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• Storm Georgina to blast London tomorrow with heavy rain and 50mph winds

  23-01-2018 22:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The bad weather is expected between 6am and midday tomorrow
  
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• This is why trams in Croydon were cancelled and delayed this evening - Croydon Advertiser

  23-01-2018 21:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This is why trams in Croydon were cancelled and delayed this evening
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• This is why trams in Croydon were cancelled and delayed this evening

  23-01-2018 21:49 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Trams were suspended for around 40 minutes and traffic queues built up
  
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• Police search for missing teenage girl who could be in south London

  23-01-2018 21:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Lisa Valencia, from Lambeth, has been missing for almost a week
  
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• Croydon property developer found not guilty of attacking woman when he went to change home's locks

  23-01-2018 21:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Kishore Derodra had been accused of pushing and elbowing the complainant when he went to change the locks on a home his son had purchased
  
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• New report: London commuters at risk of dangerous air quality

  23-01-2018 20:57 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Dangerous levels of pollution in London have been identified in a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which calls for urgent action to prevent illness and death.
  
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• Police urge public to call 999 immediately if they spot this wanted man in Croydon or Bromley

  23-01-2018 20:39 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Officers are advising anyone who sees him in public to call 999 immediately
  
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• Celebrities share pictures of loved ones to help 'urgent' South London fostering campaign

  23-01-2018 19:41 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Celebrities are backing Barnardo’s and showing the importance of having someone to support you ‘through thick and thin’ in aid of the urgent campaign to find thousands of foster carers to look after the UK’s most vulnerable children.
  
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• Croydon Council to get £230,000 Government grant to help care for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

  23-01-2018 19:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The money will be used to recruit foster carers and teach them how to help young people handle cultural barriers
  
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• How new block of flats on Croydon's historic Surrey Street could look

  23-01-2018 19:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If they are built it would lead to the demolition of the building that is home to community hub Matthews Yard
  
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• Police hunt for wanted man with Bromley and Croydon connections

  23-01-2018 18:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man with connections to Croydon and Bromley is wanted by police.
  
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• Jail for conman who pretended to be an ambulance technician at Croydon rave where teenager died - Croydon Advertiser

  23-01-2018 17:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Jail for conman who pretended to be an ambulance technician at Croydon rave where teenager died
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  Conman is jailed for 29 months after his fake claim to be ambulance worker was exposed when teenager die
  
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• Tram driver safety device could be used on other tram networks, according to rail boss

  23-01-2018 17:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  On Tuesday (January 22), members of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), Transport for London (TfL) and The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) met to discuss how safety recommendations from the latest RAIB report will be put in place.
  
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• Jail for conman who pretended to be an ambulance technician at Croydon rave where teenager died

  23-01-2018 17:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Kevin Davies treated 15-year-old Rio Andrew, who later died from multiple organ failure having taken ecstasy, at an illegal rave in East Croydon
  
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• Man found injured on West Norwood street after being shot in the backside

  23-01-2018 17:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old was rushed to hospital on Monday evening (January 23)
  
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• Purley High Street cordoned off by police due to bomb scare

  23-01-2018 16:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Met Police received reports of a suspicious package near Coughlans Bakery
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being shot in 'his left buttock'

  23-01-2018 16:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man was taken to hospital last night (January 22) after being shot in Knight's Hill.
  
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• This poor pet snake was found in a 'horrible' trap in Selhurst

  23-01-2018 15:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The snake had a lucky escape from the "cruel" glue trap it was caught in
  
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• Council launch investigation after Christmas trees dumped on pavement

  23-01-2018 15:47 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  "O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, such pleasure do you bring me."
  
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• Pet rabbit beheading linked to Croydon Cat Killer - EastLondonLines

  23-01-2018 15:46 via eastlondonlines.co.uk
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  Pet rabbit beheading linked to Croydon Cat Killer
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  The beheading of a rabbit in Bromley earlier this month could be the latest murder by the so-called Croydon Cat Killer, according to an animal rescue charity. The rabbit's owner, Anne Patts, noticed Sid was missing from his cage when she returned home ...
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after Croydon car crash where a vehicle ended up in side of garage

  23-01-2018 14:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One of the vehicles involved in the crash left the road and ended up smashing through the side of a garage
  
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• Sainsbury's shake-up puts thousands of supermarket jobs at risk

  23-01-2018 13:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Sainsbury's has announced a management shake-up at its supermarkets, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
  
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• Nearly half of all parents in London say their children are worried about terrorism

  23-01-2018 13:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Parents report that their children are also worried about Donald Trump and climate change
  
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• Special meeting held to discuss how tram industry will improve safety

  23-01-2018 13:38 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A meeting was held yesterday to discuss how the tram industry will move forward in the wake of the 2016 Croydon crash which killed seven people.
  
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• #dadlife – how a new Croydon dad is learning on the job - The Croydon Citizen

  23-01-2018 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  #dadlife – how a new Croydon dad is learning on the job
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  Five months ago, I had never changed a nappy – not one! But I am now a dad who knows his way around a changing mat and is proficient with a wet wipe and a soft flannel. In fact, I am proud to have served as first responder during some very powerful poo ...
  
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• Kind Caterham boy shows off new locks after having first ever haircut in memory of his baby sister

  23-01-2018 12:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Adam Churchill has lost 17 inches of his trademark hair
  
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• Decision to be made this week on plans to build 34-storey tower block in heart of town

  23-01-2018 12:23 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Plans to build a 34-storey tower block in the middle of Croydon are looking like they won’t be going ahead.
  
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• Concern over future of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre ahead of consultation

  23-01-2018 12:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  More than 10,000 people have signed a petition to save athletics and sports at Crystal Palace.
  
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• Police want to speak to this man in relation to two serious assaults - and they have warned people not to approach him

  23-01-2018 11:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man is being sought by police in relation to two serious assaults.
  
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• How a post on our Facebook pages can boost your business

  23-01-2018 11:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Newsquest, which publishes this newspaper and its website, is truly multimedia when it comes to helping businesses grow and reach new customers.
  
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• New law firm cites "cheaper rent" in Croydon as one reason for its move to the area

  23-01-2018 11:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A new law firm has opened in Croydon citing the "cheaper rent" as a main reason for the move.
  
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• Police release more details on man who died after being hit by a car in Croydon

  23-01-2018 10:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man was pronounced dead after a collision with a car in Warham Road close to Croydon Bowling Club
  
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• Police appeal to trace missing Croydon pensioner

  23-01-2018 10:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The 68-year-old was last seen in the town centre
  
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• Missing Croydon man has not been seen in nearly a week

  23-01-2018 08:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Max Khosravi was last seen on Wednesday, January 17
  
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• Police desperate to trace family of man found dead in south London flat

  23-01-2018 08:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  John Parkin’s death is not being treated as suspicious, police confirm
  
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• Dementia sufferer who 'speaks very little English' has gone missing from South Norwood

  23-01-2018 08:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A South Norwood man suffering from dementia has gone missing.
  
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