'My husband will never be the same' says wife of tram crash...

May 9, 2017, 8:08 am

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The wife of a tram crash survivor says her husband "will never be the same" as he continues to suffer from the harrowing scenes he saw on board the tram when it derailed six months ago. Dad-of-two Rui De Sa was on board the 5.53am tram from New Addington on November 9 when it derailed and has been left with deep mental scars.Mr De Sa, 32, from Applegarth, has been having sleepless nights and nightmares, as well as moments of panic.His wife, Susana Gaiao, said: "He has what he...

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May 9, 2017, 10:32 am

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A series of failures by Metropolitan Police officers, an NHS hospital and its staff contributed to the death of a South Norwood IT graduate, a jury has found.Olaseni Lewis, a 23-year-old IT graduate from South Norwood, known as Seni, died days after his heart stopped during an "excessive, disproportionate and unreasonable" restraint by police at the Royal Bethlem Hospital.He had been taken to the hospital as a voluntary patient after he suffered what was suspected to be a psychotic...

These are the most and least popular primary schools in Croydon

May 9, 2017, 11:01 am

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Newly released figures show which primary schools in Croydon are the most and least popular, in terms of the number of parents applying for their children to go there. We have previously reported that out of 4,673 applications from parents and guardians, 4,159 youngsters (89 per cent) who will be starting their educations in September were offered a place at their first choice school - up four per cent from last year. But some schools were far more in demand than others when it came to mums and...

Mum of man who died after police restraint accuses Met Police of...

May 9, 2017, 11:02 am

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The mother of a South Norwood IT graduate who died after being restrained by Met Police officers has accused the police force - and the officers involved - of a "lack of human decency".Ajibola Lewis, whose son Olaseni Lewis died in 2010 after he was restrained by officers while suffering a mental health episode, made the statement outside South London Coroner's Court today (May 9), after a jury delivered a "damning" narrative conclusion that criticised the Met, South London...

6 months on from the Croydon tram crash – what do we know...

May 9, 2017, 1:06 pm

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Six months ago to the day, a tram left New Addington at 5.53am as one does almost every day. Despite the torrential rain, it should have been a straightforward journey to Wimbledon. But the tram would never reach its intended destination. It picked up about 70 passengers, many of them on their way to work. Seven of those passengers would never return home. In one of the worst disasters Croydon has ever seen, a further 51 people were injured when the tram derailed at Sandilands...

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May 9, 2017, 2:30 pm

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A new £600,000 sports hall is under construction at a Croydon school which is more than 300 years old – something staff have been dreaming of "for decades".Work to build the new facility at Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School started on January 4 and is due to be completed in time for the new academic year in September. Located on the main outdoor playground to the east of the school, it will include badminton, netball and basketball courts. Richard Parrish, head teacher...

TfL didn't realise drivers could override safety device on trams

May 10, 2017, 12:12 am

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Transport for London was not aware tram drivers could override the "dead man's handle", which is supposed to stop the vehicle if a driver becomes incapacitated, until about three months after the fatal Croydon tram crash. The driver safety device is supposed to bring a tram to a stop and sound an alarm if pressure is not maintained on the controls by the driver. However, until early March the newer Stadler trams, 12 of the 35 vehicles, had an override function. The 23 Bombardier...

Night trains from London Victoria to East Croydon to be scrapped

May 10, 2017, 1:48 am

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Southern Rail has announced that it is ditching 14 late night services later this month between London Victoria and East Croydon. The train operator says the move is needed to help Network Rail carry out essential engineering works along the Brighton Main Line. To coincide with the launch of a new Southern timetable on May 21, the company has revealed that trains departing after 0.05am and before 4.52am from London Victoria will not run during the early hours of the day on mornings between...

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May 10, 2017, 3:39 am

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The vast majority of roads throughout Croydon will get 20mph speed limits, after the council rubber-stamped a plan to extend the slower limit to the south of the borough.The council says the move will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, though opponents argue it will not be enforced properly, and therefore be a waste of money and largely ignored by drivers.The new limits are being brought in on nearly all residential roads, with a few exceptions, while most of the major through routes...

Policeman found not guilty of attemptng to rape a woman in...

May 10, 2017, 3:51 am

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A Met Police officer charged with attempting to rape a woman in South Croydon has been found not guilty.PC James McKibbin, a serving officer based in the borough of Richmond, was found not guilty on May 8 at Southwark Crown Court, although the Met Police misconduct process is still ongoing.READ MORE: Policeman charged after being accused of attempting to rape a woman in South CroydonThe attempted rape was alleged to have taken place between January and December 2012, in South Croydon.READ MORE:...

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May 10, 2017, 6:40 am

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The family of a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for five days and could be in Croydon are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.Kimaunie Samson was last seen at around 6am on May 5 at his home address in the Canonbury area of Islington.He is described as black and of slim build, with short dark hair. It is not known what Kimaunie was wearing at the time he went missing, but he often wears black jeans and a black top with a body warmer and a small Versace-branded bag.READ MORE:...

Woodside tram stop cordoned off after stabbing - latest updates

May 10, 2017, 8:46 am

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Police have cordoned off Woodside tram stop in Croydon following reports of a stabbing this afternoon. Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 3.20pm. London Tramlink say no trams are calling at Woodside at the request of the British Transport Police (BTP). The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are in attendance, but said officers from BTP were taking the lead. The BTP and London Ambulance Service have been approached for a comment. For the latest developments,...

Young man rushed to hospital after stabbing at Woodside tram stop

May 10, 2017, 9:10 am

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A young man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a tram stop this afternoon, according to police.Officers from the Metropolitan and British Transport Police (BTP) were called by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to Woodside tram stop, just off Spring Lane, at about 3.45pm.The tram stop was cordoned off by police, after the victim - said to be in his early twenties - was found suffering from "injuries consistent with being stabbed".While police and medics...

A man's body has been found on Kenley Common

May 10, 2017, 9:38 am

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Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been found on Kenley Common.It is understood that officers were called overnight to the common, which is located just off Hayes Lane and near Kenley Aerodrome.READ MORE: Woodside tram stop cordoned off after stabbing - latest updatesThe Metropolitan Police have said that the death is not being treated as suspicious. At this stage it hasn't been revealed how old the victim was and an inquest is likely to be held to establish the cause of death....

Parents horrified after finding out their daughter's killer is...

May 10, 2017, 10:17 am

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The parents of a Croydon teenager who was murdered in her own bed have told of their horror after being told that her killer is about to be released from prison. Tessa Howden became known as "The Sleeping Beauty" after she was attacked while she slept in her Selsdon home by Gary Taken in January 1986. Her father David and mother Heather received a letter from the Ministry of Justice last Friday informing them of a decision they "have been fighting against for 30 years". It...

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May 10, 2017, 1:15 pm

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Thorpe Park has shut its Rumba Rapids water raft ride as a precaution following the death of a schoolgirl on a similar ride in Staffordshire. Evha Jannath, an 11-year-old schoolgirl from Leicester, died following an incident on the Splash Canyon river rapids ride at Drayton Manor on Tuesday (May 9). Witnesses said she fell out and was dragged underwater by the currents. The theme park in Tamworth remained closed today (Wednesday, May 10) as a mark of respect to the family of the young...

Shirley High pupil, 13, scared of going back to school after...

May 10, 2017, 1:18 pm

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A New Addington teenager has been taken out of school, after allegedly being beaten up so badly at Shirley High by an older pupil that he needed hospital treatment. Anthony Clarke Green, a Year 8 student, says he is too scared to return to the school after the ordeal. The 13-year-old's parents have said that police have advised him to stay off school for a week, but he doesn't ever want to go back. Anthony's mum, dad and brother were called to Shirley High just after 11am on Tuesday - 30...

This is why the Tesco in South Croydon has closed

May 10, 2017, 2:00 pm

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A South Croydon Tesco store has closed indefinitely while construction work is carried out.The store suddenly shut its doors on May 7 and no date has been given for when local shoppers will be able to return.READ MORE: Policeman found not guilty of attemptng to rape a woman in CroydonThe Tesco Express, in South End, will remain closed while the construction work is carried out on the old building, formerly The Swan and Sugarloaf pub.The store has apologised for the inconvenience of the works...

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May 10, 2017, 3:05 pm

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Family, friends and teachers of 15-year-old Edvinas Jankevicius who was found dead last week in Sutton are struggling to overcome an overwhelming feeling of loss.A week after the teenager's body was found in a "secluded area" in Sutton, the father of one of Edvinas's best friends has spoken of his "sadness at the waste of such a young life". Edvinas was reported missing on April 30, prompting the Met Police to launch an appeal to find him. Tragically his body was found near...

Woman is raped after being attacked in Croydon underpass

May 10, 2017, 10:40 pm

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was raped by a man who attacked her as she walked through a Croydon underpass. The attack occurred at around 10.40am on Wednesday, April 19 in the underpass on Southbridge Place, which goes under the Croydon flyover. The victim had walked past a row of shops and entered the underpass when she was attacked by a man who approached her from behind. The victim, a woman in her 40s, was pushed to the floor and assaulted. The attacker ran...