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• Croydon's own champion wordsmith says the borough could become 'Scrabble capital' as he launches new night out - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 22:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon's own champion wordsmith says the borough could become 'Scrabble capital' as he launches new night out
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• Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes of this year's Croydon pantomime - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 22:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes of this year's Croydon pantomime
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• Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes of this year's Croydon pantomime

  06-12-2017 22:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Cast members have been singing and dancing for up to 12 hours a day to prepare for the festive show
  
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• Croydon's own champion wordsmith says the borough could become 'Scrabble capital' as he launches new night out

  06-12-2017 22:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Brett Smitheram has played competitive Scrabble from the age of 15, and wants others to try it out
  
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• How South Norwood is turning its reputation around to become a property hotspot

  06-12-2017 21:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The area is now seen as a "fabulous place to live", according to a councillor helping with plans to regenerate the area
  
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• Here is an expert guide to when to change your bedsheets, towels and even underwear

  06-12-2017 20:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Doctors have given their exert opinion on when you should clean and replace some essentials
  
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• Croydon tram crash could have been prevented, says widow - BBC News

  06-12-2017 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
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  Croydon tram crash could have been prevented, says widow
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  The widow of a Croydon tram crash victim says she is angry a similar speeding incident days before was not acted upon quickly enough. Seven people died when the tram derailed at Sandilands last November. Marilyn Logan, whose husband Phil died in the ...and more »
  
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• Croydon tram crash could have been prevented, says widow - BBC ... - BBC News

  06-12-2017 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
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  Marilyn Logan says a similar speeding incident days before the Croydon crash was not acted upon quickly enough.and more »
  
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• Uber explains why it hiked fare prices after a man died at East Croydon station

  06-12-2017 19:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  But the company has not yet commented on whether customers would get refunds - which were given after a bomb scare at the station
  
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• Missing 15-year-old girl could be in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 17:55 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Missing 15-year-old girl could be in Croydon - Croydon Advertiser
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  She has been reported missing before and was previously found in Croydon.and more »
  
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• This Croydon restaurant serves lamb's brain and testicles - and is getting rave reviews

  06-12-2017 17:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A dish with lamb's trotter in is another proving popular at the restaurant which is rated as one of the best in the borough
  
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• This Croydon restaurant serves lamb's brain and heart - and is getting rave reviews

  06-12-2017 17:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A dish with lamb's trotter in is another proving popular at the restaurant which is rated as one of the best in the borough
  
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• Missing 15-year-old girl could be in Croydon

  06-12-2017 17:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  She has been reported missing before and was previously found in Croydon
  
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• Crystal Palace wonderkid earns England call-up - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 17:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace wonderkid earns England call-up
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  Now we know Roy Hodgson is after a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window, and it might be just a little bit too soon to ask this budding custodian to fill the void, but in the next few years, the Eagles could have a new homegrown number one ...
  
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• Area which saw fatal stabbing and double shooting to get CCTV - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 17:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Area which saw fatal stabbing and double shooting to get CCTV
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• Purley hi-rise plans set for public inquiry in January as MP, residents associations petition against the project

  06-12-2017 16:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Plans for a high-rise in Purley are to go before a public enquiry - here is how residents have another chance to make their views known
  
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• Croydon man shooting for gold at Commonwealth Games 2018

  06-12-2017 15:50 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A Croydon man will compete in his third Commonwealth Games next year after being called up to the Team England shooting team.
  
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• Matthews Yard founder pleads for help to save arts hub under threat from block of flats

  06-12-2017 15:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Councillors met to debate the space on Monday night, after a petition to save Matthews Yard attracted over 4,000 signatures.
  
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• Met Office warns winter is coming as Storm Caroline brings bitter temperatures to Croydon

  06-12-2017 15:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Arctic winds are set to sweep over the UK bringing wintry conditions this weekend 
  
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• First pictures of dad and daughter found murdered at south London home

  06-12-2017 14:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after finding the pair dead at a property in Deptford
  
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• Costa Coffee reveals when a new branch in South Norwood will be opening

  06-12-2017 13:23 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The new branch will create eight jobs
  
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• Police reveal more information about the man killed at East Croydon station - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 13:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Police reveal more information about the man killed at East Croydon station
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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 The incident took place on Monday evening. Share; Comments. Get Daily updates directly to your inbox ...and more »
  
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• Police reveal more information about the man killed at East Croydon ... - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 13:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a train on Monday evening.
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• Police reveal more information about the man killed at East Croydon station

  06-12-2017 13:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a train on Monday evening
  
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• This borough has the most burglaries in south London over Christmas

  06-12-2017 12:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Bexley sees the greatest rise in residential burglaries around Christmas in south London, figures have revealed.
  
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• This borough has the biggest rise in burglaries over Christmas in south London

  06-12-2017 12:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Bexley sees the greatest rise in residential burglaries around Christmas in south London, figures have revealed.
  
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• Rogue builder jailed after woman, 89, pays £21,000 for waste clearance and minor repairs

  06-12-2017 11:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A rogue builder and his grandson have been jailed after an 89-year-old woman paid £21,000 for waste clearance and minor repairs to her property.
  
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• Crawley woman returns home to find a burglar sat in her garden

  06-12-2017 10:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  She then found that he had stolen £7,000 of jewellery from her home
  
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• Kitchen fire in sleeping 80-year-old's Croydon home could have ... - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 10:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  One firefighter who attended reminded Croydon residents to check their alarms before Christmas.and more »
  
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• Kitchen fire in sleeping 80-year-old's Croydon home could have been 'a lot, lot worse'

  06-12-2017 10:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One firefighter who attended reminded Croydon residents to check their alarms before Christmas
  
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• Homes in Croydon are going to get given new wheelie bins for recycling - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 09:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Homes in Croydon are going to get given new wheelie bins for recycling
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• Homes in Croydon are going to get given new wheelie bins for ... - Croydon Advertiser

  06-12-2017 09:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Homes in Croydon are going to get given new wheelie bins for ...
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  The new bins have been promised after a deal was struck with Veolia which is set to save taxpayers £5 million per year.and more »
  
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• Homes in Croydon are going to get given new wheelie bins for recycling

  06-12-2017 09:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The new bins have been promised after a deal was struck with Veolia which is set to save taxpayers £5 million per year
  
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• London weather: Strong winds set to batter the capital

  06-12-2017 08:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Winds are forecast to strengthen across parts of Britain today ahead of the arrival of Storm Caroline.
  
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• London weather: Storm Caroline could bring strong winds and chill

  06-12-2017 08:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Winds are forecast to strengthen across parts of Britain today ahead of the arrival of Storm Caroline.
  
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• Croydon picks seven winners for £300m resi framework ... - Construction Enquirer

  06-12-2017 08:03 via constructionenquirer.com
  Croydon picks seven winners for £300m resi framework ...
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  A residential development company set up by Croydon Council has appointed seven contractors to a three-year framework to deliver more than 1,000 new homes. The award by the Brick by Brick development company is worth at least £300m to the winners. The ...and more »
  
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