban.
  
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• Croydon's NBA All-Star Luol Deng speaks out against Trump's Muslim ban

  02-02-2017 16:51 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croyon’s NBA all-star has spoken out against US President Donald Trump’s Muslim-nation ban.
  
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• The dispute between Southern Rail and ASLEF is over as they reach...

  02-02-2017 16:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail's bitter dispute with the ASLEF union is over following more than two weeks of talks, the two groups have announced.The agreement, announced this afternoon (Thursday), means that there will be no more planned strike action by the ASLEF union - who represent 937 drivers. Since January 18 ASLEF and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the parent company of Southern, have been involved in "intensive" talks to end the long-running dispute, which focuses around the...
  
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• Could Southampton make move to sign Crystal Palace target? - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 16:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Could Southampton make move to sign Crystal Palace target?
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  Crystal Palace were linked with a move to sign former Barcelona and Juventus defender Martin Caceres this week, but he could now be a target for a Premier League rival? The Uruguayan, who won the Champions League during his time with Barcelona, is a ...and more »
  
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• VIDEO: Cycling vs public transport from Crystal Palace to King's Cross: Who will win this race across London?

  02-02-2017 15:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Two men, two modes of transport and one objective – to race from Crystal Palace in south London to King’s Cross in north London in the fastest time.
  
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• Southern Rail and ASLEF 'reach agreement' to prevent further...

  02-02-2017 15:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A deal to end the bitter dispute between Southern Rail and the ASLEF union is understood to have been reached and is expected to be announced this afternoon.Although it was said by the union on Wednesday that there had been "no breakthrough or breakdown in talks," the Advertiser understands that an agreement is imminent.For over a fortnight Southern and ASLEF have been locked in talks in a bid to resolve a row over the train-operating company's controversial decision to bring in...
  
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• Deal to end dispute over Southern driver-only trains has been announced

  02-02-2017 15:15 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A deal to end the Aslef dispute over driver-only trains on Southern Railway is set to be announced later today, sources told the Press Association.
  
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• Deal reached to end dispute over Southern driver-only trains

  02-02-2017 15:15 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A deal to end the Aslef dispute over driver-only trains on Southern Railway is set to be announced later today, sources told the Press Association.
  
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• Passengers tell of shock after woman dies at East Croydon station after being hit by a train - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 15:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Passengers tell of shock after woman dies at East Croydon station after being hit by a train
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  Passengers have reacted to the "awful" news that a woman died at East Croydon station this morning (Thursday) after she was hit by a Gatwick Express train. Emergency services were called to East Croydon shortly before 9.30am, following reports that a ...
  Southern Rail incident: Person hit and killed by train at East Croydon stationGet Surreyall 12 news articles
  
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• Croydon school named one of the world's best and among top 34 in the country

  02-02-2017 14:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Croydon school has become the first ever to achieve ‘world class’ status in the borough – and is now ranked as one of only 34 in the country with the prestigious title.
  
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• Commuters raise £26,000 for a legal review into Government's handling of Southern crisis

  02-02-2017 14:11 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Furious commuters have raised more than £26,000 for a judicial review into the Government’s handling of the ongoing crisis on Southern Railway lines.
  
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• The incredibly insenstive social media posts written after a...

  02-02-2017 14:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Reporter Samantha Booth shares her thoughts on some of the less thoughtful comments posted on social media this morning following the tragedy at East Croydon station. "RIP... still annoyed though," read one post on social media this morning about the disruption to a commuter's journey following a woman dying when she was hit by a train. Social media can be particularly helpful in finding out how to replan your journey when a tragedy like this happens on train lines as emergency...
  
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• Tube strike: Three-day walkout planned next week over staff cuts

  02-02-2017 14:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Commuters are once again facing severe travel disruption as London Underground workers prepare to walk out on strike for three days. 
  
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• Tube strike: Three day walk out planned next week over staff cuts

  02-02-2017 14:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Commuters are once again facing severe travel disruption as London Underground workers prepare to walk out on strike for three days. 
  
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• Passengers tell of shock after woman dies at East Croydon station...

  02-02-2017 13:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Passengers have reacted to the "awful" news that a woman died at East Croydon station this morning (Thursday) after she was hit by a Gatwick Express train.Emergency services were called to East Croydon shortly before 9.30am, following reports that a person had been hit by the 8.30am Brighton to London Victoria service - as it passed through platform 1.The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.READ MORE: Live updates - woman dies at East Croydon stationPolice are not treating the death...
  
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• Train lines re-open at East Croydon after woman is fatally hit by...

  02-02-2017 12:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  All lines at East Croydon station have re-opened after a woman died when she was hit by a Gatwick Express train this morning (Thursday).Emergency services were called to East Croydon shortly before 9.30am, following reports that a person had been hit by the 8.30am Brighton to London Victoria service - as it passed through platform 1.The London Ambulance service has confirmed to the Advertiser a woman had died, and it is understood that her body has now been removed from the station.
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• VIDEO: Would you act like a dog for exercise? Barking mad keep-fit class could be coming to a park near you

  02-02-2017 12:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A bizarre new workout has launched where exercise fanatics pretend to be dogs.
  
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• Woman hit by a train at East Croydon station - live updates - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 12:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Woman hit by a train at East Croydon station - live updates
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  A woman has died after being hit by a train at East Croydon station this morning. British Transport Police (BTP) and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to East Croydon shortly after 9.30am, following reports that someone had been struck by a train.
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• Woman dies after being hit by train at East Croydon

  02-02-2017 11:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A person has died aftering being struck by a train at East Croydon station this morning.
  
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• Person dies after being struck by train causing cancellations and disruption throughout the morning

  02-02-2017 11:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A person has died aftering being struck by a train at East Croydon station this morning.
  
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• A woman has died after being hit by a train at East Croydon

  02-02-2017 11:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman has died after being hit by a Gatwick Express train at East Croydon station this morning (Thursday), the London Ambulance Service has confirmed.Two lines are blocked at the station and platforms 1 and 2 have been closed while police and paramedics deal with the incident, which happened shortly before 9.30am.Eye-witness said on social media that an air ambulance was seen circling over East Croydon.Despite the efforts of the emergency services, a spokeswoman for the British Transport...
  
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• Brexit: Find out if your MP backed Commons vote to trigger Article 50

  02-02-2017 11:13 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The UK is a step closer to leaving the EU after MPs overwhelmingly backed a bill allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Article 50.
  
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• Woman hit by a train at East Croydon station - live updates

  02-02-2017 10:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman has died after being hit by a train at East Croydon station this morning.British Transport Police (BTP) and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to East Croydon shortly after 9.30am, following reports that someone had been struck by a train.
  A spokeswoman from LAS said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.Platform one at East Croydon has been closed, and National Rail has warned that Southern Rail, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services are expected to be cancelled,...
  
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• Woman dies after being hit by a train at East Croydon station -...

  02-02-2017 10:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman has died after being hit by a train at East Croydon station this morning (Thursday).British Transport Police and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to East Croydon shortly after 9.30am, following reports that someone had been struck by a train.
  A spokeswoman from LAS said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.Platform one at East Croydon was closed with Southern Rail, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services cancelled, revised or delayed while the emergency services dealt...
  
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• Person hit by a train at East Croydon station - live updates

  02-02-2017 10:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train at East Croydon station this morning.British Transport Police (BTP) and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to East Croydon shortly after 9.30am, following reports that someone had been struck by a train.
  BTP said the person has now been pronounced dead at the scene.Platform one at East Croydon has been closed, and National Rail has warned that Southern Rail, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services are expected to be...
  
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• Police hunt suspect after man stabbed in Thornton Heath fight - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 08:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Police hunt suspect after man stabbed in Thornton Heath fight
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  Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was stabbed following a fight in Thornton Heath. Officers were called by paramedics at 11.58pm on January 18 to reports that the man, in his late 30s, had been stabbed in Parchmore Road. The victim ...
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• Street stabbing after fight on main road - police launch man hunt

  02-02-2017 08:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Detectives have launched a man hunt following a stabbing in Thornton Heath.
  
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• Man stabbed after 'altercation' on main road - police launch man hunt

  02-02-2017 08:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Detectives have launched a man hunt following a stabbing in Thornton Heath.
  
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• Supermarket chain Aldi is offering jobs starting at £42k a...

  02-02-2017 08:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you're a graduate who hasn't quite figured out what they want to do, or is struggling to find a job, supermarket chain Aldi is hiring.Aldi is recruiting for managerial jobs and is currently seeking graduates to work as area managers, covering stores around the country.if you're looking for a job that pays you £42,000 a year to start and rises to £70,000 after four years then this might be for you.Not only that but there is a fully expensed Audi A4 thrown into the deal and...
  
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• Police hunt suspect after man stabbed in Thornton Heath fight

  02-02-2017 08:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was stabbed following a fight in Thornton Heath.Officers were called by paramedics at 11.58pm on January 18 to reports that the man, in his late 30s, had been stabbed in Parchmore Road.The victim suffered stab wounds to his abdomen and wrist and he was taken to a south London hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged, police said.READ NEXT: Family closer to finding out what caused Thornton Heath mum to die while giving birth to...
  
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• Weather Warning: 70mph winds could hit the capital forecasters warn

  02-02-2017 07:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning signalling potentially damaging winds has been issued by the Met Office.
  
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• Gale force winds expected as weather warning is issued for Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  02-02-2017 01:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Gale force winds expected as weather warning is issued for Croydon
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  Croydon residents should brace themselves for potential gale force winds after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the end of the week. Winds as strong as 50 to 60 mph have been forecast for Friday. The Met Office expects that if the ...
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• Why I'm running the London Marathon for MIND in Croydon - The Croydon Citizen

  02-02-2017 01:51 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  Why I'm running the London Marathon for MIND in Croydon
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  “How are you today?”. “Good”. “OK”. “Fine”, comes the expected reply. But this week, it's time to consider probing a bit further if you think that might not be the case. That's because Thursday 2nd February is Time to Talk Day, an annual day led by ...and more »
  
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