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• The most violent areas of Croydon so far this year according to statistics - Croydon Advertiser

  06-08-2017 19:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The most violent areas of Croydon so far this year according to statistics
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  The latest crime statistics reveal the most and least violent parts of Croydon based on the number of offences recorded so far in 2017. The latest figures recorded by the Metropolitan Police show that 3,979 violent or sexual offences were reported from ...
  
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• The eight most important archaeological sites in Croydon and...

  06-08-2017 19:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  With its concrete towers, maze of roads and busy urban setting, it's easy to forget that Croydon has a hugely rich history, the evidence of which is often buried under our very feet.In fact, Croydon contains a wealth of secrets buried, only some of which have been uncovered so far. And the history of the borough goes back tens of thousands of years, with archaeological evidence showing the area has been occupied ever since the Stone Age.Historic England has identified eight places as the most...
  
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• The most violent areas of Croydon so far this year according to...

  06-08-2017 18:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The latest crime statistics reveal the most and least violent parts of Croydon based on the number of offences recorded so far in 2017.The latest figures recorded by the Metropolitan Police show that 3,979 violent or sexual offences were reported from January to May this year – the most recent figures that have been published on www.police.uk.In each policing ward in the borough, crime is split into different categories with violent and sexual offences being recorded together.READ MORE:...
  
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• White Peugeot van overturns in two vehicle crash in Wallington - Croydon Advertiser

  06-08-2017 14:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  White Peugeot van overturns in two vehicle crash in Wallington
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  A van overturned in a two vehicle crash at a crossroads in Wallington during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Emergency services attended the crash, which took place at about 12.30am where Stafford Road meets Stanley Park Road and Woodcote ...
  
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• Crystal Palace injury update on midfield ace Yohan Cabaye - Croydon Advertiser

  06-08-2017 10:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace injury update on midfield ace Yohan Cabaye
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  Yohan Cabaye has been missing from Crystal Palace's pre-season programme in the last few weeks due to injury. The Frenchman, previously linked with a summer move away from the Eagles, is certainly not looking to leave and has been receiving ...
  
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• Shoppers treated to colourful display with Croydon's 8th annual Hare Krishna Chariot Festival - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Shoppers treated to colourful display with Croydon's 8th annual Hare Krishna Chariot Festival
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  Croydon's streets were a sight to see on Sunday (July 30) as the Hare Krishna community held its 8th annual Chariot Festival. Shoppers in Croydon High Street were treated to the colourful site of a chariot being pulled by hundreds of Krishna devotees.and more »
  
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• Nominations now open for 2017 Mayor of Croydon's Civic Awards - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Nominations now open for 2017 Mayor of Croydon's Civic Awards
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  Do you know a dedicated volunteer, an entrepreneur with Croydon at the heart of their business or an inspirational young person who has excelled in the face of adversity? Now is the time to bring that person into the spotlight. Nominations are open for ...
  
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• Murdered Croydon model Sally Anne Bowman's remains exhumed after 'cruel people' desecrated her grave - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Murdered Croydon model Sally Anne Bowman's remains exhumed after 'cruel people' desecrated her grave
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  Murdered Croydon model Sally Anne Bowman's mum has told how her ashes were exhumed after "cruel people" repeatedly desecrated her grave. Linda Bowman was left having to guard her 18-year-old daughter's resting place at a Croydon cemetery after it ...
  
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• Lack of government funding for sprinklers could have "significant impact" around Croydon - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Lack of government funding for sprinklers could have "significant impact" around Croydon
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  Funding for Croydon Council's proposed sprinkler programme without government help will have a “significant impact on other capital work." This according to a letter written by councillor Alison Butler to communities and local government secretary ...and more »
  
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• Key areas of change identified following Croydon tram crash which killed seven people - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Key areas of change identified following Croydon tram crash which killed seven people
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  How to improve safety and prevent fatal tram accidents like the one in Croydon which claimed seven lives has been a hot-button issue since it occurred in November of 2016. On November 9, 2016, a tram overturned on a bend near Sandilands Junction.
  
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• Croydon NHS surges into nation's top 10 acute trusts providing residents with access to research trials - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon NHS surges into nation's top 10 acute trusts providing residents with access to research trials
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  Croydon's patients are benefitting from one of the fastest increases in access to research trials anywhere in England. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has increased its number of studies open for participation by Croydon residents by 26 per cent ...
  
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• Croydon man Stuart Jackow arrested in relation to a series of courier frauds - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon man Stuart Jackow arrested in relation to a series of courier frauds
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  Police investigating a series of courier frauds in the Croydon area have arrested a man. Officers were appealing for help to trace 26-year-old Stuart Jackow in relation to a series of reports of fraud targetting women aged between 70 and 91 years old.and more »
  
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• Croydon Literary Festival features a range of different speakers - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon Literary Festival features a range of different speakers
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  In January 2017, a group of people met in Matthews Yard to set up the Croydon Literary Festival. In a statement on the event's website it said they "agreed the London Borough of Croydon had a proud literary heritage which was often unrecognised. "We ...
  
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• Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones looking to tackle knife attacks as crime numbers revealed - Croydon Guardian

  06-08-2017 03:15 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones looking to tackle knife attacks as crime numbers revealed
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  It's been revealed that a total of 571 knife crime offences were recorded in Croydon in 2016. On the back of this, Croydon Central MP will launch Croydon Voice - a programme of evidence gathering and meetings aimed at identifying the root causes of ...
  
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