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• If you live in Croydon Central your vote matters more than almost...

  25-04-2017 23:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  During the past four general elections, a staggering third of people - on average - haven't even bothered to vote. But - and hopefully this will get you out to your polling station - if you live in Croydon Central your vote matters more than almost everyone else's in the country. It may sound odd that though we live in a representative democracy some votes matter more than others, but the reason is the first past the post system we use for general elections. Unlike a proportional...
  
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• A lorry driver has denied causing the death of a cyclist in...

  25-04-2017 19:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A lorry driver has denied causing the death of cyclist by careless driving in Croydon, and will now stand trial.Darren Anderton appeared at the Old Bailey today (Tuesday, April 25), accused of causing the death of Polish cyclist Magda Tadaj.The Scania lorry he was driving collided with Ms Tadaj and her bike in St James's Road, near The Windmill pub, on May 23 last year.READ MORE: Sutton man jailed for abusing transgender woman he took photos of while she was in a supermarketA post-mortem, which.
  
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• Sutton man jailed for abusing transgender woman he took photos of...

  25-04-2017 19:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Sutton man has been jailed for verbally abusing a transgender woman in a Caterham supermarket who he took photos of which he then posted on Facebook to further taunt her.Darren McClean, 38, of Highdown Lane, pleaded guilty to using abusive behaviour to cause harassment at Guildford Crown Court last Friday (April 21) and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.The abuse took place on March 15 this year when McClean spotted Philippa Baker, a transgender woman, shopping and started taunting her.READ
  
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• Hundreds turn out to remember much-loved Crystal Palace fitness...

  25-04-2017 19:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people turned up to say their goodbyes at the weekend to a Crystal Palace personal trainer who died after suffering sudden heart failure last month.More than 350 people crammed into All Saints Church,in Carshalton High Street, to remember John Hammar on Saturday (April 22) as part of a "local send-off" for the man popular both where he lived in Crystal Palace and also in Wallington where he worked.Ten eulogies, including some impromptu speeches, were read out by friends and...
  
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• School which can't afford to pay for meals for pupils tells...

  25-04-2017 18:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Parents will be forced to make packed lunches for children at a Croydon school because the primary can't afford to pay for meals.School leaders at Paxton Academy Sport Science have revealed the budget does not stretch far enough to feed pupils during their last week of term. A newsletter to the parents asks them to pack a nutritious lunch to cover the budget shortfall.The school's funding, according to the reminder sent out to parents, is not sufficient to allow for school meals in the last week
  
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• Watch the video that shows there could be something special waiting in the wings at Crystal Palace

  25-04-2017 18:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Stepovers, lollipops and a cheeky crossbar challenge are just some of the skills pulled off by Crystal Palace wing wizard Sullay Kaikai.
  
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• Caterham residents' outrage at drug litter left at popular beauty...

  25-04-2017 18:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  People living in Caterham are furious that "disgusting" drug paraphernalia has been left lying on the floor at a local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) visited by families.Laybys close to the Caterham viewpoint on Gravelly Hill have been left littered with small, metallic silver containers thought to be used for Nitrous Oxide (NOS), also known as Entonox or laughing gas.Bluebells are now starting to bloom in the area, making it a popular destination for dog walkers and...
  
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• This is how your views are changing the face of Thornton Heath

  25-04-2017 17:57 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Work will get under way this week to significantly change the face of Thornton Heath as part of ‘Croydon’s regeneration story’.
  
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• Police warn people to watch out for ATM scam in Norbury

  25-04-2017 16:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Residents in Norbury are being warned to watch out for an ATM scam in which fraudsters are gaining access to victims' bank accounts. There are reported to have been a number of incidents in the area over the last month. READ MORE: Hunt for "heartless" vandals who trashed Croydon charity's minibus while it was parked at a schoolUnsuspecting victims' bank details have been stolen after ATMs have had devices attached to them.Police have said that fraudsters have been hiding small pinhole...
  
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• This is why Sainsbury's and Tesco have taken houmous off their...

  25-04-2017 16:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Bad news for vegetarians - you probably won't be able to buy houmous in your local supermarket today.Big name chains including Sainsbury's, Tesco and M&S have all withdrawn their ranges of the popular dip due to what national news outlets are calling a "houmous crisis", leaving shelves empty and customers angry. This is affecting stores nationwide, and no end date to the shortage has been announced yet. READ MORE: Hula Hoop blunder at Aldi might make you wonder why you...
  
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• Firefighters cut person out of car following crash on busy Croydon road - Croydon Advertiser

  25-04-2017 16:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a car following a collision on a busy Croydon road, before paramedics took them to hospital for treatment. Emergency services were called to attend to a crash on Roman Way today (Tuesday, April 25). READ MORE: ...
  
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• This advert has taken a Croydon poet’s career to the next level

  25-04-2017 15:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A poet who turned down a sales job to write has seen his poetry go national in multi-million pound advert.
  
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• Firefighters cut person out of car following crash on busy...

  25-04-2017 15:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a car following a collision on a busy Croydon road, before paramedics took them to hospital for treatment.Emergency services were called to attend to a crash on Roman Way today (Tuesday, April 25).READ MORE: Drivers warned to update sat navs or risk heavy fine due to new speeding lawsTwo cars were involved in the collision on Roman Way close to the junction with Rectory Grove at around 12.40pm.Firefighters from Croydon Fire Station red watch had to cut...
  
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• ​Yo! Sushi is opening its first ever street food restaurant at...

  25-04-2017 15:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Yo! Sushi is opening its first ever street food restaurant this week at Boxpark Croydon.The Japanese chain's new style of eatery will be open to customers at the trendy food and drink mall next to East Croydon station on Thursday (April 27).The unit, which has a year's lease, won't feature the conveyor belt and coloured plates we are all familiar with at normal Yo! Sushi restaurants.READ MORE: Yo! Sushi is coming to Boxpark but with one major difference to most branchesInstead, the traditional..
  
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• Anyone hoping for snow this week or a dry bank holiday is going to be disappointed

  25-04-2017 15:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  South London and surroundings areas are set to escape the worst of an Arctic blast that has brought spring snow to parts of the country.
  
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• Former Bishop of Gloucester who worked at an Addington church for...

  25-04-2017 14:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former senior Church of England Bishop who spent five years working at a church in Addington has died.Bishop Michael Perham was curate at St Mary's Church, on Addington Village Road, between 1976 and 1981 – his first full-time position. The 69-year-old, who went on to become the Bishop of Gloucester for 11 years, died "peacefully at home" following a battle with cancer on April 17 after celebrating Easter with his family. Reverend Debbie Forman, vicar at St Mary's Church, paid...
  
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• Poundworld facing court action after being accused of selling...

  25-04-2017 14:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Poundworld is facing a string of charges relating to food hygiene at a Croydon store - having been accused of selling food "covered in mouse urine and droppings". It is also alleged that staff knew about "an active mice infestation throughout the shop floor and basement storage areas" of the shop in the Centrale shopping centre. Poundworld has been charged with six counts of failing to comply with food safety regulation and five counts of contravening a health and safety...
  
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• Plans to close Selsdon Post Office and move it into a smaller...

  25-04-2017 14:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Plans are in place to close Selsdon Post Office and instead have counters inside a convenience store where some services would be lost.The Post Office is proposing to shut the dedicated shop on 6 The Broadway, Addington Road, and move services 180 metres down the road to the Tudor Library shop.If it goes ahead residents who use the South Croydon branch will visit the newsagents where two counters will handle all postal needs.READ MORE: TfL launch investigation after bus crashes into Selsdon...
  
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• Important meeting on the future of Fairfield Halls taking place...

  25-04-2017 13:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The council's choice of who it wants to run Fairfield Halls will be scrutinised in public for the first time tomorrow (Wednesday) after the decision was "called-in" by Conservative councillors.BH Live has been announced as Croydon Council's preferred operator to run the venue when it reopens in 2018 after a two-year refurbishment. The social enterprise pledged to put on events including theatre shows, live music, visual arts, comedy and dance acts, international performances and...
  
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• Fairfield Halls in Croydon have new 'preferred bidder', lesuire and event operator BH Live - Your Local Guardian

  25-04-2017 13:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Fairfield Halls in Croydon have new 'preferred bidder', lesuire and event operator BH Live
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  The long waited re-opening of Fairfield Halls is one step closer, with the preferred people picked to run it announced. BH Live, a seasoned leisure and event operator, have been named the 'preferred bidder' and will take the helm of the theatre and ...
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• Sushi specialist Yo! to launch pop-up shop at Boxpark Croydon - The Grocer

  25-04-2017 13:43 via thegrocer.co.uk
  
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  Sushi specialist Yo! to launch pop-up shop at Boxpark Croydon
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  Sushi specialist Yo! is launching a pop-up shop at Boxpark Croydon this month with a new-look menu inspired by Japanese pubs. From Thursday, the shop will sell foods including Ramen-In-A-Roll made with seared pork belly, Chicken Katsu Sando ...and more »
  
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• Ice rink could be coming to Croydon as part of Fairfield Halls redevelopment

  25-04-2017 13:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The long waited re-opening of Fairfield Halls is one step closer, with the preferred people picked to run it announced.
  
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• Croydon set for a mini heatwave - but only after risk of snow during 'Arctic blast' - Croydon Advertiser

  25-04-2017 12:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon set for a mini heatwave - but only after risk of snow during 'Arctic blast'
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  Prepare your shorts and swimsuits because Croydon is set to heat up next week, but only after we get through an Arctic blast of cold weather first according to forecasters. The borough is expected to get plenty of sunshine and highs of 19C next ...and more »
  
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• Croydon set for a mini heatwave - but only after risk of snow...

  25-04-2017 12:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Prepare your shorts and swimsuits because Croydon is set to heat up next week, but only after we get through an Arctic blast of cold weather first according to forecasters.The borough is expected to get plenty of sunshine and highs of 19C next Thursday (May 4) according to the long range forecast, which is something to look forward too because beforehand temperatures are set to plummet this week - bringing the risk of wintry showers, including the possibility of snow and hail.Met Office...
  
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• 'Sacrifice Tottenham Hotspur for three points against Burnley' - Croydon Advertiser

  25-04-2017 11:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  'Sacrifice Tottenham Hotspur for three points against Burnley'
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  Fan columnist Michael Smith wants Big Sam to rotate the Crystal Palace squad on Wednesday night, as he believes three points against Burnley is more important than a good performance against Tottenham Hotspur. The nicest thing about Sunday's victory ...and more »
  
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• TfL ordered by Mayor of London to investigate tram drivers'...

  25-04-2017 10:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Transport for London has been "ordered" by the city's mayor to investigate claims of tram drivers falling asleep at the controls amid calls to consider whether the operator is fit to run the network.Four tram drivers admitted they had fallen asleep while operating trams in Croydon and some trams have still been found speeding on the network since the crash last November which killed seven people, according to a BBC investigation.The drivers also claimed the "dead man's...
  
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• Labour will struggle to even take London's most marginal seat from the Tories - Business Insider UK

  25-04-2017 09:15 via uk.businessinsider.com
  
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  Labour will struggle to even take London's most marginal seat from the Tories
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  Croydon Central is London's most marginal seat — incumbent Conservative MP Gavin Barwell won by 165 votes in 2015. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn kicked off his campaign trail in the south London borough last week. Tory MPs Michael Gove and Chris ...and more »
  
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