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How April Jones' killer spent his early years in Croydon
THE revelation that April Jones' murderer Mark Bridger spent his formative years in Selsdon has shocked residents of the road he grew up in.Now condemned to the rest of his life in jail for the...
View ArticleCarmody-Firth is the Surrey champion
PURLEY DOWNS' Joseph Carmody-Firth showed perseverance as well as talent to become the Surrey U18 champion on a tough day at Camberley Heath.It was the first county title for 17-year-old Carmody-Firth,...
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Ann Widdecombe is transformed into a scarecrow
HER political opponents have long described her as terrifying but Ann Widdecombe never expected to be used to scare off the crows.But the former Conservative MP is to be immortalised by a group from...
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Croydon man's surprise invite to Queen's party
A FORMER Croydon businessman is still puzzling over how he managed to end up as a guest at the service held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.Alex...
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Salsa group turns up the heat to win at worlds
A CHILDREN'S salsa group brought back a total of ten trophies from the World Dance Championships in Hungary.The self-funded group, called Salsa Naturally, represented England in the prestigious...
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Council sells off its culture to invest in..... culture
THE most valuable items from Croydon's renowned collection of Chinese ceramics may be sold by the council.Bowls and vases from the Riesco Collection will be auctioned to raise nearly £13 million...
View ArticleCroydon 'needs a re-think on arts strategy'
AN independent organisation is needed to develop an arts strategy for the borough, it is being claimed.A report calling for a rethink on the arts has been produced by the South Croydon Community...
View ArticleDeveloper applies for permission to demolish offices
DEVELOPERS Menta are seeking permission to pull down the former Bank of America offices in Cherry Orchard Road, East Croydon.A demolition order would be a precursor to proposals from Menta, in...
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Lion stolen from Croydon pensioner's garden
BIG cat burglars have struck in New Addington – with the bizarre theft of a lion statue.Valerie Andrews, 75, of Homestead Way, had the lion, which she calls Leo, swiped from her front garden last...
View ArticlePraise for healthcare teams' work
TWO healthcare teams have been praised for the quality of their work.A Care Quality Commission (CQC) report said the Croydon Urgent Care Centre (UCC) service was considered "first-class" among...
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Bourne writer's family give fundraiser a boost
A CHARITY fundraiser was shocked to receive a substantial donation out of the blue from the daughter of a bestselling author.Peter Smith, who lives in South Norwood, decided to cycle the Land's End to...
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Five new schools planned for Croydon
FIVE new schools could be opened in Croydon, including four in converted buildings. A new school is planned for the largely vacant site between Aberdeen Road and Spice's Yard car park in South Croydon....
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Health Secretary 'extremely concerned' by lack of accountability at NHS Croydon
HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said he is "extremely concerned" at the lack of accountability following financial mismanagement at NHS Croydon. A Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee accused...
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Sea Cadets say site where man died in fire was 'secure'
THE Sea Cadets have said the site of its former Croydon headquarters where a man died in a fire had been "secure". Firefighters were called to the derelict building in The Waldrons yesterday where...
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New look for Addington High - Croydon's newest academy
WITH their starched blazers and pressed collars, these students were ready for more than just the first day back after half-term.Monday marked the opening of Addington High as an academy, and the...
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Man killed in car crash after police chase was on licence, inquest hears
A MAN who died in a car crash after a police chase was on licence from prison at the time, a court has heard. Ryan Staple, 20, died on January 19 last year, six days after suffering brain injuries when...
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Andrew Pelling to stand for Labour in Waddon
FORMER Conservative MP Andrew Pelling is to be a Labour candidate at next year's council elections, the Advertiser can reveal. The former Croydon Central MP is to stand in the crucial ward of Waddon....
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Gilmartin tells jurors she had no idea how badly hurt David Petch was
THE MUM OF EIGHT accused with her partner of murdering David Petch has told jurors she did not want to harm the 55-year-old. Cherri Gilmartin gave evidence at the Old Bailey this morning, occasionally...
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Andrew Pelling 'will put fear of God into Tories', says Labour leader
LABOUR leader Tony Newman claims Andrew Pelling's selection in Waddon will "put the fear of God" into his former Tory colleagues. Mr Pelling, who was Croydon Central MP between 2005 and 2010, enjoys an...
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Murder accused: 'I tried to stop visit that ended in death'
ACCUSED murderer Jason Lodge has said he tried to persuade his partner and co-defendant not to go and see David Petch on the evening they allegedly killed him. The 39-year-old told jurors today he told...
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