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• Cowboy builder jailed for conning a Sanderstead man out of £122000 - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 20:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Cowboy builder jailed for conning a Sanderstead man out of £122000
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  A cowboy builder has been jailed for four years after conning a Sanderstead man out of £122,000 and leaving his home a "dirty, dusty, cold building site." Stuart Ackerley, 55, of Park Lane, Netherne On The Hill, was sentenced in Croydon Crown Court on ...
  
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• London dogging hotspots: The city's most popular spots are...

  14-05-2017 20:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We all love to spend time outdoors - but some people's outdoor activities are a little more adventurous than others'. And it seems that there are no shortage of people prepared to indulge in a sport of dogging - the practice of watching or engaging in sexual activity in a public place. A host of websites list the "best" spots for doggers to engage in the frisky pastime. There's no shortage of places in Croydon and the rest of London that are recommended as prime spots for the...
  
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• 'He puts out a good leaflet but doesn't stand up for Croydon' -...

  14-05-2017 20:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Labour candidate for the Croydon Central seat has claimed that her Conservative opponent, Gavin Barwell, "puts out a good leaflet, but doesn't stand up for the people of Croydon".Sarah Jones, who ran against Mr Barwell in the 2015 general election, has outlined the key issues which she feels will give her the upper hand in the upcoming snap election on June 8.Two years ago Ms Jones lost out to Mr Barwell by 165 votes - making Croydon Central the tightest seat in London and the...
  
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• Cowboy builder jailed for conning a Sanderstead man out of...

  14-05-2017 19:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A cowboy builder has been jailed for four years after conning a Sanderstead man out of £122,000 and leaving his home a "dirty, dusty, cold building site."Stuart Ackerley, 55, of Park Lane, Netherne On The Hill, was sentenced in Croydon Crown Court on Wednesday (May 10) for exploiting his victim, Anthony Gavali, over 18 months. Ackerley had changed his plea three days into his trial last month, admitting four of the nine charges he faced.The rogue builder had fooled Mr Gavali into...
  
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• Three arrests after illegal rave at former Croydon snooker club ... - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 17:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Three men have been arrested after an illegal rave in a former Croydon snooker club. Police were made aware of the event at about 10.40pm last night when ...and more »
  
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• Job with incredible wage on offer at a Lidl in Croydon

  14-05-2017 17:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A job is up for grabs at a Lidl store in Croydon - with a rather impressive wage and benefits package. The position of assistant store manager comes with a wage of up to £35,000 a year and 30 days of holiday a year. Applicants don't even necessarily need retail experience to apply.READ MORE: There's two great jobs going at Aldi in Croydon and the wages are amazingA description of the job says it's preferable to have retail management experience, but it is not mandatory. Despite being...
  
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• Three arrests after illegal rave at former Croydon snooker club

  14-05-2017 16:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three men have been arrested after an illegal rave in a former Croydon snooker club. Police were made aware of the event at about 10.40pm last night when they received calls about the noise and disturbance. Up to 50 people were seen in the street apparently trying to gain access to the unlicensed music event at the former Rileys Snooker Club, on Frith Road. Two police riot vans were sent to the scene and officers tried to prevent additional people from entering the venue. READ MORE:...
  
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• Two cars involved in an early morning crash in central Croydon

  14-05-2017 15:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two cars were involved in an early morning crash this morning in central Croydon, prompting a road closure and forcing police officers to attend. Police were called this morning, at about 4.45am, to St James's Road after the collision between two vehicles. READ MORE: Police find Samurai sword after knife fight on bus in New Addington ends with teenager being stabbedIt is understood there were no serious injuries at the scene, and firefighters did not need to attend.London Ambulance...
  
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• Passenger threatened with weapons on East Croydon train - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 14:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A man has been arrested after a 27-year-old was threatened with weapons on a train to East Croydon. The incident occurred between 2am and 2.45am on Wednesday morning on the 00.40am Bedford to Three Bridges service. The victim was sitting in the ...
  
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• Victims of the 'Croydon Cat Killer' are to be remembered at a special memorial - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 13:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Victims of the 'Croydon Cat Killer' are to be remembered at a special memorial
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  An event to celebrate and remember the victims of the so-called Croydon Cat Killer has been planned by an animal charity. South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (SNARL) is hosting the memorial in June and has invited anyone who has been affected ...
  
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• ​Why were Crystal Palace fans applauding in the 10th minute...

  14-05-2017 13:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace fans have paid a special tribute to a fan who died this week aged just 10 after a courageous battle against a brain tumour.Christy Jordan passed away on Thursday, having been diagnosed with the illness on Christmas Eve in 2015.He was a huge Palace fan and he and his dad had season tickets at Selhurst Park. A social media campaign was launched after his tragic death for him to be remembered at today's game with Hull City. And after 10 minute's fans on all four sides of the ground -
  
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• Passenger threatened with weapons on East Croydon train

  14-05-2017 13:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a 27-year-old was threatened with weapons on a train to East Croydon.The incident occurred between 2am and 2.45am on Wednesday morning on the 00.40am Bedford to Three Bridges service.The victim was sitting in the First Class carriage of the train when he was approached by another passenger who had a chain wrapped around his fist and was carrying a brown wooden handle with a metal bar and house keys on it.As he thought he was about to be attacked he pulled the...
  
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• Victims of the 'Croydon Cat Killer' are to be remembered at a...

  14-05-2017 12:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An event to celebrate and remember the victims of the so-called Croydon Cat Killer has been planned by an animal charity.South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (SNARL) is hosting the memorial in June and has invited anyone who has been affected by the deaths to attend.The organisers say that efforts will be made to arrange accommodation for anyone from outside London who wants to attend.READ MORE: Outrage at sick joke which claimed Croydon Cat Killer's victims taste great with wineA human is...
  
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• ​Police make arrests after being called to late night 'rave' in...

  14-05-2017 11:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  At least two people have been arrested after a late night "rave" in Croydon town centre last night (May 13). Police officers were made aware of the event at 10.40pm after calls about noise and disturbance. Officers remained at the scene until about 3am and at one point up to 50 people were spotted outside, apparently trying to get in. READ MORE: 'Terrifying' underpass where woman was raped is described as too dangerous to use Two police riot vans were seen at the scene....
  
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• Beautiful tribute planned for Crystal Palace fanatic who has died...

  14-05-2017 10:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace fans are planning a special tribute to a 10-year-old fan who has tragically died this week.Christy Jordan was diagnosed with a brain tumour on Christmas Eve 2015 and sadly passed away on Thursday. Following his death, friends, family and members of Beccehamian Rugby Club, in West Wickham, where Christy was part of one of the youth teams, have got behind an appeal for Christy to be remembered at today's game between Palace and Hull City. READ MORE: Crystal Palace have to be brave..
  
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• Police find Samurai sword after knife fight on bus in New...

  14-05-2017 10:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have revealed that they found a Samurai sword after a knife fight on a bus in New Addington ended with a teenager being stabbed. More details have been released about the incident in Danebury, New Addington, in which a 17-year-old was knifed in broad daylight.And police have said that a fight started on a bus before continuing in the street. When police arrived everyone involved in the fight had fled but a Samurai sword was found at the scene. READ MORE: Croydon man jailed after vicious..
  
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• Why are there wallabies and flamingos at a Croydon school? - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 10:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Why are there wallabies and flamingos at a Croydon school?
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  The grounds of one Croydon school are home to a dazzling menagerie of birds and beasts – which the Queen has helped grow. Whitgift School, in South Croydon, has a unique array of wildlife roaming its historic grounds. Peacocks, flamngos and wallabies ...
  
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• Why are there wallabies and flamingos at a Croydon school?

  14-05-2017 09:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The grounds of one Croydon school are home to a dazzling menagerie of birds and beasts – which the Queen has helped grow.Whitgift School, in South Croydon, has a unique array of wildlife roaming its historic grounds.Peacocks, flamngos and wallabies hop and strut around the school's grounds.READ MORE: New headmaster at Whitgift School said 'enormous privilege' to be appointed to roleThe more than 400-year-old school has always had extensive grounds, but it was in the 1930s that they...
  
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• 'Crystal Palace look like conceding in every game at the moment' - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 09:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  'Crystal Palace look like conceding in every game at the moment'
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  Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson says Crystal Palace will have to be better defensively if they are to get the result they need against Hull City today (Sunday). Palace entertain the Tigers at Selhurst Park in a crucial clash at the bottom of ...and more »
  
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• Here's what a £1.25 million house in Woldingham looks...

  14-05-2017 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you've got a spare £1.25 million tucked away somewhere safe here's an opportunity to live in the much-sought-after village of Woldingham. This five-bedroom detached home, on Long Hill, is approached via security gates. It has a large driveway which leads to a spacious detached double garage block with two remote-operated roller doors, underfloor heating and roof-light windows. This would be suitable for conversion into a games room or home office if required. The home has three floors..
  
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• Britain's Got Talent star promises Croydon will love what he's got planned next for the show - Croydon Advertiser

  14-05-2017 02:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Britain's Got Talent star promises Croydon will love what he's got planned next for the show
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  Croydon's Britain's Got Talent hopeful Jonny Awsum has promised viewers from his hometown that they will enjoy what the comedian has in store if he makes it through to the ITV show's live semi-finals. Jonny, who lives in the town centre with his wife ...
  
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