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• Croydon man charged over crash which left a mum paralysed and 'wanting to die' - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 19:36
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  Croydon man charged over crash which left a mum paralysed and 'wanting to die'
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  A Croydon man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in West Norwood which left a mum-of-two paralysed. Chanelle Higgins was on a night out in West Norwood when a car crashed into her on the pavement outside a nightclub on May 29 last ...and more »
  
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• Croydon man charged over crash which left a mum paralysed and ... - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 19:36
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  Croydon man charged over crash which left a mum paralysed and ...
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  A Croydon man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in West Norwood which left a mum-of-two paralysed. Chanelle Higgins was on a night out in ...and more »
  
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• Croydon man charged over crash which left a mum paralysed and...

  09-06-2017 18:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in West Norwood which left a mum-of-two paralysed.Chanelle Higgins was on a night out in West Norwood when a car crashed into her on the pavement outside a nightclub on May 29 last year.She was walking along Norwood High Street near Scandals Nightclub in the early hours of the morning when she was struck.The devastating incident left the mum-of-two wheelchair bound, after spending five months in hospital.She admitted later that she.
  
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• Major road fully re-opens after 'underground fire' in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 18:12
  
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  Major road fully re-opens after 'underground fire' in Croydon
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  The UK Power Networks took more than a dozen calls from residents who lost power as a result of the fire. Major road fully re-opens after 'underground fire' in Croydon. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message.
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• Cat found dead in mysterious circumstances in Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 18:12
  
  Cat found dead in mysterious circumstances in Crystal Palace
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  A cat has died in mysterious circumstances in Crystal Palace, with concern being expressed that it could have been drowned. The animal welfare group which is investigating the spree of deaths linked to the so-called Croydon Cat Killer has looked into ...
  
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• Three of the best four-bedroom homes on sale in and around Surrey...

  09-06-2017 17:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Whether you have a large family or have reached the stage in your life when you can afford to have a bit of extra space, if you're in the market for a four-bedroom home you can be fairly sure you'll get a decent amount of house for your money.What can be very varied is the price of a four-bedroom home and what you get on top of that space to sleep.Donne Prior takes a look at three of the best four-bedroom properties on sale in and around Surrey at the moment.READ MORE: Three of the best...
  
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• ​Mars recalls Galaxy chocolate bars and Maltesers over salmonella fears - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 17:11
  
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  ​Mars recalls Galaxy chocolate bars and Maltesers over salmonella fears
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  Some of the Mars products, including Maltesers Teasers, Galaxy Smooth and Minstrels are being recalled from shelves because of the risk of possible food poisoning. The products include Galaxy Milk 200g chocolate bars, Minstrel 118g pouches and ...and more »
  
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• General election 2017 London results in full - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 17:11
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  General election 2017 London results in full
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  Labour had a successful election across London, winning three seats from the Conservatives as well as increasing majorities at other seats in the capital. Victories which showcased Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's strong general election overall, included ...and more »
  
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• Major road fully re-opens after 'underground fire' in Croydon

  09-06-2017 17:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Part of a major road in Croydon had to be closed for several hours, while engineers fixed a fault with electrical supplies following a "manhole fire" in the early hours of this morning. The Metropolitan Police had to cordon off part of London Road, near its junction with Pemdevon Road at about 5am today (Friday, June 9)- for what they called an "underground fire". A number of firefighters were called to London Road shortly before 4.45am following reports of a...
  
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• Cat found dead in mysterious circumstances in Crystal Palace

  09-06-2017 17:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A cat has died in mysterious circumstances in Crystal Palace, with concern being expressed that it could have been drowned. The animal welfare group which is investigating the spree of deaths linked to the so-called Croydon Cat Killer has looked into the "very tragic" death of the family pet.It was found in Westow Park inexplicably soaked through apart from its bone-dry tail and appeared to have been "dunked in water".READ MORE: Outrage at sick joke which claimed Croydon Cat...
  
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• General election 2017 London results in full

  09-06-2017 16:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour had a successful election across London, winning three seats from the Conservatives as well as increasing majorities at other seats in the capital.Victories which showcased Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's strong general election overall, included those in Battersea, Croydon Central and Enfield Southgate - seats all taken from the Conservatives.The Liberal Democrats also had a resurgence in south west London with Sir Vince Cable and Sir Ed Davey both returning to parliament.With just...
  
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• ​Mars recalls Galaxy chocolate bars and Maltesers over salmonella...

  09-06-2017 16:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Galaxy chocolate bars and products have been recalled amid salmonella fears, Mars has confirmed. Some of the Mars products, including Maltesers Teasers, Galaxy Smooth and Minstrels are being recalled from shelves because of the risk of possible food poisoning. The products include Galaxy Milk 200g chocolate bars, Minstrel 118g pouches and Malteser Teaser 35g bars with best-before dates of May 6, 2018 and May 13, 2018. Anyone who has one of these bars shouldn't eat it. READ MORE: CCTV images...
  
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• ​CCTV images released after man is stabbed in the leg at East...

  09-06-2017 16:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a stabbing in broad daylight at East Croydon station last month.Emergency services were called to the busy station at around 1pm on Saturday, May 20, after reports of a stabbing. British Transport Police (BTP) have now established that two men had an altercation at the station and, after it became a physical fight, one of them was stabbed in the leg.A police spokesman said both parties are believed to be known to.
  
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• Odds plummet on former Rangers defender taking charge at Crystal Palace - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 13:27
  
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  Odds plummet on former Rangers defender taking charge at Crystal Palace
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  Former Ajax and Inter Milan coach Frank De Boer is emerging as a serious contender to be the next Crystal Palace manager. The Dutchman, who played for Ajax, Barcelona and Rangers in a distinguished playing career, is now the 2/1 second favourite for ...and more »
  
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• Who is Sarah Jones? What do we know about Croydon's first female...

  09-06-2017 12:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  In a result which represented Labour's surprise performance at this general election, Gavin Barwell's Croydon Central seat was clinched by Sarah Jones – making her the borough's first ever female MP.Mrs Jones had suffered an agonising defeat in 2015 when she lost the seat to Mr Barwell, who has been Housing Minister for the last year, by just 165 votes.But this year the Labour candidate swooped to victory with a majority of more than 5,000 votes and has since thanked Theresa May for...
  
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• Here's how voters reacted on Twitter when Labour took Croydon Central - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 12:25
  
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  Here's how voters reacted on Twitter when Labour took Croydon Central
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  Voters have taken to Twitter to vent their anger, surprise and delight to the news that Labour have taken Croydon Central from the Conservatives in the general election. Sarah Jones unseated Tory rival Gavin Barwell, who had beat her in 2015 by just ...
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• General election 2017: All we know so far after shock results - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 12:09
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  It's been another surprising night in the world of politics - with the Conservative party experiencing severe losses nationally and the country waking up to a hung parliament following the general election. Theresa May's gamble on a snap election has ...and more »
  
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• Here's how voters reacted on Twitter when Labour took Croydon...

  09-06-2017 12:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Voters have taken to Twitter to vent their anger, surprise and delight to the news that Labour have taken Croydon Central from the Conservatives in the general election. Sarah Jones unseated Tory rival Gavin Barwell, who had beat her in 2015 by just 165 votes, with a 5,000-plus majority. Mrs Jones took 29,783 votes while Mr Barwell managed 24,221 - becoming Croydon's first female MP in the process.There will be a hung parliament nationally with the Tories having lost their majority after...
  
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• General election 2017: All we know so far after shock results

  09-06-2017 11:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It's been another surprising night in the world of politics - with the Conservative party experiencing severe losses nationally and the country waking up to a hung parliament following the general election.Theresa May's gamble on a snap election has backfired, but as the final results come in it is clear the Tories remain the largest party. However, by themselves they are unable to gain the overall majority.
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• 'Tonight Croydon voted for hope' says Labour's Steve Reed who comfortably retains Croydon North seat - Croydon Guardian

  09-06-2017 10:45
  
  'Tonight Croydon voted for hope' says Labour's Steve Reed who comfortably retains Croydon North seat
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  As expected Steve Reed kept his seat in parliament as 44,213 people in North Croydon voted for the Labour candidate in the 2017 General Election. "I guess people like those who talk honest politics," was the line he employed to open his speech. In the ...
  
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• 11 photos that sum up Labour's joy on election night in Croydon

  09-06-2017 10:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour is celebrating a very successful general election in Croydon - winning Croydon Central from the Conservatives in an emphatic victory and holding Croydon North with a huge increase in majority.Having won two of the three constituency seats up for grabs in the borough, there were lots of smiling faces waving Labour banners at the election count at Trinity School.It ended up being a comfortable victory for Sarah Jones who gained the Croydon Central seat off Conservative Housing Minister...
  
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• Part of major Croydon road blocked due to underground fire ... - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 09:13
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  Part of a major road in Croydon has been blocked off this morning (Friday, June 9) due to an underground fire. The Metropolitan Police says they were called out ...
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• Part of major Croydon road blocked due to underground fire

  09-06-2017 08:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Part of a major road in Croydon has been blocked off this morning (Friday, June 9) due to an underground fire. The Metropolitan Police says they were called out to London Road, near Broad Green's border with Thornton Heath, by the London Fire Brigade at 4.54am following reports of a "manhole fire".
  Shortly after 5am Transport for London tweeted a warning out to motorists - advising them to use alternative routes.READ MORE: Labour winner Sarah Jones thanks Theresa May for calling the...
  
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• Croydon general election results: Who won if you didn't stay up?

  09-06-2017 07:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you didn't stay up through the night you will be waking up to the news that it has been a fairly disastrous night for the Conservatives, both nationally and in Croydon.There will be a hung parliament nationally with the Tories having lost their majority after Theresa May's punt to call a snap general election backfired in spectacular fashion.In Croydon the big story was that Sarah Jones unseated Tory rival Gavin Barwell, who beat her in 2015 by just 165 votes.LIVE UPDATES: The...
  
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• Labour's Steve Reed: 'I knew we were doing well, but I didn't...

  09-06-2017 07:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour's Steve Reed, who was re-elected in Croydon North with an enormous increase to his majority, has said he knew the party was doing well "but I didn't think we were doing quite this well".Mr Reed, who won 44,213 votes, increased his 2015 majority from 21,364 to 32,365, the largest by some distance since the seat boundaries were redrawn in 1997.He told the Advertiser: "Obviously it's very humbling and very exciting and quite unexpected. I knew we were doing well, but I didn't...
  
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• Croydon South MP Chris Philp 'gutted' Gavin Barwell has lost his...

  09-06-2017 06:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Chris Philp said he is "gutted" his fellow Conservative Gavin Barwell lost his seat in Croydon Central as he held his own seat in Croydon South.Mr Philp gained votes this election but the majority between him and Labour decreased by 6,000 compared to when he was first elected in 2015.He has said he will work with newly elected Sarah Jones in Croydon Central, who won a huge majority of 5,600 votes in the formerly marginal seat, like he has with Labour Croydon North MP Steve Reed.READ...
  
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• Gavin Barwell says the one upside of losing his seat is he'll get...

  09-06-2017 06:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Conservative Gavin Barwell welled up as he thanked his mum, wife and young boys for their support during his time as an MP and the general election campaign.Speaking after he lost the seat he has held since 2010, he said the one consolation for him was that the result meant he would get to spend more time with his family.Mr Barwell saw his narrow 165-vote majority wiped out as Labour won a majority of 5,652in Croydon Central.Labour's Sarah Jones took 29,783 votes, with Mr Barwell managing...
  
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• Labour winner Sarah Jones thanks Theresa May for calling the...

  09-06-2017 06:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour's Sarah Jones said she "owes as debt of gratitude" to Theresa May for calling the general election, two years after she missed out on becoming Croydon Central's MP by just 165 votes.Mrs Jones credited part of her success to young voters wanting to vote for Labour and Jeremy Corbyn in this election.She paid tribute to Conservative rival Gavin Barwell, who only just won the election in 2015 and teared up as he made his farewell speech this morning.Just weeks ago, Mrs Jones had...
  
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• Croydon Central Election result: Labour gain from Conservatives - Metro

  09-06-2017 05:13
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  Labour have gained the seat of Croydon Central from the Conservatives in the 2017 General Election with Sarah Jones winning 52.3% of the vote (29,873) which is 9.7% more than in 2015. The Conservatives came in second followed by the Lib Dems, UKIP, ...and more »
  
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• General election: Labour win Croydon Central with big majority

  09-06-2017 04:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour have won Croydon Central from the Conservatives - with an emphatic victory. The fight for the seat was expected to be one of the closest in the country. But with Labour faring far better than expected nationally, and particularly in London, it ended up being a comfortable win for Sarah Jones, who becomes Croydon's first-ever female MP. She had suffered an agonising defeat, after a recount, at the last election, being pipped by just 165 votes. This time round it became clear as soon as the
  
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• General Election 2017: Labour sources say party is set to win...

  09-06-2017 03:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour sources say the party is set to win Croydon Central by a majority of as many as 5,000 votes.Several party sources have told the Advertiser that they are now expecting a "big win" in the constituency - which Tory Gavin Barwell won by just 165 votes in 2015.Labour are already having a very good night in London, with several seats showing a large swing towards the party in the capital.There was a 10% swing to Corbyn's party in Battersea, while in Tooting there was also a large...
  
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• General election 2017: '90% chance Labour have won Croydon Central' - if exit poll is right - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 02:59
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  General election 2017: '90% chance Labour have won Croydon Central' - if exit poll is right
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  Labour look likely to have won Croydon Central from the Conservatives at the general election - if the BBC and ITV exit poll is correct. It is being forecast that the Tories will be the largest party - but that Labour will win more seats than at the ...
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• General election 2017: 5 key things to look out for in Croydon's seats ... - Croydon Advertiser

  09-06-2017 02:59
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  With exit polls predicting a hung parliament, it's set to be a long night at the Croydon count at Trinity School in Shirley. You can follow our live coverage of the ...
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• Who is favourite to be the next Prime Minister?

  09-06-2017 02:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Not many would have predicted it when the general election was announced, but Theresa May is no longer the favourite to be the next Prime Minister.The Conservative leader and current PM is now behind her bitter Labour rival in the betting to be in charge of the country once a new government is formed. READ MORE: General election 2017: Croydon election results - live updatesJeremy Corbyn now sits at odds on to be the next leader of the UK following a shock exit poll which shows Labour are set to.
  
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• General Election 2017: Labour 'increasingly confident' of winning...

  09-06-2017 01:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Labour are "increasingly confident" of dethroning Conservative Gavin Barwell in Croydon Central, as the count progresses tonight.Speaking at the Croydon Central count at Trinity School, Labour council leader Tony Newman told the Advertiser that Labour candidate Sarah Jones's chances of overturning Mr Barwell's 165-vote majority were good.He said: "We are increasingly confident of a good result. It's still too early to say but we are gaining in confidence as the evening goes...
  
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• General election: When does a recount happen?

  09-06-2017 00:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If things are as tight as the general election exit poll suggests there may be some very close results in Croydon and across the country.The fairly rare occurrence of a recount can be needed when the result in a constituency is extremely close.Croydon Central, with a margin of only 165 votes between Gavin Barwell and Sarah Jones, could need one tonight.READ MORE: General election 2017: Croydon election results - live updatesCandidates can request a recount to produce a decisive – or more..
  
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• General election: Croydon Central's ​Gavin Barwell admits he is...

  09-06-2017 00:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Gavin Barwell has admitted he appears set for a bad night after a general election exit poll predicted there's a 90% chance Labour will win his seat.Conservative Mr Barwell, who has held the seat since 2010, replied to a tweet from a resident joking how he could become Crystal Palace's next manager if he loses his job as an MP.Just before 11pm, Mr Barwell Tweeted back saying: "Thanks for bringing a smile to my face on what looks like being a bad night." The BBC is...
  
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• What is a hung parliament and who will form the next UK...

  09-06-2017 00:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If the exit polls for the 2017 general election are correct, then the country looks set to be heading for a hung parliament.But what is one of those? Put simply it is where no party has enough seats to secure an overall majority. Tell us more about a hung parliament?If no single party can get enough MPs to form a majority on its own the Parliament is said to be "hung". This happened at the 2010 general election.What happens if there is another hung Parliament?In a hung parliament, the...
  
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