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• Bungling cops sent letters to seven people killed in Croydon tram crash inviting them to survivors' party - The Sun

  22-02-2017 22:13 via thesun.co.uk
  
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  Bungling cops sent letters to seven people killed in Croydon tram crash inviting them to survivors' party
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  BUNGLING police sent letters to the seven people killed in the Croydon tram crash inviting them to a survivors' party. The letter was written by the wife of a survivor asking if others would like to meet. Seven people died in the Croydon tram crash. PA ...
  
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• Croydon police investigating shocking video footage of young woman wielding knife in fight - Croydon Advertiser

  22-02-2017 22:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon police investigating shocking video footage of young woman wielding knife in fight
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  Shocking footage has been shared online showing a young woman thrusting a knife inches away from another woman in a street brawl. Croydon police are investigating the incident, which police believe happened in Islington, though reports have suggested ...
  
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• Stormzy fails in attempt to win first BRIT Award

  22-02-2017 21:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon rapper Stormzy has failed in his bid to win Best Breakthrough Artist at the BRIT Awards 2017. The award instead went to Rag'N'Bone Man, who was also the Critics' Choice winner at the awards, held at the O2 Arena on Tuesday night [February 22]. Stormzy, who was up for the gong along with Rag'N'Bone Man, Anne-Marie, Blossoms and Skepta, would have been hoping to win his first BRIT award at the ceremony.
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• Croydon police investigating shocking video footage of young...

  22-02-2017 21:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Shocking footage has been shared online showing a young woman thrusting a knife inches away from another woman in a street brawl.Croydon police are investigating the incident, which police believe happened in Islington, though reports have suggested the knife-wielding young woman is from Croydon.READ MORE: South Norwood mum highlighting dangers of knife crime after Croydon stabbingsThe Met Police have confirmed they are investigating the footage to find out when the incident happened and the...
  
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• Croydon police investigating shocking video footage of woman...

  22-02-2017 21:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Shocking footage has been shared online showing a young woman thrusting a knife inches away from another woman in a street brawl.Croydon police are investigating the incident, which police believe happened in Islington, though reports have suggested the knife-wielding woman is from Croydon.READ MORE: South Norwood mum highlighting dangers of knife crime after Croydon stabbingsThe Met Police have confirmed they are investigating the footage to find out when the incident happened and the identity.
  
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• South Norwood mum highlighting dangers of knife crime after...

  22-02-2017 19:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A South Norwood mum-of-three is organising a public forum for parents and young people to speak about the dangers of knife crime in Croydon.Donna Turner-Murray fears that some teenagers are becoming more and more disengaged from authority and need more education about what impact getting involved in knife crime can have on families and communities as a whole.Figures have revealed this week that Croydon is the fifth worst borough in London for knife-related offences in 2016. READ MORE: Croydon...
  
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• Fears small traders could be forced to close by 19 per cent...

  22-02-2017 17:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Business rates in Croydon will skyrocket by an average 19 per cent if the Government's planned re-evaluation comes into full force on April 1.Croydon Council has confirmed the rates, which are set nationally, are set to go by significantly on average in the borough, placing it among the worst-hit places in the country.Business rates are a tax on non-residential properties, including shops, pubs, restaurants, warehouses, factories and offices. They do not apply to farms or places of worship.The..
  
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• Bill presented to Parliament to stop Lee Valley park tax on south Londoners after this website's campaign

  22-02-2017 17:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A bill was put forward by Kingston MP James Berry this afternoon contending the high tax levies on south Londoners for the park’s upkeep, which will cost all 32 borough’s more than £10m this year.
  
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• 'Inspirational' New Addington man with life-changing conditions...

  22-02-2017 16:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A young man from New Addington battling a range of life-changing conditions has been nominated for an award after using his love of handcycling to collect hundreds of pounds for charity.Ryan Rauf, 20, lives with multiple long-term conditions, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, type 1 diabetes, Raynaud's disease and chronic pain syndrome.Day-to-day tasks are often a challenge, such as not being able to walk unaided for long distances, not being able to hold a pen and has limited speech...
  
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• A 'lovely, little' racing greyhound has been stolen from a kennel...

  22-02-2017 16:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A "lovely, little" blue racing greyhound has been stolen from a kennel in Old Coulsdon.Owner David Puddy said he was very upset, along with his wife Ellen, to find two-year-old Jess was not in her usual bed when he went to let her out of his kennels last Thursday evening (February 16).Jess was stolen along with all dog leads and collars Mr Puddy had for his other dogs.He says the burglar must have scaled a six foot fence to access the Rydons Lane property, before taking the pooch and...
  
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• Concern for 13 year-old girl who has gone missing from Croydon home - Croydon Advertiser

  22-02-2017 16:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Concern for 13 year-old girl who has gone missing from Croydon home
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  Police and family members are worried for the safety of a 13-year-old girl who has "completely out of character" gone missing from her Croydon home. The Metropolitan Police have made a pubic appeal for help in finding the teenage school girl who has ...and more »
  
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• Concern for 13 year-old girl who has gone missing from Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  22-02-2017 16:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police and family members are worried for the safety of a 13-year-old girl who has "completely out of character" gone missing from her Croydon home.and more »
  
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• Gender pay gap? More like gender pay gulf as millennial women set to be £50,000 poorer than men

  22-02-2017 15:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Millennial women will no doubt be up in arms after new research revealed they will end up tens of thousands of pounds poorer than men by the time they think about retiring.
  
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• Police appeal for help tracing missing teenager

  22-02-2017 15:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl from Croydon.
  
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• Only KFC in Thornton Heath closes but search is on for new...

  22-02-2017 15:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The only KFC in Thornton Heath has shut down but the fast food giant has revealed it is looking for a new location to open a store in Croydon area. The London Road restaurant closed due to "commercial reasons", disappointing many chicken food lovers in the borough.
  READ MORE: More than 20 chicken shops in Croydon have closed in the last 3 yearsA KFC spokesman told the Croydon Advertiser that staff members at the store, which used to be open between 11am and midnight, seven days a...
  
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• First woman Met Police Commissioner announced

  22-02-2017 15:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner will be the first woman to hold the most senior role in British policing.
  
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• Concern for 13 year-old girl who has gone missing from Croydon...

  22-02-2017 15:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police and family members are worried for the safety of a 13-year-old girl who has "completely out of character" gone missing from her Croydon home. The Metropolitan Police have made a pubic appeal for help in finding the teenage school girl who has not taken her mobile phone with her.Kalia Bernard-Bent was last seen by her mother when she left their home near Purley Way last night (Tuesday, February 21) at about 8.45pm but has not been seen or heard from since.Officers have described...
  
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• Pictures show damage caused after bus and car crashed in Croydon

  22-02-2017 14:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  These pictures show the damage caused to a bus and car when they crashed in Lower Addiscombe Road at the weekend.Police were called by London Ambulance Service to the busy road at the junction with Cherry Orchard Road at 10.28am on Sunday.A spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police said that the crash caused minor injuries to the people involved.READ MORE: More than 20 firefighters tackle fourth floor fire at Purley Way flatsBuses were on diversion while emergency services were at the scene.The...
  
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• London Fire Brigade reveals cause of Croydon flat fire

  22-02-2017 13:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  "Unattended cooking" is believed to be the cause of a flat fire that broke out in Croydon yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Channel 5 searching for Croydon couples who are getting married...

  22-02-2017 12:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Channel 5 are looking for couples from Croydon who are tying the knot to take part in a new television show. The new programme, called Bring on the Bride, will follow the ups and downs of planning a wedding, and all that can happen in the days leading up to the big day itself when the bridge and groom arrive at the ceremony.READ MORE: Croydon singles wanted for Channel 4 TV show First DatesIf you're walking down the aisle this weekend (February 25 or 26) now is your chance to showcase your...
  
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• Commuter spat in face of worker at Victoria station and threw...

  22-02-2017 11:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A London rail passenger spat in the face of a railway worker at Victoria station and threw coffee all over her, police have said.British Transport Police (BTP) said a man approached a female employee who was working at an information kiosk at the major train station on February 6.He swore at her, spat in her face and threw his coffee over her.READ MORE: Letters were sent to the 7 people who died in the tram crash inviting them to a survivors' eventPolice have released a CCTV image of a man they.
  
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• Thornton Heath man charged with false imprisonment, assault and possession of offensive weapon

  22-02-2017 11:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has appeared in court on charges of false imprisonment and threatening a person with a knife.
  
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• Police apology after seven people killed in Croydon tram crash invited to survivors' event - Evening Standard

  22-02-2017 10:47 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Police apology after seven people killed in Croydon tram crash invited to survivors' event
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  Police have apologised for sending letters to the seven people killed in the Croydon tram crash inviting them to a survivors' event. At least one grieving family was left “fuming” after receiving the letters that had been hand-addressed and posted by ...
  Bungling police sent letters to seven people killed in Croydon tram crash inviting them to join 'survivor's
  
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• Police given more time to question south London teenagers arrested on suspicion of terror offences

  22-02-2017 10:42 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police have been given more time to question five teenagers arrested on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts, including two boys from south London.
  
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• Crystal Palace goalkeeper speaks about possible return to Marseille - Croydon Advertiser

  22-02-2017 10:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Crystal Palace goalkeeper speaks about possible return to Marseille
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  Crystal Palace goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has reportedly said it would be a "great pleasure" to return to his old club Marseille. These are not the words Palace fans will want to read as the 31-year-old goalkeeper continues to be linked with a return to ...and more »
  
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• TUBE STRIKE: Twitter reacts

  22-02-2017 09:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  On the day that the Central line and Overground are part suspended, Waterloo and City is closed and the Bakerloo line is experiencing "severe delays", how is everyone feeling?
  
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• TUBE STRIKE: Commuters react as latest London Underground walkout causes delays

  22-02-2017 09:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  On the day that the Central line and Overground are part suspended, Waterloo and City is closed and the Bakerloo line is experiencing "severe delays", how is everyone feeling?
  
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• South Norwood takeaway slammed for 'dirty' fridges and staff's...

  22-02-2017 08:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A damning report has revealed a South Norwood takeaway, which scored a zero out of five food hygiene rating, had "dirty" fridges and a "greasy" extractor fan.During a visit by a hygiene inspector on November 3, staff at the Tasty Jerk Centre were not seen to be regularly washing their hands.The officer noted said was further aggravated as there was no soap or hand drying facilities at the wash basins in either the kitchen or the toilet.The full findings were published in a...
  
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• POLL: More than half of Londoners admit to office flings. Have you had one?

  22-02-2017 01:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More than half of Londoners admit to having office romances and more often than not regret them, according to new research.
  
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• POLL: More than half of Londoners admit to dipping their wick in the office goods. Have you?

  22-02-2017 01:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More than half of Londoners admit to having office romances and more often than not regret them, according to new research.
  
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