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• The Coulsdon snooker club where you'll find some of the world's...

  18-04-2017 22:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Snooker is an incredible game of skill which requires hours and hours of practice, something which the majority of people never see. In the lead up to big tournaments, like the 2017 world championship in Sheffield which is on our TV screens now, professionals spend seven days a week trying to improve their game. One of the places that a number of current and former players do just this is more local than you may think – at a bar in Coulsdon. Frames Sports Bar often plays host to...
  
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• A study confirms what we probably already knew - the M25 is...

  18-04-2017 21:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Average speeds on the M25's circular route around Greater London are the slowest on any UK motorway, according to a new in-depth study of British traffic.It will come as no surprise to frequent users of the motorway that drivers on the notoriously congested loop will travel at an average of just over 25mph - 45mph slower than the 70mph speed limit.At this speed, it takes an average of five hours to complete the full 117-mile circle.READ MORE: A woman has died after being hit by a train at Purley
  
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• Britain's Got Talent star speaks about the heartbreaking...

  18-04-2017 20:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The dad of a teenager who went missing almost 30 years ago has said he doesn't "want to go to his grave without knowing what happened to him". Peter Boxell was part of the Missing People Choir whose emotional audition on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night moved viewers across the country to tears. Members of the audience, the judges as well as hosts Ant and Dec - were visibly moved by the performance which Mr Boxell explained was predominantly about raising awareness of the...
  
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• Former vicarage, still with confessional box, on sale for...

  18-04-2017 19:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Property hunters with plenty of money saved up could become the new owners of a former vicarage in Warlingham which still has a confessional box among its many character features.The grade II listed property, known as The Old Vicarage, built in 1674 offers a wealth of character including original fireplaces and bread ovens and modern features including a tennis court which needs updating.The four-bedroom house, in Westhall Road, is arranged over three floors, including a self-contained...
  
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• This is the reason a helicopter was spotted over Crystal Palace...

  18-04-2017 18:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A helicopter and police officers were called to Crystal Palace Park earlier today after receiving reports of a group of teenagers with a firearm.The teenagers - two boys and two girls - were reported to be in the park at around 1.40pm, but officers and the National Police Air Service could not locate anyone matching their descriptions.A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Service said: "Officers, including armed officers and the National Police Air Service, attended and carried out a...
  
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• 11 really cool things about life in Croydon that we all take for...

  18-04-2017 18:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Perhaps we are just an easy target for people who have never been here. This week another piece has been written which takes a cheap shot at Croydon - with the claim being made that our town is "nondescript".Well, we think it is anything but nondescript. So for all those doubters out there here's a few reasons why life in Croydon is pretty sweet - many of which even those of us who live here probably take for granted. 1: How close we are to central LondonWhether you work in the City,...
  
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• Watford defender reflects on 'strange and frustrating' time at Crystal ... - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 18:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Former Crystal Palace defender Adrian Mariappa has spoken of his frustration during his final season with the Eagles. The former Reading defender left the ...and more »
  
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• Demand for permanent building at Croydon school where pupils have...

  18-04-2017 18:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon MP has demanded an end to the "shocking" situation at a Thornton Heath primary school where students have studied in sheds for two and a half years.Paxton Academy Sport and Science opened in September 2014 and has still not had any permanent structures built to shelter its students.The primary school began with temporary structures on a rugby field in Thornton Heath amid massive demand for limited school places across Croydon.READ MORE: Croydon branded 'get rich quick'...
  
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• New categories announced for Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2017 - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 18:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  New categories announced for Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2017
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  This year's awards will be launched with a party at The View in The Whitgift Centre next Tuesday (April 25). The completely free "big game" evening will be held in the ninth floor venue between 6pm and 8pm, and representatives from businesses based in ...
  
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• Person dies after being hit by train at Purley station

  18-04-2017 17:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A person had died after being struck by a train in Purley today.
  
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• Former headteacher has buggery convictions anulled

  18-04-2017 17:42 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A retired headmaster who had been found guilty of gross indecency with a 14-year-old boy has had his conviction nulled due to police and Crown Prosecution Service errors.
  
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• New categories announced for Croydon Business Excellence Awards...

  18-04-2017 17:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There will be new categories at the Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2017.This year's awards will be launched with a party at The View in The Whitgift Centre next Tuesday (April 25).The completely free "big game" evening will be held in the ninth floor venue between 6pm and 8pm, and representatives from businesses based in the borough are invited to attend.Refreshments and entertainment will be on offer at the launch event as well as the opportunity to network with people from other...
  
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• Thornton Heath landlord fined over £6000 for letting out 'filthy' home - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 17:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Thornton Heath landlord fined over £6000 for letting out 'filthy' home
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  A Thornton Heath landlord has been fined more than £6,000 and been told to pay an extra £1,500 in court costs by magistrates after she was caught leasing a neglected property which had become a fire hazard. Croydon Council brought about the ...
  
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• Hula Hoop blunder at Aldi might make you wonder why you bother to...

  18-04-2017 17:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Have you ever bought a supermarket's own version of a big name brand's product and felt delighted at how similar it tasted to the more expensive equivalant? If so, this story may make you chuckle. When Graeme and Sarah Clapp bought a 10-bag multipack of Aldi crisps, they had no reason to think they were getting anything else.But when Graeme opened the bag, instead of seeing 10 packs of the budget supermarket's Snackrite Hoops, he got 10 packs of Hula Hoops instead.Aldi's multi-pack of Snackrite.
  
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• Car destroyed and house damaged by fire in suspected arson attack...

  18-04-2017 16:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A car was completely destroyed and a house damaged by fire in broad daylight in a suspected arson attack in Warlingham. Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. A police spokesman said three people were spotted approaching a BMW parked on the driveway of a house in Leas Road, Warlingham, at about 1.50pm on Good Friday (April 14) The car was set on fire and the three people were seen leaving the scene in a small silver Astra van. READ MORE: Beaver Water...
  
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• Thornton Heath landlord fined over £6,000 for letting out...

  18-04-2017 16:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Thornton Heath landlord has been fined more than £6,000 and been told to pay an extra £1,500 in court costs by magistrates after she was caught leasing a neglected property which had become a fire hazard.Croydon Council brought about the prosecution against Allison Aris, of Melfort Road, who was found to be letting out a shared house in Thornton Heath with "inadequate fire safety measures, a filthy kitchen and gardens dumped with rubbish".Council officers carried out an...
  
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• Police 'growing concerned' about missing woman in Purley - Croydon Guardian

  18-04-2017 16:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  There are "increasing concerns" for the welfare of a misson Purley woman, Croydon police said. Emma Roarty, 37, was last seen about 2:15pm on Sunday, April 16. She is described as white, 5 foot 4 inches, and of large build with dark brown hair. She was ...and more »
  
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• Croydon branded 'get rich quick' capital for developers after 11-storey building is approved - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 16:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon branded 'get rich quick' capital for developers after 11-storey building is approved
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  An 11-storey building which will include more than 40 apartments has been given the go-ahead to be built in the centre of Croydon. Inspired Asset Management has been given consent to build Scarbrook House, a 42-home development on Scarbrook Road, ...
  
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• Police 'growing concerned' about missing woman in Purley

  18-04-2017 16:11 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon police are appealing for help to find a woman who is missing from Purley.
  
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• Police reveal person hit by a train at Purley station was a woman

  18-04-2017 15:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The British Transport Police have released more details about the person who was killed after they were hit by a train at Purley station this afternoon.Emergency services were called out shortly before 12.10pm after it was reported someone had been struck by a Southern Rail train which was travelling from London Victoria to Tonbridge, in Kent.It is understood that the victim was hit by the train as it travelled through Platform 4.Network Rail had to evacuate Purley station in order to allow...
  
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• Controversial Purley 'skyscraper' might not go ahead after all - here's why - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 15:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Controversial Purley 'skyscraper' might not go ahead after all - here's why
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  A controversial "skyscraper" may not be built in Purley after all after the Government stepped in to review the application. Plans to build the 17-storey building on the site of Purley Baptist Church, on the "island" on Banstead Road, were approved by ...
  
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• Crackdown on knife and gun crime even if stop and searches go up

  18-04-2017 14:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Tackling violent crime will be the top priority for the news Metropolitan Police commissioner, even if that means a rise in stop and searches.
  
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• Person hit by a train at Purley station - latest updates | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 14:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Southern Rail has said that no trains will be calling at Purley station after a person was hit by a train. The train operator has said the incident happened at about ...
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• Controversial Purley 'skyscraper' might not go ahead after all -...

  18-04-2017 14:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A controversial "skyscraper" may not be built in Purley after all after the Government stepped in to review the application. Plans to build the 17-storey building on the site of Purley Baptist Church, on the "island" on Banstead Road, were approved by Croydon Council in December last year, despite opposition from thousands of residents.The tower block would comprise 114 flats, if it is allowed to go ahead.On top of this a further 106 flats would be built in blocks between...
  
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• A person has died after being hit by a train at Purley station

  18-04-2017 13:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A person has died after being struck by a train passing through Purley station this afternoon (April 18). The station was immediately evacuated and no services are currently stopping at the station. Emergency services attended the scene after the person - it is not yet been announced whether it was a man or a woman - was hit by the train as it reportedly passed Platform 4. READ MORE: Two extra platforms look set to be built at East Croydon station
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• Your MP reacts to Theresa May's call for a snap general election on June 8

  18-04-2017 13:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  MPs in South London have been reacting to Theresa May's call for a snap general election on May 8.
  
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• Person hit by a train at Purley station - latest updates

  18-04-2017 13:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail has said that no trains will be calling at Purley station after a person was hit by a train.The train operator has said the incident happened at about 12.10pm in the Purley area.A spokesman for Network Rail said: "The train involved was the 11.39am Southern Rail London Victoria service to Tonbridge.READ MORE: Two extra platforms look set to be built at East Croydon station"We are in the process of closing Purley station to passengers. "We are expecting some quite...
  
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• Reaction in Croydon as Theresa May calls a shock early General ... - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 13:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to hold an early General Election. The next election was not scheduled to take place until May 2020. However ...and more »
  
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• But is this Croydon? Reflections on the attack on asylum seeker Reker Ahmed - The Croydon Citizen

  18-04-2017 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  This isn't Croydon! has been a widespread response to the recent horrific attack on young asylum seeker Reker Ahmed, set upon at a bus stop on Shrublands estate on Friday 31st March. It was repeated on Tuesday 11th April, at the Council organised ...
  
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• Croydon branded 'get rich quick' capital for developers after...

  18-04-2017 12:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An 11-storey building which will include more than 40 apartments has been given the go-ahead to be built in the centre of Croydon. Inspired Asset Management has been given consent to build Scarbrook House, a 42-home development on Scarbrook Road, near to the High Street and Surrey Street. The building will comprise 13 three-bedroom, 20 one-bedroom and nine two-bedroom apartments. The scheme was approved by Croydon Council's planning committee on March 23.The £20 million development will be
  
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• Theresa May calls for general election on June 8 - is she right to do so?

  18-04-2017 12:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Teresa May has called for a general election on June 8.
  
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• Theresa May calls for a general election and challenges opposition parties to provide alternative plans for Brexit

  18-04-2017 12:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Teresa May has called for a general election on June 8.
  
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• Reaction in Croydon as Theresa May calls a shock early General...

  18-04-2017 12:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to hold an early General Election. The next election was not scheduled to take place until May 2020. However, Mrs May has called a snap election meaning that Croydon's voters could go to the polls on June 8. Mrs May has previously denied she would call an early election, insisting there should be a period of calm in British politics. READ MORE: This is how the political map of Croydon is likely to look when it is redrawn next year However,...
  
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• Police appeal for public's help to find missing Purley woman

  18-04-2017 10:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for the public's help to find a 37-year-old woman from Purley who went missing over the Easter weekend. Emma Roarty has not been seen since Sunday (April 16) and anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to get in touch with police immediately. READ MORE: Croydon MP hits back as town is described as nondescript Police investigating the disappearance have tweeted a photo of Ms Roarty, who is white with long dark brown hair and is wearing a black puffa coat and...
  
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• AJ competition: Your chance to transform Croydon's streetscape - Architects' Journal

  18-04-2017 09:32 via architectsjournal.co.uk
  
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  AJ competition: Your chance to transform Croydon's streetscape
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  Open to everyone, the competition seeks innovative technology-led proposals to transform the public realm within the major south London town centre which is tipped for £5.25 billion-worth of regeneration funding. Proposals for the commission – which ...
  
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• Croydon MP hits back as town is described as nondescript - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2017 02:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  An MP has hit back after Croydon was called a "nondescript town" by a newspaper on the island of Jersey, proclaiming "whoever wrote that is a complete idiot". An opinion piece on The Jersey Evening Post's website was headlined 'This is Jersey, not ...
  
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