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'Massive' increase in people sleeping rough in Croydon
ALMOST 100 more people are sleeping rough in Croydon than last year, in what a leading charity has described as a "massive" increase in street homelessness. Outreach teams saw 134 sleeping rough in...
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THE biggest names in the Premier League will be coming to Selhurst Park next season but fans will have to pay extra to secure their place in the stands.For the full story go to the Croydon Advertiser's...
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War veteran gets his medal after 70 years
A SECOND World War veteran from Kenley has finally been recognised for his wartime ordeals in the Arctic Convoy – after a 70-year wait.David Pigott, who is approaching his 90th birthday, was honoured...
View ArticleDemolition order in dispute over stables
A MAN who has built a set of five-star stables without permission on the edge of the Kenley Aerodrome has provoked the ire of the area's residents who wish to see the building demolished.Brian...
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NHS deficit bigger after site valuation
THE £11 million refurbishment of the Purley Memorial Hospital will be contributing to Croydon's overall NHS Trust deficit, it transpires, as the valuation of the site drops to £5.6 million less than...
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Travellers set to be moved after complaints
TRAVELLERS on the Mayfield site in Thornton Heath will be forcibly moved after complaints to Croydon Council of antisocial behaviour and fly-tipping.According to James Quintyne, a council enforcement...
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Roke to lose name when it becomes an academy
HARRIS Federation – the company in line to take over Roke Primary as an academy – has gone ahead with its controversial plans to change the school's name, in the same week as a new head teacher was...
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Grieving mum takes suicide websites campaign to the PM
THE story of Kevin Boyle – the young man who starred as Jamie Oliver's apprentice as a teenager but was found dead with a 'suicide kit' in 2012 – shocked and saddened both his family and the people of...
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Warnings South Croydon will run out of water in 25 years
THE south of Croydon will run out of water in the next 10 to 25 years, according to the company which supplies the area.The dramatic forecast comes as residents are warned they will have to find ways...
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Coulsdon mum quizzes Boris Johnson about affordable housing
A COULSDON mother quizzed the Mayor of London on Question Time about a lack of affordable housing at the forthcoming Cane Hill development. Norma Maynard raised the issue with the panel on last night's...
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Croydon Olympian hangs up his boots after 60 years
CROYDON'S first Olympic medallist is retiring after more than 60 years of competition.Former Croydon Harrier Paul Nihill, 73, won silver in the 50km walk at the 1964 Tokyo Games and his competitive...
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Police officer saved man's life on Devon fishing trip
A POLICE officer has been presented with an award for saving a man's life while on a fishing trip off the Devon coast.For the full story go to the Croydon Advertiser's new site
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'I'll be sorry to go' says Lollipop lady made redundant after honour from Queen
A LOLLIPOP lady recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list is to be made redundant after the council chose to press ahead with controversial plans to cut ten school crossing patrols. Last Friday...
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Bin strike to go ahead despite only 13% of workers voting for action
BINMEN in Croydon have voted to strike over what they are claiming is a derisory two per cent pay offer.But Councillor Phil Thomas, Croydon Council's cabinet member for highways and environmental...
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Calls for anti-islam protest through Croydon to be banned
THE leader of Croydon Council has called for a planned rally by right-wing extremists to be banned. The English Volunteer Force (EVF) plans to protest outside the headquarters of the UK Border Agency...
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Cheap Booze drops plans to sell alcohol from 7am
AN OFF-LICENCE simply called Cheap Booze has withdrawn its application to extend its alcohol licence.The shop, on London Road in Thornton Heath, had applied to extend its last sale of alcohol from...
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Croydon's first loyalty card is launched
A LOYALTY card offering deals at shops across Croydon is to be launched.The Check Out Croydon scheme, which will be rolled out in late summer, aims to boost town centre trade immediately but,...
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New Addington councillor decides to stand down
DETERIORATING health has forced veteran New Addington councillor George Ayres to announce he will not be standing in next year's council elections.Councillor Ayres, who is 68, said his decision was...
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Selhurst Park plans take a back seat
STEVE Parish says Palace are still likely to redevelop Selhurst Park but has put plans on the back-burner while the club prepares for the top-flight.Palace chairman Parish has said he is always working...
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Developers in Croydon criticised for lack of apprentices
QUESTIONS have been raised over developers' roles in providing training for local people after a developer said it cannot afford to do much in the current economic climate.The Oakwood Group's training...
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