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EXCLUSIVE: Emma West pleads guilty to racially abusing passengers on Croydon...
EMMA West has pleaded guilty to hurling racist abuse at passengers on a crowded Croydon tram. The mother-of-two had maintained her innocence for nearly two years despite her rant being caught on camera...
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David Petch murder trial: Defendant's sister's life "ruined" by drugs, court...
THE night before Cherri Gilmartin and her partner allegedly murdered David Petch, she visited the sister whose life was being "ruined" by drugs she believed Mr Petch was supplying, a court has heard....
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Talks fail to prevent further strike action at Croydon's worst school
TEACHERS at Croydon's worst performing secondary school have gone on strike this morning as a row over lesson observations rumbles on. Staff at Westwood Girls' College for Language and Arts, in Upper...
View ArticleSecond live-music festival is hailed a success
THE second-ever South Croydon Festival has been hailed a success.Last week's event at the Earl of Eldon on Brighton Road saw 12 live music acts playing for a continuous 12 hours. Music co-ordinator...
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Luxurious and well-connected
THIS high specification apartment, available to rent through Leaders, has been recently converted and refurbished to an high standard and is conveniently located in Mulgrave Road.It is within walking...
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Outdoor furniture for all weathers
Our great British summer might be unreliable but Arholma all-weather outdoor furniture from IKEA can take it...ARHOLMA outdoor furniture made from plastic rattan is not just great for relaxing. It can...
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'You wouldn't bee-lieve what's happened to my bike'
DAVIS House was abuzz on Tuesday after a swarm of bees made an office worker's bike their new home. "No one was quite sure where they came from but everyone knew when they had arrived," said Carole...
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Mids fashion win in thrilling climax
AN UNDER-STRENGH Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian side produced a tenacious performance to earn a stunning four-run win over Cranleigh in a low-scoring thriller at Lime Meadow on Saturday.Without four of their...
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Emma West 'isn't a racist, she's unwell', says friend
MILLIONS watched her hurl abuse at black and Polish passengers on a crowded Croydon tram and, when she was arrested, her cause was adopted by far right groups such as the National Front.But is Emma...
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Long list drawn up as survival plans hatched
CRYSTAL Palace are busy identifying a "long list" of player targets ahead of their return to England's top flight, according to co-chairman Steve Parish.The Eagles supremo says that despite manager Ian...
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Kenley pub endures tough first week back
THE Kenley Hotel has finally reopened its doors but without the manager who caused its four-month closure.The pub closed down on February 22, amid fears it had succumbed to the recession but the...
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Big tattoo convention makes an impression
THE first ever Croydon Tattoo Convention was described as the "event of the year" by those who attended.The event, which was held over the weekend at Fairfield Halls, featured tattoo artists from as...
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Family pay tribute to Croydon man found on train tracks
THE family of the man who was hit by a train after being reported missing have said their son "will always be loved and always be missed".Neil Skipper, 30, of Grange Road in Thornton Heath, was...
View ArticleCroydon Harriers top the standings
ATHLETICS: Croydon Harriers' young athletes enjoyed a victory and a third place finish in a double-header in the UK Youth Development League, writes Matthew Kiernan.At Aldershot, Croydon's junior team...
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Fears over graffiti team cutbacks.
CUTBACKS planned for the council's emergency response team will hit graffiti removal across the borough, it is claimed.But the fears have been dismissed by Councillor Phil Thomas, council cabinet...
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Bananas growing in Croydon garden
ANYONE walking down Woodville Road could be forgiven for thinking they're in the Caribbean not Thornton Heath – they wouldn't be going bananas.Richard Bowers was given a banana plant by his sister...
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Lara ton helps Purley prevail
SAVION LARA put on a huge 129 not out as Purley beat Horsley & Send by 47 runs on Saturday.The win helped Purley climb to fourth in the Surrey Championship Division Two.After losing the toss and...
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Meet the Croydon man behind Placebo
PLACEBO have been around for nearly two decades.Championed by David Bowie in the early days, their post-grunge androgynous style of alternative rock was a welcome injection of dark glamour for the Brit...
View ArticleCroydon gardens open for charity
DEDICATED gardeners across Croydon will once again be opening up their gardens this month to raise funds for charity.Different gardens will open on each of the four Sundays this June, offering not only...
View ArticleNo Italian job yet at Palace – Parish
STEVE PARISH says the Crystal Palace owners will talk to anyone who thinks they can move the club on faster and further.However, the Eagles co-chairman says the current owners have not had any contact...
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