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• First photos from the scene as Sanderstead residents react to fatal crash on Rectory Park

  27-10-2017 19:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The London Ambulance Service arrived within seven minutes of the crash being reported
  
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• The Croydon man who has won thousands of pounds by being brilliant at Scrabble

  27-10-2017 19:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Purley's Brett Smitheram became the game's world champion in 2016 - and has some top tips to help you beat your relatives
  
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• This Croydon man's lovely gesture after witnessing heartbreaking poverty in Africa - Croydon Advertiser

  27-10-2017 19:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This Croydon man's lovely gesture after witnessing heartbreaking poverty in Africa
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Julian Chenery with some of the clothes he sends to children across Africa (Image: David Cook). Share; Comments.
  
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• This Croydon man's lovely gesture after witnessing heartbreaking poverty in Africa

  27-10-2017 19:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Julian Chenery has been donating football kits and school uniform to children in Africa since 2013
  
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• Croydon mum backs campaign to improve support in Croydon schools for children with medical conditions - Croydon Advertiser

  27-10-2017 19:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon mum backs campaign to improve support in Croydon schools for children with medical conditions
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Suzanne Parker with her daughter Romy (Image: Diabetes UK). Share; Comments. A Croydon mum has backed a ...and more »
  
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• Croydon mum backs campaign to improve support in Croydon schools for children with medical conditions

  27-10-2017 19:13 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Suzanne Parker and her 10-year-old daughter Romy are backing the campaign
  
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• Watch as man throws 'two bags of dog poo' into primary school

  27-10-2017 17:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man has been caught on video throwing what is believed to be dog poo over a fence and into a Coulsdon primary school.
  
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• The teenage trainspotter who has spent 16 hours a day for 5 years letting people know on Twitter about Southern Rail delays

  27-10-2017 17:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  You might assume he hates the train operator but actually Malachi Walker may be Southern Rail's biggest fan
  
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• Croydon street named best in London for kids to play on - Croydon Guardian

  27-10-2017 16:33 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon street named best in London for kids to play on
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  Love Lane in Woodside has been named the best street in London for children to play safely outside for the second straight year. The 'Play Street of the Year' title goes to the London street or road that has the most successful arrangements in place to ...and more »
  
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• Croydon street named best in London for kids to play on

  27-10-2017 16:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Love Lane in Woodside has been named the best street in London for children to play safely outside for the second straight year.
  
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• Poundworld recalls Halloween masks and hands over safety fears

  27-10-2017 16:26 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Poundworld is recalling children's fancy dress items due to a ‘potential safety issue’.
  
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• Woman annoyed after being stuck with £80 voucher for closed Croydon restaurant Albert's Table she can no longer ... - Croydon Advertiser

  27-10-2017 16:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Woman annoyed after being stuck with £80 voucher for closed Croydon restaurant Albert's Table she can no longer ...
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Owner and head chef of Albert's Table Joby Wells (Image: David Cook). Share; Comments. A woman who was given a ...
  
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• Londoners in fear as 57,000 street lights dimmed, says research

  27-10-2017 16:02 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Concerns have been raised over the amount of streetlights dimmed or switched off at night in London.
  
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• Woman annoyed after being stuck with £80 voucher for closed Croydon restaurant Albert's Table she can no longer spend

  27-10-2017 16:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Laura Simms was given a voucher to spend at the restaurant as a wedding gift from her friend living in Australia
  
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• Help a children's charity this Christmas by filling a storage unit with toys

  27-10-2017 15:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  This Christmas you can help young people with brain injuries by donating toys and gifts.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after crash in South Croydon

  27-10-2017 15:43 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A motorcyclist has died this afternoon after a crash with a car in South Croydon.
  
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• Crazy costumes for Halloween

  27-10-2017 15:21 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  It's Halloween on Tuesday so this weekend will be filled with fancy dress parties. What will you be dressing up as this year?
  
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• 'Trespasser on tracks' at East Croydon station causes major disruption to Southern Rail trains - Croydon Advertiser

  27-10-2017 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  'Trespasser on tracks' at East Croydon station causes major disruption to Southern Rail trains
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... East Croydon Station is so near yet so far Officers were called to reports of a trespasser on the train line at East ...
  
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• 'Trespasser on tracks' at East Croydon station causes major disruption to Southern Rail trains

  27-10-2017 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  National Rail is warning passengers the disruption could last until at least 4pm
  
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• Croydon care home burn victim underwent skin graft - BBC News - BBC News

  27-10-2017 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
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  Croydon care home burn victim underwent skin graft - BBC News
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  The daughter of a woman who suffered serious burns while at a care home says those concerned about a relative should "speak out" against mistreatment.and more »
  
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• Croydon care home burn victim underwent skin graft - BBC News

  27-10-2017 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
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  Croydon care home burn victim underwent skin graft
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  The daughter of a woman who suffered serious burns while at a care home says those concerned about a relative should "speak out" against mistreatment. Polly Dunkley, 72, who has vascular dementia, was found sitting on a portable heater at Elmwood ...and more »
  
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• Crawley burglar Ryan Prince jailed after being caught following a police chase through Bewbush

  27-10-2017 13:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Ryan Prince was found guilty of multiple offences
  
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• Million pound heart centre opens in Croydon hospital

  27-10-2017 13:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A new £1.2 million centre used to treat people with heart problems has officially opened at Croydon University Hospital.
  
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• London's first Natural Health Service launches in Croydon, using nature to reduce demand on NHS - The Croydon Citizen

  27-10-2017 13:05 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  London's first Natural Health Service launches in Croydon, using nature to reduce demand on NHS
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  The Natural Health Service launched in Croydon this autumn, encouraging residents to use nature to improve their wellbeing. The new initiative, the first in London, will provide and promote activity in the natural environment to support residents ...
  
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• Croydon's Camber Castle Pub the scene of attack in which man suffered fractured eye socket and ribs - Croydon Guardian

  27-10-2017 12:51 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Croydon's Camber Castle Pub the scene of attack in which man suffered fractured eye socket and ribs
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  A man has been left with a fractured eye socket and ribs after an alleged attack in a pub in Croydon. The 36-year-old man, from Ashford, was drinking in the Camber Castle Pub, on Lydd Road, at around 6pm on Sunday (October 1) before he was allegedly ...and more »
  
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• Hunt for pub attacker from Croydon

  27-10-2017 12:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man has been left with a fractured eye socket and ribs after an alleged attack in a pub in Croydon.
  
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• Dead cockroaches and old mouse droppings found in restaurant

  27-10-2017 12:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Dead cockroaches and old mouse droppings.
  
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• Croydon cat killer: Five rabbits found dead in Dartford - News Shopper

  27-10-2017 11:55 via newsshopper.co.uk
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  Croydon cat killer: Five rabbits found dead in Dartford
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  The rabbits had been mutilated and beaten in a style consistent with the Croydon Cat Killer, according to South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (SNARL). The notorious killer has allegedly murdered and mutilated foxes, rabbits and cats across the ...and more »
  
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• Croydon restaurant insists on hiring only women for cleaning roles - The Independent

  27-10-2017 11:35 via independent.co.uk
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  Croydon restaurant insists on hiring only women for cleaning roles
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  A Mediterranean restaurant in Croydon has come under fire for advertising for a female dishwasher. Staff put a poster up on one of the window's saying “part time staff required (female)” to notify locals that they were looking for someone to help in ...and more »
  
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• Halloween fireworks to light up the Croydon sky | Croydon Guardian - Croydon Guardian

  27-10-2017 10:38 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  If you look up at the sky this Saturday, you'll be in for a treat.and more »
  
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• Halloween fireworks to light up the Croydon sky - Croydon Guardian

  27-10-2017 10:38 via croydonguardian.co.uk
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  Halloween fireworks to light up the Croydon sky
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  If you look up at the sky this Saturday, you'll be in for a treat. That's because the Halloween Fireworks Spectacular is coming to Croydon. On October 28 at Addington Park, two separate firework displays for children and adults will be on show. The ...and more »
  
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• Halloween fireworks to light up the Croydon sky

  27-10-2017 10:35 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  If you look up at the sky this Saturday, you'll be in for a treat.
  
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• You're hired: New apprentices hit Croydon

  27-10-2017 10:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Forget Alan Sugar, there are some new apprentices and they are all from Croydon.
  
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• Fizz fans should act fast as ASDA stocks UK's cheapest Prosecco for one week only

  27-10-2017 09:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The supermarket will sell the Prosecco for just £5 until November 1
  
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• Poundworld warns customers to return these Halloween costumes 'immediately' due to 'safety issue'

  27-10-2017 09:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Poundworld has told customers to return two costumes to the store
  
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