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Railway worker trained to stop suicides recalls lifesaving intervention
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Railway worker trained to stop suicides recalls lifesaving intervention
Teenager accused of murdering schoolgirl Elianne Andam named for first time
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Teenager accused of murdering schoolgirl Elianne Andam named for first time
Croydon calls for renewal of vital youth funding as borough sees dip in violence over summer
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Croydon calls for renewal of vital youth funding as borough sees dip in violence over summer
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Court appearance today for man accused of sex assaults in Croydon
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A man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault following an alleged broad daylight attack in Croydon on ...
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Cocaine and firearms find add up to seven years in jail for serial criminal
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A drug dealer who tried to outwit cops by giving a fake name has been jailed - as a local ...
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Police launch investigation after man dies in house fire
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The Met has launched an investigation after a man died in a house fire on Saturday. Four fire engines and ...
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Police fundraising for animal charity after traumatic call-out
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Police officers are taking part in a 25km walk next month to raise funds for an animal charity after a ...
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Local hero completes 600 volunteering tasks to support South Londoners and NHS
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A community champion from Croydon has completed more than 600 volunteering tasks to support people across South London and the ...
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Croydon’s ‘versatility’ makes it a hit in the world of film and TV
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Croydon’s cultural capital has long been a source of pride for the South London ...
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Mum told to stop breastfeeding in pool gets free membership and apology after petition
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A mum who was ordered from a pool for breastfeeding has received a free, year-long membership from the leisure centre ...
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Croydon to offer free overnight parking but reviews discounts for electric vehicles
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Car parks across Croydon will now offer free overnight parking. The waived charges, which ...
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Firefighters rescue three women from balcony
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Firefighters rescued three women from the balcony of a house after a blaze broke out on the building's first floor ...
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Man rescued from fire on tenth floor of block of flats
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A man was rescued from a fire on the tenth floor of a block of flats yesterday afternoon. Ten fire ...
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Life-saving children’s appeal hits target for new hospital equipment
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A fundraising appeal launched by Croydon’s only NHS charity has hit its target to fund life-saving medical equipment for children ...
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Week of disruptions for rail users at Crystal Palace
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Passengers in the Crystal Palace area are being asked to plan ahead if travelling from this coming Saturday to Sunday, ...
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‘An exciting milestone’: Long-awaited Sehurst Park plans given the green light by Croydon council
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The long-anticipated redevelopment of Crystal Palace’s main stand was given the green light by Croydon council on Friday, paving the ...
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Harris Academy pair from Beulah Hill and South Norwood take the honours
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Students at Harris Academy's joint Beulah Hill and South Norwood sixth form are celebrating a fantastic set of A-level results. ...
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Hotel that also became de facto magistrates’ court unlikely to hear cases beyond next year
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Service A Croydon Hotel partly repurposed as a criminal court has been a great success ...
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Croydon disorder the only real blot on London landscape on night of mass gatherings
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A top cop has praised Londoners for their behaviour as anti-fascist rallies held sway over any planned gatherings of anti-immigration ...
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Imam calls on community to come together to ‘stamp out extremism’ amid riots
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As police prepare for more possible riots across London and the UK today, an Imam has called on communities to ...
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‘I felt proud’: Thousands take to the road for the Black Unity Bike Ride 2024
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The fifth edition of the Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR) took place on Saturday in celebration of black empowerment on ...
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Perilous road deserves a crossing, say parents using Purley nurseries
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Parents have called on Croydon council to build a pedestrian crossing along the busy ...
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Homeowners in Croydon’s failed Brick by Brick developments claim serious complaints ignored
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Owners of flats built by Croydon council’s failed developer Brick by Brick (BbB) say they have faced a catalogue of ...
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‘Everyone was smiling’: Fire station throws open big red doors for first SEN open day
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More than 700 children and their families came together for Croydon fire station’s first ever Special Education Needs (SEN) family ...
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Neighbouring homes evacuated as derelict house goes up in flames
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A derelict house was severely damaged in an early morning blaze - but the cause of the fire has yet ...
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Two South Londoners arrested in connection with alleged pro-Russian activity
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Two more men, including one from Croydon and one from Wandsworth, have appeared in court facing charges over offences connected ...
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Couple set up fundraiser after facing £23k vet bill in fight to save puppy litter from hepatitis
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A Croydon couple have set up a fundraiser as they try to save a litter of puppies from a devastating ...
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‘It’s a very emotional story’: Documentary drama by ex-offenders released
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Young offenders from areas hit by gang violence have released a new documentary drama which shines a light on mental ...
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Olympic tumbling twins surprise young Croydon gymnasts
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Youngsters at a Croydon gymnastics club were left speechless after a surprise visit from Olympic twin sisters Jessica and Jennifer ...
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Disadvantaged state schools to receive new musical instruments
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A music charity has announced funding for three schools in an effort to reverse the national decline of music GCSE ...
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Special messages pop up across London’s railway stations ahead of Brighton Pride
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With the UK’s largest Pride event just over one week away, a rail network has unveiled special messages at stations ...
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Repeated sales of ‘unsafe vapes’ puts off-licence owner on notice
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A Croydon off-licence could lose its license after being caught stocking hundreds of unsafe  ...
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Council approves £19m budget increase for plans to renovate Crystal Palace Park
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to renovate Crystal Palace Park in a £24million project have moved forward including ...
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Croydon shop owners say calling the police is a ‘waste of time’ as shoplifting soars
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Retail staff in a Croydon high street say shoplifting is worse than it’s ever ...
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Concern for missing teen girl prompts wider search into South London
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The Met have taken up an appeal for two missing youths following a general alert issued by Sussex Police. That ...
Raid on dry cleaners led to discovery of gun and drug operation
Raid on dry cleaners led to discovery of gun and drug operation
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Croydon vows to finally sort out its bus shelters – but passengers say it’s all taking too long
Croydon vows to finally sort out its bus shelters – but passengers say it’s all taking too long
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Former GP surgery can begin new life as a home for many – but not everyone is happy
Former GP surgery can begin new life as a home for many – but not everyone is happy
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‘Timi Champions’ invited to Houses of Parliament to learn more about governance
‘Timi Champions’ invited to Houses of Parliament to learn more about governance
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Serving Met constable charged with sexual assault
Serving Met constable charged with sexual assault
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Man, 21, charged after horror stabbing on busy Croydon bus
Man, 21, charged after horror stabbing on busy Croydon bus
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Market traders call for urgent increase in policing after another stabbing sees shopkeeper hospitalised
Market traders call for urgent increase in policing after another stabbing sees shopkeeper hospitalised
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Notorious homeless encampment cleared as council establishes clean streets task force
Notorious homeless encampment cleared as council establishes clean streets task force
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Volunteers transform hospital garden used by bereaved families
Volunteers transform hospital garden used by bereaved families
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Croydon Mayor admits council is “unable to deliver wholly balanced budget” without rethink from Government
Croydon Mayor admits council is “unable to deliver wholly balanced budget” without rethink from Government
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Council to keep nurseries open but parents feel new arrangement will “set them up to fail”
Council to keep nurseries open but parents feel new arrangement will “set them up to fail”
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Police release image of man they want to speak to after bus stabbing
Police release image of man they want to speak to after bus stabbing
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‘A beautiful and humbling experience’: Man with MS hosts golfing day fundraiser raising more than £30K for charity
‘A beautiful and humbling experience’: Man with MS hosts golfing day fundraiser raising more than £30K for charity
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‘Clear interference with the election’: Green Party candidate’s X account suspended hours before polls opened
‘Clear interference with the election’: Green Party candidate’s X account suspended hours before polls opened
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NHS teams up with schools to boost student grades and attendance
NHS teams up with schools to boost student grades and attendance
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Futuristic, all-electric ‘tram-buses’ to launch within weeks
Futuristic, all-electric ‘tram-buses’ to launch within weeks
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‘It is no victory for us’: Family speak out after two men convicted of son’s murder
‘It is no victory for us’: Family speak out after two men convicted of son’s murder
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New Croydon West MP says ‘crime, town centre and NHS’ are top priorities
New Croydon West MP says ‘crime, town centre and NHS’ are top priorities
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Labour gain new Croydon East seat with former Merton councillor as MP
Labour gain new Croydon East seat with former Merton councillor as MP
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Tory MP who held seat in shock result hints he may run to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader
Tory MP who held seat in shock result hints he may run to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader
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Plea for Croydon council to ‘think again’ about proposed Shirley Library closure
Plea for Croydon council to ‘think again’ about proposed Shirley Library closure
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Tram strikes end after pay deal is struck
Tram strikes end after pay deal is struck
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Pair charged with conspiracy to murder after stabbing of woman
Pair charged with conspiracy to murder after stabbing of woman
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Police watchdog appeals for witnesses following fatal crash 
Police watchdog appeals for witnesses following fatal crash 
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