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• Crystals Nightclub at Crystal Palace is moving to make way for...

  20-02-2017 21:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A popular nightclub located next to Selhurst Park has announced it is to move due to the redevelopment of Crystal Palace's stadium.Crystals Nightclub has been based next to the club's stadium on Whitehorse Lane for more than 20 years but announced it has to move in a Facebook post yesterday.The post said: "Huge news. Crystals are on the move. After over 20 years at Selhurst Park, Crystals must leave to make way for the redevelopment of CPFC. "The last night at Crystals nightclub will...
  
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• Andre Aderemi murder trial: 'Man being chased was run over'

  20-02-2017 20:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Witnesses have told the Andre Aderemi murder trial today what they saw in the moments before the teenager was fatally stabbed on the Monks Hill estate. The jury at the Old Bailey has previously heard how the 19-year-old was stabbed about 20 times before he died on August 16 last year.Four men, Ali Zahawy, 20, of Bramble Close, Shirley; Femi Cela, 19, of Fryston Avenue, Addiscombe; Jamell Lonergan, 19, of Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath; and Rodney Mukasa, 20, of Greenview Avenue, Shirley, are on.
  
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• Ashburton man 'who always found time for his community' in...

  20-02-2017 18:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man "who always found time for his community" and gave up his spare time for more than 20 years to support Croydon tenants in fighting for their rights has died.Michael Hewlett, of Longheath Gardens, in Ashburton, passed away on February 10, aged 81, at the Princess Royal Hospital, in Orpington, with family members at his side.Mr Hewlett helped to get Longheath Community Centre built and became involved in tenant affairs in 1994 when he responded to a call from Croydon Council were...
  
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• Incomplete Oyster journeys cost commuters £53 million last year: Where does your station rank?

  20-02-2017 18:35 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Stations around south London and north Surrey have ranked as some of the worst for charging commuters who fail to tap in and out properly.
  
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• School warns about gangs after 14-year-old stabbed in the neck following fight

  20-02-2017 17:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A school near Croydon town centre has issued a warning about gangs after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck during a fight nearby.
  
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• Brave women save boy from knife-wielding gang of seven muggers

  20-02-2017 17:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two brave women have described the moment they saved a 16-year-old boy from being mugged by a gang of seven.The attempted robbery took place last Thursday (February 16) at about 8pm on Spring Lane, at the junction with Addiscombe Road, in Woodside. Police have said that the seven men attempted to steal the boy's moped, phone and wallet, and threatened him with a large knife. A local resident, who does not want to be named, has described how she heard a "bang" and then a boy...
  
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• Hygiene inspectors found mouse poo on food at Croydon Poundworld

  20-02-2017 17:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A shocking hygiene report has revealed how staff at a Poundworld store in Croydon town centre sellotaped up food which had been gnawed at by mice - and then put it back on sale at a reduced price. When inspectors visited the shop in North End they also found that it stank of urine, while there was mouse poo on food was being sold. At one point the pest problem at the Poundworld store was so severe, it had to stop selling food to customers.The store was visited by hygiene inspectors last year...
  
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• Croydon tram crash victims 'ejected through windows' during derailment

  20-02-2017 15:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Passengers travelling on the tram that left seven people dead when it derailed suffered fatal or serious injuries because they were ‘ejected’ through broken windows, a new report reveals.
  
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• Transport for London and FirstGroup bosses react to new report...

  20-02-2017 15:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Transport for London (TfL) and FirstGroup have reacted to a new report into the cause of the Croydon tram crash. The second interim report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) was released this morning (February 20), containing several new pieces of information. The new report says there were "about 70" people on board the tram which derailed at Sandilands Junction on November 9. Rail investigators found that the tram driver, Alfred Dorris, did not apply...
  
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• Wife of Croydon tram crash survivor 'shocked' with findings in...

  20-02-2017 14:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The wife of a New Addington man who was seriously injured in the Croydon tram crash has spoken about her "shock" at some of the new findings in the latest report into the cause of the tragedy. Susana Gaiao, whose partner Rui de Sa was on the tram which derailed on November 9, has reacted to the second interim report which was published by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) this morning (February 20). The report included extra details about the fatal and serious injuries...
  
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• Vigilante paedophile hunters live stream 'sting' on Facebook

  20-02-2017 14:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A group of vigilante paedophile hunters have live streamed a sting they carried out in South Norwood.
  
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• Don't name streets after people in case they are paedophiles, councils told

  20-02-2017 13:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Streets should no longer be named after local heroes because they might one day be found to be paedophiles, according to official guidance.
  
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• Pub chain will be first to tell drinkers how many calories they are consuming

  20-02-2017 13:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Pub-goers will soon learn how many pounds they are piling on while they are sinking pints.
  
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• Croydon tram crash victims 'ejected through windows' - BBC News

  20-02-2017 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Croydon tram crash victims 'ejected through windows'
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  The seven people who died in a tram crash in Croydon fell out of windows as they shattered, investigators said. The Rail Accident Investigation Bureau (RAIB) said initial indications showed passengers were "ejected or partially ejected" from the tram ...
  Croydon tram crash driver “lost awareness”SHPonline
  Croydon tram victims 'ejected through windows' during crashThe Guardian
  Probe into Croydon crash that killed
  
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• Tram driver did not apply emergency brake and 'lost awareness' ahead of fatal crash

  20-02-2017 12:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the Croydon tram crash has found the driver did not apply the emergency break and that he may have “lost awareness”.
  
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• Row worsens between Southern and its staff over 'bullying' letter ahead of strike

  20-02-2017 12:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The row between Southern and its staff has gotten even worse after the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union accused the company of “bullying and intimidation”.
  
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• Investigators examining reports other trams travelled too fast...

  20-02-2017 12:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Investigators who are looking into the cause of the Croydon tram crash have confirmed they are also examining reports other trams travelled round the bend approaching the Sandilands stop above the speed limit.Trams approaching from New Addington have to negotiate a sharp, left-hand curve with a speed limit of 20 km/h (12.5 mph) before reaching the tram stop - the tram involved in the fatal derailment was travelling much faster at 43.5 mph.READ MORE: New Croydon tram crash report reveals more...
  
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• Dog's death from licking toxic bread mould sparks warning to pet owners and parents

  20-02-2017 12:02 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Pet owners are being warned to keep food recycling bins away from animals and children after the heart-breaking death of a family’s dog.
  
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• Police investigating cash machine explosion at petrol station

  20-02-2017 11:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched after a cash machine blew up at a petrol garage in Purley.
  
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• Police officers discovered 'blown up' ATM machines while on...

  20-02-2017 11:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police officers on patrol in Purley discovered the wrecked ATM machine at an Esso petrol station on Brighton Road, which was blown up in the early hours of Friday morning.Over the weekend residents told how they hear a bang early on Friday morning - with one saying that her mum thought it might have been an earthquake. While it remains unclear how much money was stolen, police have for the first time confirmed that thieves were behind the cash machine blowing up. A police spokesman said:...
  
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• The best Kodi add-ons you CAN use without breaking copyright laws

  20-02-2017 11:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Kodi has been in the news a lot recently due to the crackdown on the sale of pre-loaded TV set-top boxes containing premium content.
  
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• New report finds tram driver did not apply emergency brake ahead...

  20-02-2017 11:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new report has revealed the driver involved in the tram crash at Sandilands did not use the emergency brake ahead of the fatal derailment.The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has today (Monday, February 20) published a second interim report into the Croydon crash.READ MORE: Live updates from the latest Croydon tram crash reportSeven people were killed on November 9, after a tram travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon, via Croydon town centre, came off the tracks near Sandilands...
  
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• Passengers suffered fatal or serious injuries because 'they had...

  20-02-2017 10:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new report into the cause of the Croydon tram crash has revealed passengers suffered fatal or serious injuries because they had been 'ejected' through 'broken windows'.Passengers suffered horrific injuries after being showered with glass during the crash on November 9 - which left seven people dead. The second interim report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), published this morning (Monday, February 20) has revealed there were "about 70" people on-board the tram and...
  
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• New Croydon tram crash report reveals more about injuries and...

  20-02-2017 10:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new report as part of the investigation into the fatal Croydon tram crash has been released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).Seven people were killed on November 9, after a tram travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon, via Croydon town centre, came off the tracks near Sandilands tram stop at about 6.10am.A further 51 people were injured.An initial report, which was published on November 16, found the tram was travelling at three-and-a-half times the speed limit...
  
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• New Croydon tram crash report reveals more about accident and...

  20-02-2017 10:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new report as part of the investigation into the fatal Croydon tram crash has been released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).Seven people were killed on November 9, after a tram travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon, via Croydon town centre, came off the tracks near Sandilands tram stop at about 6.10am.A further 51 people were injured. An initial report, which was published on November 16, found the tram was travelling at three-and-a-half times the speed...
  
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• Southern Rail issue travel advice ahead of RMT 24-hour strike

  20-02-2017 10:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail has issued details of trains it expects to be able to run on Wednesday (February 22) during the RMT Union's latest 24-hour strike.
  Guards and conductors will walkout in the industrial action as part of their ongoing dispute with Govia-Thameslink Railway (GTR) - Southern's parent company - over safety and staffing, creating fresh misery for Southern's 300,000 commuters.
  READ MORE: Aslef members vote against ending Southern Rail disputeAngie Doll, passenger services director at...
  
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• STRIKES: Southern rail, Waterloo & City and Central line facing disruption this week

  20-02-2017 09:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Strikes scheduled to take place this week are due to make travelling difficult for commuters once again. 
  
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• Andre Aderemi murder trial day 4: Recap

  20-02-2017 09:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The trial of four young men accused of killing Selsdon teenager Andre Aderemi is to begin its fourth day at the Old Bailey this morning (Monday).Ali Zahawy, 20, of Bramble Close, Shirley; Femi Cela, 19, of Fryston Avenue, Addiscombe; Jamell Lonergan, 19, of Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath; and Rodney Mukasa, 20, of Greenview Avenue, Shirley, are on trial at the Old Bailey with each having pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Aderemi. The trial began last Wednesday morning (February 15) and the...
  
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• Andre Aderemi murder trial day 4: Live updates

  20-02-2017 09:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The trial of four young men accused of killing Selsdon teenager Andre Aderemi is to begin its fourth day at the Old Bailey this morning (Monday).Ali Zahawy, 20, of Bramble Close, Shirley; Femi Cela, 19, of Fryston Avenue, Addiscombe; Jamell Lonergan, 19, of Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath; and Rodney Mukasa, 20, of Greenview Avenue, Shirley, are on trial at the Old Bailey with each having pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Aderemi. The trial began last Wednesday morning (February 15) and the...
  
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• 'Deaths could have been avoided': London Fire Brigade urges Londoners to check smoke alarms

  20-02-2017 08:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said fatal fires could have been avoided if more people had working smoke alarms in their homes.
  
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• Watch how much YOU will have to pay under new DVLA car tax rules

  20-02-2017 08:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  In just over a month, major changes will radically overhaul car tax rules.Motorists across Croydon will be required to change what they pay in a bid to keep their vehicles on the roadIn April drivers will be expected to pay a flat rate of £140 under new rules which were first announced by former chancellor George Osborne in 2015.Here is everything you need to know about the changes:
  How will you be affected?Only electric and hydrogen cars will be exempt from the flat rate.A car...
  
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• Transport for London complete tram upgrade works as entire...

  20-02-2017 08:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The tram network has fully re-opened this morning after engineering works closed part of the line for ten days.From February 11 until February 20 passengers were unable to use the trams between Wimbledon and Mitcham.This was to allow engineers from Transport for London (TfL) to replace 750 metres of track and between Morden Road and Merton Park.Both track and signals were also replaced in the Dundonald Road crossing area.TfL tweeted this morning (February 20) from its official Twitter account,..
  
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• Morrisons recalls meat over meningits fears - Croydon Advertiser

  20-02-2017 01:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The discovery of dangerous bugs with the potential to cause meningitis has led Morrisons to recall one of its cold meat products. The Food Standards Agency is urging shoppers to return 150g packets of Ready to Eat Peppered Beef Slices with a use-by ...and more »
  
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