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• Shirley woman who fled the Nazis before the start of World War...

  07-02-2017 22:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman who fled the Nazis in Austria on the Kindertransport shortly before the start of the Second World War celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday.Herta Stanton, a Jew from Vienna, was joined by family and friends from five countries to celebrate her landmark birthday at a surprise party.Mrs Stanton, who lived in Shirley for most of her life, said: "It was the biggest surprise of my life to see all these people - relations and friends - on my 100th birthday."I hadn't seen many of...
  
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• Amazing tribute to ex-Whitgift pupil and rugby player Seb...

  07-02-2017 21:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A premiership rugby match is going to be dedicated to former Whitgift pupil and England youth rugby player Seb Adeniran-Olule who tragically died in a motorway car crash last year. England under-20s and "extremely talented" Harlequins star, Mr Adeniran-Olule was killed in May 2016, aged 20, when his car collided with a lorry on the M23 near Hooley, in Surrey. Harlequins have announced their match on Friday, February 24, against Leicester Tigers will be dedicated to him, with all...
  
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• Mum of man who died during police restraint describes son as...

  07-02-2017 21:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The mother of South Norwood graduate Olaseni Lewis - who died after being restrained by police in 2010 - has described how her son was a "gentle giant", who was a warm, loving young man who stood up to bullies.Olaseni Lewis died aged 23 on September 4, 2010, four days after his heart stopped while being restrained by 11 police officers for up to 45 minutes at the Bethlem Royal Hospital after suffering from what is believed to be an acute psychotic episode.The inquest into Olaseni's...
  
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• How a head teacher has transformed a struggling Croydon special...

  07-02-2017 20:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A head teacher who led the transformation of a struggling special needs school which is now rated as "outstanding" has said that giving the school a family environment has been the key to its success.Beckmead School, which operates over five sites in the borough, was given the highest possible Ofsted rating in January. This is a huge improvement from the rating of "requires improvement" which it was given in 2011.The man leading the transformation is executive head teacher Dr...
  
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• Croydon councillor wants an apology for the suffering caused to...

  07-02-2017 19:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon councillor with a profound experience of the pain discrimination causes has said gay victims deserve more after a new law pardoned thousands of persecuted homosexuals.He also believes Croydon has made great strides toward becoming a more tolerant town, but that there is more to come.Addiscombe councillor Mark Watson, who is also Croydon Council's cabinet member for economy and jobs, lost his job and was separated from his partner after fighting for them to remain together in the early.
  
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• Croydon businesses asked to share views on how council can support them

  07-02-2017 18:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Businesses in Croydon are being asked to share their opinions on how the council can support companies in the borough.
  
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• ​Ofsted tells Purley school it needs to improve weeks after head...

  07-02-2017 18:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Purley secondary school has been told to improve by Ofsted just two weeks after the head teacher announced she is leaving. Margaret Mulchrone revealed on January 21 that she would be retiring and that it was time for Thomas More Catholic School to "have a change of leadership". In a report released today (Tuesday, February 7) Ofsted has given the school a rating of "requires improvement". It is the same rating as the school was given in its previous inspection in December...
  
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• Cheerleaders from across south London to compete in sport's largest competition

  07-02-2017 16:41 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Cheerleaders from across south London will travel to the United States to compete in the sport’s largest competition.
  
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• 'There are trust issues with Southern Rail' says ASLEF boss as...

  07-02-2017 16:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail drivers have until next Thursday to vote on a deal which would bring to an end the threat of further strike action by the ASLEF union.
  Southern's controversial decision to bring in driver-only operated (DOO) trains has led to a bitter row which has lasted for months. It is a move ASLEF feared would jeopardise the safety of passengers and as a result the union called a series of strikes which crippled the Southern network in December and in January. A third wave of similar...
  
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• Police identify victims after two people are hit and killed by trains at New Malden and East Croydon stations

  07-02-2017 15:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 47-year-old man from Surbiton was hit and killed by a train at a level crossing in Littleheath Lane, Oxshott on January 26.
  
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• London Assembly call on Mayor to improve healthcare for the 320,000 LGBT+ Londoners with mental health issues

  07-02-2017 15:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The London Assembly Health Committee have called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to improve mental health treatment for the capital’s estimated 800,000 LGBT+ people.
  
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• ​More arrests made over fatal stabbing of Selsdon teen Andre...

  07-02-2017 15:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three more arrests have been made in connection with the fatal stabbing of Selsdon teenager Andre Aderemi.Former Oasis Academy Shirley Park student Mr Aderemi died after he was repeatedly stabbed on the Monks Hill estate on August 16 last year.Four men are due to stand trial on Monday charged with his murder.Three more arrests were made as part of the investigation between December and January.An 18-year-old was arrested on December 21, another 18-year-old man was arrested on December 22 and a..
  
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• Croydon leading fight against fraudsters who avoid paying council tax - Croydon Advertiser

  07-02-2017 14:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon leading fight against fraudsters who avoid paying council tax
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  Croydon is joining forces with four other London boroughs in a major crackdown on criminals defrauding councils out of millions of pounds. The council will team up with Camden, Ealing, Islington and Southwark to pilot the London Counter Fraud Hub ...
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• Croydon FC’s future uncertain after only 29 paying customers- including some children at half price- came to game

  07-02-2017 13:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Only 29 paying customers, including some children at half price, watched Croydon FC’s latest loss against Deal Town on Saturday.
  
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• Croydon leading fight against fraudsters who avoid paying council...

  07-02-2017 13:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon is joining forces with four other London boroughs in a major crackdown on criminals defrauding councils out of millions of pounds.The council will team up with Camden, Ealing, Islington and Southwark to pilot the London Counter Fraud Hub scheme, which will eventually be rolled out to all boroughs in the capital and aims to target those responsible for unpaid council tax, illegal property letting and unpaid business rates.READ MORE: Authorities begin efforts to claw back £200k from.
  
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• Croydon joins scheme to crackdown on fraud criminals

  07-02-2017 12:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon will join four other London boroughs in a major crackdown on criminals defrauding councils out of millions of pounds.
  
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• Hundreds of manufacturing jobs lost in Croydon in 5 years

  07-02-2017 11:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon has lost a quarter of its manufacturing jobs since 2010, according to official figures.The borough lost 750 jobs in the manufacturing industry between 2010 and 2015, information from the Office of National Statistics has revealed.The total number of jobs in the sector fell from 3,000 in 2010 to 2,250 in 2015. That is the equivalent of 150 jobs getting cut every year.READ MORE: The Body Shop staff could quit new Croydon headquarters due to Southern train problemsAmong the jobs lost, 225..
  
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• Revealed: The roads in Croydon where cylists are most likely to be injured while undertaking cars - Croydon Advertiser

  07-02-2017 11:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Revealed: The roads in Croydon where cylists are most likely to be injured while undertaking cars
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  Cyclists were involved in accidents while trying to overtake on the nearside of another road user 30 times in Croydon between 2010 and 2015. The figures are collected from police reports by the Department for Transport and were analysed by the Croydon ...
  
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• Revealed: The roads in Croydon where cylists are most likely to...

  07-02-2017 10:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Five cyclists a year in Croydon are involved in accidents while undertaking other vehicles.Cyclists were involved in accidents while trying to overtake on the nearside of another road user 30 times in Croydon between 2010 and 2015.The figures are collected from police reports by the Department for Transport and were analysed by the Croydon Advertiser.This worked out at an average of five per year in the borough, although none were fatal.One hotspot was along London Road, in Thornton Heath....
  
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• Cannabis factory closed by police in Coulsdon

  07-02-2017 10:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have closed a cannabis factory in Coulsdon. The South Croydon Police Twitter account tweeted out a message last Thursday which read: "#CoulsdonWest Cops close cannabis factory today = a good days work!"However, despite repeated requests for further information, police have not been able to provide any extra details, or even confirm what road the cannabis factory was on. READ MORE: Investigation finds claims Croydon school 'manipulated' exams were 'groundless'They haven't been...
  
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• Number of homophobic hate crimes in Croydon on the rise - Croydon Advertiser

  07-02-2017 10:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Number of homophobic hate crimes in Croydon on the rise
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  Homophobic and other LGBT+ hate crimes are on the rise in Croydon, according to official police statistics. Croydon residents are being urged to take a stand and report incidents of homophobia as the issue has been highlighted as part of LGBT history ...
  
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• Number of homophobic hate crimes in Croydon on the rise

  07-02-2017 09:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Homophobic and other LGBT+ hate crimes are on the rise in Croydon, according to official police statistics.Croydon residents are being urged to take a stand and report incidents of homophobia as the issue has been highlighted as part of LGBT history month, which marks the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales.Metropolitan Police figures show there was a 10 per cent increase in the number of LGBT+ hate crimes reported to police in Croydon in.
  
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• Met Office warns that it could snow this week

  07-02-2017 08:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Commuters could face travel disruption later this week following a Met Office forecast for possible snow as temperatures are expected to drop.Weather experts have issued a week-long outlook and are forecasting an 'increasing likelihood' that snow showers will hit parts of Croydon from Friday (February 10) onward.READ MORE: When do schools in Croydon close because of snow?The Met Office website states: "It will continue to become colder through the period, accentuated by the easterly...
  
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• Crystal Palace stars to hold crunch meeting after devastating Sunderland defeat - Croydon Advertiser

  07-02-2017 07:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Crystal Palace stars to hold crunch meeting after devastating Sunderland defeat
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  Crystal Palace are set to hold a players' meeting this week following a disastrous defeat at home to Sunderland on Saturday. It was one of the worst performances seen at Selhurst Park, conceding four goals before the break to a side at the bottom of ...and more »
  
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• Croydonites Festival of New Theatre reloaded, by its director - The Croydon Citizen

  07-02-2017 00:25 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Croydonites Festival of New Theatre reloaded, by its director
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  In November, 2015 I presented four pieces of contemporary theatre under the banner Croydonites Festival of New Theatre. A Croydonite is one way to describe someone from Croydon, Croydon Nights are exceptionally good nights out in the theatre…in ...
  
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