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• The barbershop owner trying to steer Croydon kids away from knife crime - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 23:11
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  The barbershop owner trying to steer Croydon kids away from knife crime
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  Barbershop owners should use their businesses to guide young people away from violence, according to one Selhurst barber hoping to stop the number of knife crime offences in Croydon rising further. Raymond Robb, the 37-year-old owner of Ray's Barbers, ...
  
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• Croydon's first ever BMX track has just opened - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 21:08
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  Croydon's first ever BMX track has just opened
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  Croydon's first BMX track officially opened to the public this Saturday (August 19) and one local councillor thinks it will keep young people out of trouble. The "pump track", in Norbury Park, consists of four long straights, each of which has a series ...
  
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• Controversial plan to open a KFC in Selsdon is approved - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 21:08
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  Controversial plan to open a KFC in Selsdon is approved
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  Hotly-contested plans to open a KFC in Selsdon have been unanimously approved by Croydon Council's planning sub-committee. The fast food restaurant will take over the building on Addington Road which used to be home to an HSBC bank. Beamish ...
  
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• Croydon's first ever BMX track has just opened

  21-08-2017 20:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon's first BMX track officially opened to the public this Saturday (August 19) and one local councillor thinks it will keep young people out of trouble. The "pump track", in Norbury Park, consists of four long straights, each of which has a series of bumps for cyclists to navigate, with tight hairpin turns connecting them. It was opened at 10am on Saturday, with the first visitors enjoying a "rock-up-and-ride" session at the site, which has been funded by the council...
  
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• The Croydon building which has just been sold for £71.5 million - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 20:10
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  The Croydon building which has just been sold for £71.5 million
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  The huge Interchange building, on the corner of Wellesley Road and Station Road, in West Croydon, has been sold for £71.5 million. The nine-storey building, which currently has three vacant floors and rented office space on the other floors, has been ...
  
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• Controversial plan to open a KFC in Selsdon is approved

  21-08-2017 20:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Hotly-contested plans to open a KFC in Selsdon have been unanimously approved by Croydon Council's planning sub-committee. The fast food restaurant will take over the building on Addington Road which used to be home to an HSBC bank. Beamish Planning Consultancy had applied for permission on behalf of KFC to turn the vacant unit into a takeaway. The initial application attracted eight objections, including from Selsdon and Ballards councillor Sara Bashford, who spoke of her concerns regarding...
  
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• The Croydon building which has just been sold for £71.5...

  21-08-2017 19:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The huge Interchange building, on the corner of Wellesley Road and Station Road, in West Croydon, has been sold for£71.5 million. The nine-storey building, which currently has three vacant floors and rented office space on the other floors, has been purchased by CCP5 and Tristan Capital Partners. The new owners say they were attracted to the fact that Croydon is becoming a sought-after alternative to central London for businesses, as well as to Interchange's location near West Croydon's...
  
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• Shock as New Addington head teacher 'suddenly and unexpectedly' leaves school - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 19:08
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  Shock as New Addington head teacher 'suddenly and unexpectedly' leaves school
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  A primary school in New Addington is looking for a new head teacher after the "sudden" and "unexpected" departure of the woman who had been in charge of the school for the last 14 years. Linda Shute departed Rowdown Primary, which is part of the ...
  
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• Shock as New Addington head teacher 'suddenly and unexpectedly'...

  21-08-2017 18:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A primary school in New Addington is looking for a new head teacher after the "sudden" and "unexpected" departure of the woman who had been in charge of the school for the last 14 years. Linda Shute departed Rowdown Primary, which is part of the Fairchildes Academy Community Trust, at the end of the summer term. A member of staff at the King Henry's Drive school, who asked not to be named, told the Advertiser that Mrs Shute had left "suddenly and unexpectedly".Ros...
  
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• Croydon High Street to become pedestrianised in effort to boost night time economy

  21-08-2017 18:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Large sections of Croydon High Street are due to be pedestrianised in an effort to boost the town's night time economy.
  
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• Hospital upgrades to help patients in 'life or death emergencies'

  21-08-2017 17:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The first part of a £21.25m emergency department rebuild at Croydon University Hospital has opened.
  
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• Crystal Palace 'disappointed' training ground plans rejected and...

  21-08-2017 17:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace are "disappointed" the council rejected plans to improve facilities at their Beckenham training ground and "have not ruled out" appealing the decision. Bromley Council turned down the club's proposal to demolish offices at the Copers Cope Road training ground and create a two-storey extension to the existing main pavilion building, while also increasing the number of parking spaces from 58 to 65 at a meeting last week.On Thursday (August 17) members of the...
  
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• Man dies after suffering cardiac arrest inside Croydon Council headquarters - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 16:24
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  Man dies after suffering cardiac arrest inside Croydon Council headquarters
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  A man has died inside Croydon Council headquarters after suffering a cardiac arrest this morning. Police and paramedics were called to Mint Walk at about 9.40am following reports that a man had been taken "unwell" inside Access Croydon in Bernard ...
  
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• A Croydon man stalked an ex-friend sending her condoms and underwear in the post and even stuck a note on her bedroom window

  21-08-2017 15:05 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A Croydon woman has spoken of the two year horror she was put through by an ex-friend who would send her condoms and underwear in the post.
  
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• Man dies after suffering cardiac arrest inside Croydon Council...

  21-08-2017 14:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has died inside Croydon Council headquarters after suffering a cardiac arrest this morning. Police and paramedics were called to Mint Walk at about 9.40am following reports that a man had been taken "unwell" inside Access Croydon in Bernard Weatherhill House.READ MORE: New John Lewis MD casts doubt on department store at Croydon Westfield as she says 'no more stores'A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service (LAS) said it sent an advanced paramedic, two ambulance crews and a...
  
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• Croydon High Street to be pedestriansed in plan to boost night time economy - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 14:11
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  Croydon High Street to be pedestriansed in plan to boost night time economy
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  A large section of Croydon High Street is set to be pedestrianised in a pilot scheme intended to boost the town's night time economy. High Street will be closed to vehicles, including buses and taxis, between Katharine Street and Park Street for 12 ...
  
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• Croydon High Street to be pedestrianised in plan to boost night time economy - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 14:11
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  Croydon High Street to be pedestrianised in plan to boost night time economy
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  A large section of Croydon High Street is set to be pedestrianised in a pilot scheme intended to boost the town's night time economy. High Street will be closed to vehicles, including buses and taxis, between Katharine Street and Park Street for 12 ...
  
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• Croydon High Street to be pedestrianised in plan to boost night time ... - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 14:11
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  Croydon High Street to be pedestrianised in plan to boost night time ...
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  A large section of Croydon High Street is set to be pedestrianised in a pilot scheme intended to boost the town's night time economy. High Street will be closed to ...and more »
  
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• Croydon FC earn FA Cup replay after drawing with Faversham Town - Sutton Guardian

  21-08-2017 13:57
  Croydon FC earn FA Cup replay after drawing with Faversham Town
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  An excellent goalless draw against Bostik South side Faversham Town FC in the FA Cup means Croydon FC will be visiting the Shepherd Neame Stadium in Salter Lane for a replay on Tuesday night, writes Suniel Bhardwaj. James Fotheringham became the ...and more »
  
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• Croydon High Street to be pedestrianised in plan to boost night...

  21-08-2017 13:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A large section of Croydon High Street is set to be pedestrianised in a pilot scheme intended to boost the town's night time economy. High Street will be closed to vehicles, including buses and taxis, between Katharine Street and Park Street for 12 months, creating "a new public space" in the town centre. Work on the road layout changes, which will affect several roads surrounding St George's Walk, is expected to start in September, with the High Street pedestrianised in...
  
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• Croydon champions crowned in Last Man Stands cricket competition - Croydon Guardian

  21-08-2017 12:49
  Croydon champions crowned in Last Man Stands cricket competition
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  After four months of arduous competition, it was finally confirmed which two teams would go on to represent Croydon in the Last Man Stands – London Championships. Twelve teams from Croydon took part in the international competition and it was some ...and more »
  
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• Croydon champions crowned in Last Man Stands competition

  21-08-2017 12:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  After four months of arduous competition, it was finally confirmed which two teams would go on to represent Croydon in the Last Man Stands – London Championships.
  
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• Southern Rail delays after two lines blocked between Purley and...

  21-08-2017 12:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Signalling problems have forced Network Rail to close the fast lines between Purley, Redhill and Gatwick Airport, causing significant delays for commuters.The initial fault happened at 6.12am this morning, with disruption on the Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express routes expected to continue until later in the day.Network Rail are currently on site and have blocked the fast lines in both directions between Purley and Redhill so only two lines are open in either direction. They are working..
  
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• SNARL blames Croydon cat killer after cat's head found in Beckenham - News Shopper

  21-08-2017 12:11
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  SNARL blames Croydon cat killer after cat's head found in Beckenham
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  The Cat Killer is thought to have been behind two Bromley cat deaths this month. Stock image. 0 comments. Get the latest local news straight to your inbox every day. Sign up. A cat's head was found in Beckenham last week prompting fears that the so ...and more »
  
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• Large number of emergency vehicles outside Croydon Council...

  21-08-2017 12:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A large number of emergency vehicles have been called to the road outside the headquarters of Croydon Council.
  READ MORE: New John Lewis MD casts doubt on department store at Croydon Westfield as she says 'no more stores'Police cars and ambulances were seen on the corner of Mint Walk - near its junction with Fell Road in Croydon town centre at about midday.
  READ MORE: Watch the Red Arrows' spectacular display at Biggin Hill Festival of FlightIt is unclear at the moment whether the emergency...
  
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• SNARL blame Croydon Cat Killer after they find a cat's head in Beckenham - News Shopper

  21-08-2017 11:53
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  SNARL blame Croydon Cat Killer after they find a cat's head in Beckenham
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  The Cat Killer is thought to have been behind two Bromley cat deaths this month. Stock image. 0 comments. Get the latest local news straight to your inbox every day. Sign up. A cat's head was found in Beckenham last week prompting fears that the cat ...and more »
  
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• Supermarket may have infected thousands of British sausage lovers with pig virus

  21-08-2017 11:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  British sausage lovers may have been infected with a pig virus by a leading supermarket, according to Public Health England (PHE).
  
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• The driving test is changing in December 2017: Here's what you need to know

  21-08-2017 11:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Changes are being made to the driving test, with emphasis on technology and realistic driving situations.
  
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• Croydon is high-risk mortgage hotspot - Mortgage Finance Gazette Online

  21-08-2017 10:38
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  Croydon is high-risk mortgage hotspot
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  The area that has seen the biggest rise in high-risk mortgage lending in 2016 was Croydon with 419 new risky mortgages taken out by homeowners. Boxpark Croydon. According to new research by peer to peer secured lending platform Lendy, Croydon saw ...and more »
  
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• There's a partial solar eclipse tonight - but you'll have a problem if you want to see it

  21-08-2017 10:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Gloomy skies are set to stop Britons seeing a partial solar eclipse on Monday evening, forecasters have warned.
  
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• Clouded over: Overcast skies are set to block our view of the partial solar eclipse tonight

  21-08-2017 10:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Gloomy skies are set to stop Britons seeing a partial solar eclipse on Monday evening, forecasters have warned.
  
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• Crystal Palace skipper sees positives in improved display at Liverpool - Croydon Advertiser

  21-08-2017 10:02
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  Crystal Palace skipper sees positives in improved display at Liverpool
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  Jason Puncheon believes Crystal Palace can take confidence from their performance at Liverpool, despite losing out at Anfield on Saturday. The Eagles put in a much-improved display against the Reds, but lost out to a second half strike from Liverpool's ...and more »
  
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• Here's what is causing disruption to Southern Rail trains this...

  21-08-2017 08:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Southern Rail are warning passengers to expect disruption to its train services this morning (Monday, August 21) between Purley and Gatwick Airport.As a result of a fault with a signalling system between the two stations, trains are expected to be running at a reduced speed on the southbound line from Purley towards Surrey and Sussex.READ MORE: All you need to know on when and where the M25 and M23 will be shut next weekThe delays are expected to last up to ten minutes, though engineers are...
  
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• Fifth person arrested in connection with murder of Croydon teenager Jermaine Goupall released on bail - Croydon Guardian

  21-08-2017 08:39
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  Fifth person arrested in connection with murder of Croydon teenager Jermaine Goupall released on bail
  Croydon Guardian
  A fifth arrest has been made in connection to the murder of Croydon teenager Jermaine Goupall. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, August 18 on suspicion of Jermaine's murder. He has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in ...and more »
  
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• Fifth person arrested in connection with Croydon murder released on bail

  21-08-2017 08:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A fifth arrest has been made in connection to the murder of Croydon teenager Jermaine Goupall.
  
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