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• REVEALED: The Croydon tower blocks with cladding that failed the government fire safety test - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 18:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  REVEALED: The Croydon tower blocks with cladding that failed the government fire safety test
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  Residents at one of the five Croydon properties with cladding which did not pass the government's fire safety test have been told to not stay put anymore if a blaze breaks out. The names of remaining four buildings which have failed cladding tests ...and more »
  
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• Police increasingly concerned for welfare of missing Croydon...

  01-09-2017 18:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Croydon is missing, and police are increasingly concerned for her welfare.Olivia Czarnecka was last seen on Thursday (August 31) at 10.30am after she left an address in Thornton Heath. READ MORE: How Croydon Council plans to stop street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the town centreThe 16-year-old is described as white, around 5ft 7, of medium build and with red shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing black trousers, a pink string vest top, black.
  
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• Tram drivers in Croydon could go on strike over new safety device - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 18:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Tram drivers in Croydon could go on strike over new safety device
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  Tram drivers are voting on whether to take industrial action over what a union says is a "failure" to consult them on the introduction of a new device in cabs to detect driver fatigue and distractions following the Croydon tram crash. Transport for ...
  
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• Former Croydon man cleared of sexually assaulting girl, 9, on the way to a Nelly Furtado concert - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 18:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Former Croydon man cleared of sexually assaulting girl, 9, on the way to a Nelly Furtado concert
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  A former Addington resident has been cleared of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in his car on the way to a Nelly Furtado concert. Jason Brett, 43, was accused of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration and sexual assaulting a child under 13.
  
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• Spiderman actor Tom Holland and other big names back campaign to highlight children’s cancer

  01-09-2017 18:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Spiderman actor Tom Holland, Alan Partridge, actress Felicity Montagu, comedian Jo Brand and MPs Zac Goldsmith and Ed Davey are among those pledging their support for a campaign highlighting children’s cancer.
  
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• Tram drivers in Croydon could go on strike over new safety device

  01-09-2017 17:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tram drivers are voting on whether to take industrial action over what a union says is a "failure" to consult them on the introduction of a new device in cabs to detect driver fatigue and distractions following the Croydon tram crash.Transport for London (TfL) is working with Tram Operations Limited (TOL), the network operator, on testing a "driver protection device" that will set off an alarm if a driver is distracted or falls asleep. The Rail Accident Investigation...
  
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• Aaron Leacock from South View, Croydon, who conned £17,500 out ... - Croydon Guardian

  01-09-2017 17:46 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Aaron Leacock from South View, Croydon, who conned £17,500 out ...
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  A man who conned elderly victims out of £17500 has been jailed.and more »
  
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• Croydon fraudster who conned £17,500 out of elderly people jailed

  01-09-2017 17:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man who conned elderly victims out of £17,500 has been jailed.
  
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• People with learning disabilities given chance to enjoy live gigs with new scheme

  01-09-2017 16:26 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  No longer will people with learning disabilities have to worry about enjoying a night on the town.
  
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• Former Croydon man cleared of sexually assaulting girl, 9, on the...

  01-09-2017 15:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A former Addington resident has been cleared of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in his car on the way to a Nelly Furtado concert.Jason Brett, 43, was accused of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration and sexual assaulting a child under 13.The jury of eight men and four women at the Croydon Crown Court trial retired this morning (Friday) and returned a verdict of not guilty on both charges this afternoon. Prosecution barrister Terence Woods told the court heard yesterday (Thursday)..
  
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• Travellers move onto Sanderstead Recreation Ground - latest updates - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 15:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Travellers move onto Sanderstead Recreation Ground - latest updates
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  Travellers have moved on to Sanderstead Recreation Ground after residents saw four vans drive through the park's gates yesterday evening (August 31). Sandra Cunningham, from Cranleigh Gardens, said she saw four vans pull up at the park at 8.15pm with ...
  
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• Travellers move onto Sanderstead Recreation Ground - latest...

  01-09-2017 14:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Travellers have moved on to Sanderstead Recreation Ground after residents saw four vans drive through the park's gates yesterday evening (August 31). Sandra Cunningham, from Cranleigh Gardens, said she saw four vans pull up at the park at 8.15pm with the drivers attempting to get through the park's main gates. READ MORE: Here's why an air ambulance landed near Purley Way yesterday eveningMs Cunningham, 46, said: "The pizza guys, who are there every Thursday, use the gate to set up...
  
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• REVEALED: The Croydon tower blocks with cladding that failed the...

  01-09-2017 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Residents at one of the five Croydon properties with cladding which did not pass the government's fire safety test have been told to not stay put anymore if a blaze breaks out. The names of remaining four buildings which have failed cladding tests after the Grenfell Tower fire have not been released publicly until the Advertiser asked the council this week.They include two residential tower blocks in central Croydon and two blocks in Coulsdon, alongside a block of flats for homeless young people
  
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• Missing teenager from Thornton Heath has police 'concerned for her welfare'

  01-09-2017 14:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Croydon has gone missing.
  
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• Scammers disappear with £27,000 of pensioner’s life savings

  01-09-2017 13:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A quote for clearing the guttering of an elderly man’s Norbury home quickly escalated to the point where he handed over £27,000 in cash to a bogus company operating from a central London address.
  
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• First description of 'Croydon cat killer' issued by police - The i ... - iNews

  01-09-2017 13:10 via inews.co.uk
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  First description of 'Croydon cat killer' issued by police - The i ...
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  The first description of a suspected serial animal killer who is behind the death and mutilation of more 250 cats has been released by police. The culprit.
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• First description of 'Croydon cat killer' issued by police - iNews

  01-09-2017 13:10 via inews.co.uk
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  First description of 'Croydon cat killer' issued by police
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  More than 250 cats and other animals have been killed in the last two years. Photo: Getty. Pascale Hughes 7 hours Friday September 1st 2017. The first description of a suspected serial animal killer who is behind the death and mutilation of more 250 ...
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• Police appeal for footage after crossbow bolt lands on Oval Cricket Ground

  01-09-2017 12:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Lambeth police are appealing for anyone with footage of the moments up to and including the loose crossbow bolt of the Oval to come forward.
  
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• The new eatery coming to Boxpark that's inspired by a Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 12:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The new eatery coming to Boxpark that's inspired by a Croydon ...
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  A new eatery due to open next week in Croydon's Boxpark has been inspired by a wartime hero who set up factory canteens in 1941 to help feed factory workers ...and more »
  
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• The new eatery coming to Boxpark that's inspired by a Croydon Second World War canteen - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 12:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The new eatery coming to Boxpark that's inspired by a Croydon Second World War canteen
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  A new eatery due to open next week in Croydon's Boxpark has been inspired by a wartime hero who set up factory canteens in 1941 to help feed factory workers supporting the war effort. Bateman & Co, the new unit in the East Croydon food mall, which will ...and more »
  
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• Croydon busker prepares for grand final this Sunday - Your Local Guardian

  01-09-2017 11:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon busker prepares for grand final this Sunday
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  Croydon busker Zac Carpenter has been honing his skills as he prepares for the Mayor's Gigs grand final. Along with London's top buskers, Zac took part in a boot camp with music industry experts at the Umbrella Rooms music studios in the heart of the ...
  
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• Police chase through Thornton Heath leads to three arrests

  01-09-2017 11:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Three men have been arrested following a car chase in Thornton Heath.
  
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• Three men arrested after police chase through Thornton Heath ... - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 11:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Three men arrested after police chase through Thornton Heath ...
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  Three men have been arrested for numerous offences after a police chase through Thornton Heath. They have been arrested on suspicion theft, drug dealing ...
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• Croydon man missing for two months

  01-09-2017 10:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Police are appealing for assistance in tracing a man who has been missing for more than two months.
  
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• The Historic Croydon Airport Trust gets financial boost ahead of new ... - Croydon Guardian

  01-09-2017 10:45 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  The Historic Croydon Airport Trust gets financial boost ahead of new ...
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  The Historic Croydon Airport Trust has just received a National Lottery grant of £9200 and will be putting it to good use.and more »
  
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• A historic Croydon airport gets financial boost ahead of new project

  01-09-2017 10:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The Historic Croydon Airport Trust has just received a National Lottery grant of £9,200 and will be putting it to good use.
  
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• Croydon busker prepares for grand final this Sunday

  01-09-2017 10:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Croydon busker Zac Carpenter has been honing his skills as he prepares for the Mayor's Gigs grand final.
  
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• Weather forecast: Autumn chill but mainly clear skies

  01-09-2017 08:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  After a glorious weekend of summer sunshine over the bank holiday the the meteorological autumn begins on today.
  
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• How Croydon Council plans to stop street drinking and antisocial ... - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 08:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  How Croydon Council plans to stop street drinking and antisocial ...
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  Croydon Council wants to bring in a new order to stop people drinking and acting antisocially in the town centre. The authority is proposing a public space ...and more »
  
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• How Croydon Council plans to stop street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the town centre - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 08:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  How Croydon Council plans to stop street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the town centre
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  Croydon Council wants to bring in a new order to stop people drinking and acting antisocially in the town centre. The authority is proposing a public space protection order (PSPO) enforced by police or council officers which will cover a smaller area ...and more »
  
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• Former Croydon man sexually assaulted girl, 9, on way to Nelly Furtado concert, court is told - Croydon Advertiser

  01-09-2017 02:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Former Croydon man sexually assaulted girl, 9, on way to Nelly Furtado concert, court is told
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  A former Addington resident sexually assaulted a young child in his car on the way to a Nelly Furtado concert, a jury has heard. Jason Brett is charged with assaulting a child under 13 by penetration and sexual assaulting a child under 13. Croydon ...
  
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