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• Croydon teenagers arrested during early morning drug raids

  11-05-2017 20:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A number of people from Croydon - including a 17-year-old girl - have been arrested during a series of drugs raids today (Thursday, May 11). Kent Police have carried out a number of drug busts in south London as part of an ongoing investigation to target gangs believed to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs in the Medway towns. Warrants, carried out by officers working as part of Kent Police's Operation Jupiter team, were executed in the early hours of the morning.READ MORE: Young mum...
  
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• 'Terrifying' underpass where woman was raped is described as too...

  11-05-2017 18:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There are fears that a Croydon underpass where a woman was attacked and raped is a "dangerous" and "terrifying" no-go area. It was revealed today that a woman in her 40s was shoved to the ground and assaulted at around 10.40am on April 19 by a man with a bandana across his face who police are now trying to locate.The scene of the horrific crime, the complex subway beneath the Croydon flyover, has been described by those who live nearby as a dangerous area which is...
  
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• ​Matthews Yard may have to find new home as developer wants to...

  11-05-2017 18:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Popular arts hub Matthews Yard may have to relocate as a developer wants to demolish an entire building on Surrey Street.South Croydon company Regent Land and Developments wants to knock down 5 to 9 Surrey Street and replace it with a four to seven or eight-storey development of 45 flats and commercial space. This is likely to include knocking down Matthews Yard, which houses a theatre, art space and two restaurants, and discount store Sam 99p.Saif Bonar, who founded Matthews Yard five years...
  
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• Police release more details about man whose body was found in...

  11-05-2017 17:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have released more details about a man whose body was found in Kenley. It was initially reported that the body was discovered on Kenley Common. However, police have now revealed that it was located in a wooded area close to the common, off Valley Road. The man who died has not been named but police have confirmed that he was 27 and that his family have been informed.A police spokesman said: "Police were called to a wooded area in Valley Road at 4.06pm on Tuesday, May 9, to a report...
  
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• Eight arrested in string of late-night drug busts in south London

  11-05-2017 17:41 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A string of late-night drug busts have led to seven 16 to 21 year olds and a 50-year-old woman arrested in south London.
  
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• Southern's cuts to late night trains are a slap in the face for...

  11-05-2017 17:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail announced earlier this week that it would be axeing its late night services between Croydon and Victoria while work for Network Rail takes place. Reporter Tom Matthews gives his take on the decision ...Apparently, it doesn't take a strike for Southen Rail to axe services - as proved by the decision, prompted by the Department for Transport, to drop late night trains between Croydon and Victoria from later this month.For a long time, Croydon has always had the unbeatable dual traits
  
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• Young mum says council left her with a choice of being homeless...

  11-05-2017 16:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old mum, who suffers with depression and anxiety, says that a council officer left her with a choice of living apart from her partner or being homeless. Chanell Wells went to the council for help after she and her partner were left sleeping on a sofa at the New Addington home of her partner's parents. Miss Wells, her four-month-old baby, her partner, her partner's parents, her partner's step- brother, and her partner's step-brother's girlfriend were all crammed inside the three-bedroom
  
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• These are the Croydon roads that will and won't be getting 20mph...

  11-05-2017 14:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Lower speed limits will come into force on the vast majority of Croydon's roads, it was confirmed earlier this week. Croydon Council has decided to implement the 20mph speed limits in residential areas in a £1.5 million project to improve road safety. But some crucial through-routes will be exempt from the new lower limit and will continue to keep their current speed limit.READ MORE: Night trains from London Victoria to East Croydon to be scrapped
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• The London movies you don’t want to miss at the Sundance Film Festival

  11-05-2017 14:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Movie lovers are in for a treat as the Sundance Film Festival lands in London for the sixth year running.
  
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• Sundance Festival highlights: The London films you don’t want to miss

  11-05-2017 14:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Film lovers are in for a treat as the Sundance Film Festival lands in London for the sixth year running.
  
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• Third person arrested over murder of Ricardo Hunter is released...

  11-05-2017 13:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a Coulsdon man at a pool party in a quiet Surrey village has been released without charge.Ricardo Hunter was shot dead at the bash in Headley last July.READ MORE: Police yet to charge anyone in connection with Ricardo Hunter shooting at pool partyThere were hundreds of people at the private party at which the 34-year-old was killed by a single gunshot wound.In total three people were arrested on suspicion of his murder. READ MORE:£10,000 reward...
  
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• ‘We must and will do more’ – Latest figures show the tragic increase in knife crimes in London

  11-05-2017 12:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  On April 19, days before he was due to start an apprenticeship in the construction industry, 19-year-old Jordan Wright was found in Blackheath by police with stab wounds in his chest.
  
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• Pool party shooting: Man released from bail but investigation continues

  11-05-2017 12:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been released from bail, but remains part of police enquiries after a 34-year-old Coulsdon man was shot dead at a pool party.
  
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• Man released from bail but pool party shooting investigation continues

  11-05-2017 12:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man has been released from bail, but remains part of police enquiries after a 34-year-old Coulsdon man was shot dead at a pool party.
  
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• Woman raped in Croydon underpass in broad daylight - Croydon Guardian

  11-05-2017 11:37 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Police investigating the rape of a woman in a Croydon underpass are hunting a man with bright blond hair. The victim, a woman in her 40s, had walked past shops and into the underpass in Southbridge Lane, which passes under Croydon flyover, at around ...and more »
  
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• Woman raped in Croydon underpass in broad daylight

  11-05-2017 11:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the rape of a woman in a Croydon underpass are hunting a man with bright blond hair.
  
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• Woman shoved to the floor and raped in Croydon as she walked through underpass by bandana-wearing sex attacker - The Sun

  11-05-2017 10:42 via thesun.co.uk
  
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  Woman shoved to the floor and raped in Croydon as she walked through underpass by bandana-wearing sex attacker
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  A WOMAN was pushed to the floor and raped by a man with bright blond hair and wearing a bandana across his face. Police are appealing for witnesses after the horrific sex attack in Croydon when the man pounced on the woman as she walked through an ...
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• ​It's going to be as hot as Ibiza today but showers are on the...

  11-05-2017 08:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to soar to 19 degrees in Croydon today – which will make the town as hot as Ibiza – but there will only be a few hours of sunshine before things turn a little dreary.The Met Office has predicted it will be this rather pleasant temperature all day, but from 4pm onwards showers are predicted.In London it will be even warmer, with a high of 21 forecast. READ MORE: This is why the Tesco in South Croydon has closedAlthough the temperature will be warmer, much of today
  
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• General Election 2017: Labour's draft manifesto 'leaked'

  11-05-2017 08:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A draft of the Labour's general election has been leaked a week ahead of its official publication date.
  
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• Woman is raped after being attacked in Croydon underpass

  11-05-2017 07:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was raped by a man who attacked her as she walked through a Croydon underpass.The attack occurred at around 10.40am on Wednesday, April 19 in the underpass on Southbridge Place, which goes under the Croydon flyover.The victim had walked past a row of shops and entered the underpass when she was attacked by a man who approached her from behind.The victim, a woman in her 40s, was pushed to the floor and assaulted.The attacker ran...
  
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• It's a 'waste of such a young life' - emotional tribute paid to...

  11-05-2017 00:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Family, friends and teachers of 15-year-old Edvinas Jankevicius who was found dead last week in Sutton are struggling to overcome an overwhelming feeling of loss.A week after the teenager's body was found in a "secluded area" in Sutton, the father of one of Edvinas's best friends has spoken of his "sadness at the waste of such a young life".Edvinas was reported missing on April 30, prompting the Met Police to launch an appeal to find him. Tragically his body was found near...
  
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