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• Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a...

  11-06-2017 20:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An appeal has been made for the public's help to find a missing middle-aged woman whose family "are growing increasingly concerned".Myra Talde was last seen at her home on Churchfields Road, in Beckenham, at 8am this morning (Sunday).A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that both her family and officers are "concerned for her welfare".READ MORE: Police called to Lidl in Croydon after security guard assaulted and glass door damagedMs Talde, 40, is described as approximately...
  
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• Police called to Lidl in Croydon after security guard assaulted...

  11-06-2017 18:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after reports a security guard at a Lidl in Croydon was assaulted.Metropolitan Police officers were called to the Church Street store at around 5pm to reports of a shoplifter. A Met Police spokesman said a security guard had allegedly been assaulted by a man in 20s.READ MORE: Police have given a murder investigation update after Croydon drive-by shootingA picture from the scene shows the store's glass door has also been damaged.Police remain at the store. An ambulance has
  
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• Here are five tax rebates you could be eligible for without...

  11-06-2017 17:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A tax rebate is usually something most learn of via a surprise letter through the door, or perhaps through an out-of-the-blue phone call. But there are other types of rebates and reliefs that can be claimed by millions of people in Britain, as long as you're prepared to make a few enquiries.Some of these are either little known or not always claimed by those who can. READ MORE: Police have given a murder investigation update after Croydon drive-by shootingWith this in mind, our sister...
  
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• ​The South Norwood café which specialises in curries - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2017 13:24
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  ​The South Norwood café which specialises in curries
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  If you fancy going out for a curry you might book a table at a restaurant or pick up a takeaway. But did you know there is a café in South Norwood which specialises in Bangladeshi dishes? Tithe's opened in February on Portland Road. It is run and owned ...
  
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• Some seriously hot weather is on the way in Croydon | Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2017 13:08
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  Some seriously hot weather is on the way in Croydon | Croydon ...
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  Croydon is set to experience warm weather this week, according to the Met Office. While today (June 11) and tomorrow (June 12) are likely to be cloudy and ...and more »
  
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• Some seriously hot weather is on the way in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2017 13:08
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  Some seriously hot weather is on the way in Croydon
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  While today (June 11) and tomorrow (June 12) are likely to be cloudy and disappointing, there is reason to be hopeful for next weekend. According to the Met Office, we are set to see scorching temperatures of up to 24C and bright sunshine for Wednesday ...and more »
  
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• Police have given a murder investigation update after Croydon...

  11-06-2017 13:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A post-mortem examination is set to be held today after a man was shot dead during a drive-by shooting in Croydon town centre.The 24-year-old was shot in the head in Wellesley Road shortly after 10pm on Friday (June 9) night.Police say he was inside a Volkswagen car as a passenger when a motorcyclist with a pillion passenger pulled up alongside. Shots were then fired.READ MORE: First photos from scene of Croydon drive-by shootingThe victim died upon arrival at a south London hospital, after...
  
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• Coulsdon church looking to raise £120,000 for repairs to...

  11-06-2017 13:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A church which is more than 750 years old is desperately trying to raise funds to repair two of its roofs and its spire. St John the Evangelist Church in Old Coulsdon is trying to raise money towards the £120,000 cost of repairing the roofs and spire which have been damaged by the weather and time. The task is being made harder by the fact that it has only relatively recently had to raise £30,000 to replace copper that was stolen from one of the church's buildings on the night of the
  
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• ​The South Norwood café which specialises in curries

  11-06-2017 13:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If you fancy going out for a curry you might book a table at a restaurant or pick up a takeaway.But did you know there is a café in South Norwood which specialises in Bangladeshi dishes? Tithe's opened in February on Portland Road.It is run and owned by Rafiqul Mridha, also known as Rafiq.He named the business after his wife, Syeda Marzin, whose nickname is Tithe.She cooks all the dishes at home so it truly does serve up home-cooked food.READ MORE: McDonald's and KFC secret menus exist in
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after van crashed into...

  11-06-2017 12:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a van crashed into a tree near Shirley.Officers found the damaged vehicle in Shirley Hills Road at around 1.50am this morning (June 11).A 42 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of "drink driving and possession of a bladed article".READ MORE: Man taken to hospital after police swarm Gipsy HillA Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Officers attended. The 42-year-old male driver did not require hospital treatment. "He was arrested on...
  
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• Some seriously hot weather is on the way in Croydon

  11-06-2017 12:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon is set to experience warm weather this week, according to the Met Office.While today (June 11) and tomorrow (June 12) are likely to be cloudy and disappointing, there is reason to be hopeful for next weekend.According to the Met Office, we are set to see scorching temperatures of up to 24C and bright sunshine for Wednesday (June 14 ), with high temperatures predicted to continue through to Friday, Saturday and Sunday.READ MORE: Man taken to hospital after police swarm Gipsy HillA...
  
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• This stunning home in Sanderstead is on sale for £1 million

  11-06-2017 07:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A stunning home in Sanderstead with a beautiful open plan kitchen is up for sale for £1 million. It could be used as either a three or four-bedroom home. The property, in Rectory Park, includes an open plan kitchen with granite work surfaces and it has a limestone floor on its ground and first floors.There is a utility room, with space for a washing machine and dryer, as well as a cloakroom with a toilet and wash basin. It also features a playroom, which can be used as a fourth bedroom....
  
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• Man taken to hospital after police swarm Gipsy Hill - Croydon Advertiser

  11-06-2017 02:55
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  Man taken to hospital after police swarm Gipsy Hill
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  A man has been taken to hospital after an incident which led to police swarming part of Gipsy Hill on the Croydon border with Lambeth this evening. Shortly after 5.30pm several police vans and cars were called to Gipsy Hill (the road) following reports ...
  
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• General election: The Jeremy Corbyn factor made the difference...

  11-06-2017 00:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn was considered so unelectable to some within his own party that Croydon North MP Steve Reed pleaded with voters to vote for him despite Mr Corbyn being the party's leader. It turned out, though, that British voters had far more faith in the Labour leader than most of his colleagues - and Mr Reed was among those to benefit from it. Here, reporter Craig Simpson writes about how Mr Corbyn deserves full credit for changing the political landscape of Croydon. Who would have thought that
  
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