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What summer? Croydon braced for heavy rain, hail and thunder
THE sunny weather of Friday is set to give way to hail, thunder and heavy rain by the early hours of Saturday morning. Horrific weather is set to hit the area at around 1am, and continue right through...
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Tom Ince rejects Inter Milan move
TOM Ince has turned down a switch to Italian giants Inter Milan. The free agent, whose contract with Blackpool expires this summer, had looked set to join the club his dad Paul played for in the mid...
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Upper Norwood Library set for cash injection
CONFIRMATION that Croydon's new Labour council will increase funding for Upper Norwood Library has come this week.What is not clear is just how quickly the election pledge to match cash put into the...
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New Croydon mayor is happy to fulfil her mum's wish
CELEBRATING Croydon's rich diversity and culture will be the theme of her year as Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Manju Shahul-Hameed said on Tuesday.She made the commitment during her inaugural speech as...
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Small businesses happy to work with Croydon's new Labour council
SMALL businesses and the new Labour council will be able to work together to benefit the borough.This prediction has come from Jeremy Frost, chairman of the 900-strong Croydon Federation of Small...
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PE teacher at Roy Hodgson's old school fancies a crack at the England job
THE man doing the same job England manager Roy Hodgson did when he lived in Croydon wants his predecessor's new role – but admitted he is probably better at Championship Manager.Hodgson used to teach...
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Workers to swap dust cart for walking boots in Thames charity trek
WELL-USED to embarking on unusual fundraising efforts, Andy Churchill is preparing for his latest venture – a 215-mile hike along the length of the River Thames.Mr Churchill, 55, who works for Croydon...
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New Addington boulders 'look like something out of The Flintstones'
NEW Addington residents have likened the large, controversial boulders in Central Parade to The Flintstones' town of Bedrock. Locals and market traders have voiced their opposition to the rocks, which...
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Transfer talk: Crystal Palace join QPR, Aston Villa and West Ham in race for...
CRYSTAL Palace are reportedly among the clubs chasing the signature of former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand. The Guardian is reporting that Palace have joined Premier League...
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Firefighters quick to tackle blaze after car set alight in South Norwood
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a road in South Norwood in the early hours of this morning after a car was set alight. A crew from Woodside fire station were able to stop the blaze from spreading from the...
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YUMMY MUMMY: Daydream believers need a reality check
THE latest column from our Yummy Mummy Veronica Madden... "GET down from there ... you can be whatever you want to be ... as long as you believe it in your head." I overhear this pearl of wisdom from a...
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STEVE REED MP: New Labour council in Croydon faces enormous challenges
THE latest column from Croydon North MP Steve Reed... THE people of Croydon have elected a Labour council for the first time since 2002. After eight years of Conservative leadership, people were fed up...
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Croydon leisure centre staff 'fully expected' to vote for strike in re-ballot
A BALLOT of staff at five leisure centres in Croydon is due to close this week with a union boss "fully expecting" them to vote for strike action. Lifeguards, fitness instructors and receptionists at...
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Crystal Palace captain makes comeback for Australia ahead of World Cup
MILE JEDINAK is hoping to be fit for the World Cup after making his comeback from injury for Australia on Saturday. The Crystal Palace captain played 74 minutes of the Socceroo's 1-0 defeat to Croatia...
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Seized shotgun was slam-firing, court hears
A SAWN-OFF shotgun seized from a car in New Addington would have gone off immediately once one of its barrels was loaded, a court heard. The right-hand barrel of the weapon was "slam-firing" and would...
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Police on lookout for Croydon's most-wanted amid fears of a rise in domestic...
PICTURES of Croydon's most-wanted domestic violence offenders are to be given to CCTV operators amid fears of an increase in abuse during the World Cup. The campaign also includes graphic posters put...
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Transfer talk: Crystal Palace battle with Leicester, Stoke and Swansea for...
CRYSTAL Palace are reportedly in the hunt to sign Manchester City midfielder Emyr Huws on loan, but face competition from three Premier League rivals. The 20-year-old, who was on loan at Birmingham...
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Serious case review and police investigation underway into child abuse in...
A SERIOUS case review is underway into child abuse in Croydon. No details about the incident have been released but concerns about the child's treatment were first raised in March. The review is being...
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Palace fans charged with entering pitch during Liverpool match at Selhurst Park
TWO Crystal Palace fans are to appear in court charged with going on the pitch during last month's pulsating draw with Liverpool at Selhurst Park. Liam Field, 18, of Homestead Way, New Addington, and...
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Transfer talk: Crystal Palace eye surprise move for Tottenham midfielder
CRYSTAL Palace are reportedly looking to pip Premier League rivals Hull City to the signature of Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore. The 24-year-old English midfielder impressed during a season-long...
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