Croydon news

• Family hope the jail sentences for ‘beautiful' Jermaine will act as a deterrent to people who would consider carrying knife

  15-02-2018 20:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Before delivering the verdicts, Judge Leonard said he hoped the lengthy sentences would act as a deterrent to anyone else who would participate in knife crime
  
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• M23 accident: Pictures show shocking damage caused to car in crash that has closed motorway

  15-02-2018 19:41 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Pictures from the scene show a crumpled car as well as several other damaged vehicles and emergency services.
  
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• Streatham murder investigation: Police name victim and release first picture of him

  15-02-2018 19:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The fatal attack took place on Sunday (February 11)
  
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• Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says new Croydon homes will be 'genuinely affordable' but not everyone agrees

  15-02-2018 19:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Sadiq Khan seemed pretty proud to announce he had given permission for a new tower block in Croydon to be built - but Twitter users were quick to question whether the homes would really be affordable
  
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• Roman Way crash: Six people, including three children, taken to hospital as car ends up on its roof

  15-02-2018 18:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The crash occurred just after midday and left Croydon town centre gridlocked
  
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• Gang responsible for Jermaine Goupall’s death sentenced to a total of at least 72 years in prison

  15-02-2018 18:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Judge Andrew Leonard QC said he hopes the lengthy sentences act as a deterrent for anyone who would participate in knife crime
  
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• New Italian restaurant boasting the 'food of the gods' opens in Boxpark

  15-02-2018 18:20 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A new Italian restaurant has opened in Boxpark.
  
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• Missing 5-year-old girl found on bus seven miles from home

  15-02-2018 18:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  She went missing just before 2.30pm this afternoon (Thursday, February 15)
  
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• Life sentences for three men responsible for 'senseless' murder of Jermaine Goupall

  15-02-2018 17:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  The three men and one woman responsible for the death of teenager Jermaine Goupall have been jailed.
  
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• South Norwood man accused of pretending to be a policeman to perform a body search

  15-02-2018 17:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  He is accused of trying to perform a search on New Year's Eve
  
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• Teenage killer of Jermaine Goupall has become a dad while in prison

  15-02-2018 15:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Four people are being sentenced today for their roles in Jermaine Goupall's death
  
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• This 'last chance saloon' school in Croydon is giving troubled pupils a chance to get out of gangs

  15-02-2018 14:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The school motto is "it is not until they know you care, that they care what you know"
  
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• 'Potentially serious' injuries following eight-vehicle pile-up on M23 which is set to cause hours of delays between Gatwick and London

  15-02-2018 13:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  An eight-vehicle pile-up near the M25 has led to police closing the M23, and hours of delays back towards London.
  
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• Eight-vehicle pile-up on M23 causes travel chaos

  15-02-2018 13:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  An eight-vehicle pile-up near the M25 led to police closing the M23, and hours of delays back towards London.
  
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• Made in Chelsea and TOWIE stars to make special guest appearances at Croydon nightclub Luna

  15-02-2018 13:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Louise Thompson’s cheeky little brother is coming to Croydon and even Luna's spokeswoman has gone full "fan girl"
  
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• Police provide update on man arrested in connection with alleged attempted kidnap in Crawley Down

  15-02-2018 12:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Sussex Police arrested a Crawley man after a girl, 11, reported she was approached while walking her dog
  
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• Croydon woman who helps pregnant homeless women, mums who have escaped wars and even the dad of conjoined twins is named Britain's best midwife

  15-02-2018 12:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Memuna Sowe goes above and beyond the call of duty to help the most vulnerable mums-to-be
  
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• Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day or turn it on when you need it? - Martin Lewis answers

  15-02-2018 12:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The question has been put to rest by the famous money saving expert
  
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• Landlord fined for illegally renting home despite 'several' reminders from council

  15-02-2018 11:57 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A landlord who illegally rented out a South Croydon flat to tenants has paid the price for ignoring Croydon Council.
  
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• Purley man who indecently assaulted five young girls 'under the guise of sexual education' has been jailed

  15-02-2018 10:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A Purley man has been jailed for historic sex crimes against five young girls.
  
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• Purley paedophile jailed for sexually abusing five young girls in Croydon to 'prepare them for adulthood'

  15-02-2018 10:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  John Robinson's youngest victim was eight and he attacked them "under the guise of sexual education"
  
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• Man caught flytipping pizza bases near Coulsdon pond has been fined

  15-02-2018 10:42 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A man who has been dumping pizza bases around a Coulsdon beauty spot has been fined.
  
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• The answer to a well-known driving myth about the lights in your car has been revealed

  15-02-2018 10:06 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  You may have thought driving with your interior lights on was illegal - think again
  
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• Was the Croydon Cat Killer responsible? Three dead foxes found mutilated and dumped on same road

  15-02-2018 09:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Three foxes were found dead and one appeared to have takeaway coffee cups tucked under its paws
  
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• Landlord handed £6,000 fine for 'dodging' housing rules and renting out South Croydon flat

  15-02-2018 09:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  He continued to rent out a flat despite being told several times it wasn't legal to do so
  
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• No Southern services to London Victoria this Sunday

  15-02-2018 09:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  There will be no Southern services to London Victoria this Sunday, February 18.
  
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