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• Police investigation into 'Croydon Cat Killer' to be shown on BBC One - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 23:04
  
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  Police investigation into 'Croydon Cat Killer' to be shown on BBC One
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  Part of the police investigation into the so-called "Croydon Cat Killer" will be shown on BBC One tomorrow evening (Wednesday, June 14). The six-part series called "The Met: Policing London" is a documentary following the officers of Britain's biggest ...
  
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• Croydon gallery owner puts forward £3,000 of his own money...

  13-06-2017 22:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The owner of a gallery in Croydon has put forward £3,000 of his own money to help fund a new art project in the borough.The sum of money will go to the winner of the cultural impact category at the 2017 Croydon Business Excellence Awards.RISE Gallery director Kevin Zuchowski-Morrison is offering the money himself as an extra prize for the winner because he wants to promote new art and cultural projects in Croydon.As the sponsor of the new category at the awards, Mr Zuchowski-Morrison, who.
  
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• Air ambulance lands in filed near Warlingham after crash...

  13-06-2017 22:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance landed near Warlingham on Monday evening to treat a woman who had been involved in a collision with a horse and trailer.The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was rushed to hospital after the collision on Church Hill, in Tatsfield - near Beaver Water World and about six miles south of New Addington - at around 5.40pm on Monday (June 12).The injured woman was travelling on foot when she was hit. READ MORE: CCTV shows the shocking moment a woman is punched during row over taxiAn...
  
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• Harry Potter filmmakers want teenage Croydon actors to star in new ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 22:06
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  Harry Potter filmmakers want teenage Croydon actors to star in new ...
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  The filmmakers of the next Harry Potter spin-off movie are looking for teenage actors to play five key roles in the Fantastic Beast sequel - and previous acting ...and more »
  
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• Police investigation into 'Croydon Cat Killer' to be shown on BBC...

  13-06-2017 22:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Part of the police investigation into the so-called "Croydon Cat Killer" will be shown on BBC One tomorrow evening (Wednesday, June 14).The six-part series called "The Met: Policing London" is a documentary following the officers of Britain's biggest and busiest police force as they deal with life, death, crime and its victims, all across the capital.So far the new series has featured a number of boroughs in London, and the latest hour-long episode will feature policing in...
  
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• Beautiful five-bedroom home on sale in Sanderstead for £925...

  13-06-2017 21:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A stunning five-bedroom detached family home in a sought-after cul-de-sac in Sanderstead is on sale for £925,000. The home in Marshall Close has a spacious entrance hall, a lounge with a door to the garage.Downstairs you will find a study and a lounge with French doors leading to the rear garden.There is also a dining room, which also overlooks the rear garden.The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of base and eye-level units with work surfaces over them, and space for a table and...
  
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• Harry Potter filmmakers want teenage Croydon actors to star in...

  13-06-2017 21:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The filmmakers of the next Harry Potter spin-off movie are looking for teenage actors to play five key roles in the Fantastic Beast sequel - and previous acting experience is not necessary. Warner Bros' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 is set to hit the big screen in November next year and budding unknown actors and actresses are being urged to put themselves forward to fill some new roles. The studio is looking for young people to play Newt Scamander, Leta Lestrange, Gellert...
  
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• ​'I will be sad to leave but it's the right time,' says Maureen...

  13-06-2017 19:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  As she begins to end her reign as the head teacher of one of Croydon's most successful secondary schools, 22 years of paperwork is stacked up in Maureen Martin's office. Since 1995, she has led girls aged between 11 and 18 through their education at Coloma Convent Girls' School, in Shirley. She is so well respected that was awarded an OBE last year for her tireless work.Mrs Martin, known affectionately as Big Mo to her pupils, has been to 39 proms, hired a wealth of teachers and has seen...
  
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• New Addington man slams length of grass around Croydon and even compares it to a 'jungle' - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 18:44
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  New Addington man slams length of grass around Croydon and even compares it to a 'jungle'
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  A man from New Addington has hit out at how "overgrown" grass around Croydon is - even comparing it to a "jungle". Paul Smith, who has lived in New Addington for 10 years, is particularly unimpressed by how long the grass is around Headley Drive ...
  
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• Kind-hearted Croydon woman hands out 3000 roses on London Bridge after recent terror attack - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 18:17
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  Kind-hearted Croydon woman hands out 3000 roses on London Bridge after recent terror attack
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  A woman who has recently moved to Croydon handed out 3,000 roses to members of the public on London Bridge at the weekend in the wake of the recent terrorist attack there. Zakia Bassou, who moved to a home on Clarence Road last week, was ...and more »
  
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• Joe Ledley open to playing abroad following Crystal Palace release ... - Croydon Guardian

  13-06-2017 18:07
  
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  Joe Ledley open to playing abroad following Crystal Palace release ...
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  Joe Ledley is ready to play abroad following his release from Crystal Palace.and more »
  
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• Kind-hearted Croydon woman hands out 3,000 roses on London Bridge...

  13-06-2017 17:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman who has recently moved to Croydon handed out 3,000 roses to members of the public on London Bridge at the weekend in the wake of the recent terrorist attack there. Zakia Bassou, who moved to a home on Clarence Road last week, was devastated, like many, when she saw the atrocity unfold on June 3.Eight people died and a further 48 were injured after a van ploughed into pedestrians on London Bridge before three terrorist got out and rampaged through restaurants and bars around Borough...
  
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• New Addington man slams length of grass around Croydon and even...

  13-06-2017 17:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man from New Addington has hit out at how "overgrown" grass around Croydon is - even comparing it to a "jungle". Paul Smith, who has lived in New Addington for 10 years, is particularly unimpressed by how long the grass is around Headley Drive, Dunley Drive and Witley Crescent – but he believes it is a borough-wide problem.The 40-year-old said: "I just want to raise awareness. I'm not trying to make a big issue out of it but somebody needs to look into...
  
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• Gang member guilty of 'truly horrific' axe murder of rival during...

  13-06-2017 17:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Mitcham gang member has been found guilty of the "truly horrific" axe murder of a rival during a large street brawl between rival factions who brandished swords and bottles.Prashad Sothilingham, of Edgehill Road, murdered Neal Croos with repeated axe blows to the head during the brawl after a dispute between the factions of the same gang turned violent.READ MORE: CCTV shows the shocking moment a woman is punched during row over taxiHe was also convicted of grievous bodily harm with...
  
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• Lorry driver 'mowed down' Croydon cyclist Magda Tadaj and drove off in Croydon, court hears - Croydon Guardian

  13-06-2017 16:24
  
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  Lorry driver 'mowed down' Croydon cyclist Magda Tadaj and drove off in Croydon, court hears
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  A lorry driver mowed down a 25-year-old cyclist, dragged her 14 metres under his wheels then drove off to complete his delivery before police arrived, a court has heard. Darren Anderton, 49, is on trial accused of causing the death of Magda Tadaj on ...and more »
  
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• Lorry driver 'mowed down' Croydon cyclist Magda Tadaj and drove ... - Croydon Guardian

  13-06-2017 16:24
  
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  Lorry driver 'mowed down' Croydon cyclist Magda Tadaj and drove ...
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  A lorry driver mowed down a 25-year-old cyclist, dragged her 14 metres under his wheels then drove off to complete his delivery before police…and more »
  
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• SPONSORED: 6 of Croydon's best restaurants to try this summer ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 16:12
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  SPONSORED: 6 of Croydon's best restaurants to try this summer ...
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  We are fortunate to have some amazing restaurants in Croydon. Food from across the globe cooked by highly experienced chefs is showcased right on our ...and more »
  
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• The spooky hidden caves just half an hour's drive from Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 16:11
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  The spooky hidden caves just half an hour's drive from Croydon
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  Hidden deep below ground just half an hour's drive from Croydon in good traffic is a mysterious labyrinth of caves and tunnels with a history dating back 3,000 years. Druids, Saxons and Romans are thought to have mined here according to Victorian ...
  
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• Here's why there is a windmill down a small Croydon street - and how you can look inside it - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 16:11
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  Here's why there is a windmill down a small Croydon street - and how you can look inside it
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  When you think of typical architecture in Croydon, the town hall, the Nestlé tower or the so-called 50p building probably spring to mind. It's not somewhere you'd expect to find a 19th century windmill tucked away, but Postmill Close, a quiet ...
  
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• 43 things we find mildly irritating about living in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  13-06-2017 16:11
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  43 things we find mildly irritating about living in Croydon
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  Not to mention the nightlife, the shopping, the beautiful parks or the fact that there's always new and exciting opening, whether it is a trampoline park or a quirky new board games cafe. But however perfect a town is, there are always a few little ...
  TfL plans speed monitoring devices for trams after Croydon disaster ...Evening Standard
  TFL to add monitoring devices to trams following Croydon dis
  
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• ​New Addington Carnival was 'best yet' but organisers fear money...

  13-06-2017 16:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This year's New Addington Carnival was described as the "best one yet" but there are fears it may not run next year after organisers admitted the funds needed to put on the annual event has been "drained".Thousands flocked to Milne Park on Saturday (June 10) and Sunday (June 11) for the popular event and were entertained by a dangerous motorcycle stunt team performance, a birds of prey display featuring falcons and live music by several bands and singers. While basking in the...
  
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• Two schools in New Addington put 'in lockdown' after shots were...

  13-06-2017 14:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Two schools in New Addington were sent "into lockdown" yesterday lunchtime (Monday, June 12) after gunshots in a nearby field sparked safety concerns.A dog walker reportedly ran from Fairchildes Farm, off Featherbed Lane, to Fairchildes Primary School after he saw a man with a gun in one of the farm's fields at around 11.20am. He allegedly panicked and raised the alarm with the school's receptionist, who called the police. Armed police then rushed to the scene, while police officers...
  
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• Vegan food takes Croydon by the taste buds - The Croydon Citizen

  13-06-2017 13:01
  
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  Vegan food takes Croydon by the taste buds
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  The figures speak for themselves. Statistics from Google Trends show that the number of people in the UK following a vegan lifestyle has grown by 350% in a decade, with vegan food sales rocketing by 1,500% in 2016. And it seems that this is happening ...
  
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• CCTV shows the shocking moment a woman is punched during row over...

  13-06-2017 11:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This footage shows the moment a woman was punched outside a nightclub in Croydon after a disagreement over who had booked a taxi.The woman was left needing specialist treatment in hospital for an injury to her eye, which caused her to temporarily lose her vision, as a result of the "nasty" attack, police have said.The Met have released CCTV footage of the row, which happened in the early hours of Sunday, February 26 in Croydon High Street under Croydon Flyover opposite the junction...
  
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• Police warn public not to approach this man with links to Croydon...

  13-06-2017 11:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have warned members of the public in Croydon not to approach a man who is wanted in connection with a murder if they spot him in the town. Veselyn Kadvaldziev is wanted in connection with a murder in Bulgaria.Veselyn Kavaldziev wanted for murder in Bulgaria. Links to #Croydon. Do not approach. Call 101 or tweet @MetCC #CrimewatchRoadshow pic.twitter.com/sqc23Ztbt4— MPSontheBox (@MPSonTheBox) June 13, 2017However, Kadvaldziev is known to have links to Croydon. A Metropolitan...
  
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• ​One year on – police reissue appeal to find missing...

  13-06-2017 07:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It has been one year since Crystal Palace campaigner Robert Gibson left his home near Gipsy Hill and he has not been seen again by his family or friends. Robert, known as Robbie to those close to him, left his home at 3pm on June 13, 2016, and was seen that day on CCTV at the Co-operative store on Central Hill. A week later, police released more CCTV showing 45-year-old Robbie catching the catamaran at 6.45pm on the day of his disappearance from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight. He then...
  
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