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Two men held on suspicion of murder after woman is found dead at Croydon home
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Two men held on suspicion of murder after woman is found dead at Croydon home
Peep Show ‘home’ earmarked for temporary accommodation flats
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Peep Show ‘home’ earmarked for temporary accommodation flats
Overdue new GP practice in Coulsdon could finally become reality
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Overdue new GP practice in Coulsdon could finally become reality
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Dumped rubbish and fly-tipping getting out of hand, say fed-up residents in Croydon street
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Residents say their once-beautiful Croydon road is blighted by rubbish, with huge piles of ...
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Teenager found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Elianne Andam
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A teenager who stabbed Croydon schoolgirl Elianne Andam to death has been convicted of her murder. Hassan Sentamu, 18, admitted ...
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Royal visitor checks out welcoming centre catering to needs of learning disability members
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As she prepares to celebrate her 60th birthday, Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh visited L’Arche, a learning disability centre in ...
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Head of the Met’s Black Police Association sacked over WhatsApp messages
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The head of the Met's Black Police Association (MBPA) has been dismissed for misconduct over a group chat in which ...
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New technology at hospital will see patients receive test results faster
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A hospital has installed brand new technology which will see patents receive blood test results faster. South West London Pathology ...
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Terrorism charges levied against Croydon resident
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A man from Croydon has been charged with terrorism offences after an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. Paul ...
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Boiler taking an age to be repaired as Croydon tenant shivers in the cold snap
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A 76-year-old Croydon pensioner is bracing for more sub zero nights after being without ...
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Bus replacement warning for Gatwick-bound rail passengers
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Airline passengers heading to Gatwick Airport on Sunday are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys because of ...
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Historic Norbury Park tennis club mobilising to save its future
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One of the world’s oldest tennis clubs is looking to secure its long-term future. Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club (Norbury ...
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Four from South London charged after mobile phone shop raid at Brent Cross shopping centre
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Five teenage boys have been charged with robbery following the theft of a large number of mobile phones. Mycah Omo-Idahosa, ...
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Hospice nurse set to cycle from South London to France for charity
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A St Christopher’s nurse plans to cycle more than 280 miles from Crystal Palace to France in an epic fundraiser ...
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Croydon youth group offering free hot meals through winter
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By Charlotte Edwards A Croydon youth club is offering free hot meals to young people this winter in response to ...
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Croydon residents urged to stay safe as cold weather health alert issued
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With temperatures set to hit below freezing this weekend Croydon’s NHS is encouraging people to be prepared and take action ...
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Nothing standing still in Croydon as pace of developments increases
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Cranes, hi-vis and hoardings have become familiar sights to many Croydonians over the past ...
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Croydon’s youth fear voices less likely to be heard under shake-up
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Young people have criticised Croydon council over planned cuts to a youth service that ...
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Croydon community cafe deals with Christmas homelessness spike
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A Croydon community café says it’s seeing ‘all kinds of people’ come through its ...
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Council prosecutes trader caught selling vape to child
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A trader has been fined £600 after being caught selling a vape to a child earlier this year. Lalbaz Safi, ...
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Croydon dementia charities celebrate Christmas in style
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The Alzheimer's Society South London team got together with The Croydon Dementia Action Alliance last week to celebrate Christmas in ...
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Housing group sends Christmas support to NSPCC
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Workers at Clarion Housing Group have donated hundreds of pounds worth of gifts and wrapping to the NSPCC this Christmas. ...
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Community eager to revive Wandle Park cafe themselves
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Croydon residents have called for ‘community use’ of the Wandle Park café after fears ...
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Croydon community group raises thousands for people displaced by disaster
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A community club from Croydon has raised thousands of pounds for people displaced by disaster around the world.   The Croydon ...
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Croydon student guilty of Bournemouth beach murder
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A student from Croydon has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder after stabbing two women on Bournemouth beach. ...
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Schoolchildren sport finest Christmas knitwear for festive fundraiser
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Children at a Croydon primary school took part in some festive fundraising last week. Chestnut Park Primary in St James's ...
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‘You have to shut up and make do’: Mum faces leaks and mice during two-year wait for repairs
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A mum-of-two says she’s endured a two-year nightmare of disrepair at council house, where ...
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The ‘Superdads’ using fitness to inspire younger generations
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A team of ‘Superdads’ are using fitness to raise money for youth clubs and schools and inspire the younger generation. ...
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Council spent over £6.4m on damp, mould and disrepair in social housing last year
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A council has spent more than £6.4million addressing issues of damp, mould, and other ...
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Jamie Gilbey killing: ‘Very dangerous man’ who dismembered body jailed for life
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A man who murdered a vulnerable 20-year-old before dismembering and disposing of his body has been jailed for life. Dajour ...
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Four convicted after ambushing man with knives and Samurai sword in drugs killing
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A fourth man has been convicted as part of an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a young man in ...
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‘Tis the season to lose lolly – Croydon residents facing hikes in burials, bowls and parking permits
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Croydon council will increase the cost of burials, bowls, and parking permits as part ...
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Discarded cigarette butt costs careless Croydon smoker over £800
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A Croydon man has been hit with a bill of more than £800 after ...
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Tree blitz at Ashburton fields spreads well-being – and much-needed extra summer shade
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Hundreds of volunteers gathered to plant more than 3,600 trees in Ashburton Playing Fields in Croydon. Hosted by environmental charity ...
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Clean bill of health for Croydon school still in its first decade
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A Croydon primary school has retained its outstanding Ofsted rating after inspectors praised how ...
Police trying to find Thornton Heath stabber
Police trying to find Thornton Heath stabber
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Callous murderer battered vulnerable victim to death and hid dismembered body in a park
Callous murderer battered vulnerable victim to death and hid dismembered body in a park
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School choir records Christmas single to raise money for music department
School choir records Christmas single to raise money for music department
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Bradley Hutchins killing: Two men jailed for horrific attack on brothers
Bradley Hutchins killing: Two men jailed for horrific attack on brothers
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‘It’s a landmark for Croydon’: Surrey Street market funding welcomed but traders skeptical
‘It’s a landmark for Croydon’: Surrey Street market funding welcomed but traders skeptical
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‘We all love you’: Father’s desperate plea to find missing daughter
‘We all love you’: Father’s desperate plea to find missing daughter
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Met drops probe into allegations of fraud at Croydon council
Met drops probe into allegations of fraud at Croydon council
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Teenage girl missing from Lewisham for nearly three weeks
Teenage girl missing from Lewisham for nearly three weeks
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Croydon child services rated as ‘Good’ after latest watchdog inspection
Croydon child services rated as ‘Good’ after latest watchdog inspection
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Guilt admitted by online child sex fiend who incited rape of a baby
Guilt admitted by online child sex fiend who incited rape of a baby
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‘Access all areas’ bridge at East Croydon railway station promises to be anything but
‘Access all areas’ bridge at East Croydon railway station promises to be anything but
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Pupils hope to go viral with rap track for school fundraiser
Pupils hope to go viral with rap track for school fundraiser
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Mental health has taken 1,000 days’ toll for hospital staff in Croydon
Mental health has taken 1,000 days’ toll for hospital staff in Croydon
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Academy hits the jackpot with Ofsted outstanding rating in all areas
Academy hits the jackpot with Ofsted outstanding rating in all areas
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Croydon outlines its bid for TfL cash to make streets safer and more attractive
Croydon outlines its bid for TfL cash to make streets safer and more attractive
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‘Abhorrent’ handyman killed woman he knew during violent burglary
‘Abhorrent’ handyman killed woman he knew during violent burglary
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Pair who followed a woman off a tram before sex assault are snared by DNA evidence
Pair who followed a woman off a tram before sex assault are snared by DNA evidence
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Phone number mix-up delays tenant’s desperate attempts to clear mice infestation
Phone number mix-up delays tenant’s desperate attempts to clear mice infestation
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Council only secures nine rogue landlords prosecutions in half decade despite 11,762 complaints
Council only secures nine rogue landlords prosecutions in half decade despite 11,762 complaints
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New ‘green’ buses from Crystal Palace embrace latest charging technology
New ‘green’ buses from Crystal Palace embrace latest charging technology
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Hundreds of workers to strike across four hospitals in dispute over pay
Hundreds of workers to strike across four hospitals in dispute over pay
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Foul smelling pile of debris is unwelcome legacy of eviction
Foul smelling pile of debris is unwelcome legacy of eviction
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Vacated ex-Home Office HQ subject to bid for conversion into flats
Vacated ex-Home Office HQ subject to bid for conversion into flats
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Primary school kids get stuck into Children in Need
Primary school kids get stuck into Children in Need
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