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• Person hit by a train between Purley and Caterham - recap ... - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 23:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Person hit by a train between Purley and Caterham - recap ...
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  A person has been hit by a train between Purley and Caterham, according to Southern Rail. The rail operator has confirmed a person was hit shortly after ...and more »
  
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• ​NHS cyber attack: How Croydon's hospital says it is protecting systems from ransomwear - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 20:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​NHS cyber attack: How Croydon's hospital says it is protecting systems from ransomwear
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  The trust which runs Croydon University Hospital (CUH) is continuing to monitor whether the cyber attack that has brought chaos to parts of the NHS will impact its so-far-unaffected systems. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has confirmed it was not ...
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• Person hit by a train between Purley and Caterham - recap

  15-05-2017 19:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A person has been hit by a train between Purley and Caterham, according to Southern Rail.The rail operator has confirmed a person was hit shortly after 6.45pm, and emergency services were called to the scene. Both British Transport Police and and Air Ambulance attended.Services between Purley and Tattenham Corner were suspended, while the location of the incident meant all services through Purley station were subject to delays, Southern has said. Caterham services were initially stopped...
  
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• Pioneering theatre of the insect world to be premiered at Croydon's Theatre Utopia - The Croydon Citizen

  15-05-2017 19:26 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Pioneering theatre of the insect world to be premiered at Croydon's Theatre Utopia
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  Terabac theatre company's play sets out to explore the world of insects, biodiversity and climate change. Photo by Adam St Clair, used with permission. Release begins: Terabac is coming to East Croydon, so catch us if you can! Who are we? We are a new ...
  
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• Services between West Croydon and London Bridge brought to a halt by signal failure - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 19:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Services between West Croydon and London Bridge brought to a halt by signal failure
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  A fault has forced the closure of a platform at West Croydon and is causing significant travel disruption. Southern confirmed at about 5.30pm on Monday (May 15) that the signal failure means all services through West Croydon are subject to delays and ...
  
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• Services between West Croydon and London Bridge brought to a halt...

  15-05-2017 19:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A fault has forced the closure of a platform at West Croydon and is causing significant travel disruption. Southern confirmed at about 5.30pm on Monday (May 15) that the signal failure means all services through West Croydon are subject to delays and cancellations.READ NEXT: The shocking number of weapons police are finding hidden around CroydonPlatform one, the southbound line at the station, has been completely blocked by the fault. Some services, the operator said, are being altered or...
  
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• The shocking number of weapons police are finding hidden around Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 18:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The shocking number of weapons police are finding hidden around Croydon
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  A shocking number of weapons have been found hidden around Croydon since the beginning of the year. A total of 90 weapons, including numerous knives, have been recovered, having been found stashed around the town since January 1. Police in the ...
  
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• ​NHS cyber attack: How Croydon's hospital says it is protecting...

  15-05-2017 18:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The trust which runs Croydon University Hospital (CUH) is continuing to monitor whether the cyber attack that has brought chaos to parts of the NHS will impact its so-far-unaffected systems.Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has confirmed it was not one of the 47 NHS trusts in England which fell victim to the ransomware attack on Friday afternoon.However, it has taken extra precautions to ensure its systems are not affected.A number of GP surgeries in Croydon were affected, some having to cancel.
  
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• Purley Festival is back! - The Croydon Citizen

  15-05-2017 18:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Purley Festival is back!
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  Purley Festival has been a highlight of the Croydon calendar since 2011. After a break last year, this great community festival is back for local people to enjoy this summer. Starting on Monday 26th June with a week-long series of festival fringe ...
  
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• 11 people have appeared in court over the attack on a Croydon asylum seeker - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 17:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  11 people have appeared in court over the attack on a Croydon asylum seeker
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  Eleven of the 13 people facing trial for allegedly attacking a teenage asylum seeker in Croydon heard when they are to stand trial today. The defendants, who are accused of attacking Rekar Ahmed near to The Goat pub on Shirley's Shrublands Estate on ...
  
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• The shocking number of weapons police are finding hidden around...

  15-05-2017 17:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A shocking number of weapons have been found hidden around Croydon since the beginning of the year. A total of 90 weapons, including numerous knives, have been recovered, having been found stashed around the town since January 1.Police in the borough have been training street sweepers, landlords and staff at Croydon Council in how to know where offenders are likely to strategically place weapons. One hiding place is bushes. Specialist trained officers are working in Croydon to help battle an...
  
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• CCTV could be installed in Croydon underpass where woman was raped as part of safety review - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 17:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  CCTV could be installed in Croydon underpass where woman was raped as part of safety review
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  The council is going to review the safety of all underpasses in Croydon after a woman was raped, with an investigation in to whether CCTV, mirrors and better lighting would improve the "dangerous" subways. A woman in her 40s was the victim of a ...
  
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• CCTV could be installed in Croydon underpass where woman was...

  15-05-2017 16:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The council is going to review the safety of all underpasses in Croydon after a woman was raped, with an investigation in to whether CCTV, mirrors and better lighting would improve the "dangerous" subways.A woman in her 40s was the victim of a horrific sexual assault in thein the underpass on Southbridge Place, which goes under the Croydon flyover. on the morning of April 19, and nearby residents swiftly branded the complex subway system a "terrifying" no-go area.Croydon...
  
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• Croydon will become a bike nirvana for the first Croydon Cycle Fest this weekend

  15-05-2017 14:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  From blending your own ‘cycle-powered smoothie’ to dancing bicycle troupes, Croydon will host its first ever Cycle Fest this week.
  
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• Croydon is hosting a new Cycle Festival this week

  15-05-2017 14:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  From blending your own ‘cycle-powered smoothie’ to dancing bicycle troops, Croydon will host its first ever cycle fest this month.
  
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• Croydon will become a bike nirvana for the first Cycle Fest this week - Your Local Guardian

  15-05-2017 14:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon will become a bike nirvana for the first Cycle Fest this week
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  Roads around the town centre will be closed as schools and visitors will be invited to take part in the day-long event which includes, Bikes to Africa, a challenge for riders of Brompton folding bikes and the Mayor's charity race. Professional riders ...and more »
  
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• 11 people have appeared in court over the attack on a Croydon...

  15-05-2017 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Eleven of the 13 people facing trial for allegedly attacking a teenage asylum seeker in Croydon heard when they are to stand trial today.The defendants, who are accused of attacking Rekar Ahmed near to The Goat pub on Shirley's Shrublands Estate on the night of Friday, March 31, appeared at Croydon Crown Court this morning, Three of the defendants are accused of one count of violent disorder. The other 10 are accused of two counts of violent disorder, while two are also accused of grievous...
  
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• Croydon will become a bike nirvana for the first Cycle Fest this week

  15-05-2017 13:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  From blending your own ‘cycle-powered smoothie’ to dancing bicycle troupes, Croydon will host its first ever Cycle Fest this week.
  
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• Croydon businesses need to get on Instagram - The Croydon Citizen

  15-05-2017 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Croydon businesses need to get on Instagram
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  Recently, I wrote about how setting up Croydon's first fashion label (Croydon Vs The World) led me to discover the joys of the photo-based social network Instagram. Having explored the medium a little further since then, I've discovered extraordinary ...
  
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• Three people were arrested at an illegal rave in Croydon this weekend - Mixmag

  15-05-2017 12:56 via mixmag.net
  
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  Three people were arrested at an illegal rave in Croydon this weekend
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  Another weekend, another illegal rave. Police turned up at unlicensed party in Croydon, South London on Saturday (May 13) and made three arrests. Around 50 people were looking to get into the party in the former Rileys Snooker Club, with two riot ...
  
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• Fancy managing a Greggs store in Croydon? Now's your chance - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 12:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Fancy managing a Greggs store in Croydon? Now's your chance
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  Does the enticing smell of freshly baked pastries and sausage rolls always draw you into the nearest bakery? If it is something you cannot get enough of then this opportunity to manage a branch of Greggs in Croydon. Greggs the bakers on London Road, ...
  
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• Fancy managing a Greggs store in Croydon? Now's your chance

  15-05-2017 12:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Does the enticing smell of freshly baked pastries and sausage rolls always draw you into the nearest bakery? If it is something you cannot get enough of then this opportunity to manage a branch of Greggs in Croydon. Greggs the bakers on London Road, in Thornton Heath, is advertising for a new manager.The permanent position comes with a wage of £22,705, plus sales related commission after training, and staff discount scheme offers up to 50% off food.Holiday entitlement starts with 21 days a
  
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• Robbers from Croydon and Southwark who 'savagely beat' brothers just for a mobile phone and set of keys have been ... - Your Local Guardian

  15-05-2017 11:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
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  Robbers from Croydon and Southwark who 'savagely beat' brothers just for a mobile phone and set of keys have been ...
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  Two men who randomly attacked a pair of middle-aged brothers have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison. Jamal Hislop-Whall, 24, of Copleston Road, Southwark, and Derron Brown, 24, of Harewood Gardens, Croydon, were jailed for 10 years ...and more »
  
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• Design an interactive streetscape for Croydon: deadline looms in AJ competition - Architects' Journal

  15-05-2017 09:22 via architectsjournal.co.uk
  
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  Design an interactive streetscape for Croydon: deadline looms in AJ competition
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  Closing at the end of next week (Friday 26 May), the competition seeks innovative technology-led proposals to transform the public realm within the major south London town centre which is tipped for £5.25 billion-worth of regeneration funding ...
  
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• Robbers who 'savagely beat' brothers just for a phone and keys have been jailed

  15-05-2017 08:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Two men who randomly attacked a pair of middle-aged brothers have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison.
  
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• ‘I thought my brother had passed away’: Two men jailed who targeted a pair of middle-aged brothers for a mobile phone and set of keys in a ‘shocking’ and ‘vicious’ attack

  15-05-2017 08:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Two men who randomly attacked a pair of middle-aged brothers have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison.
  
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• Youth stabbed in Croydon and Samurai sword found near the scene

  15-05-2017 08:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A youth was stabbed on a bus in New Addington on Friday.
  
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• London dogging hotspots: The city's most popular spots are revealed - Croydon Advertiser

  15-05-2017 03:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  London dogging hotspots: The city's most popular spots are revealed
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  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 ...
  
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