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Most of the time the M25 is so traffic choked that there's fat chance of you being able to speed even if you wanted to. But it must be clear some of the time, as it is home to one of the busiest speed cameras in Britain. The camera in question will be one plenty of Croydon drivers will regularly motor past - so make sure it doesn't catch you out. The 10 most profitable speed cameras in the country netted an estimated £3.2 million over 12 months, according to figures obtained by an...

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May 13, 2017, 2:36 am

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A Croydon man has been jailed after taking part in an attack that left a man so badly beaten he could not remember who his own daughter was.Derron Brown, 24, of Harewood Gardens, Sanderstead, and Jamal Hislop-Whall,24, of Copleston Road, East Dulwich, were jailed for 10 years each after attacking two brothers while they were on their way home from a family party.The attack left one of the brothers unable to drive or continue his job as a taxi driver and caused him to now use a walking...

​Police warn public not to approach missing Croydon man

May 13, 2017, 2:52 am

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Police are extremely concerned for the welfare of a Croydon man who was last seen at a Purley care home.Ghodratollah Barani, 31, was last seen at 6pm on Thursday (May 11) at a care home in Hill Road where he has been receiving treatment for a psychotic disorder. READ MORE: Missing 16-year-old Albanian boy could be in CroydonThe 31-year-old requires medication and it is understood he does not have it with him.His disappearance has been described as out of character and members of the public have...

What's in a name? How the London Underground stations got their...

May 13, 2017, 3:08 am

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Visitors and those new to the city can be forgiven for looking at the London Underground map with bemusement.It's hard enough trying to navigate yourself around a city as large as London without being thrown by some of the capital's unusual place names.Whether English is your second language or not, the names of some stations on the Tube map can be hard to get your head around. READ MORE: How many stops on the Croydon tram network can you name?The origins of station names come from all kinds of...

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May 13, 2017, 3:45 am

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Nearly 65 years ago, on November 2, 1952, a 19-year-old illiterate Bristolian Derek Bentley and his 16-year-old companion Christopher Craig climbed up a drain pipe onto the roof of a warehouse on Tamworth Road in West Croydon. But the pair of would-be burglars, Bentley and Craig, who was armed with a pistol, were spotted by a nine-year-old girl whose mother called the police, which would lead to the fateful stand-off that would cost both Bentley and a police officer their lives. When the...

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May 13, 2017, 4:06 am

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Two jobs are up for grabs in the Coulsdon and Selsdon branches of Aldi and you won't believe the amazing wages they come with.You could earn up to £57,000 a year for the role of store manager at the Aldi store in Coulsdon.READ MORE: The bizarre reason why Gary Lineker in his pants meant a Croydon woman refused to pay her TV licenceAnother role with a generous salary is also on offer at the Selsdon branch, with an assistant store manager position going, with a wage of £30,500 to...

​Police release video of dangerous escaped mental health patient

May 13, 2017, 7:32 am

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Police are searching for a mental health patient who escaped while on escorted leave and have released a video of him taken shortly before he disappeared. Leonardo Bokesa, 54, was last seen in the Broadway, Bexleyheath on Friday (May 12) at 12.30, though it is believed he is now using transport services across south London. READ MORE: Police release more details about man whose body was found in Kenley Bokesa is considered dangerous and police have warned the public not to approach him, and...

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May 13, 2017, 7:47 am

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One of the fastest-growing sports in North America, which is based on a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis, has come to Croydon.Pickleball is a fast-paced paddle sport designed to be easy to learn and competitive for all ages and skill levels.The sport has now come to Wandle Park with a brand new facility dedicated to the game opened at 11.15 this morning.Fresh lines have been added to the park's tennis courts for the game and indoor taster sessions have been available at Waddon Leisure...

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NHS cyber attack: How Croydon doctors' surgeries were affected

May 13, 2017, 8:26 am

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Appointments have been cancelled and "serious disruption" has been caused at some of Croydon's doctors' surgeries as a result of the NHS cyber-attack. Yesterday afternoon a cyber attack on the NHS affected hospitals and GPs' surgeries across Britain. As many as 40 NHS organisations were thought to have been affected by the attack which resulted in operations being cancelled, ambulances being diverted and documents such as patient records becoming unavailable.Computers at hospitals...

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May 13, 2017, 11:00 am

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Croydon's Britain's Got Talent hopeful Jonny Awsum has promised viewers from his hometown that they will enjoy what the comedian has in store if he makes it through to the ITV show's live semi-finals. Jonny, who lives in the town centre with his wife and family, was given a standing ovation for his hilarious audition in which he got hosts Ant and Dec to perform a comedy routine with him. Despite having a hectic schedule following the show's broadcast, the comedian took time out to tell the...

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May 13, 2017, 11:00 pm

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If you've got a spare £1.25 million tucked away somewhere safe here's an opportunity to live in the much-sought-after village of Woldingham. This five-bedroom detached home, on Long Hill, is approached via security gates. It has a large driveway which leads to a spacious detached double garage block with two remote-operated roller doors, underfloor heating and roof-light windows. This would be suitable for conversion into a games room or home office if required. The home has three floors...

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May 14, 2017, 12:48 am

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The grounds of one Croydon school are home to a dazzling menagerie of birds and beasts – which the Queen has helped grow.Whitgift School, in South Croydon, has a unique array of wildlife roaming its historic grounds.Peacocks, flamngos and wallabies hop and strut around the school's grounds.READ MORE: New headmaster at Whitgift School said 'enormous privilege' to be appointed to roleThe more than 400-year-old school has always had extensive grounds, but it was in the 1930s that they...

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May 14, 2017, 1:37 am

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Police have revealed that they found a Samurai sword after a knife fight on a bus in New Addington ended with a teenager being stabbed. More details have been released about the incident in Danebury, New Addington, in which a 17-year-old was knifed in broad daylight.And police have said that a fight started on a bus before continuing in the street. When police arrived everyone involved in the fight had fled but a Samurai sword was found at the scene. READ MORE: Croydon man jailed after vicious...

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May 14, 2017, 1:52 am

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Crystal Palace fans are planning a special tribute to a 10-year-old fan who has tragically died this week.Christy Jordan was diagnosed with a brain tumour on Christmas Eve 2015 and sadly passed away on Thursday. Following his death, friends, family and members of Beccehamian Rugby Club, in West Wickham, where Christy was part of one of the youth teams, have got behind an appeal for Christy to be remembered at today's game between Palace and Hull City. READ MORE: Crystal Palace have to be brave...

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May 14, 2017, 2:05 am

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At least two people have been arrested after a late night "rave" in Croydon town centre last night (May 13). Police officers were made aware of the event at 10.40pm after calls about noise and disturbance. Officers remained at the scene until about 3am and at one point up to 50 people were spotted outside, apparently trying to get in. READ MORE: 'Terrifying' underpass where woman was raped is described as too dangerous to use Two police riot vans were seen at the scene....

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May 14, 2017, 3:49 am

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An event to celebrate and remember the victims of the so-called Croydon Cat Killer has been planned by an animal charity.South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (SNARL) is hosting the memorial in June and has invited anyone who has been affected by the deaths to attend.The organisers say that efforts will be made to arrange accommodation for anyone from outside London who wants to attend. READ MORE: Outrage at sick joke which claimed Croydon Cat Killer's victims taste great with wineA human is...

Passenger threatened with weapons on East Croydon train

May 14, 2017, 4:00 am

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A man has been arrested after a 27-year-old was threatened with weapons on a train to East Croydon.The incident occurred between 2am and 2.45am on Wednesday morning on the 00.40am Bedford to Three Bridges service.The victim was sitting in the First Class carriage of the train when he was approached by another passenger who had a chain wrapped around his fist and was carrying a brown wooden handle with a metal bar and house keys on it.As he thought he was about to be attacked he pulled the...

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May 14, 2017, 4:23 am

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Crystal Palace fans have paid a special tribute to a fan who died this week aged just 10 after a courageous battle against a brain tumour.Christy Jordan passed away on Thursday, having been diagnosed with the illness on Christmas Eve in 2015.He was a huge Palace fan and he and his dad had season tickets at Selhurst Park. A social media campaign was launched after his tragic death for him to be remembered at today's game with Hull City. And after 10 minute's fans on all four sides of the ground -...

Two cars involved in an early morning crash in central Croydon

May 14, 2017, 6:26 am

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Two cars were involved in an early morning crash this morning in central Croydon, prompting a road closure and forcing police officers to attend. Police were called this morning, at about 4.45am, to St James's Road after the collision between two vehicles. READ MORE: Police find Samurai sword after knife fight on bus in New Addington ends with teenager being stabbedIt is understood there were no serious injuries at the scene, and firefighters did not need to attend. London Ambulance...

Three arrests after illegal rave at former Croydon snooker club

May 14, 2017, 7:23 am

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Three men have been arrested after an illegal rave in a former Croydon snooker club. Police were made aware of the event at about 10.40pm last night when they received calls about the noise and disturbance. Up to 50 people were seen in the street apparently trying to gain access to the unlicensed music event at the former Rileys Snooker Club, on Frith Road. Two police riot vans were sent to the scene and officers tried to prevent additional people from entering the venue. READ MORE:...