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• Tram services suspended after crash between car and tram at Lloyd...

  13-07-2017 18:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tram services have been part suspended in Croydon after a collision between a tram and a car near Lloyd Park. British Transport Police were called at about 5pm to reports of the collision, which happened just off Coombe Road. The driver of the car was said to have sustained minor injuries in the crash. The crash happened at a level crossing next to the entrance to Lloyd Park, between an eastbound tram from New Addington towards Wimbledon and a car.READ NEXT: This is how your kids can swim...
  
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• Woman with learning difficulties is racially abused by youths who...

  13-07-2017 18:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A woman with learning difficulties was racially abused and had a drink poured over her by a group of youths in Bromley.Police are appealing for information after the attack at Bromley North station at about 7.20pm on May 31.The woman, in her 30s, was in McDonald's in Bromley High Street when a teenage girl and young boy riding a scooter approached the restaurant and appeared to be laughing and making fun of her, police said.The victim headed towards Bromley North station and a few minutes later.
  
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• Fiveways in Waddon is set to be transformed and you have a chance to give your views

  13-07-2017 18:33
  
  Public consultation has commenced regarding proposed improvements to Fiveways in Waddon.
  
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• Former Crystal Palace defender makes switch to Leyton Orient ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2017 18:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Former Crystal Palace defender makes switch to Leyton Orient ...
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  Former Crystal Palace defender Christian Scales has joined Leyton Orient on a two-year deal. The 20-year-old left-back, who spent two seasons at Palace, has ...and more »
  
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• Death of 12-year-old girl who was crushed by concrete slabs was a...

  13-07-2017 17:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The death of a 12-year-old girl who was crushed by a metal cage containing concrete slabs was a "tragic accident", a coroner has ruled today (Thursday, July 13). The court heard how Cassie Green, from Stonegate Close, in Orpington, was at her grandfather's storage yard, on Ridsdale Road, near Anerley station, at around 6pm on February 17 when she was fatally injured. The schoolgirl died from head injuries and a fractured spine after the six-foot tall metal cage full of concrete slabs...
  
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• This is how your kids can swim for free this summer in Croydon

  13-07-2017 16:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council has announced free swimming for children will be returning to Croydon this summer holiday.Under-16s who live or go to school in the borough will be able to use any of the council's leisure centres for free swims from July 26 until September 4.Councillor Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, said: "It's a great way to enjoy the summer holidays and I'm really proud that we are able to do this again in such difficult times.READ NEXT: Three fresh...
  
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• Suspected loan shark arrested following police raid on Woodside home - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2017 16:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Suspected loan shark arrested following police raid on Woodside home
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  A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with suspected loan shark activities, after a home in Woodside was raided by police and specialist officers this morning (Thursday). Among the items seized in the operation were documents, electronic ...
  
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• Three fresh Southern Rail strikes next month could bring the...

  13-07-2017 15:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail drivers have voted to go on strike for three days at the start of next month - which could bring the majority of the network to a standstill.ASLEF, which represents more than 950 Southern drivers, has announced the latest batch of industrial action over a pay dispute.Its drivers are set to walk out on Tuesday, August 1, Wednesday, August 2 and Friday, August 4.Southern says the fresh strike action is a "deliberate" move to "maximise" disruption for passengers....
  
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• Suspected loan shark arrested following police raid on Woodside...

  13-07-2017 15:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with suspected loan shark activities, after a home in Woodside was raided by police and specialist officers this morning (Thursday).Among the items seized in the operation were documents, electronic devices and a quantity of cash following a search warrant which was executed by the Metropolitan Police and Croydon Council's Trading Standards department.The woman, who was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, is...
  
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• Croydon gran had to look after disabled grandson for 2 years without any council help - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2017 15:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A grandmother was stretched to "breaking point" during years of caring for her disabled grandson alone because of a "catalogue of failings" by Croydon Council. The gran spent two years without rest struggling to look after her grandchild after the ...
  
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• Road reopens after two-car crash near Banstead

  13-07-2017 14:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dramatic photos show the aftermath of a crash that happened near Banstead this morning. Emergency services were called to Croydon Lane, between South Drive and the junction for Carshalton Road, at 8.20am. Two cars collided with each other before one of them was sent backwards into a tree. It then caught fire. READ MORE: Case against man accused of Akeem Moore murder dropped after ex-girlfriend 'changes story' Fire crews had to cut the two people free from the vehicles. Photos from...
  
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• Inquest date set for ex-Shirley High pupil who was killed in...

  13-07-2017 14:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An inquest into the death of a former Shirley High pupil and "much-loved" New Addington man will be held later this year. On June 15 Daniel Marzetti died from injuries he sustained in a collision involving his blue Suzuki motorbike, a green Toyota Yaris and a blue Renault Clio in East Grinstead town centre at about 5.50pm. It has been announced by West Sussex County Council that a documentary inquest into Mr Marzetti's death will be held at Centenary House, in Crawley, on October...
  
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• Croydon gran had to look after disabled grandson for 2 years...

  13-07-2017 14:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A grandmother was stretched to "breaking point" during years of caring for her disabled grandson alone because of a "catalogue of failings" by Croydon Council.The gran spent two years without rest struggling to look after her grandchild after the sudden death of her daughter in 2004.With autism and Fragile X syndrome – a condition which stifles development – the young boy required constant care and a strict routine.But Croydon Council did not provide the right...
  
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• Banstead Croydon Lane crash: Horrific 'head-on' collision sees two ... - Get Surrey

  13-07-2017 14:01 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
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  The crash happened in Croydon Lane during the morning rush hour and closed the road for several hours.and more »
  
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• Croydon Council to install new fire sprinklers in tallest tower blocks by spring 2018. - Your Local Guardian

  13-07-2017 11:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council to install new fire sprinklers in tallest tower blocks by spring 2018.
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  Croydon Council to install fire sprinklers in tallest tower blocks next spring. Photo: Croydon Council. 0 comments. Get the latest local news straight to your inbox every day. Sign up. Croydon residents in the council's 25 largest tower blocks will all ...
  
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• Croydon residents to get new fire sprinklers in tallest tower blocks next spring

  13-07-2017 11:00
  
  Croydon residents in the council’s 25 largest tower blocks will all have fire sprinklers by next spring, it has been announced.
  
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• The free parking time in Croydon’s district centres has been extended

  13-07-2017 10:45
  
  Croydon Council has implemented an hour of free parking in nine district centres to make it easier for shoppers and traders.
  
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• Met Police make nearly £1 billion in London property sales as centuries old buildings sold

  13-07-2017 09:56
  
  Almost £1 billion of London property have been sold off by the Met Police over the past five years amid steep funding cuts, official figures show.
  
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• Missing girl, nine, who disappeared on her way to school wearing her uniform 24 hours ago found safe and well - Daily Mail

  13-07-2017 09:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Missing girl, nine, who disappeared on her way to school wearing her uniform 24 hours ago found safe and well
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  A missing nine-year-old girl who disappeared on her way to school has been found safe and well. Sinai Barnor was last seen wearing her school uniform as she walked near her home in Croydon, south London, at 8.05am on Wednesday. She was described ...
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• 9-year-old Croydon schoolgirl Sinai Barnor found safe and well

  13-07-2017 09:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A nine-year-old Croydon schoolgirl has been found safe and well after going missing.Police were searching for Sinai Barnor, who went missing after leaving her home in Croydon at 8.05am on Wednesday morning. Officers were becoming concerned for her welfare, but she has now been found.READ MORE: Croydon schoolboy banned from his prom for filming trouble at the schoolA statement from the force this morning said: "Sinai Barnor from Croydon has now been found safe and well."We thank media...
  
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• Police search for missing 9-year-old Croydon girl

  13-07-2017 08:33
  
  A 9-year-old girl from Croydon has gone missing and police are appealing for help finding her.
  
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• New Croydon Central MP quotes Stormzy in her maiden House of ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2017 00:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  New Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones quoted Thornton Heath rap star Stormzy in her maiden House of Commons speech, warning her fellow MPs "you're ...and more »
  
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• New Croydon Central MP quotes Stormzy in her maiden House of Commons speech - Croydon Advertiser

  13-07-2017 00:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  New Croydon Central MP quotes Stormzy in her maiden House of Commons speech
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  New Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones quoted Thornton Heath rap star Stormzy in her maiden House of Commons speech, warning her fellow MPs "you're never too big for the boot" from the youth vote. The newly-elected MP, who upon taking her seat in the ...and more »
  
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