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• Autistic Croydon boy hailed a hero after 'saving child from drowning' in Waddon Leisure Centre swimming pool

  08-06-2018 23:27 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  "I thought, 'I need to save him', otherwise he would have drowned"
  
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• World Gin Day 2018: Everything you need to know the day and the drink

  08-06-2018 20:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  This weekend marks World Gin Day's 10th anniversary and here is everything you need to know.
  
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• Streatham stabbing: 16-year-old boy fighting for his life and firearm found at the scene

  08-06-2018 19:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Amesbury Avenue at 4.36pm this afternoon to reports of a fight
  
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• Cannabis factory found by police in flat above shopping parade in Old Coulsdon

  08-06-2018 19:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The grower of the Class B drugs is yet to be found, police have said
  
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• Armed police sent to the scene of Streatham stabbing - live updates - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 18:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Armed police sent to the scene of Streatham stabbing - live updates
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  Armed police have been rushed to the scene of a shocking stabbing in south London. Met Police officers have responded to reports of a stabbing in Streatham and rushed to the street around 4.36pm. They were initially called to reports of a fight ...and more »
  
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• Fabb Sofas in Croydon closes as 185 employees around the UK are made redundant - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 18:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Fabb Sofas in Croydon closes as 185 employees around the UK are made redundant
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  A furniture store in Croydon has closed after the company went into administration – meaning 185 people nationwide are now without a job. Fabb Projects Limited, who run Fabb Sofas, has gone into administration, meaning the Trojan Way Retail Park store, ...and more »
  
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• Fabb Sofas in Croydon closes as 185 employees around the UK are made redundant

  08-06-2018 18:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Fabb Sofas has been forced to close all of its stores across England and Scotland
  
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• This is how Krept and Konan’s restaurant Crepes & Cones is being reviewed on TripAdvisor

  08-06-2018 17:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Croydon restaurant has had a mixed review on TripAdvisor since opening last month
  
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• Croydon police force their way into Monks Hill property in early morning drugs raid - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 16:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon police force their way into Monks Hill property in early morning drugs raid
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  Police launched an early morning drugs raid on the Monks Hill estate as officers forced their way into a property. Met Police officers raided a property on the estate early on the morning of Friday, June 7, to execute a drugs warrant. Police mobilised ...
  
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• Croydon police force their way into Monks Hill property in early morning drugs raid

  08-06-2018 16:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon police have forced their way into a property in Selsdon
  
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• Croydon teen and four others found guilty of murdering boy over push bike

  08-06-2018 16:33 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A 16-year-old boy from Croydon has been convicted of stabbing a Kent teenager to death after they fell out over a push bike.
  
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• Croydon tower block residents still 'living in fear' nine months after homes found unsafe following Grenfell fire - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 16:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon tower block residents still 'living in fear' nine months after homes found unsafe following Grenfell fire
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  A Croydon tower block is still wrapped in unsafe cladding nine months after it was deemed dangerous in the aftermath of the tragic Grenfell tower disaster leaving residents “living in fear”. Residents report being “at the mercy” of developers as work ...and more »
  
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• Croydon tower block residents still 'living in fear' nine months after homes found unsafe following Grenfell fire

  08-06-2018 16:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Citiscape block in Croydon was found to be clad in unsafe material after the Grenfell Tower fire
  
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• 9 fascinating things you probably never knew about South Norwood - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 15:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  9 fascinating things you probably never knew about South Norwood
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  The Croydon area of South Norwood is full of history and links with the famous, both past and present. The story of former South Norwood late resident, the inventor and philanthropist William Stanley is well known – he designed and founded the UK's ...
  
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• The 9 best restaurants in Croydon according to Tripadvisor - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 15:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The 9 best restaurants in Croydon according to Tripadvisor
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  It's the end of the week and you're trying to find somewhere in Croydon for a nice meal. But where do you go? There are so many great choices serving all kinds of cuisines; from Indian to Italian and French to Vietnamese, it's all on your doorstep ...
  
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• Broken down tram causes severe delays on Croydon tram network - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 14:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Broken down tram causes severe delays on Croydon tram network
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  There is currently no service between Addiscombe and Elmers End/Harrington Road due to the failed tram at Blackhorse Lane. The official London Tram Twitter account first tweeted about the disruption at just after 1pm on Friday (May 8). The account ...
  
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• Broken down tram causes delays on Croydon tram network

  08-06-2018 14:58 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A replacement bus service is running instead
  
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• Police hunting for man who stole van before crashing into three vehicles in Anerley

  08-06-2018 14:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Met said the owner of the van chased after it on foot, though the suspect fled the scene
  
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• First pictures of massive new tower block set to be built in Croydon

  08-06-2018 13:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon is set for a new development on Wandle Road
  
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• Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with lorry in Anerley

  08-06-2018 13:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Driver faced delays in Anerley and Crystal Palace following the crash
  
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• 12 family days out just an hour’s drive away from Croydon

  08-06-2018 13:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Forget the usual attractions, we've got some other suggestions to keep everyone happy
  
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• Supporting Croydon's homeless people with the Salvation Army - The Croydon Citizen

  08-06-2018 13:00 via thecroydoncitizen.com
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  Supporting Croydon's homeless people with the Salvation Army
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  The Well is the name of an inspirational homeless project run by the Salvation Army (S/A), in conjunction with other services, every Monday out of the S/A community hall in Croydon. The Well was brought into being by an ex-homeless person teaming up ...and more »
  
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• South London road cordoned off for hours after cyclist rushed to hospital

  08-06-2018 13:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Balham road was closed after a serious cycling collision
  
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• Traffic delays in Anerley as busy road shut due to crash

  08-06-2018 12:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Drivers in Anerley and Crystal Palace were warned over delays
  
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• Brick by Brick gets go-ahead for 25-storey Croydon resi-led scheme - Property Week

  08-06-2018 11:33 via propertyweek.com
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  Brick by Brick gets go-ahead for 25-storey Croydon resi-led scheme
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  Croydon Council's development company Brick by Brick has secured planning permission for a 25-storey mixed-use scheme that will deliver 128 homes above flexible office, retail and leisure space in Croydon town centre.
  
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• 'You have to be there when they lose that child': The amazing woman who helped Croydon people at their most difficult moments

  08-06-2018 10:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  After three decades of helping people at Croydon University Hospital, chaplain Reverend Hilary Fife is retiring
  
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• The most popular takeaway choice in Croydon has been revealed and it's probably not what you'd expect - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 10:15 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The most popular takeaway choice in Croydon has been revealed and it's probably not what you'd expect
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• Southern Rail delays on lines between East Croydon and Clapham Junction - Croydon Advertiser

  08-06-2018 08:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Southern Rail delays on lines between East Croydon and Clapham Junction
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  A defective piece of track has led to speed restrictions being imposed on trains travelling between Clapham Junction and East Croydon stations. As a result, delays, disruption and possible cancellations are expected on services until at least 10am this ...
  
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• Southern Rail delays on lines between East Croydon and Clapham Junction

  08-06-2018 08:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Delays are expected to last for the majority of the morning
  
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