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• Letter reveals Southern's plan to start clamping cars at its...

  04-08-2017 18:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail says it can't rule out Croydon stations being part of a project which could see motorists' cars clamped if they fail to pay parking fines at its car parks.A letter sent by Southern's parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to station staff, seen by the Advertiser, said clamping will be used later this year to target drivers who have multiple unpaid penalty notices.It forms part of an overhaul of how parking is managed at 25 stations on the GTR network, including Upper...
  
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• Addiscombe tenants left 'living in a prison for six months' as...

  04-08-2017 18:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tenants living in a historic Grade II-listed property in Addiscombe have complained they feel as though they have been "living in a prison for months" as obstructive scaffolding covering the building continues to block light from getting into the homes.Residents living in Davidson Lodge, on Freemason's Road, are choosing to go into sheltered accommodation and move into caravans because they cannot handle the living conditions any longer.Scaffolding was put up in February for what...
  
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• Croydon X Factor winner Ben Haenow marries long term girlfriend in intimate ceremony - Croydon Advertiser

  04-08-2017 18:02
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  Croydon X Factor winner Ben Haenow marries long term girlfriend in intimate ceremony
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  The 32-year-old singer from Shirley, who won The X Factor in 2014, wed Jessica in an intimate ceremony last Saturday (July 29) in Northern Italy, where his grandmother grew up and she played a major role in conducting the service. "We had a small ...
  
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• These are the 19 restaurants and takeaways in Croydon with food hygiene ratings of zero out of five

  04-08-2017 17:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Everyone loves a good meal out or takeaway and it's always good to know the place you have chosen to eat takes hygiene seriously.
  
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• Croydon X Factor winner Ben Haenow marries long term girlfriend...

  04-08-2017 17:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon X Factor winner Ben Haenow has married his long term girlfriend Jessica Jones.The 32-year-old singer from Shirley, who won The X Factor in 2014, wed Jessica in an intimate ceremony last Saturday (July 29) in Northern Italy, where his grandmother grew up and she played a major role in conducting the service."We had a small ceremony of closest friends and family," Ben told the Mail Online. "I arrived nervous and excited for the biggest day of my life and left with the wife...
  
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• Love Island looking for people seeking romance in Croydon to take part in new series - Croydon Advertiser

  04-08-2017 17:01
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  Love Island looking for people seeking romance in Croydon to take part in new series
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  Love Island may have only just finished but the popular ITV2 show is already seeking contestants for next year and people in Croydon who are looking for romance are encouraged to apply. The most successful series of the hit show came to an end on July ...
  Over 80,000 Brits apply to be on the next series of Love Island in 2018 as reality hysteria sweeps the nation - The SunT
  
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• Love Island looking for people seeking romance in Croydon to take...

  04-08-2017 16:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Love Island may have only just finished but the popular ITV2 show is already seeking contestants for next year and people in Croydon who are looking for romance are encouraged to apply. The most successful series of the hit show came to an end on July 24 when millions of viewers across the country saw Essex hunk Kem Cetinay and girlfriend Amber Davies crowned Love Island 2017 winners before they split the £50,000 cash prize. Preparations for next year's show are already underway and lively
  
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• Man stabbed flatmate to death after row over loud music

  04-08-2017 15:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man who stabbed his flatmate, a dad of one, to death after a row over loud music has been convicted of manslaughter.Richard Wilson-Michael, of Tooting, repeatedly knifed his flatmate Kyle Maher, who was 21 and recently engaged, in the heart and neck after an angry confrontation over the volume of Mr Maher's music.Wilson-Michael, 29, was convicted of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility at Kingston Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, August 3) after it was decided he was suffering..
  
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• 'Mouldy food' contributed to 'very dirty' Mr Kebabish getting...

  04-08-2017 14:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  "Mouldy food" contributed to a "very dirty" Croydon takeaway being given the lowest possible food hygiene score.When an inspector visited Mr Kebabish, on London Road, Broad Green on March 24 they found out of date food inside a fridge and a number of kitchen items, including pans, knives and microwaves to be dirty.Cleaning standards in general at the kebab house were criticised in a report that was written up by an officer from Croydon Council, which carries out the checks on...
  
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• Lebanon liked Croydon's new street art so much that its government got our artists to paint Beirut - Croydon Advertiser

  04-08-2017 14:14
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  Lebanon liked Croydon's new street art so much that its government got our artists to paint Beirut
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  Some of south London's biggest street artists are currently painting in Lebanon after government officials there fell in love with new art which has appeared in Croydon in recent months. Prolific names in the street art world, including Ben Eine ...
  
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• Tesco security guard rushed to hospital after police called to...

  04-08-2017 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Tesco security guard had to be rushed to hospital following a "fight" at one of its stores on Thursday afternoon.At about 4.41pm officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to the Tesco on Homesdale Road, in Bromley, to reports of a group of people fighting.READ MORE: New plan to build 420 flats next to East Croydon station 'even worse than before'A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said before officers arrived three men, who were suspected of shoplifting, had allegedly...
  
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• Croydon restaurant shortlisted for international award

  04-08-2017 13:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  When it comes to good looking restaurants, they don't come get much better than the Wine&Deli.
  
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• Croydon police warn public not to approach this wanted man - Croydon Advertiser

  04-08-2017 13:36
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  Croydon police warn public not to approach this wanted man
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  Police have warned people not to approach a man they are hunting in connection with at least two attacks. Paul Shields, 47, who also uses the alias Errol Reid, is wanted after attacks including causing grievous bodily harm and common assault. If people ...
  Croydon Police appeal for assistance in tracing Paul Shields in connection to three alleged offencesCroydon Guardianall 3 news articles &raq
  
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• Croydon man arrested in relation to a series of courier frauds

  04-08-2017 13:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Police investigating a series of courier frauds in the Croydon area have arrested a man.
  
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• Croydon police warn public not to approach this wanted man

  04-08-2017 13:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have warned people not to approach a man they are hunting in connection with at least two attacks.Paul Shields, 47, who also uses the alias Errol Reid, is wanted after attacks including causing grievous bodily harm and common assault.If people see Shields, who has links to Croydon South Norwood and Bromley, the Met says they should call 999.A spokesman for the Met said: "If members of the public see Shields, police advise that he should not be approached but they should dial 999...
  
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• Waterstones to stock a Croydon mum's new book aimed at helping children embrace other cultures - Croydon Advertiser

  04-08-2017 13:00
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  Waterstones to stock a Croydon mum's new book aimed at helping children embrace other cultures
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  Waterstones online and Croydon libraries are going to stock an author's second book based on her east African heritage which she hopes will encourage children to "broaden their horizons" by learning about cultural differences. Mum-of-two Lorna ...
  
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• Police have warned people not to approach this wanted man

  04-08-2017 13:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man with links to Croydon is being sought by police in connection with three alleged offences including grievous bodily harm and common assault.
  
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• Lebanon liked Croydon's new street art so much that its...

  04-08-2017 13:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Some of south London's biggest street artists are currently painting in Lebanon after government officials there fell in love with new art which has appeared in Croydon in recent months. Prolific names in the street art world, including Ben Eine, DotMasters and Otto Schade are currently in Beirut spraying designs on walls and bridges. Kevin Zuchowski-Morrison, who owns RISE Gallery, in George street, told of how Lebanese government officials approached him after seeing some of the gallery's...
  
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• Croydon man helps dispose of nearly £800 worth of stolen alcohol and handbags

  04-08-2017 12:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A Croydon man who knowingly assisted in the disposal of £800 worth of stolen handbags and alcohol won't be seeing any jail time.
  
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• Police charge Croydon man in connection with series of burglaries

  04-08-2017 12:38 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Police have charged a Croydon man over a series of burglaries in west Kent and Surrey.
  
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• Waterstones to stock a Croydon mum's new book aimed at helping...

  04-08-2017 12:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Waterstones online and Croydon libraries are going to stock an author's second book based on her east African heritage which she hopes will encourage children to "broaden their horizons" by learning about cultural differences.Mum-of-two Lorna Liverpool's new picture book is being published in September following the success of her first novel in 2015.Mrs Liverpool, who lives in Croydon town centre with her husband Dennis, 11-year-old daughter Aset and six-year-old son Sekhem-Shu, has...
  
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• Buses diverted after cars and lorry crash in Shirley - Croydon Advertiser

  04-08-2017 12:13
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  Buses diverted after cars and lorry crash in Shirley
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  Buses are being diverted after a crash between two cars and a lorry in Shirley. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Service said they were called to the crash in Upper Shirley Road at 9.07am this morning (August 4). London Ambulance Service ...
  
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• Croydon man arrested in connection with series of frauds against...

  04-08-2017 11:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police investigating a series of fraud offences committed against lone, elderly women in Croydon have made another arrest. Officers are investigating offences committed against women aged between 70 and 91 over a 14-month period from February 2016 until April 2017.Earlier this week the Metropolitan Police said they believe at least three conspired together to carry out the crimes.A 26-year-old from the borough attended a south London police station yesterday (Thursday, August 3) and was arrested
  
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• Buses diverted after cars and lorry crash in Shirley

  04-08-2017 11:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Buses are being diverted after a crash between two cars and a lorry in Shirley. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Service said they were called to the crash in Upper Shirley Road at 9.07am this morning (August 4). London Ambulance Service paramedics also attended the crash.
  Routes 130 and 466 are on diversion in both directions due to a traffic collision at Upper Shirley Road, Croydon.— TfL Bus Alerts (@TfLBusAlerts) August 4, 2017No-one is thought to have sustained any serious...
  
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• Two cars and a lorry crash in Croydon

  04-08-2017 11:09 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Two cars and a lorry crashed in Croydon this morning.
  
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• Weekend weather for the capital: Not too bad at all

  04-08-2017 10:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A lovely, mostly sunny Friday will be had by all in the capital.
  
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• ​Croydon war memorial given extra protections as its status is...

  04-08-2017 09:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The historic war memorial in Croydon town centre has been granted extra protections after being upgraded Grade II* listed status.The new honour was given to the cenotaph, on Katharine Street, as Historic England update its status from Grade II to Grade II*. This new status was given because of the memorial's historical, sculptural and architectural interest.READ MORE: The 100-year-old war hero living in a Croydon care homeGrade II* status means that its value is raised from 'special interest' to
  
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• Council hauls pressure on Government to invest in tower block...

  04-08-2017 09:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council has hauled pressure on the Government for funding of tower block sprinklers in the borough's 25 tallest tower blocks.Following the tragic events of Grenfell Tower, Croydon was the first council in the country to announce that it will pay and install fire sprinklers in council-owned buildings. The sprinklers are to go in individual flats in Croydon Council's residential blocks of 10, 11, and 12 storey blocks. The work is set to start in October and finish next spring.READ MORE:...
  
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• Southern Rail expects delays of 30 minutes and train cancellations due to a signalling problem

  04-08-2017 08:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Southern Trains are expected to be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes until approximately midday due to a signalling fault at Selhurst Station.
  
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• Rail chaos in Croydon as points failure stops Southern from...

  04-08-2017 08:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There is major disruption to all Southern Rail services this morning after a signalling problem stopped trains from leaving the main depot at Selhurst.The rail company said multiple signalling problems at five of the points at the Selhurst depot meant trains couldn't leave to start their journeys.Though four of those five sets of points have now been fixed, heavy disruption, including delays and cancellations should be expected on services this morning. Services to Uckfield and East Grinstead...
  
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• Man convicted of manslaughter after dispute over loud music escalated

  04-08-2017 08:21 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man who repeatedly stabbed a fellow housemate after a dispute over loud music has been convicted of manslaughter.
  
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