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• Man accused of murdering fiancée with knife to the heart...

  18-09-2017 23:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man accused of murdering his fiancée claims he felt like a "puppet on a string" as an overwhelming force made him do the "Devil's work" by driving a knife into the heart of his partner. Grandmother Sabrina Mullings was stabbed to death on the morning of March 13, just hours after getting engaged to Ivan Griffin.Now accused of her murder, Griffin said he heard voices and became a "spectator in my own body", as lethal blows were delivered to his wife-to-be...
  
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• Croydon student drunkenly walked down a London Underground tunnel...

  18-09-2017 22:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The life of a young Croydon medical student with a "wonderful future ahead of him" tragically ended when he inexplicably "disappeared" drunk down the tunnel of a London Tube line to his death. An inquest heard today how 21-year-old Sean Sathiyajit, of Park Hill, walked alone into the dark tunnel of an Underground station, jumped down onto the tracks, and was killed by an oncoming train. Just seconds behind him on the platform of Old Street station a close friend had rushed to...
  
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• New Addington Iceland to close for three weeks for refurbishment

  18-09-2017 21:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  New Addington's Iceland is set to close for three weeks for a refurbishment.The supermarket will be given a contemporary refit after it closes on Thursday (September 21) with a new entrance and digital posters and graphics being installed.The branch on Central Parade will reopen on October 12 with a range of new products in-store including chilled beers, wines and spirits.There will be digital window posters on the outside of the store to advertise offers and products along with graphics in the.
  
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• Deliveroo announces what it is going to do to keep delivery...

  18-09-2017 18:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Deliveroo has announced what action it is going to take to help protect drivers after it was revealed some are falling to victim to robbery and attack while out on jobs.The Advertiser has previously revealed how take-away delivery drivers from the company are being targeted for their mopeds in Croydon.Met Police officers who respond to robberies in the borough have been called to reports of Deliveroo delivery riders having their mopeds stolen, either after being attacked or when their backs are.
  
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• Emergency Croydon Council meeting over 'inadequate' children's services - recap - Croydon Advertiser

  18-09-2017 18:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Emergency Croydon Council meeting over 'inadequate' children's services - recap
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  An emergency meeting is being held at the Town Hall tonight over an inspection which found Croydon Council's children services to be "inadequate". Conservative councillors in the borough called for the extraordinary meeting of the council after the ...
  
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• 'Dangerous' Mitcham man stabbed university lecturer to death in a...

  18-09-2017 18:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man from Mitcham who "randomly" stabbed a young university lecturer to death in a public park has been found guilty of manslaughter. Mark Loveridge, 38, of Borough Road, pleaded guilty to manslaughter today (Monday) at the Old Bailey after 30-year-old university lecturer Daniel Young was stabbed while walking through a Merton park on his way to work in JanuaryLoveridge also pleaded guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to another man.The court heard that emergency...
  
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• Crystal Palace restaurant to feature in episode of ITV's Liar

  18-09-2017 18:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A restaurant in Crystal Palace is going to feature in an upcoming episode of Liar.
  
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• This is when the revamped Croydon Dunelm store will be open - with the first customers to get prizes - Croydon Advertiser

  18-09-2017 18:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This is when the revamped Croydon Dunelm store will be open - with the first customers to get prizes
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  Leading homeware retailer Dunelm has announced when it will be revealing the Croydon store's new look to customers. While the store at Valley Park retail centre, off Purley Way, has been open to customers lots of work has been going on behind the ...
  
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• This is when the revamped Croydon Dunelm store will be open -...

  18-09-2017 17:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Leading homeware retailer Dunelm has announced when it will be revealing the Croydon store's new look to customers.While the store at Valley Park retail centre, off Purley Way, has been open to customers lots of work has been going on behind the scenes for the last 10 weeks to get it up to the standard of the new stores the retailer is opening this year.The 34,000 square foot store will have its new easy-to-shop layout open to customers from Wednesday (September 27). The instore Pausa...
  
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• Man slashed in the leg outside town centre shop after row over...

  18-09-2017 17:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 26-year-old man had his leg "slashed" outside an electronics shop in Croydon town centre after an argument over the sale of a mobile phone spilled out into the street.Police were called to All About Laptops in George Street at 11.40am on Thursday after reports of the stabbing.The Met said the victim was slashed in the leg immediately before the suspect fled the scene.Paramedics from London Ambulance Service attended the stabbing and took the injured man to a south London hospital,...
  
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• Emergency Croydon Council meeting over 'inadequate' children's...

  18-09-2017 17:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An emergency meeting is being held at the Town Hall tonight over an inspection which found Croydon Council's children services to be "inadequate". Conservative councillors in the borough called for the extraordinary meeting of the council after the damning report by Ofsted found some children are left at risk of "significant harm" because of "widespread and serious failures" in the service. Both council leader Tony Newman and cabinet member for children Alisa...
  
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• Man slashed in the leg after fight breaks out 'over sale of a mobile phone'

  18-09-2017 16:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man has been slashed in the leg after an argument broke out, allegedly over the sale of a mobile phone.
  
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• Crystal Palace chairman rues letting former Tottenham and Sunderland man go - Croydon Advertiser

  18-09-2017 16:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace chairman rues letting former Tottenham and Sunderland man go
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  Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has admitted that in hindsight it was a mistake to release Fraizer Campbell this summer. The former Tottenham and Sunderland forward was one of 11 players released by the Eagles at the end of last season, with ...and more »
  
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• Calls to clean up used syringe issue in Croydon park, streets - Herald Sun

  18-09-2017 16:04 via heraldsun.com.au
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  Calls to clean up used syringe issue in Croydon park, streets
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  CROYDON residents fear the suburb is being characterised by drugs and crime after syringes were found in a public toilet and in the suburb's main thoroughfare. On September 10, Renee Inglese took her daughter to a toilet in Croydon Park — situated ...
  
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• Police called to East Croydon station after reports of a 'suspicious package' - Croydon Advertiser

  18-09-2017 14:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police called to East Croydon station after reports of a 'suspicious package'
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  Train services through East Croydon were disrupted today after police were called to reports of a suspicious package on board a train from Brighton to London Victoria. The 9.28am service from Brighton to London Victoria was stopped at East Croydon ...and more »
  
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• This is where new Hollywood movie American Assassin starring...

  18-09-2017 14:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A major scene in the new Michael Keaton thriller American Assassin was filmed in Croydon, with a large area of the town centre transformed into a Turkish quarter.The big-budget movie was based in Croydon for a week last year after FilmFixer, which is contracted by Croydon Council to manage filming in the borough, impressed the film's producers.Croydon, Kingston, Southwark and Islington were all used as locations for the Hollywood movie which was released last week.Croydon played the biggest...
  
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• Police called to East Croydon station after reports of a...

  18-09-2017 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Train services through East Croydon were disrupted today after police were called to reports of a suspicious package on board a train from Brighton to London Victoria. The 9.28am service from Brighton to London Victoria was stopped at East Croydon station at about 10.15am after one of the guards spotted a suspicious item. A spokesman for Southern Rail confirmed that police were called to the station, on George Street, after the package had been reported and the train was halted for eight...
  
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• A suspected drink-driver is accused of running away after causing...

  18-09-2017 13:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and possession of cannabis after three cars were seriously damaged in a crash in Croydon.Police were called to Campbell Road in the early hours of Monday (September 18) to reports of a collision.Once officers arrived, at about 1am, they found a Nissan Navara had been in collision with two other vehicles. They all suffered serious damage and were left blocking the footpath.A spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police said: "The driver of the...
  
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• Samantha Fox blames 'Croydon cat killer' for disappearance of her pet - Evening Standard

  18-09-2017 13:15 via standard.co.uk
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  Samantha Fox blames 'Croydon cat killer' for disappearance of her pet
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  Former glamour model Samantha Fox has claimed her missing cat Maxi could have been murdered by a cat killer in north-east London. The 51-year-old hinted that the so-called Croydon cat killer – thought to have murdered more than 230 cats since 2014 ...and more »
  
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• Samantha Fox blames 'Croydon cat killer' for disappearance of her ... - Evening Standard

  18-09-2017 13:15 via standard.co.uk
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  Samantha Fox blames 'Croydon cat killer' for disappearance of her ...
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  Former glamour model Samantha Fox has claimed her missing cat Maxi could have been murdered by a cat killer in north-east London. The 51-year-old hinted ...and more »
  
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• Re-using bikes: in Croydon, recycling means exactly what it says - The Croydon Citizen

  18-09-2017 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  Re-using bikes: in Croydon, recycling means exactly what it says
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  One of the original projects on the Croydon ReUse site was a social enterprise that would make use of unwanted bikes. These would either be donated machines from the public or cycle shops where they had done a trade-in. Or, believe it or not, where the ...
  
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• Improvements to Coulsdon South train station on the cards as part of £30million plan

  18-09-2017 12:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Coulsdon South train station could soon benefit from part of a £30million dollar upgrade.
  
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• South Croydon school moves into new £10 million site after delays - Croydon Advertiser

  18-09-2017 12:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  South Croydon school moves into new £10 million site after delays
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  A South Croydon primary school has expressed its delight after successfully moving into a new £10 million site. Heathfield Academy has been on a temporary site for the last two years and have now moved into its new purpose built facility in Aberdeen Road.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a three car collision on Monday morning

  18-09-2017 12:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man has been arrested following a three car collision in the early hours of Monday morning.
  
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• David Lloyd Club Purley shows off £2million refurbishment with relaunch

  18-09-2017 10:53 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  After a £2million overhaul, the David Lloyd Club Purley has now been relaunched.
  
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• Emeli Sande performs at the opening night as Croydon JamBox sees musicians strut their stuff

  18-09-2017 10:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Emeli Sandé delighted guests at the opening night of JamBox last week.
  
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• Residents evacuated after fire in Purley flat 'caused by disposed cigarette' - Croydon Advertiser

  18-09-2017 10:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Residents evacuated after fire in Purley flat 'caused by disposed cigarette'
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  Fire crews battled a flat blaze believed to have been caused by a cigarette in Purley last night (Sunday). Purley and Wallington firefighters were called to Brighton Road near the junction to Sydney Avenue at about 8.30pm on Sunday evening to the blaze.
  
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• This is the latest information about the Parsons Green terror attack investigation

  18-09-2017 08:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Two men have been arrested in relation to the terror attack at Parsons Green Tube station.
  
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• Croydon just united for Reker Ahmed. But Katie Hopkins stuck the boot in anyway [VIDEO] - The Canary

  18-09-2017 05:33 via thecanary.co
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  Croydon just united for Reker Ahmed. But Katie Hopkins stuck the boot in anyway [VIDEO]
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  The centre of Croydon was brought to a near-standstill on Saturday 8 March, as the community came together to show unity after the attack on teenager Reker Ahmed. But not everyone was behind the action, with controversial Daily Mail columnist Katie ...and more »
  
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