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• Transfer talk: Burnley eye move for Crystal Palace star - Croydon Advertiser

  08-07-2017 19:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Transfer talk: Burnley eye move for Crystal Palace star
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  While there may have been many rumours linking Crystal Palace with buying players, the stories around those potentially leaving have been somewhat restricted. That was until today, when reports surfaced linking Eagles midfielder James McArthur with a ...and more »
  
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• Boxpark to be transformed into a beach cinema with a VIP area...

  08-07-2017 17:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A unique luxury cinema experience is coming to Croydon this month as old classics, blockbusters and kid's favourites hit the big screen at Boxpark – and the audience can enjoy the show from a pop-up beach.From July 17 to 24 the trendy venue next to East Croydon station will host a series of summer entertainment, with the big screen being used to show more than 30 films.READ MORE: Boxpark restaurant ordered to improve after being given shocking food hygiene ratingKids will be able to play..
  
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• These are the cheapest and most expensive homes sold in Croydon in May - Croydon Advertiser

  08-07-2017 17:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  These are the cheapest and most expensive homes sold in Croydon in May
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  We would all love to splash out on our dream home, but the extravagant sum of £37 million spent on a house in May will be far beyond what the vast majority will be to fork out on a property. Data collected from the Land Registry Office has revealed ...
  
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• The beautiful farm just outside Croydon where you can walk through a colourful field of lavender - Croydon Advertiser

  08-07-2017 16:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The beautiful farm just outside Croydon where you can walk through a colourful field of lavender
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  A sweet-smelling, purple carpet of lavender is sweeping across the countryside just outside of Croydon and it is open for everyone to explore. Mayfield Lavender Farm, near Banstead, is in full bloom and open to the public for summer, which means visits ...
  
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• Why is there a piano at Thornton Heath station?

  08-07-2017 16:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  While waiting for the train arrive for the journey to work or school in the mornings, it is common to see people with headphones in listening to music, reading a book or waking up with a coffee on the platform - what you don't expect to see is a piano for passengers to play.An ornate instrument stands at Thornton Heath station and the colourfully decorated piano is hard to miss as passengers get on and off trains.The dazzling piano can be found in the tunnel to platform three.It may seem like an
  
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• Trains between London Bridge and Croydon are being replaced by buses due to engineering works - Croydon Advertiser

  08-07-2017 16:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Trains between London Bridge and Croydon are being replaced by buses due to engineering works
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  Rail users planning on heading into London this weekend are being warned that a bus replacement service is in place. Buses are replacing train between London Bridge and West Croydon and Crystal Palace today and tomorrow (Saturday and Sunday, July ...
  
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• This is why all Londoners should get protected against shingles

  08-07-2017 16:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A shingles awareness campaign has been set up in the hopes that more people will get vaccinated.
  
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• These are the cheapest and most expensive homes sold in Croydon...

  08-07-2017 16:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We would all love to splash out on our dream home, but the extravagant sum of £37 million spent on a house in May will be far beyond what the vast majority will be to fork out on a property. Data collected from the Land Registry Office has revealed that a detached house in Kensington sold for that huge sum on May 4, making it the most expensive property in England and Wales sold during the month. The most expensive flat sold in May, which is also in Kensington, fetched £13.5 million.
  
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• Trains between London Bridge and Croydon are being replaced by...

  08-07-2017 15:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Rail users planning on heading into London this weekend are being warned that a bus replacement service is in place.Buses are replacing train between London Bridge and West Croydon and Crystal Palace today and tomorrow (Saturday and Sunday, July 9).Network Rail are carrying out engineering work in the area which means the lines are being closed.READ MORE: These are the junctions of the M25 and M23 which will be closed next weekHere is how services are being disrupted:London Overground - Saturday
  
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• Police worried about 13-year-old girl missing from home in...

  08-07-2017 13:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl from Croydon has gone missing and police are appealing for information to trace the youngster who has disappeared before.Tye McNally, 13, has gone missing from the Selsdon and Met Police officers are concerned about the safety of the teenager, from Tedder Road on the Monks Hill estate.READ MORE: Image released of man police want to talk to about an assault in CroydonThe youngster has not been seen since Friday evening (July 7) and police have appealed to the public for help in...
  
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• These are the junctions of the M25 and M23 which will be closed...

  08-07-2017 12:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Parts of the M25 and M23 are going to be closed at different points next week as Highways England engineers carry out improvement works.There will be signed diversions in place throughout the week as different junctions and slip roads connecting the motorways will be shut.Drivers are advised to be aware of which carriageways will be affected, and at what point during the week) because their journeys could take longer.READ MORE: Driver rescued from van and taken to hospital after A23 crashFull...
  
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• Driver rescued from van and taken to hospital after A23 crash

  08-07-2017 10:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man had to be rushed to hospital after his van crashed into a concrete post on the A23.The vehicle hit a concrete structure on the side of the A23, Brighton Road, in the Hooley area at around 8am this morning (Saturday, July 8).READ MORE: Image released of man police want to talk to about an assault in CroydonParamedics and police rushed to the scene along with fire crews from Reigate and Banstead fire stations.A male driver was removed from the van and immediately taken to East Surrey...
  
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• Transfer talk: Crystal Palace boss eyes up move for Barcelona ... - Croydon Advertiser

  08-07-2017 10:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Transfer talk: Crystal Palace boss eyes up move for Barcelona ...
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  There remains question marks over the future of France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda at Crystal Palace. Reports suggested that the 31-year-old would not report ...and more »
  
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• ​The bizarre world record involving a trolley that's just been...

  08-07-2017 06:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There's some pretty odd world records in existence, from the fastest time taken to crush three watermelons between your thighs (14.65 seconds if you've got some watermelons knocking about and fancy giving it a go) to the heaviest weight ever lifted by a human beard (63.80kg for next time you are down the gym). And now another weird and wonderful addition can be made to the Guinness Book of World Records - which was set in a Croydon home furnishings store on Thursday. It involved pushing and...
  
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• Howard Primary School head teacher who has taught over 1,000...

  08-07-2017 00:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Over 40 years ago John Robinson's former English teacher doubted he had the ability to pass the necessary exams to become a teacher himself. But after teaching more than 1,000 pupils and racking up 26 years as a head teacher it is fair to say those doubts were unfounded. Mr Robinson, 63, is now approaching retirement after spending the majority of his career at Howard Primary School, in Dering Place, South Croydon. He has come a long way since his teenage years when he originally wanted to be a.
  
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