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South Norwood off-licence raid - CCTV pictures released
Cash, alcohol and cigarettes were stolen during a knife-point raid at a South Norwood off-licence. Detectives today launched images of two men they want to speak to in relation to the February 4...
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Do Croydon detectives have your gold?
A stolen treasure trove of gold jewellery has been discovered in a builder's yard. Officers today released images of the haul in the hope of reuniting the items with their owners. The jewellery was...
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Purley care home boss jailed for knife-point rape
A Purley care home manager who raped a woman at knife-point has been jailed for seven years after spending two years on the run. John Jambu, 34, of Brighton Road, South Croydon, was caught living under...
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The Wanted visit Oasis Academy Shirley for Comic Relief
BOYBAND The Wanted visited Oasis Academy in Shirley Park to encourage students to fundraise for Red Nose Day.International stars Max, Siva, Jay, Tom and Nathan treated the pupils to a lively Q&A...
View ArticleSnow in Croydon will not continue, says Met Office
THE snow showers over Croydon this morning (Monday) will not continue, forecasters have said. Although flakes have been falling over the borough for much of the day so far, strong winds have meant it...
View ArticleEDITOR'S BLOG: My Ofsted fail
I'm not a Roman Catholic but, even so, sometimes it's good to confess.Every week, I write the bill posters - the sandwich boards which appear outside shops and supermarkets across the borough. And,...
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Croydon High teaching staff do One Direction video for Comic Relief
Staff at Croydon High School for Girls lost their inhibitions for Red Nose Day - starring in a One Direction inspired video. Their version of One Way Or Another was entirely filmed and edited by two...
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Trial of teenagers accused of killing Umar Tufail in South Norwood adjourned
THE trial of two teenagers accused of murdering aspiring rapper Umar Tufail in South Norwood has been adjourned until Monday.Proceedings had been expected to begin today (Friday) after being delayed...
View ArticleSweets on sale at Trinity School for Comic Relief
RED Nose Day was celebrated at Trinity School throughout the school day on Friday. Tom Donovan and Laurence Watchorn in Year 9 organised a photograph stand, where students were invited to have a...
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Advertising campaign aims to raise awareness of late diagnosis of HIV in Croydon
AN ADVERTISING campaign is underway to raise awareness of the late diagnosis of HIV in Croydon. Posters and billboards have been put up across the borough to promote how early screening can improve...
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Kate Moss reads 50 Shades of Grey for Comic Relief
KATE Moss got steamy for charity this week as she read a saucy extract from Fifty Shades of Grey live on Radio 1 in aid of Comic Relief. The supermodel took part in the radio station's bid to raise...
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Thornton Heath Catholic priest accused of sex assault on teenage boy rebailed
A CATHOLIC priest accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been rebailed. Canon Francis Moran has been suspended from his position at St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, in Brook Road, Thornton...
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EDITOR'S BLOG: Today's Croydon Advertiser
I'm really happy with the way our front page turned out this week.Gareth Davies spent hours tracking down London Road's forgotten riot victims, hearing their stories and discovering horrendous tales of...
View ArticleBoys, 15, to appear in court charged with attempted murder after Croydon tram...
TWO teenagers are to appear in court charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at Arena tram stop last month. The 15-year-old boys, who cannot be named because of their age, are accused of...
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Croydon student crochets Red Noses for Comic Relief
A CROYDON craftswomen has raised £100 for Comic Relief after crocheting comfortable red noses.Paris Duffy, 21, from Woodside, was happy to inform the Advertiser that her fundraising efforts for Red...
View ArticleComic Relief fun with LV= Insurance Croydon
AN INSURANCE company got imaginative today to raise money for Comic Relief.LV='s Croydon office had lots going on today to raise money for Red Nose Day.Cake sales, raffles and competitions took place,...
View ArticleOllie's Way: Glenn Murray deserved player of the year award
I WAS very disappointed that Glenn Murray missed out on the Championship player of the year award last Sunday. What more could he have done?He's had a fantastic season, but they gave it to someone who...
View ArticleCroydon Council calls on businesses to take advantage of tax relief scheme
RENEWED calls are being made by Croydon Council to the borough's small and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of its business rate relief scheme.The £1.14m scheme, funded from the Mayor of...
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Addiscombe family get £3,000 donation to George's wheelchair fund
LITTLE George Tappenden is a great deal closer to the special chair that could change his life - thanks to a whopping £3,000 donation from a local charity.Eighteen-month-old George, who lives with his...
View ArticleSouth Croydon nursery closed after Ofsted inspection prompted by whistleblower
ONE of the borough's largest nurseries has had its licence suspended by Ofsted.Cherubins Day Nursery in Warham Road, South Croydon, was shut last Thursday following an unannounced inspection prompted...
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