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• Conservative MP says 'the more Jeremy Corbyn is in Croydon - the...

  20-04-2017 23:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell says he does not feel intimidated by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's decision to launch his general election campaign in Croydon. On his surprise visit to the town this week Mr Corbyn announced the constituency, which Mr Barwell won at the last election by just 165 votes, as a key target. But Mr Barwell believes the Labour leader is such an unappealing prospect for the majority of voters that he boldly insisted "the more Jeremy Corbyn is seen in Croydon, the...
  
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• Police hunting white van driver who sexually assaulted woman in...

  20-04-2017 20:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted in a New Addington street. The assault took place yesterday afternoon (April 19) at around 1pm in Betchworth Way. The woman reported that she was beckoned over by the man and when she realised she didn't know him she tried to walk away. READ MORE: Man rushed to hospital after car crashes into tree in New Addington She went over to talk to him, believing it might be someone she knew, but realised he was a stranger. He made...
  
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• Watch the moment 'crazy' teenagers climb Thorpe Park rollercoaste...

  20-04-2017 19:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This video shows the moment a group got into Thorpe Park late at night and climbed two rollercoasters - one reaching more than 60 metres high at its summit.Footage has been published on YouTube today (Thursday, April 20) showing four parkour enthusiasts get into the theme park and scale the rollercoaster Stealth - which is the UK's second tallest reaching 62 metres high - and also the looping rollercoaster Colossus on Easter Sunday (16 April). The footage, shot and uploaded by 18-year-old...
  
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• Three Croydon teenagers charged following disorder at Epsom Derby races - Croydon Advertiser

  20-04-2017 18:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Three Croydon teenagers charged following disorder at Epsom Derby races
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  Teenagers from Croydon have been charged to appear in court following disorder at the Epsom Derby last year where a member of the public and a police officer were injured when bottles were thrown in a crowd. Police launched an investigation following ...and more »
  
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• Two horses die after 'eating bags of dog poo dumped by owners'

  20-04-2017 18:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two horses are reported to have died as a result of eating carelessly discarded dog poo in Warlingham. A picture of a sign, which begs dog owners not to just dump bags of dog waste in fields as they could get eaten by animals, has been shared on social media.The sign says that two horses have already died as a result of consuming abandoned dog poo, and it is believed that it was put up in Warlingham. It reads: "You have killed two horses here by throwing your dog poo bags over the hedge...
  
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• Three Croydon teenagers charged following disorder at Epsom Derby...

  20-04-2017 18:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Teenagers from Croydon have been charged to appear in court following disorder at the Epsom Derby last year where a member of the public and a police officer were injured when bottles were thrown in a crowd.Police launched an investigation following the races last year after a group of individuals were involved in the disorder outside one of the ticketed enclosures after the main event on Saturday, June 4.The incident took place near an entertainment stage set up on the hill and saw a member of.
  
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• South Norwood man who died after police restraint 'could have...

  20-04-2017 17:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A South Norwood man who died after being restrained by police while suffering a mental health episode could have survived had a doctor recognised that his heart rate was dangerously low, an inquest has heard.Olaseni Lewis, a 23-year-old IT graduate who had no history of mental illness, died four days after his heart stopped while being restrained by police at the Bethlem Royal Hospital in 2010.The inquest into his death - which is now nearing its conclusion after 11 weeks of evidence - had...
  
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• Is swearing about to be banned in a Crystal Palace pub?

  20-04-2017 17:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It's supposed to be a place where you can lower your inhibitions and relax.But, as part of a pub chain's new set of rules, swearing in your local could stop you from getting served.All pubs run by the Samuel Smith chain are set to start banning bad language, with a "zero tolerance" approach being brought in.There are a few pubs ran by the independent brewery in London, including The Anerley Arms on Ridsdale Road, in Crystal Palace.READ MORE: 7 amazing 'hidden' pubs in Croydon you might...
  
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• Commuter chaos: Gatwick Express route 'severely delayed'

  20-04-2017 17:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Gatwick Express trains are severely delayed and cancelled due to a train fault today, (April 20).
  
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• Setback to when work will get underway to start building...

  20-04-2017 17:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A decision on when work will get underway to starting building the eagerly anticipated Westfield shopping centre in Croydon has been pushed back after an important meeting was called-off and a new date has not been arranged.Last week the Croydon Partnership, the name given to the joint venture by Westfield and Hammerson, said they were expecting a decision in "month or so" by Croydon Council on the latest planning application for the £1.4 billion major development.It was hoped...
  
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• Mummy blogger finalist in UK blog awards

  20-04-2017 15:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A mum of two premature boys, has made it to the finals of this year’s UK Blog Awards, after years of feeling ‘isolated’.
  
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• More Croydon children than last year have been offered a place at...

  20-04-2017 14:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Almost 90% of children in Croydon starting school in September this year have got a place at their first choice primary school - an increase compared to last year.Croydon Council released school places allocation figures for children who will be starting school later this year.Out of 4,673 applications from parents and guardians, 4,159 youngsters (89 per cent) were offered their school of choice - up four per cent from last year.Overall, 98 per cent (4,580) of children were given a place at one.
  
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• Lombard roundabout to be improved for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists

  20-04-2017 14:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Transport for London are considering how to improve Lombard roundabout.
  
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• All you need to know about new speeding laws with harsher...

  20-04-2017 13:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  New speeding laws with harsher fines for drivers are being be introduced next week for Croydon motorists who are caught going too fast.The law change will introduce a maximum penalty of £2,500 for serious offenders.The new sentencing guidelines will be used to punish adult offenders in all magistrates' courts in England and Wales from Monday (April 24).The maximum possible penalty jump for serious offenders will increase from the current £1,000 to £2,500.Fines for motorists...
  
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• Man rushed to hospital after car crashes into tree in New...

  20-04-2017 11:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man had to be rushed to hospital after a car crashed into a tree in New Addington this morning (Thursday).Police closed off part of King Henry's Drive shortly after 8.15am for almost an hour while officers, paramedics and two crews from the London Fire Brigade attended the scene.READ MORE: Here's why your train journey to work might take longer this morningOnly one car was involved, and a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said the driver suffered "minor injuries".He added:...
  
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• Kia Oval hosts second cricket match for people with dementia

  20-04-2017 10:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A cricket match, specially adapted for people with dementia, helped attendees ‘embrace their hobbies’ as they played in London for the second year running.
  
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• TRAVEL: Rush hour train ticket collection problems

  20-04-2017 09:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Train passengers in south London are unable to collect pre-paid tickets from vending machines and offices.
  
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• Delays due to signalling problems at Norwood Junction

  20-04-2017 09:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Commuters may face delays this morning due to a signalling problem at Norwood Junction.
  
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• Here's why your train journey to work might take longer this...

  20-04-2017 09:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  People are likely to experience a longer train journey into London this morning because trains are travelling at a reduced speed. This is due to a fault with the signalling system at Norwood Junction, meaning all London-bound lines are affected.
  ⚠️ Due to a fault with the signalling system at #NorwoodJunction, services are running at reduced speeds on all London bound lines.— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) April 20, 2017There is also an issue with the collection of prepaid tickets
  
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• This junction in Croydon is one of the most dangerous in London - Croydon Advertiser

  20-04-2017 08:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This junction in Croydon is one of the most dangerous in London
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  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 ...and more »
  
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