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UPDATED: Fire at Delta Point, West Croydon now under control
FIREFIGHTERS say a large blaze atop a tower block in East Croydon is now under control.A large plume of black smoke, coming from the top of Delta Point, on Wellesley Road, was visible across the town...
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Ben Haenow blog: 'The X Factor house is haunted'
Croydon's Ben Haenow gives Advertiser readers a sneak peak behind the doors of the X Factor house in the first of his weekly blogs about life on the show...IT'S been a bit mad in the house this week...
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Teenager, 15, fights for life after being stabbed on a bus
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed on a bus in Sutton this afternoon (Friday).Police were called to reports of a stabbing at 2.35pm in St Helier Avenue, Sutton. The boy was...
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Inspirational story of Croydon mum who overcame child poverty and neglect
A CROYDON-based businesswoman who has overcome child poverty and neglect has released her autobiography in time for Black History Month.Ava Brown, 38, had a tough time growing up in Jamaica, which she...
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New discount supermarket in East Croydon - which will never open
A DISCOUNT supermarket from the founders of EasyJet in East Croydon is stocked full of bargain food – but is unlikely to ever sell a single tin of beans.EasyGroup has created a mock-up of its...
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Head of New Addington school asks parents to stop spitting outside gates
SPITTING is a habit teachers have been trying to stamp out of children for years.But a school in New Addington has had to send a letter to PARENTS, to ask them to politely refrain from gobbing on the...
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West Brom fan previews Crystal Palace clash and predicts a draw
The Advertiser caught up with Baggies fan Simon Shapcott to get the lowdown on his team before Saturday's game against Palace...2-2 draw with Man Utd on Monday certainly puts you in a confident mood...
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Former Crystal Palace snapper tells of 40-year prejudices
THE UK's first female sports photographer, who started her career at Crystal Palace, has spoken out about the racism, sexism and ageism she has faced as she prepares an exhibition of the famous faces...
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Teenager arrested in connection with stabbing of schoolboy on bus
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a schoolboy was stabbed on a bus in Sutton yesterday (Friday).Police were called to reports of a stabbing at 2.35pm in St...
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West Brom 2–2 Crystal Palace: Controversial Clattenburg in Eagles draw
By Mark Ritson at The Hawthorns - follow on Twitter @MR_LWMediaCRYSTAL Palace were held to a 2-2 draw away at West Bromwich Albion this afternoon in what turned out to be quite a controversial...
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Simon Cowell claims Ben Haenow got his X Factor song choice wrong
MENTOR Simon Cowell admitted he thought Ben Haenow picked the wrong song to perform on tonight's X Factor live show.Croydon van driver Ben, 29, was earmarked to perform The Righteous Brothers' 'You've...
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Fury as Addington golf course is 'outrageously' sold off by council
THE Labour council has been accused of "outrageous" secrecy over a decision to dispose of Addington Palace Golf Club.The agreement to hand the golf course to the club on a 999 year lease was sanctioned...
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Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock hits out at Craig Dawson 'assault' on Julian...
WEST BROM defender Craig Dawson's elbow on Crystal Palace keeper Julian Speroni was labelled an 'assault' by Eagles boss Neil Warnock.Referee Mark Clattenburg allowed the Baggies first goal to stand in...
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Crystal Palace fans call on Steve Claridge to say sorry for Julian Speroni slur
CRYSTAL Palace fans have called on Steve Claridge to apologise to Julian Speroni, after he accused the keeper of feigning injury.Claridge, on the BBC Final Score programme, suggested Speroni was trying...
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'Please Save Marcus': Family and friends stage protest march while Croydon...
THE family and friends of a critically ill young dad have continued their protest about his hospital treatment, while Croydon North MP Steve Reed has backed their campaign.Marcus Campbell's family...
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Croydon "parties for grown ups" business gets £20k boost
PLANS by the owners of Beanies children's centre to expand its new "parties for grown-ups" business have received a £20,000 boost.The three mums behind Beanies, Karen Cartwright, Prima Yadave and Hina...
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Ben Haenow through to week four of X Factor despite song choice criticism
BEN HAENOW continues to fly the flag for Croydon on X Factor, having gone through to week four of the live shows.The 29-year-old's name was called by Dermot O Leary on the Sunday night results show,...
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Banksy, Damien Hirst, and the gallery bringing life to a neglected part of...
AN UNLOVED area of the town centre that has not seen a new lick of paint in years is about to be covered in it.Murals and other forms of street art will go up in and around St George's Walk in a bid to...
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Disabled passengers struggling to access Norwood Junction Station told to...
DISABILITY campaigners have called for Norwood Junction to finally be given step-free access – but transport bosses have responded by telling wheelchair users to "get a bus".The station, one of the...
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Police hunting driver after pedestrian killed in hit and run in Shirley
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit and run in Shirley yesterday (Sunday).The man was using a pedestrian crossing on Wickham Road, near the junction with...
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