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• Car crashes into block of flats in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  06-02-2017 22:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  A car crashed into a block of flats in Croydon during rush hour this evening (Monday). Police officers and fire crews were called to Union Road at about 5.30pm to a Jaguar car which had smashed into the corner of the building. The crash caused damage ...
  
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• New Addington man 'not disabled enough' to keep car that allows...

  06-02-2017 21:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A New Addington man with a crippling disability has had his car taken away from him after being told by the government he was not ill enough to require it anymore.Philip Hancock, 58, has had vehicles paid for through disability benefits since he was about 18, enabling him to live as normal a life as possible while surviving much longer than doctors expected.Philip, of Fieldway, suffers from water on the brain, scoliosis, a condition where the back is curved, and spinal bifida, which makes his...
  
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• Identity of Purley pensioner who sexually abused children is revealed - Croydon Advertiser

  06-02-2017 21:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Identity of Purley pensioner who sexually abused children is revealed
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  Police have named a Purley pensioner who was convicted of 23 historic sexual offences against young boys. Former teacher David Sansom-Mallett, of St James' Road, was one of three men jailed following a three-year investigation by the Metropolitan ...
  
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• Campaign launched to help pay for funeral of New Addington man...

  06-02-2017 21:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An online fundraising campaign has been set up by the family of a man who was killed after being hit by a van in New Addington on Friday night.Selwyn Clarke died after the collision on King Henry's Drive at about 5.45pm, near the junction with Calley Down Crescent.The van did not stop at the scene, however the driver later handed himself in at a south London police station.The 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of an accident and on suspicion of causing...
  
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• Car crashes into block of flats in Croydon

  06-02-2017 21:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A car crashed into a block of flats in Croydon during rush hour this evening (Monday).Police officers and fire crews were called to Union Road at about 5.30pm to a Jaguar car which had smashed into the corner of the building.The crash caused damage to the property with about two square metres of brick ruined, said Thomas Atkins, crew manager at Croydon Fire Station.The driver of the car, a man, was not seriously injured and didn't require hospital treatment but he was "shaken" and had...
  
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• Why armed police were seen near a home in Purley this morning

  06-02-2017 19:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Armed police searched a home in Purley this morning after reports a man was seen there with a gun.Officers were called to a domestic incident at a home in Brighton Road at about 8.50am this morning (Monday).When they arrived the suspect had left the scene.A short time later, the suspect returned and was believed to be in possession of a firearm.The Metropolitan Police then deployed armed police to the property, a spokesman said.READ MORE: Firefighters rescue dog from flat fire in New...
  
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• Identity of Purley pensioner who sexually abused children is...

  06-02-2017 18:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have named a Purley pensioner who was convicted of 23 historic sexual offences against young boys.
  Former teacher David Sansom-Mallett, of St James' Road, was one of three men jailed following a three-year investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Operation Winthorpe was launched in February 2014 following a number of allegations which were made relating to child sex abuse by staff at St Paul's School and its prepartory school Colet Court, in Richmond-upon-Thames, from the 1960s until...
  
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• £5 sapphire stamp issued to mark 65th anniversary of Queen’s accession to the throne

  06-02-2017 18:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has issued a new sapphire blue stamp to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne.
  
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• REVEALED: The place in Croydon that was split exactly 50/50 on EU referendum vote

  06-02-2017 18:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An area in Croydon appears to be the only part of Britain where exactly the same number of people voted to remain in the EU as those who voted for Brexit, new statistics show.
  
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• Jury sworn in for inquest into death of South Norwood graduate...

  06-02-2017 17:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The inquest into the death of South Norwood graduate Olaseni Lewis, who died after being restrained by police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital, is due to get under way this week. Olaseni, known as Seni, passed away aged 23 in 2010, after he was admitted to Bethlem, on the border of Croydon and Beckenham. He had no history of mental ill health though he had been admitted to the hospital suffering from a "mental episode", and passed out while being pinned down by police officers at...
  
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• Here's why England rugby star Danny Cipriani was visiting a...

  06-02-2017 16:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A group of Croydon pupils met England rugby star Danny Cipriani to hear about his new diversity campaign. The Wasps rugby player spent time with schoolchildren from Oasis Academy's Arena, Byron, Coulsdon and Ryelands last Thursday, (February 2) as he launched the pilot of his 'Real Rugby' campaign.Mr Cipriani, who has 14 caps for his country, showed the children what the social and physical benefits of the sport can be, as well as highlighting the diverse range of people and communities involved
  
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• Uruguayan to snub Crystal Palace for Southampton move? - Croydon Advertiser

  06-02-2017 16:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Defender Martin Caceres is flying into the United Kingdom this afternoon to seal a move to the Premier League. The free agent looked to have been heading to AC Milan days ago but the deal broke down, and now the 29-year-old has been tipped for ...and more »
  
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• Inquest of graduate who died after being restrained by 11 police officers at a psychiatric hospital opened

  06-02-2017 15:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An inquest has been opened into the death of a graduate who died after being restrained by 11 police officers at a psychiatric hospital.
  
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• The area of Croydon which was split exactly 50/50 on the EU...

  06-02-2017 15:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An area of Croydon appears to have been the only part of Britain where the same number of people voted for Brexit as the number of people who voted to remain in the EU during the referendum, according to statistics obtained by the BBC.The majority of Croydon residents voted to remain within the EU in the referendum last June.However, in one council ward the vote was split exactly 50/50. The count in Ashburton had 3,885 votes for both leave and remain, including some postal ballots.Figures...
  
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• Agreement to end Southern Rail dispute thrown into disarray after RMT union brands deal a "shocking betrayal"

  06-02-2017 15:11 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Commuters’ hopes that the Southern Rail strikes would finally be over have been dashed after one of the two unions involved called the deal intended to end the dispute a “shocking betrayal”.
  
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• Every Croydon MP went against majority of borough by supporting Brexit bill to leave EU - Croydon Advertiser

  06-02-2017 14:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Every Croydon MP went against majority of borough by supporting Brexit bill to leave EU
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  Every Croydon MP voted in favour of granting the Government powers to trigger Article 50 and leave the European Union – despite the borough voting to remain during last year's referendum. MPs were asked to cast their vote last week for or against a ...
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• Authorities begin efforts to claw back £200k from...

  06-02-2017 14:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The authorities have begun efforts to claim back hundreds of thousands of pounds from a convicted benefit cheat who acquired a £1million property portfolio in Croydon.Angel Jackson was locked up for seven years in November after she was caught using a gym treadmill on CCTV, despite claiming to be disabled and in need of a wheelchair.
  Jackson, who prosecutors are struggling to accurately identity, was found to have cheated the taxpayer out of £191,414 over a 10 year period by...
  
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• Every Croydon MP went against majority of borough by supporting...

  06-02-2017 12:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Every Croydon MP voted in favour of granting the Government powers to trigger Article 50 and leave the European Union – despite the borough voting to remain during last year's referendum.MPs were asked to cast their vote last week for or against a bill which would give the Government powers to begin the Brexit process.The majority of Croydon residents voted to remain within the EU in the referendum last June.READ MORE: Muslim women targeted in racially aggravated abuse in Croydon since...
  
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• Firefighters rescue dog from flat fire in New Addington | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  06-02-2017 12:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Firefighters rescued a pet dog after a fire broke out inside a block of flats in New Addington this morning (Monday, February 6). Four crews were called to the ...and more »
  
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• Croydon gang members can hand in guns to police without action being taken against them - Croydon Advertiser

  06-02-2017 12:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Anyone in Croydon who has a gun can hand it over to police for the next week without fear of action being taken against them. Metropolitan Police has today (Monday, February 6) launched a week-long gun amnesty after a woman jailed for five years for ...and more »
  
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• Firefighters rescue dog from flat fire in New Addington

  06-02-2017 11:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters rescued a pet dog after a fire broke out inside a block of flats in New Addington this morning (Monday, February 6). Four crews were called to the building in Betchworth Way at 8.39am and took just over an hour to get the blaze under control. Firefighters had to force entry to the third-floor flat where they found the dog, called Gizmo, inside the property. Gizmo was brought to safety by fire crews wearing breathing apparatus and was given oxygen after suffering smoke...
  
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• Croydon gang members can hand in guns to police without action...

  06-02-2017 11:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Anyone in Croydon who has a gun can hand it over to police for the next week without fear of action being taken against them. Metropolitan Police has today (Monday, February 6) launched a week-long gun amnesty after a woman jailed for five years for storing a firearm for her boyfriend issued a video appeal to other young Londoners not to ruin their lives. The #giveupyourgun campaign, which is part of the Met's ongoing work to reduce gun crime and remove illegal weapons from the streets,...
  
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• Video: Gangsters can hand their guns in without consequence during week-long amnesty

  06-02-2017 11:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Gangsters can hand their firearms in without facing any penalties during a week-long amnesty, as a woman jailed for five years for stashing her boyfriend’s gun issues a video appeal to stop Londoners ‘ruining their lives’.
  
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• Gangsters can hand their guns in without consequence during week-long amnesty

  06-02-2017 11:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Gangsters can hand their firearms in without facing any penalties during a week-long amnesty, as a woman jailed for five years for stashing her boyfriend’s gun issues a video appeal to stop Londoners ‘ruining their lives’.
  
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• 20 firefighters dealing with flat fire in New Addington

  06-02-2017 10:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Around 20 firefighters are currently dealing with a large blaze in a New Addington flat this morning (Monday, February 6). Emergency services were called to a property in Betchworth Way at about 8.40am. Four crews of firefighters are in attendance including two crews from New Addington, plus teams from Woodside and Biggin Hill.
  READ MORE: The man who died after being hit by a van in New Addington yesterday has been named locallyFour fire engines are dealing with a fire at a flat in...
  
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• Updated: Part of flat damaged by fire in New Addington

  06-02-2017 10:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Part of a flat was damaged by fire in New Addington this morning.
  
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• Updated: Firefighters save dog named Gizmo from flat fire

  06-02-2017 10:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus saved a dog called Gizmo after a flat fire this morning.
  
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• Traffic: Crash causes queues in Purley Way, Croydon (From Your ... - Your Local Guardian

  06-02-2017 09:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Commuters have been warned to expect delays after a crash on Purley Way in Croydon.and more »
  
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• Traffic: Crash causes queues in Purley Way, Croydon

  06-02-2017 09:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Commuters have been warned to expect delays after a crash on Purley Way in Croydon.
  
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• One in six A&E departments 'facing downgrading or closure', new analysis suggests

  06-02-2017 09:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  One in six accident and emergency departments in England could be shut or downgraded in the next four years, according to new analysis.
  
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• Thornton Heath travel disruption expected as 8 months of...

  06-02-2017 09:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Traffic disruption is expected in Thornton Heath as eight months of gas mains replacement works gets underway today (Monday, February 6).SGN engineers are scheduled to start replacing old metal gas mains with new plastic piping in Norbury Avenue - which runs near Thornton Heath and Norbury train stations - and Wychwood Avenue.READ MORE: New street art coming to High Street to celebrate Thornton HeathAn SGN spokesman said the phased work in Norbury Avenue, Camden Way, Camden Gardens, Beulah Road,
  
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• Thornton Heath set for eight months of traffic disruption as gas mains replacement gets underway

  06-02-2017 09:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Thornton Heath is set for traffic disruption as eight months of gas mains repairs gets underway today.
  
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• 'No need to use greenbelt to solve housing crisis', minister claims

  06-02-2017 08:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The housing crisis in England can be resolved without building on “large tracts” of greenbelt land, the housing minister has said, as the government prepares to outline plans for one million new homes by 2020.
  
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