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• Croydon girl to represent Britain at Miss Universe - The Voice Online

  13-04-2017 23:15 via voice-online.co.uk
  
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  Croydon girl to represent Britain at Miss Universe
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  23-YEAR-old Tina Antwi, also known as Tina Charisma, from Croydon is in the running to represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe pageant. Tina will be one of around 40 women taking part in the 2017 Miss Universe Great Britain competition in South ...
  
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• These thugs brutally beat up a good Samaritan who tried to stop...

  13-04-2017 21:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two attackers who "viciously" beat a good Samaritan who came to the aid of a Croydon town centre sweet shop owner - even stamping on his head 12 times during the unprovoked attack - have been jailed.Finian Michael Barratt and Tristan Long, both 23, turned on the 56-year-old man who tried to help shopkeeper Ramesh Gadher after he kicked them out of his store - Sweet Shop in Croydon High Street - on June 14 last year.The shocking attack happened just before 6.20am, with Barratt and Long...
  
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• Crystal Palace cult hero to drink with fans in pub before...

  13-04-2017 19:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former Crystal Palace star will be drinking in a pub with Eagles supporters before this weekend's game against Leicester City. Sasa Curcic, who played for the club in the 1998/99 season, will be in The Holmesdale, on Selhurst Road, before Saturday's [April 15's] crucial game as Palace look to secure enough points to avoid relegation.The Holmesdale Fanatics issued a statement on Twitter this morning [Thursday] rallying Eagles supporters to get behind their side for the Premier League...
  
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• The remarkable life story of the woman who walked round Croydon...

  13-04-2017 19:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A popular Croydon woman who used to walk for miles selling sweets from a pram had to stop because she was mugged three times, her daughter has revealed.Josephine Minchella, known to many as Lou Lou or just Lou, was a common face around Waddon, the Purley Way lido, which is now no more, Surrey Street and Selhurst Park for Crystal Palace home games.After readers shared their fond memories of Mrs Minchella last month, the Advertiser appealed for a family member or friend to come forward so we could
  
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• 'Lifeline' for people with mental health problems could be taken...

  13-04-2017 17:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The "most vulnerable" people in Croydon could suffer if mental health services are stripped to save money under "short-sighted" new proposals.There are fears those in need of care will lose a "lifeline" and the plan to cut costs will fail.Voluntary mental health groups in the borough offer help to those with serious problems, keeping those in need out of hospital and in the community.But these groups now face having their funding pulled by Croydon's cash-strapped...
  
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• Take a look at the cool new street art which has appeared in St...

  13-04-2017 17:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  New eye-catching street art has appeared in St George's Walk next to RISE Gallery.As part of an organised "paint jam" a group of street artists have come together to revamp the street's shutters. READ MORE: 17 pictures that prove Croydon has the best street art in BritainSky High organised the day, on April 2, and brought together the creative talents for one day.The event was not commissioned, but RISE provided emulsion for the artists and granted them permission to create their work....
  
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• A major announcement about Croydon's Westfield shopping centre is imminent - Croydon Advertiser

  13-04-2017 17:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  A major announcement about Croydon's Westfield shopping centre is imminent
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  A major announcment with regards to when work will begin on Croydon's eagerly anticipated Westfield shopping centre is expected in the next few weeks. In the next "month or so" Croydon Council is due to make a decision on the latest planning ...
  
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• When are supermarkets open this Easter bank holiday weekend?

  13-04-2017 16:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Easter weekend is almost upon us, which will mean four days of freedom - for most.
  
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• Croydon police officer charged with GBH following an off-duty fight ... - Croydon Guardian

  13-04-2017 16:18 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon police officer charged with GBH following an off-duty fight ...
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  A serving Croydon police officer will appear before Crown Court after being charged with grevious bodily harm.and more »
  
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• A major announcement about Croydon's Westfield shopping centre is...

  13-04-2017 16:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A major announcment with regards to when work will begin on Croydon's eagerly anticipated Westfield shopping centre is expected in the next few weeks. In the next "month or so" Croydon Council is due to make a decision on the latest planning application for the development. And once this happens details should be released quickly with regards to what happens next, with the aim that building work will start next year. Developers Westfield and Hammerson's initial masterplan was approved...
  
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• Croydon police officer charged with GBH following an off-duty fight

  13-04-2017 16:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A serving Croydon police officer will appear before Crown Court after being charged with  grevious bodily harm.
  
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• The reason why Croydon's new trampoline park is currently closed - Croydon Advertiser

  13-04-2017 15:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The reason why Croydon's new trampoline park is currently closed
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  Croydon's new trampoline park has had to temporarily close today (Thursday) - just days after opening. Oxygen Freejumping, off Purley Way, only opened on Saturday but has had to close until further notice due to a burst water main. David Stalker, the ...
  
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• Watch this adorable New Addington dog loving life despite only...

  13-04-2017 14:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Meet three-year-old Dexter - a dog who isn't letting the fact that he has lost one of his back legs stop him from making the most of life. He was badly injured when he was hit by a car on the Mad Mile (Kent Gate Way and Addington Road) last November but he's defied the odds to make a remarkable recovery. Owner Emma Louise Diamond, who lives in New Addington with her mum Carol Hann, says she barely notices her pet is missing a leg. "He's very energetic, always running, and always...
  
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• The reason why Croydon's new trampoline park is currently closed

  13-04-2017 14:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon's new trampoline park has had to temporarily close today (Thursday) - just days after opening. Oxygen Freejumping, off Purley Way, only opened on Saturday but has had to close until further notice due to a burst water main. David Stalker, the trampoline park's CEO, explained: "Yesterday evening a neighbouring tenant damaged a vital water main of ours whilst carrying out building work on their site. "This means we have been forced to close our park until this is fixed and...
  
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• Police have not charged one single person for exploiting prostitutes in Croydon in three years - Croydon Advertiser

  13-04-2017 14:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police have not charged one single person for exploiting prostitutes in Croydon in three years
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  No action has been taken against pimps, punters or brothel owners in Croydon in the past three years. There would appear to be either no issue with prostitution in the borough, or limited enforcement by police. At the last count there were an estimated ...
  
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• WATCH: Warning video shows scary near misses as railway trespass figures hit 10-year high

  13-04-2017 12:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Think it’s fun to play on the railway or take a shortcut along the tracks?
  
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• Police have not charged one single person for exploiting...

  13-04-2017 12:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  No action has been taken against pimps, punters or brothel owners in Croydon in the past three years.There would appear to be either no issue with prostitution in the borough, or limited enforcement by police.At the last count there were an estimated 32,000 prostitutes operating in London alone, according to official government statistics.These were thought to have around 25 clients each per week. This can be on the street, on call, or in a brothel as part of a tough lifestyle "far from the...
  
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• Croydon attack: Teenage asylum seeker, who was badly beaten in Shirley has been released from hospital after two ... - Croydon Guardian

  13-04-2017 12:26 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon attack: Teenage asylum seeker, who was badly beaten in Shirley has been released from hospital after two ...
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  The teenage asylum seeker, who was badly beaten by nearly 30 people, has been released from hospital after two weeks. Reker Ahmed, suffered a fractured eye socket, bleed on the brain and fractured spine after the attack happened on Friday (March 31).and more »
  
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• Croydon attack: Teenage asylum seeker, who was badly beaten in Shirley has been released from hospital after two weeks

  13-04-2017 12:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The teenage asylum seeker, who was badly beaten by nearly 30 people, has been released from hospital after two weeks.
  
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• Prolific criminal jailed after burgling couple's home 4 days after they moved in

  13-04-2017 10:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A prolific criminal has been jailed after he burgled the home and stole the car of a couple who had only moved in four days earlier.
  
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• Vulnerable Croydon teen found safe after two days missing...

  13-04-2017 10:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A vulnerable 16-year-old who was reported missing and potentially with an older man has now been found safe and well.Chantelle Harris, from Croydon, had not been seen since she left her home on Tuesday (April 11).READ MORE: A new primary school is going to be built in CroydonThe Met Police described the teenager as vulnerable, and said she may have been in the company of an older man.She was known to frequent Streatham and Upper Norwood, with her family being "very concerned" for her...
  
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• A new takeaway in New Addington is due to get the green light -...

  13-04-2017 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Council officers have recommended that a new takeaway in New Addington should be given the green light - despite more than 100 objections.Plans for the new hot food takeaway on the site of the former Card Shop in Central Parade were submitted to Croydon Council earlier this year.News of the plans was greeted with dismay and anger by residents and fellow business owners on the parade, who complained there were already 10 takeaways on the street.Next week, Croydon Council's planning committee is..
  
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• Emotional celebration held in memory of Croydon murder victim Bjorn Brown - Croydon Advertiser

  13-04-2017 09:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Emotional celebration held in memory of Croydon murder victim Bjorn Brown
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  Dozens of friends and family of a young father who was fatally stabbed in Croydon gathered inside a small restaurant last night (Wednesday) to pay their respects at a special "nine-night" in memory of Bjorn Brown. The event was a celebration of the ...
  
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• Emotional celebration held in memory of Croydon murder victim...

  13-04-2017 09:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dozens of friends and family of a young father who was fatally stabbed in Croydon gathered inside a small restaurant last night (Wednesday) to pay their respects at a special "nine-night" in memory of Bjorn Brown.The event was a celebration of the life of Mr Brown, from Norbury, who was found on Bensham Lane, in Broad Green, at about 8.30pm on March 29 suffering from stab wounds.The 23-year-old was rushed to Croydon University Hospital, and then transferred to an intensive care unit at...
  
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• UPDATE: Can you help? 'Vulnerable' girl found safe

  13-04-2017 08:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police in Croydon are appealing for the public's help to find a "vulnerable" missing girl who "may be in the company of an older man". 
  
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• This is how the political map of Croydon is likely to look when it is redrawn next year - Croydon Advertiser

  13-04-2017 07:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This is how the political map of Croydon is likely to look when it is redrawn next year
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  This is what Croydon's local political map is likely to look like when it is redrawn next year. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its draft plans for how the borough's electoral map will look. The boundaries are being ...
  
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• This is how the political map of Croydon is likely to look when...

  13-04-2017 07:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This is what Croydon's local political map is likely to look like when it is redrawn next year. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its draft plans for how the borough's electoral map will look. The boundaries are being redrawn after Croydon Council referred itself to the commission last year over concerns some areas in the borough had far more electors per councillor than others. Members of the public now have a month to say what they think of the new...
  
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• Girl, 4, suffering 'tragic consequences' of salmonella two years after eating at revolting Croydon restaurant

  13-04-2017 07:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A devastated mother is taking legal action because her young daughter is allegedly still suffering the effects of salmonella two years after eating at a filthy Croydon restaurant.
  
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