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• Former owner of The Shirley Inn wrongly claims that the pub has closed

  09-11-2017 23:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  O'Neill's had said in a statement on its website that the venue, which is now open under new management, had shut
  
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• Firefighters called to tackle Caterham house fire

  09-11-2017 23:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Firefighters from Godstone Fire Station had to cut part of the damaged porch away after putting out the fire
  
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• Two schoolboys appear in court accused of rape - Croydon Advertiser

  09-11-2017 23:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Two schoolboys appear in court accused of rape
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  A 15-year-old, from Wallington, and a 17-year-old, from Sutton, who cannot be named because of their age, appeared at Croydon Youth Court today (Thursday, November 9). The Wallintgon teen has been accused of two counts of rape, a count of sexual ...
  
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• Two schoolboys appear in court accused of rape

  09-11-2017 22:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old and 17-year-old have been accused of five counts of rape between them
  
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• Croydon tram crash: New Addington survivor says he is a 'different person' one year on

  09-11-2017 22:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  'When I look at myself, I see a different person'
  
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• Teen and man, 21, face jail for Halloween murder in Croydon - Sky News

  09-11-2017 22:36 via news.sky.com
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  Teen and man, 21, face jail for Halloween murder in Croydon
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  Scotty Kouebitra, 22, died after an attack by up to eight men armed with screwdrivers, knives and baseball bats in a Croydon park. 00:36, UK, Friday 10 November 2017. Scotty Kouebitra, 22, was killed on Halloween last year. Image: Scotty Kouebitra, 22 ...
  Croydon Halloween murder: Two guilty of killing studentBBC News
  Masked gang armed with knives and bats murdered lad in park 'for no reason'Daily Starall 8 news artic
  
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• Police searching for woman who snatched elderly woman's handbag in Wallington

  09-11-2017 21:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Officers from Sutton have released footage of a woman they would like to speak to about the theft
  
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• Katie Hopkins might want to issue an apology for her cruel comments about the Croydon attack on teenager Reker Ahmed after court proves her wrong

  09-11-2017 20:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  She was quick to cast doubt on the brutal attack, for which three people have now been found guilty
  
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• WATCH: The heartbreaking speech made by a police officer recalling the Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2017 20:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Danielle Whetter, the granddaughter of victim Philip Logan, rushed out to comfort Sergeant Chris Morbey as he broke down in tears remembering the tragic scenes
  
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• 21 of the best pictures from the Croydon tram crash first anniversary memorial service

  09-11-2017 19:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The lives of the seven victims were remembered and celebrated
  
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• Police name Croydon man found dead on train tracks - Croydon Advertiser

  09-11-2017 18:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police name Croydon man found dead on train tracks
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Police have cordoned off the scene Police cordoned off the scene after the body was found (Image: Kent Live). Share.
  British Transport Police name Samir Draganovic, 23, from Croydon ...Kent Online
  Knockholt station murder victim named as Samir Draganovic, 23, from CroydonKen
  
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• Police name Croydon man found dead on train tracks

  09-11-2017 18:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old was spotted on the line by a passing train driver
  
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• 'Inconvenient' maintenance work to close Croydon Underpass next week

  09-11-2017 18:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  People who rely on the Croydon Underpass to get around should start looking elsewhere.
  
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• The victim in Knockholt station murder has been named

  09-11-2017 18:25 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Police have named the victim in a murder investigation after a body was found on railway tracks near Knockholt station.
  
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• Teenager and man found guilty of brutal Halloween murder of Scotty Kouebitra

  09-11-2017 18:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old had been setting off fireworks in a park when he was attacked by a group wearing masks in a tragic case of mistaken identity
  
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• Three men guilty over assault on Kurdish-Iranian student in Croydon - The Guardian

  09-11-2017 17:44 via theguardian.com
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  Three men guilty over assault on Kurdish-Iranian student in Croydon
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  Liam Neylon, 19, one of the three defendants to be convicted for their involvement in the brawl in March. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA. Crime. Three men guilty over assault on Kurdish-Iranian student in Croydon. Jury finds three guilty of violent disorder ...
  Beckenham thug admits role in brutal Croydon assault on Kurdish-Iranian studentBromley Timesall 6 news articles »
  
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• 'Go back to your country,' teenager told by attacker outside pub

  09-11-2017 17:37 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Three Croydon men have been found guilty of an attack outside a Croydon pub that left a Kurdish-Iranian student with life-changing injuries.
  
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• Three people found guilty of being part of mob that attacked asylum seeker Reker Ahmed on the Shrublands estate

  09-11-2017 17:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There were tears in court as the verdicts were read out
  
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• The full cast for this year's Croydon pantomime has been revealed ... - Croydon Advertiser

  09-11-2017 16:43 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The full cast for this year's Croydon pantomime has been revealed ...
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  Jonny Awsum and Paisley Billings were the first names announced for the production of Jack and the Beanstalk.and more »
  
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• The full cast for this year's Croydon pantomime has been revealed

  09-11-2017 16:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Jonny Awsum and Paisley Billings were the first names announced for the production of Jack and the Beanstalk
  
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• South Norwood GP practice again rated as inadequate after inspection

  09-11-2017 16:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A year-and-a-half after being placed in special measures, a Croydon GP practice has once again failed a government inspection.
  
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• Firefighter reveals how injured passengers were rescued after Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2017 16:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The tram had to be skillfully lifted to free trapped victims and ensure this didn't lead to more severe injuries
  
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• Tributes flow as Croydon marks first anniversary of tram crash

  09-11-2017 16:12 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Croydon fell silent this morning as the community came together to mark the first anniversary of the Sandilands tram derailment.
  
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• These lovely pictures taken at a Croydon care home are guaranteed to put a smile on your face

  09-11-2017 16:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Residents at James Terry Court seemed to be having a lot of fun on Halloween
  
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• New Addington man who shared naked photos of woman on WhatsApp could be jailed

  09-11-2017 15:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  He also threatened to post them on Instagram after a row over money
  
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• Here's what the new memorials to the Croydon tram crash victims look like

  09-11-2017 15:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  They were unveiled this morning, with one close to the scene of the crash and the other in New Addington
  
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• Betts Park stabbing: Two teenagers charged with murder of 17-year-old Michael Jonas

  09-11-2017 13:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The pair will appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court today (Thursday, November 9)
  
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• The most beautiful minute's silence has just been held for the victims of the Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2017 13:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The tribute took place on Central Parade in New Addington as a memorial to the victims was unveiled
  
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• Five years in the life of an extraordinary borough - The Croydon Citizen

  09-11-2017 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  Five years in the life of an extraordinary borough
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  What a difference half a decade makes. Five years ago, I lived in Coulsdon, was perpetually single, and the idea of Westfield coming to Croydon was little more than a pipe dream. Now, I live in Balham. The long-awaited bulldozers might not yet have ...
  
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• Surrey Police highlight "outrageous" parking near KFC in Caterham.

  09-11-2017 12:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Ever been so hungry for a take-away you can't park your van properly?
  
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• Parking nightmare: Police catch 'outrageous' attempt near KFC

  09-11-2017 12:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Ever been so hungry for a take-away you can't park your van properly?
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Two memorials unveiled - BBC News - BBC News

  09-11-2017 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
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  Croydon tram crash: Two memorials unveiled - BBC News
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  Seven people died when the tram overturned near Sandilands Junction on 9 November 2016.
  Croydon tram crash: Sadiq Khan joins mourners for vigil to mark first anniversary of disasterEvening Standard
  21 of the best pictures from the Croydon tram crash first anniversary memorial serviceCroydon Advertiser
  Memorials marking Croydon tram derailment unveiledITV News
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• Croydon tram crash: Two memorials unveiled - BBC News

  09-11-2017 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
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  Croydon tram crash: Two memorials unveiled
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  Two memorials honouring the victims of the Croydon tram derailment have been unveiled on the first anniversary of the tragedy. Seven people died when the commuter tram overturned on 9 November 2016. A stone plinth has been erected near the crash site ...
  Croydon tram crash: Sadiq Khan joins mourners for vigil to mark first anniversary of disasterEvening Standard
  21 of the best pictures from the Croydon tram crash first anniversar
  
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• More than 7000 people in Croydon are homeless and 68 are rough sleeping as new figures paint worrying picture

  09-11-2017 11:54 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  One in every 54 people in Croydon are homeless, according to housing and homelessness charity Shelter.
  
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• One year on from the Croydon tram crash we ask passengers how safe they feel using the town's trams

  09-11-2017 11:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One survivor of the disaster told us how it hasn't stopped her from using the tram network
  
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• Croydon engineer lighting a spark for other women

  09-11-2017 11:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Fashion photography and engineering aren’t two things which usually go hand in hand.
  
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• Solicitors who represent tram crash victims speaks out year after tragedy

  09-11-2017 10:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The solicitors that represent the victims of the Croydon tram crash have issued a statement one year on from the tragedy.
  
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• Firefighter talks of the lasting impact the Croydon Tram crash has had one year on

  09-11-2017 10:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Today (November 9), marks the anniversary of the tram crash which saw seven people lose their lives and more than 50 others injured
  
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• Tram crash: Croydon Council reveals how much was raised to help victims of disaster

  09-11-2017 10:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dane Chinnery, Philip Seary, Dorota Rynkiewicz, Mark Smith, Donald Collett, Philip Logan and Robert Huxley all lost their lives when the tram derailed near Sandilands
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Life through the eyes of Donald Collett who lost his life in the tragedy

  09-11-2017 10:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  His daughter, Tracy, has shared her favourite pictures taken by her dad Donald before he died in the disaster in November 2016
  
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• A Crawley woman has been sexually assaulted in her own back garden

  09-11-2017 09:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The attacker jumped over a garden wall to escape
  
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• Empowering the youth in Croydon with a 'young mayor' - The Croydon Citizen

  09-11-2017 09:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  Empowering the youth in Croydon with a 'young mayor'
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  In an outwardly apathetic climate of political disillusionment, the recent news of the young people of Croydon being able to elect their first 'young mayor' comes as a welcomed relief. Those citizens who reside in the borough and are between the ages ...
  
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• Transfer talk: Crystal Palace line up January move for England midfielder - Croydon Advertiser

  09-11-2017 08:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Transfer talk: Crystal Palace line up January move for England midfielder
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  Crystal Palace could make a move to sign Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in January, according to reports. The midfielder, who spent last season on loan at AFC Bournemouth having been linked with Palace in the summer of 2016, has again ...and more »
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Two memorials to be unveiled - BBC News - BBC News

  09-11-2017 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
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  Two memorials are erected in honour of the victims of the fatal Croydon tram derailment.
  Croydon tram crash one year on: survivors plead for lessons to be learned to prevent a repeat of the disasterEvening Standard
  Croydon tram crash: The day and aftermath of the tragedy as it ...Croydon Advertiser
  Croydon tram crash: Firefighter talks of the lasting impactCroydon Guardianall 14 news articles »
  
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• Heartbroken New Addington mother reflects on a year without her son who was killed in the Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2017 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Phil Seary's mum, Maureen Seary, has spoken about her son's death for the first time
  
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• Tram crash: Police chief recalls one of the darkest days in Croydon's history

  09-11-2017 07:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The British Transport Police's Assistant Chief Constable Robin Smith has shared his memories of leading the response to the disaster
  
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• Croydon tram crash: 'A heartbreaking year without our dad Donald Collett'

  09-11-2017 07:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  'The disbelief, hurt and sadness is overwhelming, it takes your breath away'
  
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• 'I don't think people will ever get over it' - How New Addington continues to grieve one year on from the Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2017 06:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  'We are just learning to take life as it comes, day by day - it's affected everybody here'
  
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• Croydon tram crash one year on: 'A year of hell without my husband'

  09-11-2017 05:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Marilyn Logan and her grandson Daniel Allen tell the Advertiser about their year without their loved one Philip Logan
  
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