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• Suspicious item causes bomb scare at East Croydon Station forcing evacuation

  02-10-2017 23:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The station was evacuated and closed for around 90 minutes
  
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• Transfer talk: Birmingham City plot January move for Crystal Palace man - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 23:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Transfer talk: Birmingham City plot January move for Crystal Palace man
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  Championship side Birmingham City are reportedly keen on signing Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams in January. The Birmingham Mail is reporting that the Blues are keeping tabs on the 23-year-old Welsh midfielder, who is currently on loan at ...and more »
  
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• This is the suspicious item that caused a bomb scare at East Croydon Station

  02-10-2017 22:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating how the item came to be there
  
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• East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate 'suspicious item' - Telegraph.co.uk

  02-10-2017 21:05 via telegraph.co.uk
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  East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate 'suspicious item'
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  East Croydon station was closed while British Transport Police investigated, causing chaos for rush hour commuters. Officers later said the item had been declared non suspicious and the station would be reopened. We're on scene at East Croydon station ...
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  East Croydon station evacuated and bomb disposal squad
  
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• London's East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate suspect package - newspaper - Reuters

  02-10-2017 20:56 via uk.reuters.com
  London's East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate suspect package - newspaper
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  LONDON (Reuters) - London's East Croydon station was evacuated on Monday as police investigated a suspicious package, the Evening Standard newspaper reported. Scores of passengers queued at Gatwick Airport as they waited for trains to East ...
  
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• East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate suspect package - Evening Standard

  02-10-2017 20:25 via standard.co.uk
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  East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate suspect package
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  A busy south-east London commuter hub was evacuated as police responded to a security alert. British Transport Police officers were investigating a suspect package at East Croydon station on Monday evening. A spokesman for the force said special ...
  East Croydon station evacuated and bomb disposal squads swarm platform due to 'non-suspicious package'The Sun
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• East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate suspect ... - Evening Standard

  02-10-2017 20:25 via standard.co.uk
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  East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate suspect ...
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  A busy south-east London commuter hub was evacuated as police responded to a security alert. British Transport Police officers were investigating a suspect ...
  East Croydon station evacuated as police investigate 'suspicious item'Telegraph.co.uk
  East Croydon station evacuated and bomb disposal squads swarm platform due to 'non-suspicious package'The Sun
  Suspicious item causes bomb scare at Ea
  
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• Crystal Palace will be delighted with injury blow to Chelsea ace - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 20:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace will be delighted with injury blow to Chelsea ace
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  Crystal Palace will not come up against Alvaro Morata in 12 days, after it was discovered this evening the Blues' summer signing faces up to six weeks out. The Spanish ace came off against Manchester City on Sunday as a precaution, but scans have today ...and more »
  
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• Should Crystal Palace have been awarded a penalty against Manchester United? - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 19:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Should Crystal Palace have been awarded a penalty against Manchester United?
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  Crystal Palace may have lost out against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, but should they have been awarded a penalty? According to former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, they should have been. Analysing an incident in the ...and more »
  
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• Ofsted criticises Thornton Heath school where pupils are “not achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics”

  02-10-2017 19:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The poor grade has been put down to poor leadership, inconsistent teaching practise and assessment that doesn’t challenge the children
  
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• The heartwarming reason this 13-year-old from Thornton Heath has helped designed an adorable Christmas teddy bear to be sold around the country

  02-10-2017 19:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Budding artist Holly Fernandes is just 13-years-old but has seen her charity teddy go on sale nationwide
  
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• Man suffers serious head injuries in assault close to Gipsy Hill Tavern

  02-10-2017 19:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The victim, in his 60s, is in a serious but stable condition
  
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• This interactive map will tell you which London borough you should be living in

  02-10-2017 19:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Many of us don’t get much choice about where we end up living in London.
  
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• Warning of supermarket bags for life posing a food poisoning risk - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 18:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Warning of supermarket bags for life posing a food poisoning risk
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... The Food Standards Agency is warning supermarket bags for life pose a food poisoning risk (Image: Christopher ...and more »
  
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• Warning of supermarket bags for life posing a food poisoning risk

  02-10-2017 18:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency has warned bugs like E.coli and campylobacter, which can cause stomach bugs, can be carried over from the outside of packaging when bags are re-used
  
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• Charlton Athletic troll Crystal Palace with Twitter post - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 18:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Charlton Athletic troll Crystal Palace with Twitter post
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  Poor Crystal Palace, as if they haven't had it bad enough this season, now they're being trolled on social media by a team in League One! No one needs reminding that the Eagles have failed to score a goal in seven Premier League outings so far this season.and more »
  
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• Croydon launches bid to be crowned London's most cultural borough and take £1 million prize - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 18:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon launches bid to be crowned London's most cultural borough and take £1 million prize
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Video Loading. Video Unavailable. Click to playTap to play. The video will start in 8Cancel. Play now. Video will play in.and more »
  
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• Stuart Pearce gives his verdict on Crystal Palace's season so far - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 18:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Stuart Pearce gives his verdict on Crystal Palace's season so far
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  It has been a record-breaking start to the season for Crystal Palace - but for all the wrong reasons. Without a goal, or a point from seven Premier League games so far this season, Palace are rock bottom of the top flight, being the first team in the ...and more »
  
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• It was a wild weekend at Wanlde Park; See how the Colors Croydon International Mela was captured on social media

  02-10-2017 17:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Wandle Park was alive and kicking over the weekend as hundreds flocked to the The Colors Croydon International Mela.
  
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• Croydon launches bid to be crowned London's most cultural ... - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 17:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon launches bid to be crowned London's most cultural ...
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  Croydon Council said it would spend the money on a “huge programme of arts events” which would “leave a lasting legacy and completely reshape the way ...
  Event celebrating black culture coming to Croydon - The Croydon ...The Croydon Citizenall 2 news articles »
  
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• Croydon launches bid to be crowned London's most cultural borough and take £1 million prize

  02-10-2017 17:03 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council said it would spend the money on a “huge programme of arts events” which would “leave a lasting legacy and completely reshape the way people see the borough”
  
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• Loan watch: Crystal Palace striker on target in Swindon Town victory - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 16:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Loan watch: Crystal Palace striker on target in Swindon Town victory
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  Crystal Palace forward Keshi Anderson scored for Swindon Town on Saturday. (Photo: ISAAC LAWRENCE/AFP/Getty Images). Share; Comments. Crystal Palace forward Keshi Anderson netted his second goal during his loan spell at Swindon Town as the ...and more »
  
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• Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Streatham - Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 16:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Streatham - Croydon ...
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  He was found with stab injuries on Streatham Hill on Sunday night.and more »
  
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• Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Streatham - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 16:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Streatham
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... The victim was stabbed on Streatham Hill close to Barhill Road in Lambeth (Image: Google street view). Share.and more »
  
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• Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Streatham

  02-10-2017 16:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  He was found with stab injuries on Streatham Hill on Sunday night
  
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• The incredible story of a Croydon mum diagnosed with breast cancer who is now modelling for M&S - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 15:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The incredible story of a Croydon mum diagnosed with breast cancer who is now modelling for M&S
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Heather Shekede was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago (Image: Breast Cancer Now). Share; Comments.
  
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• The incredible story of a Croydon mum diagnosed with breast cancer who is now modelling for M&S

  02-10-2017 15:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Heather Shekede was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in October 2007
  
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• 'Despicable' moped robber who attacked elderly couple with metal pole is jailed

  02-10-2017 15:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  But the attacker was caught after brave builders came to the rescue and detained him
  
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• Have you thought about leaving Croydon? - The Croydon Citizen

  02-10-2017 13:58 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  Have you thought about leaving Croydon?
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  With the option to 'cash out' growing more and more tempting, do we need a little more fidelity to our borough? Photo by André P. Meyer-Vitali, used under Creative Commons licence. “Have you thought about leaving Croydon?” It's a line of inquiry that's ...
  
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• Don't look forward to getting a colonoscopy? Well thanks to the Croydon NHS you might not have to anymore

  02-10-2017 13:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The worrisome colonoscopy could be a thing of the past.
  
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• Firefighters deal with 'huge' bonfire near South Croydon Tesco store - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 12:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Firefighters deal with 'huge' bonfire near South Croydon Tesco store
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Firefighters were called to the bonfire at 6pm on Saturday afternoon (Image: Google Street View). Share. Firefighters had ...
  
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• Firefighters deal with 'huge' bonfire near South Croydon Tesco store

  02-10-2017 12:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One crew from Croydon Fire Station attended on Saturday evening
  
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• Uber who? Croydon mum launches female led taxi company - The Voice Online

  02-10-2017 12:04 via voice-online.co.uk
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  Uber who? Croydon mum launches female led taxi company
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  CROYDON-BASED mum Sade Agboola has launched a taxi firm where all of the drivers and most of the passengers are women only, the Croydon Advertiser reports. The mother of one, spoke to the south London publication about the launch of her taxi ...
  
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• Selsdon Post Office to shut for good in attempt to 'make it easier' for customers

  02-10-2017 11:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The Selsdon Post Office will soon be no more.
  
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• Thornton Heath girl's Christmas jumper design to feature in stores across the UK after competition win

  02-10-2017 10:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Christmas has come early for one Thornton Heath teenager.
  
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• World's Biggest Coffee Morning attracts dozens to Shirley Oaks Hospital

  02-10-2017 10:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Who knew a cup of coffee could be so good for you.
  
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• Passengers flying with Monarch Airlines left in limbo after the airline ceases trading

  02-10-2017 10:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  All Monarch Airline flights have been cancelled
  
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• Four Crystal Palace youngsters called up for England selection camp - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 09:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Four Crystal Palace youngsters called up for England selection camp
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  Four Crystal Palace youngsters have received calls to attend an England selection camp. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images). Share; Comments. Four Crystal ...and more »
  
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• Monarch Airlines collapse: What should I do now?

  02-10-2017 09:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  What to do if you are one of the 110,000 Monarch customers overseas or one of the 300,000 with future bookings cancelled.
  
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• Overrunning rail engineering work near Purley station causing delays to trains

  02-10-2017 09:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Commuters are set to suffer heavy rush-hour delays between Purley and Gatwick Airport until at least 10am
  
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• Man charged with murder following West Norwood stabbing

  02-10-2017 08:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man has been charged with murder following the death of Jude Gayle in West Norwood.
  
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• Thousands of passengers stranded as Monarch Airlines goes bust

  02-10-2017 08:42 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The UK's biggest peacetime repatriation operation is under way to return 110,000 Monarch Airlines customers after the airline collapsed into administration.
  
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• Live: Travel updates and breaking news in Croydon - October 2 - Croydon Advertiser

  02-10-2017 08:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Live: Travel updates and breaking news in Croydon - October 2
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Share. Welcome to the Croydon Advertiser's breaking news service. Stay with us throughout the day to be the first to know ...and more »
  
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• Emergency engineering work causes problems on Southern trains

  02-10-2017 08:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  There is disruption on some Southern services this morning due to emergency engineering works.
  
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