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• One of Croydon's oldest shops is closing - Croydon Advertiser

  24-05-2017 20:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  One of Croydon's oldest shops is closing
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  In one of Croydon's oldest shops owner Sam Patel, 49, is giving customers advice on products, as he has done every morning for the past five years. This morning, however, Mr Patel's routine is interrupted by locals coming into the thinly stocked shop ...
  
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• One of Croydon's oldest shops is closing

  24-05-2017 20:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  In one of Croydon's oldest shops owner Sam Patel, 49, is giving customers advice on products, as he has done every morning for the past five years. This morning, however, Mr Patel's routine is interrupted by locals coming into the thinly stocked shop to ask if it is closing. Taking a break from helping a customer, Mr Patel replies that the shop is and is met with a disappointed "but you've been here for ages" from the two residents.READ MORE: Couple who want to cook 'free meals for...
  
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• Shoppers are being searched before being let into Centrale after...

  24-05-2017 20:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon shoppers may now be stopped and searched before being allowed into Centrale shopping centre. The centre has increased its security after the UK terror threat level was raised to critical last night (Tuesday, May 23) following the suicide bombing in Manchester on Monday.This is the first time the terror threat level has been raised from severe to critical since 2007, meaning a further attack may be imminent.A notice informing customers of the new security measures was put on display in...
  
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• Why these Croydon teenagers are knocking on people's doors ahead of the general election - Croydon Advertiser

  24-05-2017 19:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Why these Croydon teenagers are knocking on people's doors ahead of the general election
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  While many teenagers across the country are criticised for not exercising their right to vote during elections, these two are so determined to make a difference ahead of the general election that they have been pounding the streets campaigning for ...
  
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• Why these Croydon teenagers are knocking on people's doors ahead...

  24-05-2017 19:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  While many teenagers across the country are criticised for not exercising their right to vote during elections, these two are so determined to make a difference ahead of the general election that they have been pounding the streets campaigning for their respective parties. Jack Roffey only turned 18, the age at which you can vote, last month. But he is passionate about his politics and has been door-knocking and leafleting as part of UKIP's election campaign in Croydon for the past few weeks.The
  
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• Lower Addiscombe Road closed off, due to crash between quad bike and car

  24-05-2017 17:51 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A major road in Croydon has been closed after a crash, between a quad bike and a car.
  
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• This former Croydon school-girl has set her sights on the BAFTAs after bagging Game of Thrones actor for her film

  24-05-2017 17:09 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A former Croydon schoolgirl has set her sights on the prestigious BAFTA awards, after a overcoming a crippling rare form of epilepsy which affected her ‘once to twice a day’.
  
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• The new West Croydon bus station which split opinion on how it looks has won an architecture award - Croydon Advertiser

  24-05-2017 17:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The new West Croydon bus station which split opinion on how it looks has won an architecture award
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  The architect behind West Croydon's multi-million pound state-of-the-art bus station has one an award, with judges describing the building as "charming" and "creative". Martin Eriksson, who is an in-house designer at Transport for London (TfL), was ...
  
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• The new West Croydon bus station which split opinion on how it...

  24-05-2017 16:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The architect behind West Croydon's multi-million pound state-of-the-art bus station has one an award, with judges describing the building as "charming" and "creative". Martin Eriksson, who is an in-house designer at Transport for London (TfL), was named regional project architect of the year at the Royal Institute for British Architect (RIBA) Awards, for his work on the bus station which was contracted at £2.17m. The bus station was opened to passengers in October,...
  
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• "We are doing all we can to protect Croydon" say Croydon Council leader Tony Newman and Chief Superintendent Jeff ... - Your Local Guardian

  24-05-2017 16:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  "We are doing all we can to protect Croydon" say Croydon Council leader Tony Newman and Chief Superintendent Jeff ...
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  The leader of Croydon Council and the new Chief Superintendent of Croydon have “reassured” residents that they are doing “all we can to protect Croydon.” A statement, released today, (May 24) comes after Prime Minister Theresa May increased the ...
  
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• Quad bike rider taken to hospital with head injury after crash...

  24-05-2017 16:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A quad biker has been taken to hospital with a head injury after crashing into a car in Croydon.Police were called to Lower Addiscombe Road at 12.39pm today (Wednesday) as a result of the collision.The biker, a man in his early 30s, was taken to a south London hospital by air ambulance, which had landed next to St Mary Magdalene Church, in Canning Road.A Metropolitan Police spokesman originally said his condition was described as "life-threatening", however it is now described as...
  
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• Chief of Croydon police says extra officers on duty in borough after UK terror threat raised - Croydon Advertiser

  24-05-2017 16:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Chief of Croydon police says extra officers on duty in borough after UK terror threat raised
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  Extra police are patrolling the streets of Croydon since the Government raised the UK terror threat level to 'critical', in an effort to "reassure" members of the public. Croydon's chief superintendent of police said residents will notice more officers ...and more »
  
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• Chief of Croydon police says extra officers on duty in borough after ... - Croydon Advertiser

  24-05-2017 16:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Chief of Croydon police says extra officers on duty in borough after ...
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  Extra police are patrolling the streets of Croydon since the Government raised the UK terror threat level to 'critical', in an effort to "reassure" members of the ...and more »
  
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• 'We are doing all we can to protect Croydon' say police and council leader

  24-05-2017 15:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The leader of Croydon Council and the new Chief Superintendent of Croydon have “reassured” residents that they are doing “all we can to protect Croydon.”
  
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• Chief of Croydon police says extra officers on duty in borough...

  24-05-2017 15:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Extra police are patrolling the streets of Croydon since the Government raised the UK terror threat level to 'critical', in an effort to "reassure" members of the public.Croydon's chief superintendent of police said residents will notice more officers on the streets "to help protect" the borough.This decision has been made after Theresa May announced the terror threat level was being raised from severe to critical for the first time since 2007, meaning a further attack may be...
  
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• Croydon road closed after quad bike and car crash - recap - Croydon Advertiser

  24-05-2017 14:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon road closed after quad bike and car crash - recap
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  Police said just before 1pm that Lower Addiscombe Road is closed in both directions near the junction of Cherry Orchard Road. They were called to a car in collision with a quad bike, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said. Emergency services are on the ...and more »
  
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• 'The Great Gig in the Sky' planned in tribute for much-loved...

  24-05-2017 14:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A charity gig has been organised in memory of a Croydon musician in a bid to raise money for a vital mental health charity which helped him. Talented guitarist Jeremy Dodds, 54, went missing from his Bensham Lane home in February and his dedicated brothers launched an appeal to find him.Sadly, in early March police informed the family his body had been recovered and police are not treating his death as suspicious. More than 60 people joined a woodland burial to celebrate Jeremy's life,...
  
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• Southern Rail and London Overground trains cancelled after train...

  24-05-2017 13:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Several Southern Rail services to and from West Croydon had to be cancelled this afternoon after a train hit a bag of rubbish at West Croydon station.Network Rail said that at about 12.30pm today (Wednesday, May 24) a train hit a "bag of garden waste" at West Croydon station.Engineers had to turn off the power in order to retrieve the bag of rubbish from underneath the train.READ MORE: The shocking number of weapons police are finding hidden around CroydonAs a result of the obstruction...
  
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• Croydon road closed after quad bike and car crash - recap

  24-05-2017 13:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A busy Croydon road has been closed this afternoon (Wednesday, May 24) after a crash. Police said just before 1pm that Lower Addiscombe Road is closed in both directions near the junction of Cherry Orchard Road.
  They were called to a car in collision with a quad bike, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said. Emergency services are on the scene and a man has been taken to a south London hospital, the spokesman added.READ MORE: Extra police to patrol streets of Croydon and London after terrorist...
  
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• Here's what you need to know about the changes to tax credit...

  24-05-2017 12:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A bank holiday weekend is approaching, which means changes to the tax credit payment dates for people in Croydon who receive the benefits.May brings two bank holidays, one at the start of the month and the second day off will fall on Monday, May 29.This means you may be paid earlier than usual if you are entitled to tax credits.If your usual tax credit payment date is May 29, then you will be paid on Friday, May 26.READ MORE: This is all you need to know about the new child tax credit rules...
  
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• You may have seen a post about the Manchester terror attack on...

  24-05-2017 12:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Facebook message circulating online has been shared by thousands of people hoping to help those affected by the Manchester terror attack.The Manchester Arena was hit on Monday (May 22) by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people.Thousands were at the venue to watch pop star Ariana Grande, and there are fears for those still missing following the blast. READ MORE: Crystal Palace and ex-Manchester United star Wilfried Zaha shares thoughts after Manchester attack
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• Mystery Shopper: Croydon - FT Adviser

  24-05-2017 11:20 via ftadviser.com
  
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  Mystery Shopper: Croydon
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  This week the shopper visits central Croydon, seeking an answer to a pensions query. Aunt Jane is about to take a long-deserved retirement from Croydon Council and her nephew wants information about deferred benefits pensions. Will his aunt be able to ...
  
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• Delays on trains in Purley area due to signalling problem

  24-05-2017 10:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A signalling problem near Purley is causing delays for train passengers between Gatwick Airport and Croydon this morning. Services running on the northbound line between Gatwick and Purley are subject to delay to the signalling fault as services are forced to run at a reduced speed. Network Rail engineers are on site to fix the fault but delays are currently expected to continue until at least 10.30am. READ MORE: This is why the Australian cricket team were in Croydon on Monday...
  
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• New Addington residents concerned after latest in spate of fires...

  24-05-2017 09:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  New Addington residents have expressed concerns after a fire was started in a field on Monday (May 22) evening - the latest in a spate of fire incidents on land around the estate.A group were spotted setting fire to plants in Rowdon Field, off Lodge Lane, just after 7pm at the start of the week.Firefighters and police were called, but the fire had already been put out by passers-by and the group had fled the scene on foot by the time they arrived. READ MORE: Extra police to patrol streets of...
  
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• Terror alert raised to critical after Manchester terror attack

  24-05-2017 09:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Britain is on critical terror alert with soldiers and increased numbers of armed police officers being deployed amid fears of another atrocity being committed imminently.
  
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