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• A man getting trampled to death by an elephant and some of the other most shocking incidents at Crystal Palace Park

  13-10-2017 23:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We might be familiar with some of the big moments in the famous park but it also has a history of bizarre incidents as well
  
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• Halal butchers set to open in vacant New Addington shop - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2017 23:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Halal butchers set to open in vacant New Addington shop
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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 new Eat Well halal butchers sign has been put up this week (Image: Luke Jarmyn). Share; Comments.
  
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• Halal butchers set to open in vacant New Addington shop

  13-10-2017 23:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The former home of Meat Express butchers is being taken over quickly
  
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• Man accused of playing role in attack on Reker Ahmed claims he tried to stop 'savages who did it'

  13-10-2017 22:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The jury at Croydon Crown Court have heard evidence Kyran Evans gave to police in interview just days after the alleged attack
  
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• Teenage girl subjected to three sexual assaults in an hour as she made her way home from a night out in London

  13-10-2017 22:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Police believe the 17-year-old was attacked by three different people two weeks ago
  
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• Two in five stabbing victims in Croydon found to be aged between 10 and 19 - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2017 20:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two in five stabbing victims in Croydon found to be aged between 10 and 19
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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 total of 73 admissions in 2016/17 following assault with a sharp object was up from 38 in 2015/16 (Image: David ...
  
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• Two in five stabbing victims in Croydon found to be aged between 10 and 19

  13-10-2017 20:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  NHS Digital figures have revealed how many times people were admitted to hospital following an assault with a sharp object
  
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• Thomas the Tank Engine was spotted on the M25 - yes really! - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2017 19:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Thomas the Tank Engine was spotted on the M25 - yes really!
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Surrey Police's Roads Policing Unit tweeted a photo of the famous locomotive at Cobham services on Wednesday ...
  
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• Thomas the Tank Engine was spotted on the M25 - yes really!

  13-10-2017 19:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  People were left mystified earlier this week when the popular children's TV character was seen being transported around the motorway
  
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• Primary school closes and children are told to go home after vomiting bug outbreak

  13-10-2017 18:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The school is having to undergo a deep clean following an outbreak of Norovirus
  
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• Britain's second-tallest skyscraper to go ahead in Croydon - EastLondonLines

  13-10-2017 18:31 via eastlondonlines.co.uk
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  Britain's second-tallest skyscraper to go ahead in Croydon
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  One Lansdowne Road will consist of two towers with 68 and 41 stories, which will be linked by an 11-storey podium structure. This will make it the second-tallest skyscraper in Britain, overtaking Canary Wharf, and only just being beaten by The Shard.
  
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• People with these Crawley surnames could be entitled to inherit a fortune

  13-10-2017 18:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This is how you might be able to claim inheritance you never knew you had
  
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• Croydon social worker saves woman from being wrongfully sectioned - now up for national award

  13-10-2017 18:02 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A Croydon man who helped prevent a woman being wrongly sectioned is in the running to be named social worker of the year.
  
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• New Addington Iceland reveals new look after £500,000 upgrade

  13-10-2017 17:02 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  After more than £500,000 worth of upgrades, Iceland in New Addington is once again open for business.
  
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• Toys R Us issues urgent recall of children's toy due to 'choking' safety concerns

  13-10-2017 16:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Bruin Wiggle Ball is being easily picked apart by the young children playing with it
  
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• 'My heart sunk' - break in at community centre leaves kids furious

  13-10-2017 15:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A group of New Addington dance students were left heartbroken after the community centre where they practice after school was broken into.
  
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• These prescription items could soon be unavailable as NHS tries to save £400 million a year

  13-10-2017 15:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The likes of paracetamol, indigestion tablets, glutern-free food and suncream may soon no longer be prescribed by doctors
  
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• 'I ran out of the house and screamed for help' - heartbroken mum relives moment she found her son floating motionless in a bath

  13-10-2017 14:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dhilan Singh, a popular pupil at Oasis Academy Shirley Park, died suddenly and unexpectedly aged just eight
  
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• I escaped from modern slavery: a Croydon resident's story - The Croydon Citizen

  13-10-2017 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  I escaped from modern slavery: a Croydon resident's story
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  I am a member of the Croydon Community Against Trafficking, supporting its work helping victims of the international trade in people. Modern slavery happens in Croydon and affects people in Croydon, not just those from other parts of the world who come ...
  
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• Thornton Heath man arrested after cash and jewellery are stolen in burglary

  13-10-2017 12:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dean Crabb has been charged with aggravated burglary
  
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• New Addington policeman lends a helping hand

  13-10-2017 12:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  It’s time for another dose of Croydon police going above and beyond their call of duty.
  
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• Colleagues have shared some great news about Croydon TV star Delroy Anglin's battle with cancer after his 'death ... - Croydon Advertiser

  13-10-2017 11:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Colleagues have shared some great news about Croydon TV star Delroy Anglin's battle with cancer after his 'death ...
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Delroy Anglin's colleagues have shared some good news. Share; Comments. A Croydon dad who shot to fame on ...and more »
  
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• People with these surnames could be entitled to a fortune as there are 83 unclaimed estates in Croydon

  13-10-2017 11:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Here's how you might be able to claim inheritance you never knew you had
  
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• Colleagues have shared some great news about Croydon TV star Delroy Anglin's battle with cancer after his 'death sentence' diagnosis

  13-10-2017 11:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  He was told in April that unless a donor could be found his newly diagnosed leukaemia was terminal
  
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• Thames Water offering free home visits to 'reduce overall use'

  13-10-2017 11:04 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Thames Water are offering free home visits to see if they should switch to a 'smart water meter'.
  
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• Inspector finds mouse droppings, ants and flies but no soap for washing hands at Caribbean takeaway in South Norwood

  13-10-2017 11:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  An inspection of Flavaz First was carried out on June 21 this year
  
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• Croydon women cry twice as much as men - a study has revealed

  13-10-2017 10:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A new service coming to Croydon is hoping to take the fight to dry eye disease.
  
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• These are the most popular dog names in south London by area

  13-10-2017 10:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  If you are ever lost in one of London’s parks, with no map and no phone, there might be another way of working out where you are.
  
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• Croydon babies some of the least vaccinated in the country

  13-10-2017 10:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Babies in Croydon are some of the least vaccinated against the flu in the country.
  
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• A mini-heatwave is coming - but then the weather could get nasty

  13-10-2017 09:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The capital is set to be dry, warm and sunny for the weekend just as warnings come in for hurricane Ophelia next week.
  
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