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• More train delays in Crystal Palace - this time on the roads

  15-06-2017 23:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  As if people are not fed up enough as it is with regular train delays, they are now causing issues on the roads too! People living in Crystal Palace had a shock tonight (Thursday, June 15) when a lorry carrying a Great Northern train carriage had to try and manoeuvre its way around a tight bend. At about 9.50pm the lorry attempted to turn left out of Westow Street and onto Central Hill but it became wedged against a lamppost. Workers had to pull a streetlight at an angle to allow the large...
  
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• Criminal profile of 'Croydon Cat Killer' reveals even darker fantasies about killing and raping HUMANS - Mirror.co.uk

  15-06-2017 20:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Criminal profile of 'Croydon Cat Killer' reveals even darker fantasies about killing and raping HUMANS
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  And detectives believe whoever is responsible for the multiple animal deaths are likely to have a very strong connection to the suburb of Addiscombe, a suburb of south London - given how many attacks there have been there. The police investigation into ...
  
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• 'Too soon' for Thornton Heath flats owner to answer reports...

  15-06-2017 20:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The housing association which owns and manages the block of flats in Thornton Heath where a fire broke out says it is "too soon" to comment on reports residents didn't hear any fire alarms go off. Firefighters from Norbury and West Norwood were called to Crystal Court, in Woodville Road, at 12.01pm today (Thursday, June 15) to reports of smoke coming from the flats. Residents were evacuated as solar panels and cladding on the side of the block were on fire. People living in the...
  
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• Lorry driver cleared of causing cyclist's death by careless...

  15-06-2017 19:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A lorry driver who collided with a young cyclist in Croydon and only briefly stopped before continuing onto his next delivery has been cleared of causing her death by careless driving.Darren Anderton, 49, was driving along St James's Road when he hit 25-year-old cyclist Magda Tadaj on May 23 last year.Ms Tadaj suffered catastrophic injuries as she toppled under the lorry, was dragged along for 14 metres and went under the rear wheels of the lorry.Paramedics fought in vain to save her life, but..
  
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• Police yet to work out why murder victim was gunned down in...

  15-06-2017 19:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The officer leading the investigation to catch whoever murdered Tinodiwanashe Makwanya in a terrifying drive-by shooting in Croydon town centre has said that they "are yet to establish a motive" for the 24-year-old's death. Detective Inspector Domenica Catino spoke to the Croydon Advertiser to make an urgent plea for witnesses to the cold-blooded murder, which took place last Friday night just after 10pm, to come forward. Footage released by the Metropolitan Police earlier today shows...
  
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• Croydon drive-by shooting: Girls 'ran away screaming in panic ... - Croydon Advertiser

  15-06-2017 18:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A Croydon nightclub worker has told how terrified members of the public ran screaming in panic from the scene of last Friday night's drive-by shooting in ...
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• This man will NOT become Crystal Palace's new manager - confirmed - Croydon Advertiser

  15-06-2017 18:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This man will NOT become Crystal Palace's new manager - confirmed
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  The Italian has been announced as the new manager of French outfit Nantes on a two-year deal this evening. It was reported that Palace may have made a late bid to snare Ranieri, but the Premier League title winner has chosen his next project in Ligue 1.and more »
  
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• Croydon drive-by shooting: Girls 'ran away screaming in panic'

  15-06-2017 18:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon nightclub worker has told how terrified members of the public ran screaming in panic from the scene of last Friday night's drive-by shooting in Croydon town centre. Tinodiwanashe Makwanya died after a motorbike pulled up alongside the car he was a passenger in, on the roundabout where Croydon Flyover meets Park Lane, with shots then being fired into the car. Having been shot in the head, the 24-year-old was driven to hospital, where he died on arrival. This morning dashcam footage was.
  
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• Purley mum says pet cat is "scared" to go outside after...

  15-06-2017 18:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Purley family have been left "shocked" after their pet cat was shot with an airgun while it was in their garden earlier this month - the second time one of their pets has been fired at.Maria Jell's black cat Luna was shot when she went to pick her up in the garden of her home in Whitefield Avenue at about 11am on Saturday, June 3.Luna "squealed" in pain and has been "too scared" to go outside since the attack, according to Mrs Jell.Mrs Jell, 47, of Whitefield...
  
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• M25 closed: all lanes shut anticlockwise due to serious crash...

  15-06-2017 17:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Motorists planning to travel anti-clockwise on the M25 this evening are being warned to expect long delays after a serious crash closed all lanes this afternoon (Thursday). All lanes are currently closed while police deal with a 'serious accident' between junction 2 for Darenth and junction 1B for Dartford. The section of motorway is expected to remain shut for between for and six hours, meaning long queues are set to build over the next few hours. READ MORE: Two weeks of A25 night time...
  
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• Croydon cyclist death: Lorry driver cleared of causing death - BBC News

  15-06-2017 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Croydon cyclist death: Lorry driver cleared of causing death
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  A lorry driver involved in a crash that killed a cyclist has been cleared of causing her death. Magda Tadaj, 25, was hit by the lorry which pulled her under its wheels and dragged her 14 metres in Croydon, south London, in May. The Old Bailey jury ...
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  Lorry driver Darren Anderton cleared of causing the death of Croydon cyclist Magda
  
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• Croydon cyclist death: Lorry driver cleared of causing death - BBC ... - BBC News

  15-06-2017 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  The cyclist suffered "catastrophic injuries" when she was dragged under the wheels of the lorry.
  Lorry driver cleared of causing cyclist's death by careless drivingCroydon Advertiser
  Lorry driver Darren Anderton cleared of causing the death of Croydon cyclist Magda Tadaj by careless drivingCroydon Guardianall 5 news articles »
  
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• Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities - Croydon Guardian

  15-06-2017 17:01 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities
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  From movie screenings to a heritage vinyl marker, there's plenty to do in Croydon this time of the year. For mums and dads who want to teach their kids some dance moves early on, Baby Loves Disco will be inviting parents and their nippers to “throw ...and more »
  
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• Solar panels and cladding were on fire at Thornton Heath flats

  15-06-2017 16:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Solar panels and cladding were on fire at a block of flats in Thornton Heath this afternoon.Fire crews from Norbury and West Norwood were called to Woodville Road at 12.01pm to reports of smoke coming from the flats, thought to be Crystal Court, and residents were evacuated. Nearby Thornton Heath Fusion Leisure Centre, on High Street, was also evacuated while firefighters tackled the blaze with hoses and a hydraulic ladder.
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• Croydon's Legacy Youth Zone has met its target of £6m thanks to an ... - Croydon Guardian

  15-06-2017 13:44 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon's Legacy Youth Zone has met its target of £6m thanks to an ...
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  Croydon's soon-to-be-built youth centre has met its fundraising target thanks to an anonymous million-pound donation.and more »
  
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• Residents evacuated as fire breaks out at flats in Thornton Heath...

  15-06-2017 13:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Thornton Heath this afternoon (Thursday). Fire crews were called at 12.01pm to Woodville Road to reports of smoke coming from the flats. Witness Gerelle Moreno, 24, was on his way back from the gym when he saw residents being evacuated. He said: "There was smoke and flames coming from the roof, they were quite big flames. I was in the area walking past and people were running out of the building." READ MORE:...
  
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• Reports of fire at flats in Thornton Heath - live updates

  15-06-2017 13:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are reportedly attending a fire at a block of flats in Thornton Heath. Fire crews were called at 12.01pm to Woodville Road to reports of smoke coming from the flats. Witness Gerelle Moreno, 24, was on his way back from the gym when he saw residents being evacuated. He said: "There was smoke and flames coming from the roof, they were quite big flames. I was in the area walking past and people were running out of the building." READ MORE: Croydon murder...
  
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• Welcome to Croydon's festival season 2017 - The Croydon Citizen

  15-06-2017 13:01 via thecroydoncitizen.com
  
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  Welcome to Croydon's festival season 2017
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  Keep your eye on the weather forecast. A lot depends on it. There's a long (and let's hope hot) summer of festivals and open air fun ahead. Of course, not all the events will be outdoors. And even if it pours, our stiff upper lips will see us through ...
  
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• Trains through West Croydon severely disrupted after Sutton line blocked - Croydon Advertiser

  15-06-2017 11:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Trains through West Croydon severely disrupted after Sutton line blocked
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  Trains through West Croydon are being severely disrupted this morning (Thursday) due to a fault on a train between that station and Sutton. As a result, the Sutton line was blocked and trains were unable to pass. Tickets are being accepted on local bus ...and more »
  
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• Croydon murder investigation: Police release dashcam footage of ... - Croydon Advertiser

  15-06-2017 11:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Dashcam footage released by police has shown the moments after a young man was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Croydon town centre. A murder ...and more »
  
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• Trains through West Croydon severely disrupted after Sutton line...

  15-06-2017 10:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Trains through West Croydon are being severely disrupted this morning (Thursday) due to a fault on a train between that station and Sutton.As a result, the Sutton line was blocked and trains were unable to pass.Tickets are being accepted on local bus services between Croydon and Sutton, and on Tramlink services between Mitcham Junction and Croydon.READ MORE: Young man who died after being hit by train in South Croydon is named By 9.10am the broken down train had been moved but residual delays...
  
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• Croydon murder investigation: Police release dashcam footage of...

  15-06-2017 10:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dashcam footage released by police has shown the moments after a young man was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Croydon town centre. A murder investigation was launched on Friday (June 9) after police were called at 10.06pm to reports of a shooting at the roundabout where Croydon Flyover meets Park Lane.Detectives believe that the victim, who was named on Monday as 24-year-old Tinodiwanashe Makwanya, was a passenger in a Volkswagen Golf. A motorbike, with a pillion passenger, pulled...
  
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• Young man who died after being hit by train in South Croydon is named - Croydon Advertiser

  15-06-2017 09:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Young man who died after being hit by train in South Croydon is named
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  A young man from Broad Green who was killed after being struck by a train in South Croydon earlier this year has been named as Simon Loftus. On March 3, emergency services were called shortly after 1.20pm following reports that a man had been struck by ...
  
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• Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities | Your Local Guardian - Your Local Guardian

  15-06-2017 09:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities | Your Local Guardian  Your Local Guardian
  
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• Young man who died after being hit by train in South Croydon is...

  15-06-2017 07:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A young man from Broad Green who was killed after being struck by a train in South Croydon earlier this year has been named as Simon Loftus. On March 3, emergency services were called shortly after 1.20pm following reports that a man had been struck by a train. The train involved was the 12.48pm Southern service from Tattenham Corner to London Bridge and was due to stop at South Croydon Station on its journey north.The station, on Blunt Road, was temporarily closed while police, paramedics...
  
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