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Coulsdon Masterplan is "missing key details"
COMMUNITY leaders say they have a "lack of confidence" in the draft Cousldon Masterplan, due to key missing details and mistakes.The Coulsdon West Residents' Association (CWRA) has written to the...
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Selsdon food forage gives people a taste of the outdoors
RARELY has the difference between serious pain and a tasty garnish been so hard to spot as when peering at an umbellifer next to a main road.The chaotic plant family includes the deadly hemlock and...
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New Addington pervert sexually assaulted girl, 11, in her home
A PERVERT who broke into a home and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl as she slept next to her mother has been jailed.Ryan Barrett, 20, of King Henry's Drive, was caught after he was traced via a...
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Crystal Palace defender Jonathan Parr hopes to return for start of next season
PALACE defender Jonathan Parr believes he will be back ready for the start of next season after suffering ankle ligament damage.The Norwegian suffered the injury in the recent game at Ipswich Town...
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Measles outbreak fear in Croydon as 1 in 4 miss MMR jab
A HEALTH chief has warned there is a "higher risk of a measles outbreak" in Croydon than elsewhere, because far fewer children here are given the MMR jab.The most up-to-date figures show that in...
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Croydon University Hospital "left bag inside woman, 97"
CROYDON University Hospital has begun an investigation into claims that staff left a "bag" inside a 97-year-old patient.The full details of how the object was discovered by Annie Gore's carer – weeks...
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No major disruptions to road or rail
THERE are no major delays on the roads or rail this morning. Southern Rail report no serious disruption to services although if you are travelling from London Bridge into Caterham the 8.06am service...
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Norbury Manor School "requires improvement"
NORBURY Manor School "requires improvement", according to its latest Ofsted report, published today. The primary school in Abingdon Road was inspected on March 21 and 22 and achieved an overall rating...
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YUMMY MUMMY: Adventures in a nail shop
THEY say there is no place like home. For me, there is also no place like a good (Croydon) nail shop.Men will never understand or know the agony of childbirth, menstrual cramps or taking off glitter...
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Croydon wants its share of Boris Johnson's £100m cycling fund
A BID is to be submitted by Croydon Council for a share of a £100 million pot aimed at improving the lot of cyclists.The bidding process was launched by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Transport...
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REVEALED: Your choice of name for Croydon's newest beer
THE name of Croydon's newest beer has been chosen – thanks to an Advertiser reader.Dozens of entries were received in our bid to find a new name for the Cronx Brewery's latest ale, which will be...
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Croydon accountant funds movie about Liverpool's Champions League triumph
AN ACCOUNTANT is defying the stereotype and proving his profession's creative credentials, by funding a movie through smart accounting.Farook Owadally's firm has financed One Night In Istanbul – a film...
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PREVIEW: Millwall v Crystal Palace
PALACE make the short journey across south London to face Millwall tonight, in what should be a super-charged atmosphere.The sides had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Selhurst back in October, which turned...
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Umar Tufail detective says murder was not gang related
THE detective who led the investigation into the murder of Umar Tufail believes it was an "isolated" killing and not the result of gang rivalry.Detective Chief Inspector Lee Watling and his team's...
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New Addington dad-of-two died on day of his sister's wedding
A YOUNG and healthy father of two died suddenly in his sleep on the morning of his sister's wedding.Dean Chapman suffered sudden adult arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) on December 6 last year, an...
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No rail disruption but road delays further afield
SOUTHERN Rail are reporting no major delays through Croydon stations this morning. All London Underground lines are also running a good service. There are major delays on the A27 near Portsmouth so if...
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Plenty of sun but don't forget your jacket
THE good news for sun worshippers is that there will be plenty this week. However it won't quite be sunbathing weather with maximum temperatures of about 15 degrees Celsius between today and Saturday,...
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Millwall 0-0 Crystal Palace: Eagles set for final day showdown after feisty...
CRYSTAL Palace were held to a 0-0 draw at Millwall this evening in a fast and furious encounter at The Den.It was probably the right result in the end with both sides shutting each out, but it looks as...
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Amanda Knox speaks about Meredith Kercher case during US TV interview
AMANDA Knox, who is facing a retrial over the killing of Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher, has protested her innocence in a US TV interview. The 25-year-old student, from Seattle, was initially found...
View ArticlePlans progressing for first Croydon Heritage Festival
PLANS are continuing to progress for the first Croydon Heritage Festival this summer.The Whitgift Foundation is presenting the inaugural festival from June 3 to 23 as a "celebration of past and...
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