Julian Speroni: Crystal Palace stood up to Chelsea and could have scored more
CRYSTAL Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni believes the Eagles could have easily come away with a point at Chelsea on Saturday. The custodian also accepted many supporters around the country may have...
View ArticleCrystal Palace midfielder: I went on to do a job at Chelsea just like the...
STUART O'Keefe says he just went on to do "a job" for Crystal Palace against Chelsea on Saturday. His performance earned praise from supporters, management and the media against Jose Mourinho's side,...
View ArticleCroydon High pupils backing Susanna Reid for Strictly Come Dancing glory
PUPILS at a Selsdon school are getting behind one of their old girls as she bids for Strictly Come Dancing glory. Susanna Reid is through to the final of the BBC show and, if you believe the bookies,...
View ArticleMan found guilty of manslaughter of Michael Polding
A 36-YEAR-OLD man calling himself Ricardo Pisano has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his former boyfriend Michael Polding. Mr Polding was found dead in his flat in St George's Road, Brighton,...
View ArticleCouncil blames cuts for rubbish record on punishing fly-tippers
THE council's tough stance on fly-tipping is a load of old rubbish according to figures for the number of people caught and punished for dumping waste. According to the statistics it provides to the...
View ArticleKids in Croydon to take lie detector test before seeing Santa
YOU better watch out, Santa's checking his list of whose naughty or nice and this year he has a little helper - a lie detector test. Children visiting Croydon's Centrale shopping centre will see their...
View ArticleDeadline for Croydon primary school applications just weeks away
PARENTS have been warned that the deadline for securing a primary school place for 2014/2015 is fast approaching. Croydon Council has said all applications need to be in by January 15 to be considered...
View ArticleX Factor stars WILL play homecoming gig in Croydon
THE Advertiser understands X Factor finalists Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett will play a special homecoming gig at Fairfield Halls. The final details are still being discussed but a date of December 30...
View ArticleCrystal Palace stopper: We are adjusting to Tony Pulis and his style
CRYSTAL Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni says he and his team-mates are getting used to Tony Pulis' methods after producing a number of impressive displays recently. The Eagles have looked a lot harder...
View ArticleTeens plead not guilty to manslaughter over fire death
TWO teenagers have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and arson over the death of a homeless man in a fire. A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl appeared at Croydon Crown Court today for a plea and...
View ArticleArmed robbery at Kenley pub the Wattenden Arms
A ROBBER armed with a hand-gun tied up pub staff in a terrifying daylight raid. No arrests have been made after the robbery at the Wattenden Arms in Old Lodge Lane, Kenley, last Monday morning...
View ArticleCar and motorbike crash in Whitehorse Road
A CAR and a motorbike have crashed in Whitehorse Road. Met police and ambulance services were called to the scene near Northcote Road, Selhurst, just before noon. Paramedics are treating the...
View ArticleCrystal Palace striker Glenn Murray is working hard on the comeback trail
GLENN MURRAY says he is working hard to get himself ready for first team football again after more than seven months out with injury. The Crystal Palace striker has not played for the Eagles since...
View ArticleVIDEO: Crystal Palace fan's Take That-inspired tribute to Marouane Chamakh
MAROUANE Chamakh has become something of a favourite with the Palace fans, having bagged three goals in as many games. Now, Eagles fan and stand-up comedian James Daly has paid his own, special tribute...
View ArticleManchester United prepared to let Wilfried Zaha go out on loan
AFTER just two Premier League appearances and six months into his Old Trafford career, Man Utd boss David Moyes says he's prepared to loan Wilfried Zaha to another club. It seems the Croydon-born...
View ArticleCrystal Palace: Joel Ward is your player of the season so far
JOEL Ward has been Palace's star man so far this season, according to the results of an Advertiser poll. We've received more than 750 votes since we last week posted the poll, asking you to vote for...
View ArticleJoel Ward praises Crystal Palace team-mate Marouane Chamakh
JOEL WARD has praised Marouane Chamakh after his recent resurgence in front of goal. The Moroccan striker netted his fourth goal of the season at Stamford Bridge with a first-time effort from the...
View ArticleGovernment will not intervene on Westfield/Hammerson plan
THE government will not stand in the way of Westfield/Hammerson's £1 billion town centre regeneration project. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said today (Wednesday) he will not intervene in the...
View ArticleTwo cars crash Purley Way near Beddington Farm Lane
TWO cars have crashed in Purley Way. Emergency services are at the scene near Sainsbury's and the junction with Beddington Farm Lane. Heavy traffic is reported in the area. Updates to follow...
View ArticleMan charged over death of South Croydon dad Kevin Jenkins
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been charged over the death of motorcyclist Kevin Jenkins. Zbigniew Zawistowski, of no fixed abode, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving while...
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