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• East Croydon station stabbing: Man in his 20s left with knife wound after assault - recap - Croydon Advertiser

  20-05-2017 18:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  East Croydon station stabbing: Man in his 20s left with knife wound after assault - recap
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  A man in his 20s has been left with a knife wound after being attacked at East Croydon railway station. British Transport Police officers were called to the station at 12.58pm this afternoon (May 20) following the assault. The victim, a 22-year-old ...
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• Man stabbed at East Croydon Station in broad daylight

  20-05-2017 16:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s has been stabbed at East Croydon station in broad daylight.
  
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• Man in his 20s stabbed at East Croydon station - live updates - Croydon Advertiser

  20-05-2017 15:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Man in his 20s stabbed at East Croydon station - live updates
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  Police have been called to reports of a man stabbed at East Croydon railway station. British Transport Police officers were called to the station at 12.58pm this afternoon (May 20) following the assault. The victim, a 22-year-old from Croydon, has been ...
  
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• East Croydon station stabbing: Man in his 20s left with knife...

  20-05-2017 15:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s has been left with a knife wound after being attacked at East Croydon railway station. British Transport Police officers were called to the station at 12.58pm this afternoon (May 20) following the assault. The victim, a 22-year-old from Croydon, has been taken to hospital.His injuries are not believed to be serious. Stabbing in East Croydon station :(— Ren~sama (@Wekeepitsimplee) May 20, 2017 Officers are appealing for information and are looking for another man...
  
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• Thornton Heath police incident: Armed robbers steal cash from...

  20-05-2017 14:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Armed robbers stole cash from a betting shop in Thornton Heath this morning (May 20).Police remain at the Coral on Brigstock Road after the raid, which took place at around 10.50am.A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said the group made off with a "quantity of cash" but said no one was injured.READ MORE: Thornton Heath drug runner jailed for murdering 'vulnerable' Norwich manThe force's Flying Squad - which investigates armed robberies - is looking into the incident.A resident who...
  
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• Is this the date when a decision will finally be made on...

  20-05-2017 14:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A date has been announced for a crucial - and delayed - meeting which is crucial for work to begin on building Croydon's long-awaited Westfield shopping centre. The Croydon Council planning committee meeting - which would effectively see the £1.4 billion development being given the green light - was due to take place on April 27. But the pivotal meeting was cancelled pending "the finalisation of outstanding negotiations". It was stated that the council "hoped that these will...
  
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• Partially collapsed home 'will probably have to be demolished' - Croydon Advertiser

  20-05-2017 14:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Partially collapsed home 'will probably have to be demolished'
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  The partial collapse of two houses in Thornton Heath was partly caused by work beginning before planning permission was granted. Croydon Council has said that the developer's decision to hire their own building control inspector was also to blame.
  
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• Has Croydon cat killer claimed another victim? - Sky News - Sky News

  20-05-2017 14:02 via news.sky.com
  
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  A pet with "injuries that are a match to the UK animal killer" is found in a garden in southwest London.
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• Has Croydon cat killer claimed another victim? - Sky News

  20-05-2017 14:02 via news.sky.com
  
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  Has Croydon cat killer claimed another victim?
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  A pet with "injuries that are a match to the UK animal killer" is found in a garden in southwest London. 13:05, UK, Saturday 20 May 2017. Unidentified tabby cats body found in a garden yesterday in Wallington near Beddington Park is being linked to ...and more »
  
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• Partially collapsed home 'will probably have to be demolished'

  20-05-2017 13:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The partial collapse of two houses in Thornton Heath was partly caused by work beginning before planning permission was granted. Croydon Council has said that the developer's decision to hire their own building control inspector was also to blame. Families were evacuated from their homes and fire crews were called to Manchester Road on Tuesday morning after one of the front porches of numbers six and eight partially collapsed.The structure is now listed as a dangerous building, meaning it must..
  
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• London routes for World Naked Bike Ride announced

  20-05-2017 13:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The London routes for the World Naked Bike Ride have been announced. The WNBR is an international clothing-optional mass bike ride, taking place this year to protest against "car culture and oil dependency".The ride is is hosted across 50 cities around the world with thousands of people taking part.READ MORE: Is this the date when a decision will finally be made on Croydon's Westfield shopping centre?The London leg of the event will take place on June 10 and will have seven start...
  
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• Meet three of Croydon University Hospital's most inspirational nurses - Croydon Advertiser

  20-05-2017 13:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Meet three of Croydon University Hospital's most inspirational nurses
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  Three Croydon nurses have been recognised for their inspirational work for patients across the borough. Sashane Dean, Belphoebe Lundy and Ophelia Clemente were given the awards of excellence at Croydon University Hospital on May 12 – which is ...
  
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• Theresa May is trying to 'pitch the young against the old' with Tory manifesto, warns Labour leader

  20-05-2017 12:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Theresa May is trying to "pitch the young against the old" by planning to scrap the pension triple lock and universal winter fuel allowance, Jeremy Corbyn has warned.
  
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• Meet three of Croydon University Hospital's most inspirational...

  20-05-2017 12:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three Croydon nurses have been recognised for their inspirational work for patients across the borough.Sashane Dean, Belphoebe Lundy and Ophelia Clemente were given the awards of excellence at Croydon University Hospital on May 12 – which is International Nurses Day. The awards, given out by former chief nursing officer of England Dame Christine Beasley, recognise staff at the hospital who "go the extra mile". The winners of the awards are decided by the hospital's senior judging...
  
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• College with over 25 nationalities receives highest possible...

  20-05-2017 12:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A college with students from over 25 countries has received a top rating from inspectors.Cambridge Tutors College, in South Croydon, was judged to be "excellent" in its latest Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) report - the equivalent of an Ofsted inspection.This is the highest rating available for schools in ISI reports, and the independent college for 15 to 23-year-olds was credited in particular for the way it supports and enriches each pupil's culture and religion. Dr Chris...
  
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• Christy Jordan: 11 moving photos of today's amazing tribute to...

  20-05-2017 11:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people gathered together today (May 20) to form a guard of honour for 10-year-old Croydon schoolboy Christy Jordan.Christy died at his Shirley home last Wednesday (May 10) having been diagnosed with the tumour on Christmas Eve 2015.He was a keen Crystal Palace fan and member ofBeccehamian RFC, also known as the "Beccs".The club is based on Corkscrew Hill, in West Wickham, where today's emotional tribute took place ahead of his funeral.READ MORE: Resident 'incredibly...
  
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• Resident 'incredibly worried' about plan for Upper Norwood hotel...

  20-05-2017 11:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An Upper Norwood woman says she is "incredibly worried" about plans which were recently put to Croydon Council to demolish part of a Victorian hotel and replace it with 530 new rooms and a multi-storey car park for 170 vehicles. A proposal to knock down part of Queens Hotel on Church Road was submitted to the council on April 29. The hotel, which currently has 300 rooms, has spent many years planning an expansion and if the latest plan is successful it would see the hotel get a bigger...
  
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• Have you seen these men? Police believe they could be key witnesses to a murder

  20-05-2017 10:56 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Detectives have released new images of men they want to speak to in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Bethnal Green.
  
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• Guard of honour held ahead of Crystal Palace fan Christy Jordan's...

  20-05-2017 09:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A beautiful tribute is being paid this morning ahead of the funeral of a Croydon schoolboy who fought a courageous battle against a brain tumour. Christy Jordan passed away at his Shirley home last Wednesday (May 10) having been diagnosed with the tumour on Christmas Eve 2015. A pupil at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, in Woodside, 10-year-old Christy was a Crystal Palace fanatic and a keen member of Beccehamian RFC, known as "Beccs", who play in West Wickham. READ...
  
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• Crystal Palace boss could prioritise improving backroom staff over player recruitment - Croydon Advertiser

  20-05-2017 08:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace boss could prioritise improving backroom staff over player recruitment
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  Sam Allardyce has hinted that he could increase his backroom staff this summer, adding that he could do so ahead of signing another player for Crystal Palace. The Eagles boss has made a number of changes behind the scenes since taking charge of Palace ...
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• These are the general election promises most popular with London voters - and Brexit isn't one of them

  20-05-2017 08:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Labour's plans to increase education spending and introduce a £10-an-hour minimum wage have found favour among voters in London.
  
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• ​7 of the most child friendly pubs in and near Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  20-05-2017 08:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  ​7 of the most child friendly pubs in and near Croydon
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  Your local pub doesn't have to be a bolthole to escape from the kids. It can be a great place to relax with your family. Perhaps you're looking for a big garden where the children can run around in while you catch up with friends, a play area where ...
  
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• The 'Danger Squad' is being brought in to teach school kids about emergency situations

  20-05-2017 08:07 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A new programme for school children which helps prepare students for emergency situations is being introduced in classrooms across London.
  
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• Three idyllic Surrey houses for sale if your budget can stretch...

  20-05-2017 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Three quarters of a million pounds is a lot of money but with property prices still rising fast, particularly in places like Tandridge and Cobham, you might just find yourself in a position to upgrade.If you are lucky enough that your budget can stretch to £750,000, these three properties – in Reigate, Warlingham and Cobham – will give you an idea of what that sort of cash will get you. If you're not that lucky, join us in day dreaming.Ledbury Road, ReigateThis four-bedroom end
  
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• The crazy Guinness World Record attempt involving lemons and a...

  20-05-2017 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A weird and wonderful Guinness World Record attempt where people will be challenged to catch as many lemons as possible in a minute while blindfolded is going to be held in Purley.After a successful inaugural event last year, the Purley Food and Drink Festival is returning next month with am unusual challenge for people attending to take part in.Dexter's Burgers, Crafty Beers, Blacks Burgers, Coughlan's and even Tesco, will be offering their best food and drink at the event on Purley High Street
  
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