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Croydon-born Susanna Reid goes for Strictly Come Dancing glory
FORMER Croydon schoolgirl and Crystal Palace fan Susanna Reid will go for Strictly Come Dancing glory tonight (Saturday). Susanna, 43, is up against model Abbey Clancy, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and...
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Gary Hayward to return home for first time since 2011 attack
GARY Hayward is to return home for the first time since being viciously attacked by a gang in New Addington more than two years ago. The father-of-three is set to spend a few hours with his family on...
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Crystal Palace 0–3 Newcastle Utd: Eagles played off the park by Alan...
CRYSTAL Palace were completely outclassed by a Newcastle United side that threatened to run riot at times this afternoon. Luckily, it was just the three goals conceded as Alan Pardew's men were an...
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VOTE: Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United man of the match
A DISAPPOINTING day for Crystal Palace, as they were outclassed by Alan Pardew's Newcastle side at Selhurst Park. The Magpies' 3-0 win kept the Eagles in the relegation zone and made it two defeats in...
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Croydon-born Susanna Reid loses out to Abbey Clancy in Strictly Come Dancing...
PURLEY-BORN Susanna Reid lost out in tonight's final of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC Breakfast host, 43, was up against singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, model Abbey Clancy, and Coronation Street actress...
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Eight schools across borough 'are failing primary-age pupils'
EIGHT primary schools in Croydon are failing their pupils, according to the latest league tables.Figures released by the Department for Education (DfE) show none of the borough's primaries feature in...
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Croydon Village Outlet staff 'fear Christmas with no wages'
STAFF at department store Croydon Village Outlet are ready to walk out if they are not paid in time for Christmas, the Advertiser understands.Workers fear they will not be paid before Christmas, in...
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James Dasaolu aims to fulfil full potential on big stage
JAMES DASAOLU enjoyed a breakthrough 2013 and British Athletics' lead sprint coach Lloyd Cowan wants this to become the norm rather than the exception.This season Dasaolu broke the ten-second barrier...
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Croydon won't be enjoying a white Christmas
CROYDON residents might be dreaming of a white Christmas - but you won't be getting one. Forecasts suggest heavy rain and high winds over the next 48 hours but, by the time Santa Claus has been to...
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Tony Pulis admits Crystal Palace were second-best against Newcastle
CRYSTAL Palace boss Tony Pulis had no complaints after seeing his side outplayed by Newcastle United. The Magpies chalked up an impressive 3-0 win at Selhurst Park on Saturday - dominating the game...
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Christmas shopping in Croydon - 1963 style
IF YOU were shopping at Kennards in December 1963, a typical must-have gift was described as offering an "exclusive wrap-around construction" with "no midriff bulge" and "no waistline rollover".It's...
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No end in sight for bin boycott over New Addington stairwell
RESIDENTS hoping for an end to a health-and-safety boycott on rubbish collections will have to keep waiting.The council's refuse collector has suggested it is still too dangerous for its workers to...
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Bingo, bucks fizz, and Matt Monro - Christmas in Croydon's care homes
THIS December 25 will be Leonard Butcher's 88th Christmas, but the first one he will spend living in a care home for the elderly.The father-of-two moved into Orford House care home in Coulsdon in May,...
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Crystal Palace defender Jonathan Parr on Ward midfield role and away games
CRYSTAL Palace defender Jonathan Parr says Joel Ward stepped up well to another role in the team on Saturday against Newcastle United. Ward, primarily a right-back, started the contest in central...
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Crystal Palace midfielder targets a winning return to Villa Park
BARRY BANNAN says he is looking forward to going back to his old club on Boxing Day, adding that Villa will always hold a special place in his heart. The 24-year-old will go back to his old stomping...
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Tree collapse between Sandilands and Lloyd Park causes tram woe
A TREE has collapsed on to a section of tram track - forcing Transport for London to suspend services between East Croydon and Lloyd Park. The collapse comes after the Met Office warned of heavy rain...
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Croydon woman's stolen diamond ring found in Lewisham primary school
A WOMAN from Croydon was reunited with her stolen diamond ring in time for Christmas after a caretaker found it in a bag at a primary school. The 28-year-old woman had her property burgled on Bonfire...
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Van crushed by huge tree in East Croydon as extreme weather continues
A VAN has been crushed by a huge tree as Croydon continues to be hit by extreme weather conditions. The telecommunications van, belonging to The Kelly Group, was parked in a driveway on Canning Road,...
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Marouane Chamakh adds to Crystal Palace problems ahead of Aston Villa trip
CRYSTAL Palace will be without a number of players for their Boxing Day trip to Aston Villa, including in-form striker Marouane Chamakh. Manager Tony Pulis said: "We've a problem at the club because...
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Wall falls on teenager in storm
A GARDEN wall fell on a teenager in Upper Norwood during the storm this afternoon. The 6ft wall collapsed onto a boy, who is reported to be 13 years old, on Beauchamp Road. London Ambulance Service...
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