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• 'Rogue builder' conned and threatened homeowner out of £122...

  19-04-2017 23:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A "rogue trader" conned and threatened a Sanderstead homeowner out of more than £120,000 for shoddy, unnecessary and "never-ending" building work worth just £8,000 which left the house in an "absolutely abysmal" state and in need of £45,000 ofrepairs, a court has heard.Stuart Ackerley, of Park Lane in Coulsdon, cynically exploited his "luckless victim" Anthony Gavali into handing over cheques for building work that was either never...
  
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• Police link 'Croydon Cat Killer' to Portsmouth pet deaths - Telegraph.co.uk

  19-04-2017 21:27 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Croydon cat Police are linking the killing of three cats in Portsmouth with the "Croydon Cat Killer" believed to be behind 230 deaths in the London area. Credit: WESSEX NEWS AGENCY. Nicola Harley. 19 April 2017 • 8:27pm. Police are linking the killing ...
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• Here's what bouncers legally can and can't do to you on a night...

  19-04-2017 19:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Most weekends will see happy crowds of Croydon residents heading to their favourite nightspots to relax after a long week.Whether making their way to the pub, a bar or a club, most revellers will be under the watchful eye of security staff.'Bouncers' are a part of British nightlife and play a role in keeping people safe on their nights out, work with the police and deter troublemakers.READ MORE: Heartbroken family of missing Purley woman make emotional plea for her to come homeHowever, violence.
  
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• Selfies but no questions - Jeremy Corbyn launches general election campaign in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  19-04-2017 19:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Selfies but no questions - Jeremy Corbyn launches general election campaign in Croydon
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  Jeremy Corbyn has taken to the streets of Croydon to launch the Labour Party's general election campaign, just hours after MPs overwhelmingly gave June 8's vote the go-ahead. The Labour Party leader addressed dozens of supporters on North End with a ...
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• Memorial being held for much-loved Crystal Palace fitness...

  19-04-2017 19:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people are expected to attend a memorial this weekend to a personal trainer who died after suffering sudden heart failure last month.Close friends John Hammar, who passed away on Thursday, March 23, are organising a special memorial service this Saturday as their way of doing a "local send-off".Mr Hammar, of Westow Street in Crystal Palace, was a popular man with a large number of flowers being laid in his memory at the gym he worked at by well-wishers after his death. READ...
  
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• Power cut following electrical fire is causing major disruption...

  19-04-2017 19:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A power cut caused by an electrical fire next to a train track is causing major disruption to Southern Railway trains.The track side fire occurred in the South Hampstead area and it is severely impacting trains heading to and from London Euston.This is currently affecting services on Southern's West London line, which connects East Croydon with Milton Keynes via Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. READ MORE: London to Brighton in 25 minutes? The long-term ideas that could fix the railway...
  
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• Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes a surprise visit to Croydon

  19-04-2017 18:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has taken his political campaign to… Croydon.
  
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• Selfies but no questions - Jeremy Corbyn launches general...

  19-04-2017 18:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has taken to the streets of Croydon to launch the Labour Party's general election campaign, just hours after MPs overwhelmingly gave June 8's vote the go-ahead.The Labour Party leader addressed dozens of supporters on North End with a speech where he revealed he would be targeting the marginal seat of Croydon Central, which is currently held by Conservative MP Gavin Barwell.Surrounded by several members of Croydon Council - including the council leader Tony Newman - Mr Corbyn...
  
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• Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pays Croydon a surprise visit

  19-04-2017 17:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The leader of the Labour party Jeremy Corbyn has made a surprise visit to Croydon this afternoon. Mr Corbyn has been spotted in Queen's Gardens - just hours after MPs overwhelmingly approved a motion to hold an early general election on June 8. Saif Bonar, who is the founder of Matthews Yard in Surrey Street, tweeted: "Croydon, your chance to meet the next Prime Minister now. Jeremy Corbyn is in Queen's Gardens. Show him some Cronx Love!"
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• Have you seen her? Missing 17 year old girl from Hove, known to visit Croydon - Croydon Guardian

  19-04-2017 16:52 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Have you seen her? Missing 17 year old girl from Hove, known to visit Croydon
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  Police are looking for a teenage girl from Hove, who is known to visit Croydon. Ella Sears, 17 went missing from her home in Hove last Wednesday (April 12). She is known to have contacts in Brighton, Hove and Croydon. She is described as white, 5'5", ...and more »
  
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• Have you seen her? Missing 17 year old girl from Hove, known to visit Croydon

  19-04-2017 16:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for a teenage girl from Hove, who is known to visit Croydon.
  
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• Bear Grylls has just opened an obstacle course in Croydon - Time Out London (blog)

  19-04-2017 16:28 via timeout.com
  
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  Bear Grylls has just opened an obstacle course in Croydon
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  Clearly not content with wrestling with snakes, drinking his own pee and munching on raw animal flesh, the ever-intrepid Bear Grylls has just pulled off his most unexpected feat yet, by opening an obstacle course in Croydon. Oxygen Freejumping now has ...
  
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• What general election results are we likely to see in Croydon? - Croydon Advertiser

  19-04-2017 16:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  What general election results are we likely to see in Croydon?
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  Politicians in Croydon are mobilising after the surprise announcement of a snap general election by Theresa May on Tuesday. The borough is bracing itself for the next big political event after the drama of the Brexit vote last year. READ MORE: Reaction ...and more »
  
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• Police believe teenage girl who has been missing for a week could...

  19-04-2017 16:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are asking people in Croydon to keep an eye out for a 17-year-old girl who has been missing from her home in Hove for the last week.Ella Sears was last seen on Wednesday (April 12) when she briefly returned home before leaving.A Sussex Police spokeswoman said Ella is known to have contacts in both Croydon and in Brighton and Hove - leading officers to believe she could possibly be in these areas.Ella is described as white, 5'5", of slim or medium build, and has dark brown shoulder...
  
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• Landlord is fined £6,665 for leaving rented property as a neglected 'fire hazard'

  19-04-2017 15:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A landlord who rented out a property which became a ‘neglected fire hazard’, has been fined over six thousand pounds.
  
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• What general election results are we likely to see in Croydon?

  19-04-2017 15:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Politicians in Croydon are mobilising after the surprise announcement of a snap general election by Theresa May on Tuesday.The borough is bracing itself for the next big political event after the drama of the Brexit vote last year.READ MORE: Reaction in Croydon as Theresa May calls a shock early General Election - live updatesPrime Minister May has positioned herself as the pro-Leave candidate in the election which is being billed as the "Brexit election", as many commentators believe...
  
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• Heartbroken family of missing Purley woman make emotional plea...

  19-04-2017 14:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken family of a Croydon woman who has been missing for four days have made an emotional appeal for her to come home.Emma Roarty disappered from her Purley home on Easter Sunday afternoon, when she said she was going out to top up her phone.The 37-year-old has very little money with her and has not been seen or heard from since she went missing at the weekend.Posters have been put up around the Purley area, as Emma's family continue to raise awareness about her disappearance.READ...
  
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• Where and when a new Wickes store will be opening in Croydon

  19-04-2017 14:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Those who have been to The Colonnades in Purley Way recently, may have noticed some building work taking place in a space next door to the Oxygen Freejumping trampoline park.The work is being done in preparation for a new Wickes store, which is due to open there on July 5 this year.READ MORE: Here's why Centrale Shopping Centre was evacuated this morningThe store will be replacing another Wickes store just down the road on Purley Way, which will be closing the day before this one opens, on July.
  
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• Croydon woman left in tears at public meeting after opening up about 'racial abuse' - Croydon Advertiser

  19-04-2017 14:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Dozens of people filled the Croydon Voluntary Action Resource Centre (CVA) on London Road last Wednesday night to attend an event which was held to demonstrate the borough's support of asylum seekers and refugees. The meeting was organised by ...
  
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• This junction in Croydon is one of the most dangerous in London

  19-04-2017 13:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Lombard Roundabout has been named as one of the most dangerous junctions in London - news which probably won't surprise motorists who use the five-way roundabout frequently. It is the only Croydon junction to be targeted as part of Transport for London's Safer Junctions programme, meaning it will now be continually monitored and reviewed annually.The intersection of Purley Way and Mitcham Road is one of 73 London junctions with the worst safety records for pedestrians, cyclists and...
  
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• Man stabbed in alleged domestic disturbance in Caterham on Easter...

  19-04-2017 13:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man who was stabbed in an alleged domestic disturbance in Caterham on East Sunday has been released from hospital.After suffering a reported stab wound at a home on Stafford Road a man in his 20s was rushed to hospital by air ambulance on Easter Sunday.READ MORE: Police arrest woman on suspicion of attempted murder in CaterhamA 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports of a domestic disturbance at 3.40pm.She has been bailed until May 10
  
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• Here's why Centrale Shopping Centre was evacuated this morning

  19-04-2017 13:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The management at Centrale shopping centre has explained the reason why shoppers and workers were evacuated from the building this morning.Shortly after 10am an alarm went off, warning people to leave the shopping centre as quickly as possible.One shopper, Sam Smith, heard the alarm and described what happened.READ MORE: A major announcement about Croydon's Westfield shopping centre is imminentThe 18-year-old said: "I heard the alarm saying 'attention, there has been an incident in the...
  
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• From an eagle to a dragon: A new dragon is joining the den this summer

  19-04-2017 12:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Popular TV show Dragons Den is about a get a new member.
  
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• Croydon woman left in tears at public meeting after opening up...

  19-04-2017 12:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A West Croydon woman has claimed at a public meeting that the authorities haven't done enough to help her after she was subjected to racial abuse Dozens of people filled the Croydon Voluntary Action Resource Centre (CVA) on London Road last Wednesday night to attend an event which was held to demonstrate the borough's support of asylum seekers and refugees.The meeting was organised by Croydon Council in the wake of the attack on Rekar Ahmed on March 31 on the Shrublands estate.Police have said..
  
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• General election 2017: What happens next, how can I register to vote and what are the key dates?

  19-04-2017 11:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  With just over seven weeks to go until the next general election takes place, here’s your guide to what happens next and how to register to vote.
  
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• Nestlé recall batch of KitKats after fears they may...

  19-04-2017 11:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A batch of KitKats has been recalled by Nestlé after fears they may contain nuts.The food giant is recalling a batch of KitKat original milk chocolate bites pouch bags because they may have been incorrectly packed with the KitKat bites peanut butter variant.The product affected is the 104g KitKat bites pouch bag with the line code 12311184 and batch code 70720457V2.READ MORE: Britain's Got Talent star speaks about the heartbreaking 29-year-search for his missing sonIn a statement on its..
  
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• Have you spotted them? Spiderman loving family take the town dressed as their favourite superhero

  19-04-2017 10:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Marvel at super-dad, Christopher Lee, who walks around as Spiderman ‘to make his kids better parents’.
  
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• Have you spotted them? Spider-Man-loving family take to the town dressed as their favourite superhero

  19-04-2017 10:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Marvel at super-dad, Christopher Lee, who walks around as Spiderman ‘to make his kids better parents’.
  
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• Prosecutors to decide whether to charge Conservative MPs over alleged spending limit breaches

  19-04-2017 09:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors are set to announce whether a string of Conservative MPs and officials will face charges after allegedly breaching spending limits in the 2015 general election.
  
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• Cat found dead outside school believed to be latest victim of the...

  19-04-2017 09:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The body of a dead cat which is believed to be the latest victim of the so called 'Croydon cat killer' was found outside a school in the borough yesterday (Tuesday).Staff and teachers at the unnamed school returned to work after the Easter holidays to find the cat on the road, with injuries consistent with those found on more than 200 cats and animals which are being investigated as linked.The staff were were praised on social media for their "quick response" in removing the dead car...
  
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• Demand for permanent building at Croydon school where pupils ... - Croydon Advertiser

  19-04-2017 08:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  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 ...
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