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Teacher exodus at primary set to become academy
ALL but two teachers at a struggling primary school in New Addington have decided to leave at the end of term.The exodus follows plans to convert Wolsey Junior School into an academy and has prompted...
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Bridge strike causes train delays
A vehicle hitting a railway bridge caused train delays this morning. The incident happened in the Tulse Hill area at about 7am. Hold-ups of services, including some between Croydon and London termini,...
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Kate Moss on mobile phone link-up
Croydon-born model Kate Moss is embarking on a "fashion collaboration" with Carphone Warehouse. The 39-year-old has put her name to a range of accessories, from iPhone cases to tablet covers. She is...
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Tram closure looms
The stretch of the Tramlink line between Arena and Elmers End will be closed from Saturday and will not reopen until June 18. This is due to essential track maintenance. Valid tram tickets will be...
View ArticleMajor is on the move
A COMMUNITY figure who has been prominent in Caterham's annual Christmas appeal is moving to pastures new.Major Chris Sandford of Caterham Salvation Army Corps has been involved in the annual...
View ArticlePatience is the key during the transfer window
THE art of completing a transfer deal seems relatively simple, doesn't it? You bid, they accept. You offer, they sign. You announce, they cheer. Easily done!The reality, however, isn't quite as simple....
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Dobbie signs and sets target of a Spurs start
STEPHEN Dobbie says he is "looking forward to the challenge" with Palace in the Premier League after being confirmed as an Eagle on Tuesday.The attacking midfielder had agreed a deal to make his loan...
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Moritz opts to leave club
PALACE announced on Wednesday night that Brazilian midfielder Andre Moritz had left the club after his contract expired.The 26-year-old had been offered a new deal to stay at Selhurst Park, but with...
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'One of the hottest strikers in England'
THE likes of Fulham, Aston Villa and Newcastle United were all in the race to sign Dwight Gayle, according to Palace co-chairman Stephen Browett.The young striker, who completed his move for an...
View ArticleSewage and waste cleansing firm is all white after turnover doubles
A CROYDON-based sewage and waste cleansing company is celebrating doubling its turnover in the last year.And Hydro-Cleansing Ltd based in Beddington Farm Road is putting part of its success down to a...
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Learn about Croydon's aviation past
There's a chance to learn about Croydon's aviation past on Sunday. The Croydon Airport Visitors' Centre - at Airport House in Purley Way - is open from 11am to 4pm. Croydon was home to London's first...
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UPDATE: Missing teens found
Two teenage girls missing since Monday have been found safe and well. Shyaine Winston, 14 and Anna Gomes, 12 left their homes for their respective schools as usual on Monday morning between 7.15am and...
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Clerk denies stealing £90k of pensioner's inheritance
A BANK clerk has appeared in court accused of stealing £90,000 of an 86-year-old woman's inheritance.Kathleen Lewis inherited £195,000 following the death of her sister but was shocked to find almost...
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Shadow cabinet member dumped by Croydon Labour party
LABOUR shadow cabinet member, Paul Smith, has been ditched by his ward party – stopping him standing in his West Thornton seat in next May's council elections.He is the second well-known Labour name to...
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Croydon youngsters lacking the basics in job hunts
THE need to equip young people with the skills to woo prospective employers was one of the key messages to come out of a jobs fair held last Friday.Organised by Steve Reed, Labour MP for Croydon North,...
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Black families in Croydon are twice as likely to be homeless
BLACK families in Croydon are twice as likely to be homeless as any others, analysis of new figures has shown.Of the 912 families accepted as homeless in the last financial year, 46 per cent were black...
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VIDEO: Welcome to purgatory - also known as Croydon
"LIKE Croydon, purgatory isn't as bad as people think," says Michael Ellis, the producer of an upcoming film which compares heaven's waiting room to a stint in Croydon.He insists the movie, called...
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Bin strike debate going to arbitration
TALKS to resolve a pay dispute by refuse collectors will take place with arbitration service ACAS on TuesdayNews of the talks was revealed at Monday's night full council meeting.Councillors also heard...
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The road with a gut-busting 24 takeaways
FANCY a takeaway but can't quite decide what to have? Lower Addiscombe Road could be the place for you...Along just one stretch of road there is a gut-busting total of 24 takeaways.Everything from...
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Meeting organised to oppose right-wing rally plan for Croydon
RIGHT-WING extremists need to be sent a clear "we don't want you here" message, it has been claimed this week.To back up this view, the charity Oasis, which runs a number of academy schools in the...
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