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Gang behind terrifying robbbing spree jailed for 71 years
SEVEN men behind a terrifying week-long spate of armed robberies have been jailed for a total 71 years. The men, six from Croydon, committed seven robberies between March 23 and March 29 last year,...
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Woman raped in Queen's Gardens in Croydon town centre
A WOMAN has been raped in Queen's Gardens in Croydon town centre. Police were called to the public park at 4.20am this morning (Saturday). Officers from the Met's Sapphire rape and sexual assault team...
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Police investigate suspicious death of man in South Norwood
A MAN who was found seriously injured in an alleyway in South Norwood this morning has died. Police are treating the death as suspicious and the Met's Homicide and Major Crime team is investigating....
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Children flooded out of Kenley and Purley schools find new home at church
THE church of St James Riddlesdown has given up its hall to house Kenley nursery children who are without a school because of the floods.Harris Primary Academy Kenley closed a month ago when the...
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Sunderland 0–0 Crystal Palace: Eagles claim point but could have nicked...
CRYSTAL Palace picked up another point in their survival bid this afternoon, playing out a goalless draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. It certainly wasn't a dull affair. Sunderland...
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Crystal Palace: Tony Pulis praises his players' 'big hearts' as Eagles earn...
CRYSTAL Palace manager Tony Pulis was satisfied to come away from Sunderland with a point, after this afternoon's relegation six-pointer ended in a goalless draw. Chances were at a premium in a tense,...
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Gus Poyet admits Crystal Palace 'plan' worked against Sunderland
SUNDERLAND manager Gus Poyet admitted Crystal Palace's gameplan worked as the relegation rivals played out a 0-0 draw on Wearside. In a game of few chances, Sunderland's Fabio Borini hit the woodwork...
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Jonny Williams starts for Ipswich Town in Wigan defeat
JONNY Williams played 78 minutes for Ipswich Town today against Wigan Athletic. The Welsh international has played little football since moving to East Anglia on loan last month. But he started in the...
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Murder police investigating death of 'Irish Mike' in South Norwood
A MAN who died after being found seriously injured in South Norwood this morning was well-known in the area as 'Irish Mike,' locals said this evening. Murder detectives are investigating after the...
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Friend of Croydon stab victim Fico Dougan makes anti-knife crime film
A CHILDHOOD friend of stabbed schoolboy Fico Dougan has made a film about knife crime in the hope teenagers will start taking the problem seriously.BRIT School Roshan Roberts-Crooks, 17, has made a...
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Ronnie Corbett could end TV career after falling ill at his Croydon home
COMEDIAN Ronnie Corbett is likely to end his TV career after another health scare, according to reports today. The 83-year-old, who lives in Shirley, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital, in...
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VOTE: Sunderland vs Crystal Palace man of the match
A SPIRITED display earned Crystal Palace a 0-0 draw at relegation rivals Sunderland on Saturday. As ever, we want to know who you thought stood out, as Palace's star man on the day. Perhaps Julian...
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Croydon social workers offered £1k sweetener to stay in their jobs
SOCIAL workers are to be given £1,000 by the council if they work in Croydon for at least a year.The bonus is one of a number of incentives being offered to new staff to reduce the number who leave due...
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South Norwood alley victim believed to be a Micheal Hunt of Holmesdale Road
THE man who died after after being found seriously injured in South Norwood is believed to be a Micheal Hunt of nearby Holmesdale Road, the Advertiser understands. Police have not yet formally...
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Dunelm hopes new Croydon store will be its biggest in the UK
THE country's leading homeware specialist has chosen Croydon as the home for its first concerted break into the London market. Dunelm, which outsells IKEA and John Lewis for homeware goods nationally,...
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CRYSTAL PALACE FANS VIEW: It's time for Tony Pulis to drop Glenn Murray
GLENN Murray may be a Crystal Palace legend, but Eagles fan and Advertiser columnist Alisdair Kemp thinks its time Tony Pulis left him on the sidelines... THE return of Glenn Murray energised everyone...
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Sunderland defender disappointed not to beat Crystal Palace
SUNDERLAND defender Wes Brown was disappointed he and his team-mates couldn't take all three points against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The hosts dominated the first period but the Eagles came out a...
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Whitgift School gear up for Rosslyn Park rugby tournament
WHITGIFT School's fine record at the Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens will count for nothing as they return for the 75th anniversary – according to director of rugby Chris Wilkins. With 7,500...
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The Princess Royal to visit Croydon this Friday
CROYDON will play host to a Royal visitor on Friday. HRH The Princess Royal is coming to the town centre to help the Whitgift Foundation commemorate 400 years of its Founder's Day Service at Croydon...
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Security guard assaulted in New Addington Co-op
A SECURITY guard has been assaulted at a supermarket in New Addington, police say. Officers were called to at 4.05pm to the Co-op in Central Parade. A Croydon Police spokesman added: "Three juveniles...
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