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• The NHS in Croydon is about to stop funding IVF for Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 22:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The NHS in Croydon is about to stop funding IVF for Croydon ...
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  IVF fertility treatment is set to be cut from the services funded by the NHS in Croydon, despite more than three quarters of those consulted on the plan opposing it ...and more »
  
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• The NHS in Croydon is about to stop funding IVF for Croydon couples despite huge opposition - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 22:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  The NHS in Croydon is about to stop funding IVF for Croydon couples despite huge opposition
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  IVF fertility treatment is set to be cut from the services funded by the NHS in Croydon, despite more than three quarters of those consulted on the plan opposing it. Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is due to decide on Tuesday (March 14) if ...and more »
  
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• The NHS in Croydon is about to stop funding IVF for Croydon...

  13-03-2017 22:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  IVF fertility treatment is set to be cut from the services funded by the NHS in Croydon, despite more than three quarters of those consulted on the plan opposing it. Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is due to decide on Tuesday (March 14) if it will go ahead with the cut, which is designed to save £280,000 as part of a plan to make £36 million of savings in 2017/18 because of a budget shortfall. Under the plans, Croydon would become the first place in London where...
  
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• Supermarket petrol prices - Tesco, Asda and Morrisons battling to be cheapest - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 22:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Supermarket petrol prices - Tesco, Asda and Morrisons battling to be cheapest
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  Supermarkets will be cutting the price of petrol at filling stations in and near Croydon from tomorrow. Tesco, Asda and Morrisons will cut fuel prices by up to 2p a litre tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14). Supermarket giant Asda said it will bring unleaded ...and more »
  
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• Supermarket petrol prices - Tesco, Asda and Morrisons battling to...

  13-03-2017 21:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets will be cutting the price of petrol at filling stations in and near Croydon from tomorrow.Tesco, Asda and Morrisons will cut fuel prices by up to 2p a litre tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14).Supermarket giant Asda said it will bring unleaded fuel to a new national price cap of 114.7p per litre (ppl) at its 301 filling stations, while diesel will cost consumers a maximum of 116.7p.The nearest Asda store with a filling station to Croydon is the supermarket on Marlow Way in Wallington.READ.
  
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• The poignant last words Croydon stabbing victim said to her...

  13-03-2017 20:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The woman who was found early this morning with fatal stab wounds at a flat in Upper Norwood is believed to have recently become a grandmother, as one of her neighbours has shared the poignant last words she said to her.Emergency services were called to reports of a woman suffering from stab wounds at a block of flats in Ravensdale Gardens at about 6am today (Monday, March 13).The 38-year-old victim, who has been named locally as Sabrina Mullings, was pronounced dead at 6.48am after paramedics..
  
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• 20 firefighters tackle house fire in Cheam

  13-03-2017 20:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A large number of firefighters tackled a fire at a house in Cheam to stop it spreading to other properties.Crews from Sutton, Mitcham and New Malden were all called to the incident - a total of 20 firefighters in four fire engines attended.READ MORE: Croydon murder investigation: Victim is named locallyThey responded to emergency calls to attend a property in Chatsworth Road after a fire broke out in the loft.London Fire Brigade was called at 4.54pm today (Monday, March 13) .READ MORE: Murder...
  
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• Can Crystal Palace continue their momentum against Watford? - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 20:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Can Crystal Palace continue their momentum against Watford?
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  Crystal Palace entertain Watford at Selhurst Park this weekend as they look to make it three wins on the bounce in the Premier League. The Eagles will be feeling confident after back-to-back wins against Middlesbrough and West Brom, which have moved ...and more »
  
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• Croydon murder investigation: Victim is named locally

  13-03-2017 18:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The woman who was found fatally stabbed this morning in a block of flats in Upper Norwood has been named locally by neighbours.The 38-year-old woman was pronounced dead at 6.48am after paramedics spent 45 minutes trying to save her life, when she was found with stab injuries in a property in Ravensdale Gardens at about 6am today (Monday, March 13).Neighbours have named the woman as Sabrina Mullings.READ MORE: The poignant last words Croydon stabbing victim said to her neighbourDetectives...
  
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• Man admits raping 81-year-old woman he followed off bus in Balham...

  13-03-2017 18:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has admitted raping an elderly woman who he followed off a bus in Balham and threatened to kill if she made any noise.The horrific vicious attack took place after the 81-year-old woman got off a 155 bus in Balham High Road at 8:30pm on February 10.Anthony Roberts, 41, pleaded guilty to kidnap and two counts of rape when he appeared at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, 10 March.Roberts, of Holmbury Court, in Tooting Bec, had been sitting next to his elderly victim on the bus. He followed her.
  
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• Revealed: How many people went missing from your area in 2016?

  13-03-2017 16:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More than 14,800 people from south London were reported as missing in 2016, police statistics have revealed.
  
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• National threat: Huge increase in child sexual exploitation across London

  13-03-2017 16:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Child sexual exploitation has risen by almost half across London and more than doubled online, according to new statistics.
  
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• Croydon murder investigation: Neighbour heard man shout 'I'll...

  13-03-2017 15:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A shocked Upper Norwood resident has described how she heard screaming and a shout of "I'll kill you" coming from a block of flats where a woman was found fatally stabbed this morning. Police were called to Ravensdale Gardens shortly after 6am along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Despite medics working on the victim for about 45 minutes, they were unable to save her and she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.48am. Police have not yet named the victim but...
  
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• Croydon police officer charged with attacking man in Sutton High Street - Croydon Guardian

  13-03-2017 15:40 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon police officer charged with attacking man in Sutton High Street
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  A Croydon policeman has been charged with causing GBH to a man in Sutton High Street. Metropolitan Police officer Alex Fackerell, 23, was charged on Friday, March 10. The altercation took place on Tuesday, November 1, while Fackerell was off-duty.and more »
  
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• Croydon police officer charged with attacking man in Sutton

  13-03-2017 14:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Croydon policeman has been charged with causing GBH to a man in Sutton High Street.
  
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• Woman stabbed to death at a property in Croydon - BBC News - BBC News

  13-03-2017 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Woman stabbed to death at a property in Croydon - BBC News
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  The 38-year-old woman, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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  Murder probe launched after woman found stabbed to death in Croydon cul-de-sac after early morning callMirror.co.uk
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• Woman stabbed to death at a property in Croydon - BBC News

  13-03-2017 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Woman stabbed to death at a property in Croydon
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  A woman has been stabbed to death at a property in Croydon. Emergency services were called to reports of a woman with stab injuries at an address in Ravensdale Gardens, Croydon, just after 06:00 GMT. The 38-year-old woman, who has not be named, ...
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  Murder probe launched after woman found stabbed to death in Croydon cul-de-sac after early
  
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• Croydon murder investigation: Neighbours in shock as sniffer dogs...

  13-03-2017 14:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a murder investigation was launched following the death of a woman who was found with stab wounds at a home in Upper Norwood. Emergency services were called shortly after 6am to a home in Ravensdale Gardens, where they found a 38-year-old woman suffering from stabbing injuries. Paramedics spent about 45 minutes trying to save the victim's life, but she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.48am. The next of kin are aware of the woman's death,...
  
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• Croydon police officer charged with GBH after 'off-duty...

  13-03-2017 13:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A serving Croydon police officer has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after an "off-duty altercation".PC Alex Fackerell, 23, was charged on Friday (March 10) with causing grievous bodily harm and has been bailed to attend Croydon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, April 11.READ NEXT: Murder investigation launched after woman found stabbed to death in Croydon - latest updatesFackerell was arrested on December 5 last year following what the Metropolitan Police Service described...
  
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• Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed to death

  13-03-2017 12:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed to death in Croydon.
  
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• Murder investigation launched after woman found stabbed to death...

  13-03-2017 12:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched this morning after a woman was found stabbed to death in Upper Norwood. Police were called to Ravensdale Gardens at 6.48am along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has not yet been named, but is a 38-year-old woman according to the Metropolitan Police. READ MORE: The most dangerous places to live in Croydon according to crime stats A statement from the police said: "A...
  
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• Bereavement suite opens at Croydon University Hospital after £50000 donation - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 12:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Bereavement suite opens at Croydon University Hospital after £50000 donation
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  A new suite for grieving families at Croydon University Hospital has opened following a huge donation from a charity. The newly refurbished and extended bereavement suite will be a space for families who have lost a loved one to receive support. Thanks ...
  
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• Police to give drivers this simple lesson that could save cyclists' lives

  13-03-2017 12:15 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police are set to roll out an ingenious scheme to help improve road safety for cyclists and potentially save lives.
  
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• Isolation room used by children with cancer at Croydon University...

  13-03-2017 12:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A room at Croydon University Hospital which is often used by children suffering from cancer has been given an £8,000 refurbishment with colourful pictures of pond life including frogs, ladybirds and butterflies being painted on the walls. The "frog isolation room" on the Rupert Bear paediatric ward at the London Road hospital has been transformed from a previously plain-looking space into a more child-friendly and welcoming place.Paediatric oncology patients, who suffer from a...
  
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• Wallington County Grammar School is rated outstanding for the...

  13-03-2017 11:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Wallington County Grammar School has been rated as "outstanding" by Ofsted for the first time in its history. After three Ofsted inspectors visited the school on January 17 and 18, a report was published on March 2 which praised staff at the Croydon Road school for being "leaders of learning". Wallington County Grammar is a selective school for boys that welcomes girls into the sixth form. It was founded in 1927 and has more than 1,000 students at present. It was given the...
  
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• Crystal Palace midfielder receives call-up for World Cup qualifier - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 11:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace midfielder receives call-up for World Cup qualifier
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  Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur has been called up to the Scotland squad for the international matches later this month. The Eagles midfielder has become the second Palace player to be called up ahead of the international matches next week, ...and more »
  
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• Bereavement suite opens at Croydon University Hospital after...

  13-03-2017 10:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A new suite for grieving families at Croydon University Hospital has opened following a huge donation from a charity.The newly refurbished and extended bereavement suite will be a space for families who have lost a loved one to receive support. Thanks to a recent donation of £50,000 from Croydon-based humanitarian charity the Al-Khair Foundation, the suite was able to open last week.READ MORE: Croydon NHS taken out of financial special measures but it is still more than £30 million..
  
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• Metropolitan Police to challenge High Court compensation order to two victims of black cab rapist John Worboys

  13-03-2017 09:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police will challenge a High Court ruling which led to them paying out thousands of pounds to two women sexually assaulted by London cabbie John Worboys.
  
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• Police search for 15-year-old boy with links to Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  13-03-2017 09:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police search for 15-year-old boy with links to Croydon
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  Surrey Police is appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy from Horley who has not been seen since Thursday (March 9). Louis Barnes Hutchinson was last seen at around 1pm in Horley. He is described as white, 170cm tall [5ft 7], of a slim ...and more »
  
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• Police search for 15-year-old boy with links to Croydon

  13-03-2017 08:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Surrey Police is appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy from Horley who has not been seen since Thursday (March 9).Louis Barnes Hutchinson was last seen at around 1pm in Horley.He is described as white, 170cm tall [5ft 7], of a slim build with light-coloured hair and blue eyes. He is believed to have been wearing a red polo shirt, jogging bottoms and carrying a bag.READ MORE: REVEALED: The most dangerous places to live in Croydon according to crime statsHe is known to frequent..
  
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• Southern strike: Commuters face severe disruption on trains as RMT union walks out for 24 hours

  13-03-2017 08:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Commuters face severe disruption this morning as Southern conductors walk out in a 24-hour strike.
  
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• Police launch appeal to find missing teenage boy

  13-03-2017 08:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy with links to Croydon and Bookham has been missing for four days.
  
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• Missing teenage boy found safe and well

  13-03-2017 08:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy with links to Croydon and Bookham who had been reported missing has been found safe and well.
  
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