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• One person taken to hospital after crash on Kent Gate Way

  30-03-2017 21:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One person was been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a van in Kent Gate Way during rush hour.Police say they were called to the road at 4.52pm to the two vehicles in collision.A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said one person was taken to hospital with leg injuries. They did not provide details of the person's age or gender.A firefighter at Addington Fire Station confirmed they were called to "fuel on the road".READ MORE: Police find knives near scene of Croydon...
  
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• Stewards 'threw punches at Charlton fans' during Crystal Palace...

  30-03-2017 19:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Stewards trying to keep rival supporters apart threw punches towards Charlton Athletic fans during a cup tie with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, a court has heard.The claim was made by one of the barristers defending four men accused of violent disorder at the game in September 2015.Daniel Boylett, 36, denies violent disorder having been accused of throwing a punch towards stewards trying to keep him and his fellow Charlton fans separate from their Crystal Palace rivals after the Eagles scored
  
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• Police find knives near scene of Croydon stabbing, detective says

  30-03-2017 19:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Knives have been found by police investigating a stabbing which left a young man in a life-threatening condition, the detective leading the case has said.Several weapons have been found, but it is not yet known which one was used to inflict multiple stab wounds on a 23-year-old man found bleeding heavily last night (March 29). Police are hunting two men following the incident at 8.30pm which officers are treating as attempting murder.
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• Behind the scenes eight months into Croydon Council's refurbishme...

  30-03-2017 19:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council's plans to refurbish Fairfield Halls began eight months ago, with mysterious purple hoardings being placed around the theatre in the town centre as two years' worth of work got under way. This week, as the crucial task of choosing an operator for the venue enters its final stages, reporter Samantha Booth was given a guided tour behind the scenes to see what progress has been made. "It's more of a deconstruction than demolition," says George Stainton, the project...
  
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• Two men being hunted by police after stabbing in Thornton Heath - Croydon Advertiser

  30-03-2017 19:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two men being hunted by police after stabbing in Thornton Heath
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  Two men are wanted on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Croydon left a man in a life-threatening condition. A 23-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds and bleeding heavily on Bensham Lane on the border of Thornton Heath and ...and more »
  
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• The shocking number of obese people being admitted to hospital in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  30-03-2017 18:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The shocking number of obese people being admitted to hospital in Croydon
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  There were 2,525 hospital admissions recorded in the borough in the 2015/16 financial year where obesity was a factor. This was up 88% from 1,345 in 2014/15. In 2015/16 the rate of admissions where obesity was a primary or secondary diagnosis was 750 ...and more »
  
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• Two men being hunted by police after stabbing in Thornton Heath

  30-03-2017 18:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two men are wanted on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Croydon left a man in a life-threatening condition. A 23-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds and bleeding heavily on Bensham Lane on the border of Thornton Heath and Broad Green after police were called at 8.30pm last night (March 29). He remains in a life-threatening condition. Investigators believe the victim was stabbed at the entrance to Kelling Gardens by two men dressed in the same style of clothing who...
  
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• The shocking number of obese people being admitted to hospital in...

  30-03-2017 17:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Hospital admissions due to obesity have risen almost 90% in a year in Croydon. There were 2,525 hospital admissions recorded in the borough in the 2015/16 financial year where obesity was a factor. This was up 88% from 1,345 in 2014/15. In 2015/16 the rate of admissions where obesity was a primary or secondary diagnosis was 750 per 100,000 people. Across England in 2015/16, there were 524,725 admissions to NHS hospitals where obesity was a factor.The number of admissions was 19% higher than the.
  
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• Charlton fan accused of trying to punch Crystal Palace's bald...

  30-03-2017 17:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Charlton fan accused of trying to punch Crystal Palace's eagle mascot during a violence-marred cup tie has claimed he simply reacted and swung his arm in self-defence because he was surprised the bird was coming towards his head.Daniel Boylett, 36, denies attempted the criminal damage of Kayla the bald eagle before the kick off of Crystal Palace's 4-1 League Cup Victory over Charlton Athletic on September 23, 2015.The court was previously told Boylet had swung at the £20,000 25-year-old.
  
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• ​Croydon 'stood shoulder to shoulder' with London a week on from terrorist attack - Croydon Advertiser

  30-03-2017 17:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​Croydon 'stood shoulder to shoulder' with London a week on from terrorist attack
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  Croydon "stood shoulder to shoulder" with London to remember those who lost their lives in the Westminster terrorist attack last week. The Mayor of Croydon and councillors were joined by the borough's faith and community leaders at a ceremony at the ...
  
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• Health concerns after mouse droppings are found at Croydon...

  30-03-2017 16:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  NHS staff have been told to take responsibility for cleaning up mouse droppings at Croydon University Hospital. An internal memo was sent to staff at the hospital warning of the health and safety risk if the droppings are not removed. The email, which eas sent in December but passed to the Advertiser this week, makes clear the risk of "various diseases and viruses" that could be carried by the mice who have made a home for themselves in the busy hospital.READ MORE: Croydon assault...
  
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• How the council plans to stop long queues forming at Croydon's...

  30-03-2017 16:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon councillor has said the ever-growing queues at the Purley Oaks tip are causing "chaos" for residents - despite improvement works being carried out there just months ago.Purley Oaks Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (HRRC), on Brighton Road, closed for two weeks in December last year while the work was carried out. The upgrade was designed to improve the layout, reduce the number of times containers have to be emptied each day and shorten queues.Despite this, Councillor...
  
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• ​Croydon 'stood shoulder to shoulder' with London a week on from...

  30-03-2017 16:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon "stood shoulder to shoulder" with London to remember those who lost their lives in the Westminster terrorist attack last week. The Mayor of Croydon and councillors were joined by the borough's faith and community leaders at a ceremony at the Town Hall on Wednesday. In Westminster, young people from Croydon's Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) joined hundreds of other members of the association in holding banners carrying messages such as "love for all, hatred...
  
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• Single machine blamed for 96% of gambling addicts' major losses

  30-03-2017 12:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  There is a single type of gambling machine responsible for more than 96 per cent of losses of £1,000 or more in betting shops.
  
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• Watch detectives search for clues as police confirm they are...

  30-03-2017 12:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are treating the stabbing of a young man in Thornton Heath as attempted murder. Emergency services were called to Bensham Lane's junction with Lodge Road at about 8.30pm on Wednesday night where they found a 23-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition. This morning he is described as being in a critical but stable condition according to police.Several police cordons have been put up on...
  
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• UPDATE: Man critically injured in Thornton Heath attempted murder stabbing

  30-03-2017 11:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been critically injured followed a stabbing in Thornton Heath. 
  
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• Man critically injured in Thornton Heath stabbing

  30-03-2017 11:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been critically injured followed a stabbing in Thornton Heath. 
  
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• Man dies in hospital after crashing car into a tree

  30-03-2017 11:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 68-year-old man has died in hospital four days after crashing his car into a tree.
  
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• Croydon Tramlink suspended after early morning house fire - lines now re-opened

  30-03-2017 11:04 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The Croydon Tramlink was temporarily suspended this morning as firefighters tackled a house fire. 
  
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• Tube workers vote on strike action in dispute over sacked colleague

  30-03-2017 09:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Workers on London Underground are starting to vote on whether to strike in a dispute over the sacking of a colleague.
  
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• Police cordon off Thornton Heath road following stabbing - latest...

  30-03-2017 09:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off a road in Thornton Heath after a young man was stabbed on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to Bensham Lane's junction with Lodge Road at about 8.30pm last night.
  READ MORE: The most dangerous places to live in Croydon according to crime statsThe victim, a 23-year-old man, was rushed to hospital after being treated at the scene by medics.
  Police said this morning that the man is currently in a "critical condition".Throughout the night a...
  
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• Man in life-threatening condition after Croydon stabbing - recap

  30-03-2017 09:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off a road in Thornton Heath after a young man was stabbed on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to Bensham Lane's junction with Lodge Road at about 8.30pm last night.
  READ MORE: The most dangerous places to live in Croydon according to crime statsThe victim, a 23-year-old man, was rushed to hospital after being treated at the scene by medics.
  Police said this morning that the man is currently in a "critical condition".Throughout the night a...
  
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• Fire on Addiscombe Road causes tram lines to be blocked

  30-03-2017 09:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A fire at a property on a major Croydon road has caused problems on the tram network this morning, while firefighters deal with the incident.A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said that two crews of firefighters from Croydon Fire Station had been sent to deal with a fire at a property on Addiscombe Road - but he did not know the extent of any damage at this early stage.READ MORE: The driver of a car which hit a tree in Croydon has died in hospitalA photo taken by Mazi Ogiliga shows the two.
  
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• WEATHER: Temperatures set to soar as March checks out

  30-03-2017 09:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  March is set to go out with a balmy bang ahead of April's arrival with trademark showers.
  
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• ​Children were drinking from mouldy cups at Thornton Heath...

  30-03-2017 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Children were found to be drinking from mouldy cups, putting their health at risk, when an Oftsed inspector visited a Thornton Heath nursery which they then rated as "inadequate". Little Treasures Nursery, in Livingstone Road, has been criticised by the education watchdog for compromising children's welfare and putting them at risk.A list of 12 concerns were lodged in a complaint to Ofsted about childcare at the nursery on March 7, leading to an inspection on March 13.While some of the...
  
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• Man wanted for burglary offences found by police

  30-03-2017 08:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man wanted for burglary offences has been found by police.
  
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• Young man rushed to hospital after stabbing in Thornton Heath

  30-03-2017 08:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A young man has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing in Thornton Heath on Wednesday night.Police and paramedics rushed to the scene at Bensham Road's junction with Lodge Road at about 8.30pm where they found a 23-year-old suffering from stab wounds.Officers cordoned off the area while the emergency services treated the casualty.READ MORE: The driver of a car which hit a tree in Croydon has died in hospitalThe victim was then taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries are not yet..
  
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• Police appeal for help in finding missing man who has links to...

  30-03-2017 08:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man has been missing for six days and could be in the Croydon area. Hertfordshire Police are appealing for the public's help to find Idris Mohammad after he was last seen in Stevenage on the afternoon of Friday, March 24. He is described as being around 5ft 10in tall, of medium build with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black coat with a fur hood, grey trousers, a black jumper with a cream bottom and blue Converse trainers. He has connections to the Croydon...
  
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• Police investigating cause of South Croydon fire after pensioner...

  30-03-2017 08:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the cause of a fire in South Croydon, after a pensioner had to be rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The elderly woman was rescued by firefighters from a ground floor flat fire in Pampisford Road shortly before 2pm. Two crews of firefighters spent just over 30 minutes tackling the blaze before extinguishing it at about 2.30pm. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) part of the flat was damaged by fire.
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• Chinese developer's plan to redevelop St George's Walk 'shows Croydon has turned a major corner' - Croydon Advertiser

  30-03-2017 00:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Chinese developer's plan to redevelop St George's Walk 'shows Croydon has turned a major corner'
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  The purchase of St George's Walk and the Nestlé building by a Chinese developer as part of £500 million plans to redevelop the site shows that Croydon has "turned a corner", a property expert has said. Last week, Guangzhou-based property developer R&F ...
  
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