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• South Croydon pet decapitated in latest case linked to Croydon Cat Killer - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 21:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  South Croydon pet decapitated in latest case linked to Croydon Cat Killer
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  A South Croydon animal lover has told of her heartbreak after finding her cat decapitated in a neighbour's garden last week. Mary Chase found her eight-month-old black and white kitten, named KiKi, in the early hours of February 22 and the death is ...
  
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• Andre Aderemi murder trial: Alleged attacker 'told police he'd...

  02-03-2017 18:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One of Andre Aderemi's alleged murderers, who was arrested at Croydon University Hospital while being treated for stab wounds, told police he had been at home with his mum and was stabbed "while she went out", a court has heard. Jurors at the Old Bailey were told today (Thursday) that Femi Cela, one of four young men who deny Mr Aderemi's murder in Selsdon on August 16 last year, was arrested at Croydon University Hospital that evening.
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• South Croydon pet decapitated in latest case linked to Croydon...

  02-03-2017 18:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A South Croydon animal lover has told of her heartbreak after finding her cat decapitated in a neighbour's garden last week.Mary Chase found her eight-month-old black and white kitten, named KiKi, in the early hours of February 22 and the death is being linked with the so-called Croydon Cat Killer. KiKi's body was found in a garden near to her Sundale Avenue home without a head – which still hasn't been found. Writing on Facebook, Mrs Chase said: "Totally heartbroken and devastated to...
  
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• Revealed: What drives London motorists mad?

  02-03-2017 18:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  People not indicating when they should annoys London motorists the most, according to a study by YourParkingSpace.
  
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• Watch how this Croydon schoolgirl reacts to being in a bath full of snakes - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 18:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Watch how this Croydon schoolgirl reacts to being in a bath full of snakes
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  Car boot sales, selling cakes and quiz nights are all popular options for fundraising, but they were all way too tame for a Shirley schoolgirl - who instead decided to sit in a bath full of snakes. Samantha Jolliffes, of Shirley Way, conquered her fear ...
  
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• Coulsdon hardware shop that opened 63 years ago to be passed to...

  02-03-2017 17:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A hardware store in Coulson which has been open for 63 years is being passed to the third generation of the same family.Coulsdon Home Hardware store, in Chipstead Valley Road, was first opened in 1954 by Geoff Harris.The much-loved store had humble beginnings, when Geoff, who is now 95, sold his home to take over the rent of a run-down hardware store with his wife Connie.READ MORE: More than 50-year-old Crystal Palace shop has sold fruit and veg, furniture and is now grooming dogsOver the years.
  
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• Both restraint by 11 police officers and severe agitation could have caused Olaseni Lewis's death

  02-03-2017 17:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mixture of restraint and struggle in severe agitation caused the death of a man who died after he was held down by 11 police officers at a psychiatric hospital, a jury has been told.
  
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• Both restraint by 11 police officers and severe agitation could have caused Olansei Lewis's death

  02-03-2017 17:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mixture of restraint and struggle in severe agitation caused the death of a man who died after he was held down by 11 police officers at a psychiatric hospital, a jury has been told.
  
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• Bowling alley robbery: Seven youths including two 12-year-old boys arrested

  02-03-2017 17:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Seven boys, including two 12-year-old’s, were arrested on suspicion of robbery at a bowling alley in Croydon.
  
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• Former Whitgift School and Wallington County Grammar School pupil...

  02-03-2017 17:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former Whitgift School and Wallington County Grammar School pupil working in Iraq for the so-called Islamic State was one of two British men killed at the weekend, it has been reported.Ahmad Sami Kheder is understood to have been in a convoy trying to leave Mosul in Iraq when it was hit by gunfire, according to the BBC. It has also been reported that Hisham Fadlallah, originally from Nottinghamshire, has also died but it is not yet clear if this was because of the same incident.READ MORE: The.
  
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• Three men to be sentenced over gun which was sold in Norbury

  02-03-2017 16:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three men are to be sentenced for their roles in the sale of a sawn-off rifle in Norbury.Jake Hill, 26, and Jordan Miranda, 22, admitted being involved in the sale of the weapon after they were swooped on by armed police on June 28 last year.Marcus Benjamin-Williamson, 28, was arrested about three weeks later for helping the sale take place and was found guilty after a trial in February.Co-accused Barrington Laing, 19, was acquitted after a trial of playing any part in the crime.Hill travelled..
  
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• Ex Sunderland and Arsenal defender: I owe Sam Allardyce ... - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 15:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Ex Sunderland and Arsenal defender: I owe Sam Allardyce ...
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  Former Sunderland and Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue admits he will never forget the faith shown in him by current Crystal Palace boss Allardyce while he ...and more »
  
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• Stabbing of 16-year-old leads to calls for more police in South...

  02-03-2017 15:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Local traders in South Norwood fear that without more police "problems in the area will spiral out of control" after a stabbing yesterday evening.A teenage boy was stabbed on the High Street during a fight between "five or six big boys" before one of them shattered the glass in the Nisa Local convenience store's shop window by "head-butting it before running off".Police officers were called to the scene shortly after at 6.10pm to find the 16 year-old boy suffering...
  
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• Watch how this Croydon schoolgirl reacts to being in a bath full...

  02-03-2017 14:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Car boot sales, selling cakes and quiz nights are all popular options for fundraising, but they were all way too tame for a Shirley schoolgirl - who instead decided to sit in a bath full of snakes.
  Samantha Jolliffes, of Shirley Way, conquered her fear of the slippery customers in order to raise money which will be funding the 17-year-old's trip to Vietnam and Cambodia where she will be carrying out community projects. Samantha, who is a Year 13 pupil at Langley Park School for Girls in...
  
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• ​Seven boys arrested at Croydon bowling alley on suspicion of robbery - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 14:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​Seven boys arrested at Croydon bowling alley on suspicion of robbery
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  Seven teenage boys were arrested at a bowling alley in Croydon on suspicion of robbery. Police were called to Tenpin Croydon in Valley Park on Friday, February 17 at 2.35pm. Officers attended and arrested four boys aged 13, two boys aged 12 and a ...and more »
  
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• ​Seven boys arrested at Croydon bowling alley on suspicion of ... - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 14:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​Seven boys arrested at Croydon bowling alley on suspicion of ...
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  Seven teenage boys were arrested at a bowling alley in Croydon on suspicion of robbery. Police were called to Tenpin Croydon in Valley Park on Friday, ...and more »
  
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• Ofsted inspectors heap praise on St Mary's High - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 14:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Ofsted inspectors heap praise on St Mary's High
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  A Croydon secondary school has been praised for "always improving" after it was judged to be a "good" school after a recent Ofsted inspection. St Mary's Catholic High School, on Woburn Road, was visited by a team of four education inspectors on ...
  
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• The TV licence fee is going up from April 1: Here's what you need to know

  02-03-2017 13:57 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The cost of a TV licence is going up from next month for the first time in seven years.
  
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• ​Seven boys arrested at Croydon bowling alley on suspicion of...

  02-03-2017 13:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Seven teenage boys were arrested at a bowling alley in Croydon on suspicion of robbery. Police were called to Tenpin Croydon in Valley Park on Friday, February 17 at 2.35pm. Officers attended and arrested four boys aged 13, two boys aged 12 and a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery.
  Did you witness a robbery at the Bowling Alley, Hesterman Way on 17/02/2017 at approx 2:35pm? If so please contact @MPSCroydon CID— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroydon) February 17, 2017Six of the boys have been...
  
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• Ofsted inspectors heap praise on St Mary's High

  02-03-2017 13:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon secondary school has been praised for "always improving" after it was judged to be a "good" school after a recent Ofsted inspection. St Mary's Catholic High School, on Woburn Road, was visited by a team of four education inspectors on February 1 and they judged the school to be "good" in all four categories assessed, also giving it an overall rating of "good". It is a step up from its last inspection in January 2015, when St Mary's was rated as...
  
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• Quorn blimey: Bags of meat-free mince sold at Tesco recalled because they could contain metal

  02-03-2017 12:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Quorn has recalled a batch of its frozen meat-free mince over fears it may contain pieces of metal.
  
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• Former Sutton and Croydon school pupil who joined ISIS killed in Iraq

  02-03-2017 12:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Killed ISIS member Ahmad Sami Kheder was a former Wallington County Grammar School and Whitgift pupil .
  
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• Porky Lights sausage maker bites back in 'high fat content' row with Slimming World

  02-03-2017 12:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Sausage maker Porky Whites has hit back in a row with Slimming World over how healthy its 'lighter' bangers are.
  
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• Elderly Thornton Heath couple left housebound after having car...

  02-03-2017 12:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An elderly couple in Thornton Heath have been left distraught after finding their car stolen from the disabled parking bay in front of their home. The car, a teal [green-blue] Nissan Sunny, vanished at some time on Sunday [February 26].Bert and Daphne Stonard, who live on Wiltshire Road, couldn't believe someone would take the vehicle.Mrs Stonard, 83, went to bed at about 6.30pm on Sunday evening because she wasn't feeling very well and got out of bed at 9pm to go to the bathroom."I have a...
  
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• Teenager stabbed in South Norwood fight

  02-03-2017 10:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy has been stabbed during a fight in the centre of South Norwood.
  
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• Teenage boy found stabbed in Croydon car park remains in 'life-threatening' condition - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 09:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Teenage boy found stabbed in Croydon car park remains in 'life-threatening' condition
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  A teenage boy who was rushed to hospital after being found with multiple stab wounds in a Croydon car park remains in a life-threatening condition this morning (Thursday). Police were called by London Ambulance Service shortly before 10.30pm on ...
  
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• Teenage boy found stabbed in Croydon car park remains in...

  02-03-2017 08:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy who was rushed to hospital after being found with multiple stab wounds in a Croydon car park remains in a life-threatening condition this morning (Thursday).Police were called by London Ambulance Service shortly before 10.30pm on Tuesday, February 28 to the Wandle Road car park.When officers arrived they found a 17-year-old boy in a stairwell of the car park suffering from multiple stab wounds.The victim was then taken to hospital.Originally a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police.
  
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• Croydon Council's proposal to build 20 new homes off Coombe Road slammed by local residents - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 07:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon Council's proposal to build 20 new homes off Coombe Road slammed by local residents
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  A proposed development which would involve building 20 new houses and flats in a "very unique little estate" in Croydon has caused anger amongst residents. Homeowners who live in Heathfield Gardens have slammed a planning application put in to ...
  
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• Croydon Council's proposal to build 20 new homes off Coombe Road...

  02-03-2017 06:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A proposed development which would involve building 20 new houses and flats in a "very unique little estate" in Croydon has caused anger amongst residents.Homeowners who live in Heathfield Gardens have slammed a planning application put in to Croydon Council by Brick by Brick (Croydon) Limited, a development company set up by the council with the aim of delivering 1,000 affordable new homes by 2019.The application, made on December 23, proposes that the existing garages, located south...
  
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• Has Wetherspoon's just paid £4 million for The George? - Croydon Advertiser

  02-03-2017 00:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Has Wetherspoon's just paid £4 million for The George?
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  Wetherspoon's has purchased the freehold of The George pub in Croydon for a reported fee of £4 million. The building the pub, located on George Street, is in was reportedly previously owned by BMO Real Estate Partners but it has recently been revealed ...
  
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