Decline and sad fall of London's premier airport
CROYDON Airport may have survived the German bombs but it faced a new threat in peacetime.The end of the war brought with it advancement in aviation technology. New radar systems were being introduced...
View ArticleKia Sportage leads style drive
FOUR by fours, crossovers and SUVs come in all shapes and sizes. But when it comes to style, Kia leads the way yet again.The Sportage has a lot going for it. Award-winning, stunning looks usually...
View ArticleBig city living without the big city price tag
R IVER views may rank high on the list of qualities for a London home but you'll pay dearly for the privilege in the heart of the capital.Barrett's New South Quarter development in Purley Way means you...
View ArticleLondoners spend more on improving their homes
LONDONERS plan to splash out twice the national average on improving their pad during the coming year, according to a recent survey.The research carried out with 1,000 homeowners last month by...
View ArticlePalace stopper: Neil Warnock was a great manager for me
CRYSTAL Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni is expecting a difficult afternoon when Leeds United visit Selhurst Park on Saturday.The Argentine is also relishing the return of former boss Neil Warnock and...
View ArticlePalace boss: Real Madrid defender conned referee
CRYSTAL Palace boss Ian Holloway has slammed the referee that took charge of Manchester United and Real Madrid in the Champions League for issuing a red card to Nani on Tuesday.And in tomorrow's...
View ArticleTrust which saved two failing schools asked to work with struggling Croydon...
A TRUST which transformed two failing schools has been asked to work with a struggling primary in New Addington. Governors of Wolsey Junior approached Striving Together for Excellence in Partnership...
View ArticleReigate College to help struggling Coulsdon Sixth Form College under new...
A LEADING Surrey college is to help improve struggling Coulsdon Sixth Form College, it was announced today.Reigate College, rated outstanding by Ofsted, will provide "strategic leadership and...
View ArticleCroydon children write messages of love for Mother's Day
CHILDREN in Croydon have been paying tribute to their mums ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday. Nuurdin Agaan, 10, at Gonville Academy in Thornton Heath said: "My mum is the best because she has looked...
View ArticleOld Walcountians leave it too late
OLD WALCOUNTIANS once again paid the price for allowing their opponents to run up a big lead in the first half, leaving it too late for a comeback.Walcountians were weakened by the loss of injured...
View ArticleKenley Hotel will reopen, vows landlord
THE popular Kenley Hotel was forced to shut because it was operating without a licence, the Advertiser can reveal.Mystery surrounded the Godstone Road pub's closure on February 22 with many locals...
View ArticlePolice officer tells mother of autistic schoolgirl to take her family out for...
THE mother of an autistic schoolgirl whose car was vandalised when police escorted Brighton fans down her road has been told how to avoid further problems in future – take her children out for the...
View ArticleCrystal Palace haven't lost at home on a Tuesday for almost three years
TUESDAY night at Selhurst Park – a frightening fixture for opposing teams and a phrase that inspires confidence in all those who don the red and blue stripes of Crystal Palace.March 16 will mark an...
View ArticleConman who posed as air conditioning engineer to steal from Croydon banks is...
A CUNNING conman who pulled off a series of bank jobs by posing as an air conditioning engineer has been jailed for four years.Joe Annerson, 63, was found guilty at Croydon Crown Court of stealing...
View ArticleCrystal Palace back at Selhurst Park for Leeds United match
THE race for the Premier League is well and truly on, and today Crystal Palace are back at fortress Selhurst Park to welcome Leeds United.Tuesday's fantastic win over Hull City, coupled with Cardiff...
View ArticlePalace 2-2 Leeds United: Murray at the double once again at Selhurst
CRYSTAL Palace were held to a 2-2 draw against Leeds United at Selhurst Park this afternoon.The Eagles enjoyed much of the play throughout the contest, but they nearly went away without even a point...
View ArticleOllie's Way: Referee got it so wrong with Nani's red card
I WATCHED the highlights of Manchester United versus Real Madrid and the controversy surrounding Nani's red card.What I don't understand is we know what Nani can do and we've seen him play in England...
View ArticleOld Coulsdon woman, 90, says bus driver left her after she broke her hip in...
A 90-YEAR-OLD volunteer who broke her hip after falling on a bus has spoken of her anger at the bus driver for driving away without properly checking on her.Carmen Graham has had a hip replacement...
View ArticleSnow forecast for Croydon as cold weather continues
SNOW has been forecast for Croydon this morning (Monday). Met Office forecasters are predicting South London and Surrey will see snow throughout the day, although it is thought to be unlikely to...
View ArticlePOLL: Crystal Palace v Leeds - vote for your man of the match
GLENN Murray bagged a brace as Crystal Palace drew 2-2 with Leeds on Saturday - but was the prolific striker your man of the match? We want Eagles fans to tell us who they thought their side's star man...
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