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A young man who was hospitalised after being stabbed at Woodside tram stop has been discharged, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).Officers are still continuing to appeal for any information relating to the incident which happened on May 10 at about 3.45pm.Police had to cordon off the tram stop, just off Spring Lane, while officers searched for clues and paramedics treated the victim who was found suffering from "injuries consistent with being stabbed".READ MORE: REVEALED:...

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Official opening held for one of Croydon's newest schools

May 19, 2017, 6:51 am

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One of Croydon's newest schools, Chestnut Park Primary, held it's official opening ceremony this week to celebrate settling into its new building on St James' Road. The Thornton Heath school, which was jointly funded by Croydon Council and the Education Funding Authority, cost £10 million to build. It takes in 90 pupils each September and the council hopes that by 2021 Chestnut Park will be full and home to 630 children. The new premises includes a secure rooftop deck where children can...

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May 19, 2017, 7:11 am

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A tourist who was visiting friends in England when he went to the McDonald's, in Shirley, with a crowbar and a balaclava in his backpack has been jailed for three months. Roberto Labra, from Chilie, was driven to the fast food restaurant on Wickham Road by a friend at around midnight on Tuesday, May 9. The 28-year-old had a crowbar, a screwdriver, a set of pliers, a torch, a balaclava and a pair of gloves in his backpack as well as a small bag of marijuana in his pocket. READ MORE: Man missing...

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May 19, 2017, 7:35 am

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An elderly woman was conned out of part of her life savings by cold callers claiming her roof was in need of urgent repairs.The elderly victim handed over the cash after an "extremely persuasive" man called at her home in the Park Hill area.Croydon Council has warned people to be aware of the "cold-hearted fraudsters" that are operating in the area.The scam came to light this week after the man knocked at the pensioner's front door.READ NEXT: The kind New Addington...

One of Thornton Heath's oldest pubs will be demolished to make...

May 19, 2017, 9:06 am

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Planning permission for a historic pub in Thornton Heath to be demolished in order to create space for housing was granted on Wednesday (May 17) despite residents' objections. The Horseshoe, on Thornton Heath Pond, will be torn down and replaced with a four or five-storey block of flats as well as a ground floor unit which will be used as either a shop or an office. The pub has been there for more than 100 years. A total of 20 flats are set to be built on the site by developer Stamos Yeoh...

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May 19, 2017, 9:21 am

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Croydon University Hospital's A&E department will be forced to close for up to four hours on Monday (May 22).The hospital will have to divert ambulances to other emergency departments in south London for the duration of the closure.The closure is so that engineering work can take place to permanently fix a problem with the power supply to the A&E, after a power failure at the start of the month forced the department to turn ambulances away.The work is expected to start at 3am on Monday,...

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May 19, 2017, 9:51 am

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This is the shocking video of a tram driver who appears to be asleep at the controls of a tram in Croydon town centre.The footage was shot at about 8am on George Street, close to the junction with Park Lane on Wednesday, May 17.The tram stopped near a set of traffic lights and failed to move off again, the Evening Standard reported.Tram Operations Limited (TOL), the tram operator which is owned by transport company FirstGroup, has suspended the driver and launched "a full...

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May 19, 2017, 10:30 am

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A Thornton Heath drug runner has been given a life sentence, and will serve a minimum of 20 years in jail, for the murder of a man in Norwich.Hassiem Baqir, from Howberry Road, stabbed Steve Stannard to death after he travelled from Croydon to Norwich to deal drugs from his victim's flat.The 20-year-old was found guilty of murder yesterday (May 18) after a trial at Norwich Crown Court.He was handed the life sentence, with a minimum term of 20 years, by Judge Anthony Bate during a sentencing...

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May 19, 2017, 10:52 am

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Wallington residents have expressed their anger after a woman with a young child allegedly asked paramedics who were treating an elderly man who had just collapsed in the street to move their medical equipment so she could get past them with her buggy.The paramedics were treating the pensioner in Mollison Drive at about 2.45pm yesterday afternoon (Thursday). A witness, who was passing by and stopped to help the elderly man at the scene, called the woman "a thoughtless muppet". READ...

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May 19, 2017, 11:00 pm

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A weird and wonderful Guinness World Record attempt where people will be challenged to catch as many lemons as possible in a minute while blindfolded is going to be held in Purley.After a successful inaugural event last year, the Purley Food and Drink Festival is returning next month with am unusual challenge for people attending to take part in.Dexter's Burgers, Crafty Beers, Blacks Burgers, Coughlan's and even Tesco, will be offering their best food and drink at the event on Purley High Street...

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May 19, 2017, 11:00 pm

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Three quarters of a million pounds is a lot of money but with property prices still rising fast, particularly in places like Tandridge and Cobham, you might just find yourself in a position to upgrade.If you are lucky enough that your budget can stretch to £750,000, these three properties – in Reigate, Warlingham and Cobham – will give you an idea of what that sort of cash will get you. If you're not that lucky, join us in day dreaming.Ledbury Road, ReigateThis four-bedroom end...

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May 20, 2017, 12:26 am

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A beautiful tribute is being paid this morning ahead of the funeral of a Croydon schoolboy who fought a courageous battle against a brain tumour. Christy Jordan passed away at his Shirley home last Wednesday (May 10) having been diagnosed with the tumour on Christmas Eve 2015. A pupil at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, in Woodside, 10-year-old Christy was a Crystal Palace fanatic and a keen member of Beccehamian RFC, known as "Beccs", who play in West Wickham. READ...

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May 20, 2017, 2:24 am

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An Upper Norwood woman says she is "incredibly worried" about plans which were recently put to Croydon Council to demolish part of a Victorian hotel and replace it with 530 new rooms and a multi-storey car park for 170 vehicles. A proposal to knock down part of Queens Hotel on Church Road was submitted to the council on April 29. The hotel, which currently has 300 rooms, has spent many years planning an expansion and if the latest plan is successful it would see the hotel get a bigger...

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May 20, 2017, 2:26 am

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Hundreds of people gathered together today (May 20) to form a guard of honour for 10-year-old Croydon schoolboy Christy Jordan.Christy died at his Shirley home last Wednesday (May 10) having been diagnosed with the tumour on Christmas Eve 2015.He was a keen Crystal Palace fan and member of Beccehamian RFC, also known as the "Beccs".The club is based on Corkscrew Hill, in West Wickham, where today's emotional tribute took place ahead of his funeral.READ MORE: Resident 'incredibly...

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May 20, 2017, 3:03 am

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A college with students from over 25 countries has received a top rating from inspectors.Cambridge Tutors College, in South Croydon, was judged to be "excellent" in its latest Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) report - the equivalent of an Ofsted inspection.This is the highest rating available for schools in ISI reports, and the independent college for 15 to 23-year-olds was credited in particular for the way it supports and enriches each pupil's culture and religion. Dr Chris...

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May 20, 2017, 3:44 am

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Three Croydon nurses have been recognised for their inspirational work for patients across the borough.Sashane Dean, Belphoebe Lundy and Ophelia Clemente were given the awards of excellence at Croydon University Hospital on May 12 – which is International Nurses Day. The awards, given out by former chief nursing officer of England Dame Christine Beasley, recognise staff at the hospital who "go the extra mile". The winners of the awards are decided by the hospital's senior judging...

Partially collapsed home 'will probably have to be demolished'

May 20, 2017, 4:41 am

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The partial collapse of two houses in Thornton Heath was partly caused by work beginning before planning permission was granted. Croydon Council has said that the developer's decision to hire their own building control inspector was also to blame. Families were evacuated from their homes and fire crews were called to Manchester Road on Tuesday morning after one of the front porches of numbers six and eight partially collapsed.The structure is now listed as a dangerous building, meaning it must...

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May 20, 2017, 5:07 am

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A date has been announced for a crucial - and delayed - meeting which is crucial for work to begin on building Croydon's long-awaited Westfield shopping centre. The Croydon Council planning committee meeting - which would effectively see the £1.4 billion development being given the green light - was due to take place on April 27. But the pivotal meeting was cancelled pending "the finalisation of outstanding negotiations". It was stated that the council "hoped that these will...

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May 20, 2017, 5:34 am

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Armed robbers stole cash from a betting shop in Thornton Heath this morning (May 20).Police remain at the Coral on Brigstock Road after the raid, which took place at around 10.50am.A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said the group made off with a "quantity of cash" but said no one was injured.READ MORE: Thornton Heath drug runner jailed for murdering 'vulnerable' Norwich manThe force's Flying Squad - which investigates armed robberies - is looking into the incident.A resident who...

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May 20, 2017, 6:05 am

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A man in his 20s has been left with a knife wound after being attacked at East Croydon railway station. British Transport Police officers were called to the station at 12.58pm this afternoon (May 20) following the assault. The victim, a 22-year-old from Croydon, has been taken to hospital.His injuries are not believed to be serious. Stabbing in East Croydon station :( — Ren~sama (@Wekeepitsimplee) May 20, 2017 Officers are appealing for information and are looking for another man...