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• A vintage steam train is pulling into East Croydon Station tonight - Croydon Advertiser

  28-06-2018 20:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  A vintage steam train is pulling into East Croydon Station tonight
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  Calling all trainspotters and enthusiasts alike - a vintage steam train will be making an appearance in Croydon tonight. The Union of South Africa train is pulling into East Croydon Station on Thursday evening (June 28). It'll be a rare opportunity to ...
  
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• A vintage steam train is pulling into East Croydon Station tonight

  28-06-2018 20:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The striking green locomotive is making a rare appearance
  
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• 69-year-old threatened with screwdriver and sprayed with disinfectant in Croydon burglary

  28-06-2018 18:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  An investigation has been launched after a 69-year-old man had a disinfectant sprayed in his face and was threatened by a screwdriver during a violent burglary in Croydon.
  
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• Man threatened with screwdriver as group steal cash and jewellery in South Croydon burglary

  28-06-2018 18:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The man and his wife were also sprayed with a substance police said was disinfectant
  
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• Nigel Farage's hair is looking like Donald Trump's and people are finding it very funny

  28-06-2018 17:51 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Nigel Farage revealed his new ‘Trump-like’ do today and people cannot stop looking at his luscious locks.
  
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• Spray paint and stencils are being used in the latest plan to tackle fly-tipping

  28-06-2018 17:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The artwork can be seen in five locations in Thornton Heath - but there are plans to install more
  
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• Croydon homeowner returns to find a big snake in their bath - Croydon Advertiser

  28-06-2018 17:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Croydon homeowner returns to find a big snake in their bath
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  When you're in the bath, it is not uncommon to have a rubber duck in there with you but one Croydon homeowner was given a shock when they found a live corn snake in their bathtub as they went to turn on the taps. The RSPCA was called to a home in ...
  
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• Croydon homeowner returns to find a big snake in their bath

  28-06-2018 17:22 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA was called after an unwelcome bath guest was found in Waddon
  
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• Horseflies are coming out in the hot weather - this is what to do if you're bitten by one

  28-06-2018 16:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  We all love a heatwave, lying in the sun and getting a tan, but what about the insects that also like the warmer weather?
  
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• Croydon estate agents fined after waste was left outside office

  28-06-2018 16:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon Council officer found waste left outside one of Top Move Estate Agents' offices
  
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• A giant water slide is coming to a south London park and it looks amazing

  28-06-2018 14:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It is going to be in place for one weekend only so don't miss the opportunity to give it a go
  
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• Pedestrian crossing and bus stops installed on busy Coulsdon road to make school run safer

  28-06-2018 13:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The crossing is located near to two schools
  
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• How to check your moles this summer and avoid melanoma

  28-06-2018 13:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Malignant melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK and the sun can make it worse, but how can you spot the damage?
  
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• Town centre traffic could hit all time high

  28-06-2018 12:49 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Roads in Croydon are expected to be jam packed from the end of 2019 and through 2020. Alexander Pocklington, the borough’s principal impact assessment engineer, has said with big developments planned, town centre roads will get busier. At a Croydon Council cycle forum meeting on Tuesday night (June 26), he said a number of measures would be put in place to keep traffic flowing. There are plans for limits on times when construction traffic can be on the road, excluding peak times between 7a
  
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• This is why traffic on Croydon's roads will be worse than ever in 2019 - Croydon Advertiser

  28-06-2018 11:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  This is why traffic on Croydon's roads will be worse than ever in 2019
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  Roads in Croydon are expected to be jam packed from the end of 2019 and through 2020. Alexander Pocklington, the borough's principal impact assessment engineer, has said with big developments planned, town centre roads will get busier. At a Croydon ...and more »
  
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• This is why traffic on Croydon's roads will be worse than ever in 2019

  28-06-2018 11:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A Croydon Council officer has warned there will be a lot of congestion on the roads in 2019 and 2020
  
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• Dockless bike report commissioned

  28-06-2018 11:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Dockless bikes could soon be introduced in Croydon in a bid to get more people out cycling. The council’s Cycle Forum heard an update on the plans at a meeting on Tuesday night. Ben Kennedy, the council’s strategic transport manager, said discussions were underway with a number of providers of the service. Due to the ‘topography’ of the borough Santander, or Boris Bikes, have been ruled out. But other bike rental schemes have been slow to come forward. Mr Kennedy said: &l
  
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• Tesco, Aldi, Asda and Waitrose recall product that may be contaminated with fragments of glass

  28-06-2018 10:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  There is a safety concern for any customers who have bought this product
  
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• Traffic 'rapidly building' as M25 crash closes multiple lanes

  28-06-2018 09:59 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Three lanes have been closed on the M25 near Reigate.
  
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• Motorcycle rider leads police on chase before crashing into van

  28-06-2018 09:16 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A motorcycle rider who mounted the pavement multiple times while leading police on a chase through South Norwood has been arrested.
  
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• Changing perceptions of Croydon - London Live

  28-06-2018 09:00 via londonlive.co.uk
  Changing perceptions of Croydon  London LiveA photographer from Croydon has been showcasing the diverse, peaceful and hard-working people of the London borough.
  
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• This is where you can see an incredible RAF100 flypast near Croydon

  28-06-2018 08:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It will be the biggest ever flypast undertaken by the Royal Air Force in recent times
  
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• Croydon Council spent £15,000 of taxpayers' money on flights in the last three years

  28-06-2018 08:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Figures show council officers travelled by plane 47 times between 2015 and 2018
  
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• Croydon man charged with murder after reported burglary

  28-06-2018 08:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  Two men have been charged with the murder of another man who died following reports of an aggravated burglary.
  
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• Croydon man charged with murder after man died in a home police were called to

  28-06-2018 08:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary in progress
  
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• A South Norwood GP surgery is closing to merge with Thornton Heath site

  28-06-2018 08:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The medical centre will close its doors for the last time on Saturday, June 30
  
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• Charity urges public to spare a thought for rough sleepers during London heatwave

  28-06-2018 07:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  A homeless charity is calling on the public to help the homeless during London’s hottest days of this year.
  
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