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• Croydon College and Coulsdon College announce plans to merge together - Croydon Advertiser

  25-05-2018 20:59 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon College and Coulsdon College announce plans to merge together
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  Croydon College and Coulsdon Sixth Form College have announced plans to merge together later this year. The two colleges, which cater for nearly 9,000 students between them, are proposing to come together in a bid to secure a “strong future for further ...
  
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• Croydon College and Coulsdon College announce plans to merge together

  25-05-2018 20:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  If the plans are approved, the merger between the two colleges will take place on October 1
  
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• First pictures and video from scene of head-on crash on Coombe Lane in Croydon

  25-05-2018 19:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One person has been rushed to hospital
  
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• Council leader denies women are under-represented in committee leadership roles

  25-05-2018 18:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Croydon council leader Tony Newman has denied that woman are under-represented in leadership positions on council committees.
  
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• Thornton Heath's Wetherspoons pub The Flora Sandes to be replaced by 24-hour gym

  25-05-2018 18:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Efforts to save the pub on Brigstock Road have failed and Pure Gym have been given planning permission
  
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• Coombe Lane closed in both directions after serious crash - live updates - Croydon Advertiser

  25-05-2018 17:51 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Coombe Lane closed in both directions after serious crash - live updates
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  A major road in Croydon is blocked in both directions because of a two-vehicle crash. Coombe Lane is currently shut due to a crash close to Royal Russell School. Pictures from the scene show that the head-on collision happened on a bend. The school has ...
  
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• Trendy wine bar and shop planned for Crystal Palace Triangle

  25-05-2018 16:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The shop is looking to open on Church Road
  
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• Huge Tokyo themed artwork goes up in Croydon

  25-05-2018 16:08 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A huge new piece of art has popped up in Croydon and it has brought a piece Asia to town.
  
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• Sadiq Khan urged to ‘press a fast forward button’ on bringing more bus services to Croydon

  25-05-2018 16:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  London Assembly member Steve O'Connell said people "depend" on buses
  
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• Urgent appeal to find 15-year-old boy missing from Croydon - Croydon Advertiser

  25-05-2018 15:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Urgent appeal to find 15-year-old boy missing from Croydon
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  Police are urgently appealing for help to trace a Croydon teenager who has been missing for more than a week. Officers are becoming concerned for the welfare of the 15-year-old boy who has not been seen since May 16.
  
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• Urgent appeal to find 15-year-old boy missing from Croydon

  25-05-2018 15:31 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Wiggins has not been seen for 10 days
  
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• Your lovely memories of the 'happiest man in Croydon' who is retiring after 15 years on Purley Way - Croydon Advertiser

  25-05-2018 15:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Your lovely memories of the 'happiest man in Croydon' who is retiring after 15 years on Purley Way
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  There are some people you meet in life who you just simply don't forget. And for those of us who regularly drive along the Purley Way, Harry Okaine is one of those people. For the past 15 years, come rain or shine, Harry's broad smile could be seen on ...
  
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• Your lovely memories of the 'happiest man in Croydon' who is retiring after 15 years on Purley Way

  25-05-2018 15:20 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Harry Okaine spread happiness and was known for brandishing his sign at the same spot on Purley Way
  
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• Teenager writes play about suicide to explore 'taboo' world of mental health

  25-05-2018 14:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A teenage actor is hoping to lift the stigma of mental health with a new play.
  
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• Focus On Croydon: Concrete jungle where first time buyer dreams are made of - City A.M.

  25-05-2018 13:56 via cityam.com
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  Focus On Croydon: Concrete jungle where first time buyer dreams are made of
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  There was a time when Croydon was famous for three things; Kate Moss, trams and Mark and Jez's dingy flat in Peep Show. Thankfully, its reputation – and its housing stock – have improved since then and it's now notable for a whole host of other reasons.
  
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• TfL apologises to disabled commuters hit by West Croydon platform changes - Croydon Advertiser

  25-05-2018 13:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  TfL apologises to disabled commuters hit by West Croydon platform changes
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  Transport for London has apologised to disabled passengers forced to make a “four-minute walk” to change trains due to timetable changes. It has been claimed that the much-publicised changes have hit the “already disadvantaged” hardest. Disability ...
  
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• TfL apologises to disabled commuters hit by West Croydon platform changes

  25-05-2018 13:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It is all to do with the much-publicised recent timetable changes
  
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• It isn't safe to have any bacon, sausage or alcohol according to new health report

  25-05-2018 13:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has released new guidelines
  
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• The beautiful last text sent by the new Croydon mayor's son just before he died - Croydon Advertiser

  25-05-2018 13:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The beautiful last text sent by the new Croydon mayor's son just before he died
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  Croydon's new mayor Bernadette Khan has discussed how she intends to honour the memory of her son in her new role. The West Thornton councillor was sworn in at the borough's first full council meeting since the recent local elections on Wednesday ...
  
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• The beautiful last text sent by the new Croydon mayor's son just before he died

  25-05-2018 13:02 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Bernadette Khan has taken on the role just two weeks after the death of her son who was battling cancer
  
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• New store selling vegan food opens in Purley

  25-05-2018 12:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A new store with a focus on healthy living has opened in Purley.
  
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• Two cars seriously damaged after South Norwood crash where BMW ended up in bush

  25-05-2018 11:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tennison Road in South Norwod was closed by police for just under two hours
  
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• Croydon photographer praised for stunning picture taken on his phone

  25-05-2018 11:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Steven Budd has proved that there is more to photography than an expensive camera.
  
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• Payout for woman who heard of husband's death in Croydon tram crash on the news - The Sun

  25-05-2018 01:07 via thesun.co.uk
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  Payout for woman who heard of husband's death in Croydon tram crash on the news
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  A WOMAN who found out her husband had died in the Croydon tram crash after watching Sky News has received a six- figure damages payout. Philip Logan, 52, and seven others died when the tram derailed in 2016. Marilyn, 64, of New Addington received a ...
  
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