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• Crystal Palace boss: We deserved a point at Stoke City - Croydon Advertiser

  11-02-2017 19:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace boss: We deserved a point at Stoke City
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  Sam Allardyce says he feels Crystal Palace deserved a point at Stoke City, adding that he was satisfied with his side's performance. However, he said that the 1-0 defeat was hard to take, adding that it has only made it harder for the Eagles in their ...
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• Hundreds of cyclists stage 'die-in' after five people die on London's streets in one week

  11-02-2017 17:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of cyclists have staged a "die in" on the streets of London amid concerns about road safety.
  
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• Masked men storm Norbury bank before stealing cash in robbery

  11-02-2017 17:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two masked men stole cash and are on the run after a bank robbery in Norbury on Saturday, police have said.NatWest, in London Road, was cordoned off by tape at around 10am yesterday following the incident, and Met police officers were spotted standing guard outside the entrance.Although it was understood that there may have been a robbery at the bank, Met Police didn't release any details when asked earlier in the day. A Met spokesman said: "Police in Croydon were called to London Road at...
  
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• Masked men storm Norbury bank before stealing cash in bank...

  11-02-2017 17:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two masked men stole cash and are on the run after a bank robbery in Norbury on Saturday, police have said.NatWest, in London Road, was cordoned off by tape at around 10am yesterday following the incident, and Met police officers were spotted standing guard outside the entrance.Although it was understood that there may have been a robbery at the bank, Met Police didn't release any details when asked earlier in the day. A Met spokesman said: "Police in Croydon were called to London Road at...
  
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• Crystal Palace's half-time PLAYER RATINGS at Stoke City - Croydon Advertiser

  11-02-2017 16:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace's half-time PLAYER RATINGS at Stoke City
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  It has been a solid effort from Crystal Palace in the first half as they have held their own against Stoke City, despite being under some considerable pressure. The hosts have looked threatening, but Andros Townsend has cleared off the line from Bruno ...
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• Coulsdon primary school described as a 'super school' after first...

  11-02-2017 16:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Coulsdon primary school has been described as a "super school" after training more than 50 staff and parents on how to administer first aid if a child suffers a cardiac arrest.First Aid for Life, a group of first aid experts who provide advice and first aid training to groups and individuals, have provided training to 56 staff and members of the parents, teachers and friends association [PTFA]at Chipstead Valley Primary School.The Resuscitation Council, an organisation which...
  
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• Police standing guard outside cordoned off bank in Norbury - Croydon Advertiser

  11-02-2017 15:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police standing guard outside cordoned off bank in Norbury
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  Police are standing guard outside a a Norbury bank, which may have been the target of a robbery. NatWest bank, on London Road, Norbury, was cordoned off by tape at around 10am today [February 11] and Met police officers have been standing outside the ...
  
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• Police standing guard outside cordoned off bank in Norbury

  11-02-2017 15:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are standing guard outside a a Norbury bank, which may have been the target of a robbery.NatWest bank, on London Road, Norbury, was cordoned off by tape at around 10am today [February 11] and Met police officers have been standing outside the entrance ever since. Witnesses have said that two police cars, one police van and one ambulance were all at the scene.The Advertiser has asked the Metropolitan Police Service for comment, but no official details have yet been released, though it is..
  
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• Subway are offering a free sub this Valentine's Day - and here's...

  11-02-2017 13:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Whether you're planning to eat alone or with that special someone this Valentine's Day, Subway are giving everyone something to smile about. The popular sandwich giant is giving away a free 6-inch sub to Croydon residents on Tuesday, February 14 – as part of a one day only deal called "customer appreciation day". Customers can get one free 6-inch sub when purchasing a large (597ml) dispensed drink or a 500ml bottle of water between 11am and 7pm.Stores in Croydon participating in...
  
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• Dropping cigarettes costs two people £510 each in fines as...

  11-02-2017 13:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dropping cigarettes in the street has cost two Croydon residents £510 apiece as the Croydon Council names and shames people convicted for littering and fly-tipping.Another resident was caught dumping rubbish outside her home - which happened to be on the same street as the council's headquarters.The council says it has now prosecuted 143 litterers and fly-tippers as part of its Don't Mess With Croydon campaign.READ NEXT: Bishop of Croydon says withdrawal of route for child refugees could..
  
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• Snow descends on Croydon causing disruption on roads and railways - Croydon Advertiser

  11-02-2017 13:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Snow descends on Croydon causing disruption on roads and railways
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  Snow showers have hit Croydon, causing disruption on the roads and railways. The Met Office forecast heavy snowfall would hit Croydon on Friday. Though that ...and more »
  
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• UPDATE: Train service resumes between Purley and Tattenham Corner after disruption caused by ice on tracks

  11-02-2017 13:09 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  No trains are running between Purley and Tattenham Corner because of ice on the tracks.
  
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• TRAVEL: No trains between Purley and Tattenham Corner due to ice on tracks

  11-02-2017 13:09 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  No trains are running between Purley and Tattenham Corner because of ice on the tracks.
  
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• Snow descends on Croydon causing disruption on roads and railways

  11-02-2017 12:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Heavy snow has hit Croydon, causing disruption on the roads and railways. The Met Office forecast heavy snowfall would hit Croydon on Friday. Though that did not materialise, there was a dusting of snow overnight, before heavy snow started falling at about 11.30am on Saturday. Watch as snow hits CroydonDrivers have been warned to take care on the borough's roads, while the council said in January it had stockpiled more than 3,000 tonnes of salt to keep the roads clear. The...
  
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• Bishop of Croydon says withdrawal of route for child refugees could help human traffickers - Croydon Advertiser

  11-02-2017 12:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Bishop of Croydon says withdrawal of route for child refugees could help human traffickers
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  The Bishop of Croydon has hit out at the Government for withdrawing its commitment to take unaccompanied child refugees from Europe. On Wednesday it was announced the UK would stop accepting children under the Dubs Amendment at the end of March ...and more »
  
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• Bishop of Croydon says withdrawal of route for child refugees...

  11-02-2017 12:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Bishop of Croydon has hit out at the Government for withdrawing its commitment to take unaccompanied child refugees from Europe.On Wednesday it was announced the UK would stop accepting children under the Dubs Amendment at the end of March.By the time the route is shut off, about 350 children will have been granted asylum in the UK, with virtually all of them passing through the Home Office's asylum screening unit at Lunar House in Wellesley Road, before being housed by local authorities...
  
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• Six jailed for string of armed robberies across south London

  11-02-2017 11:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Six men have been sentenced for a string of robberies across south London which netted them more that £120,000.
  
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• Gang that made off with £120,000 in 'terrifying' armed...

  11-02-2017 11:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A gang of six armed robbers have been given jail terms for their parts 10 violent raids which left bank and post office staff "terrified". Gary Katabarwa, Shane Perry, Dwayne Ramsey, Reece Perry - cousin of Shane - Herbert Kulsumu have all been handed lengthy sentences for their parts in the attacks on banks and post offices across south London - including two raids at the post office in Addiscombe and one at Barclays bank in Crystal Palace. Altogether the armed robberies netted...
  
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• More than 20 chicken shops in Croydon have closed in the last 3...

  11-02-2017 10:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Over the years, Croydon has been given plenty of stick for having too many takeaways in the borough and, in particular, more than enough chicken shops.But new figures, released by Croydon Council following a Freedom of Information request, show that in actual fact the number of chicken shops appears to be drastically dwindling. This will probably be a surprise to many who feel there's one on every street corner in parts of the borough. However, the figures show that in 2014 there were 82 chicken
  
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• Store owners say they feel safer after increased police presence in Croydon town centre - Croydon Advertiser

  11-02-2017 09:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Store owners say they feel safer after increased police presence in Croydon town centre
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  Store owners in Croydon town centre have said they feel safer after police presence has increased in the area. Following last Friday's tragic incident (February 3) where a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck on Poplar Way, police visibility has ...
  
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• Store owners say they feel safer after increased police presence...

  11-02-2017 00:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Store owners in Croydon town centre have said they feel safer after police presence has increased in the area.Following last Friday's tragic incident (February 3) where a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck on Poplar Way, police visibility has increased along Croydon High Street and surrounding areas. The schoolboy was involved in a large fight with other youths. His condition was initially described as life-threatening, but is now stable. READ MORE: What police intend to do to stop any...
  
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