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Here's why Southern Rail trains get delayed because of hot...

May 26, 2017, 9:48 am
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As Croydon basks in the glorious sunshine this weekend, you might fancy yourself a trip to a beach on the Sussex coast or a day out in a country pub garden while the weather is nice. Perhaps you want to avoid the hassle of taking the car and opt to take a Southern Rail train. Now, as you stand on the platform waiting for your train to come you may hear an announcement about disruption on the railways because of the hot weather. Why is that? Well, heat from the sun can make the train tracks...

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Convicted rapist given more time in jail 'for wasting court time'

May 26, 2017, 9:50 am
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A convicted rapist from Shirley who preyed on a sleeping woman has been handed an extra month to his jail term for wasting court time.The victim awoke after a drinking session to find Maurice Lyambila on top of her, London's Appeal Court heard.Lyambila, of Myrtle Road, denied rape, but was convicted by a jury at Croydon Crown Court in November 2015 and was jailed for six years.READ MORE: Fourth young Croydon man jailed for killing Selsdon teenager Andre AderemiToday (Friday, May 26) Judge Simon...

Convicted rapist given more time in jail 'for wasting court time'

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Woman stabbed to death in West Norwood named locally as police...

May 26, 2017, 10:50 am
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A woman who was stabbed to death in the middle of the street in West Norwood has been named locally by friends.The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after the victim, named as mother-of-two Emma Day, died in Elyewood Road, close to Aubyn Hill, last night (Thursday, May 25).People reportedly rushed to her side, called out for help and tried to resuscitate her as she lay in the street after being attacked. Sadly Ms Day, who today was called "very, very nice", died...

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A 60s themed flower power festival is coming to Croydon next...

May 26, 2017, 9:52 pm
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Grab your round sunglasses, put flowers in your hair and get ready to enjoy a free music festival in the heart of town - Croydon Summer of Love Festival is just three weeks away. The 60s-themed bash is being held for the first time ever in Wandle Park on Saturday, June 17, in the hope of spreading a message of peace, love and unity 50 years after the 1967 summer of love. It is the brainchild of long-time local resident Andrew Dickinson, who started planning for the flower-power themed event last...

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Man arrested in Croydon on suspicion of murdering mum-of-two in...

May 26, 2017, 11:44 pm
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A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mum-of-two in West Norwood.The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation after the victim, named locally by friends as 33-year-old Emma Day, was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Elyewood Road, close to Aubyn Hill, on Thursday night.Police, paramedics and London's Air Ambulance were called to a woman who had been stabbed in the street at 7.07pm, but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene. People reportedly rushed...

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Want to work in one of Croydon's nightclub? Now's your chance

May 27, 2017, 1:00 am
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There is an exciting opening in Croydon for anyone who wants to be plugged into the heart of the borough's nightlife.Luna is looking for a deputy manager to oversee the revelry at the venue – and earn £8.50 an hour.Stonegate Pub Company, which runs the nightspot on Croydon High Street, is looking for a capable second in command to join their team.READ MORE: Iceland is hiring in south London and you could pocket a remarkable There will be a guaranteed £8.50 an hour and...

Want to work in one of Croydon's nightclub? Now's your chance

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Remembering the biggest names to have played in Crystal Palace...

May 27, 2017, 1:00 am
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As festival season looms and some of the biggest musical names are set to play the likes of Glastonbury, Bestival and V Festival, it's important to remember that Crystal Palace Park has had its fair share of famous faces grace it.The Crystal Palace Concert Bowl has played host to some of the most memorable, and legendary, performers and could put any festival line up to shame.READ MORE: 19 famous people who you probably didn't realise lived in CroydonLocated just inside Crystal Palace Park, the...

Remembering the biggest names to have played in Crystal Palace...

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​The incredible story of how Croydon has evolved to be shown at a...

May 27, 2017, 1:00 am
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The story of how Croydon evolved through time will be told through a week-long festival this summer.As the town embarks on the most significant era of redevelopment since the 1960s, the fifth Croydon Heritage Festival looks at how Croydon has evolved to become the place that it is today. The many activities and performances will take place between June 24 and June 30, with the headline event, called Croydon's Evolution, taking place on 26.The National Trust has also brought back its Edge City...

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Croydon man jailed for helping to plan armed warehouse robbery...

May 27, 2017, 4:32 am
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A Croydon man has been jailed for helping to plan an armed warehouse robbery as part of an organised network led by a criminal who used his florist and jewellery businesses to support his illegal income. Kevin Edwards-Pritchard, 32, of Wingate Crescent, was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for encouraging assisting in the commission of an offence.He is one of six men sentenced on Friday at Kingston Crown Court after a police investigation into organised crime networks in...

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Bank holiday traffic disruption as busy Croydon road closed for...

May 27, 2017, 5:20 am
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Traffic disruption could hit drivers this weekend as Cherry Orchard Road is closed during the bank holiday break. The busy route is to be closed from Friday, May 26 to Tuesday, May 30 as a huge crane is moved from a building site along the road. Another smaller crane will have to be erected to dismantle its larger counterpart. READ MORE: Remembering the biggest names to have played in Crystal Palace Park Days of disruption are expected as bank holiday traffic is slowed by the removal of...

Bank holiday traffic disruption as busy Croydon road closed for...

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Have your holiday plans been ruined by Heathrow and Gatwick...

May 27, 2017, 6:17 am
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Flights from Heathrow and Gatwick have been cancelled by British Airways due to the airline being hit by a major IT malfunction.All flights before 6pm in from the major airports as a "global IT outage" hits the airline's computer system.Chaos is expected as the worldwide BA system failure strikes UK passengers with plans to travel this bank holiday weekend. READ MORE: Bank holiday traffic disruption as busy Croydon road closed for crane to remove another cranePassengers are also...

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Flooding and thunderstorms threaten Croydon as severe weather...

May 27, 2017, 8:15 am
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For all those people in Croydon hoping to enjoy a sun-drenched bank holiday break there is some bad news in store.The weekend could end up being a washout as weather warnings have been issued for Sunday and Monday.Thunderstorms and even flooding in the borough could scupper many people's plans for a sunny bank holiday.READ MORE: Bank holiday traffic disruption as busy Croydon road closed for crane to remove another craneYellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office, which has...

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Secret beaches within driving distance of Croydon you wouldn't...

May 27, 2017, 8:31 am
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We in Croydon have to travel some way to spend a lazy day by the beach.And when we do arrive, it is sometimes hard to find a free spot on the popular beaches in the bustling towns along the Sussex and Kent coastline.So we have tracked down some of the lesser-known beaches within driving distance of Croydon which should offer some much needed solitude on a warm summer's day.KentBotany Bay, ThanetBotany Bay has been awarded the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a stretch of sand or shingle...

Secret beaches within driving distance of Croydon you wouldn't...

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Check out this beautiful Croydon home which is on sale for...

May 27, 2017, 10:01 pm
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A beautiful house which is a short walk from East Croydon station has come onto the market for £1.15 million. The home in Beech House Road has seven bedrooms and has in excess of 3,000 square feet of floor space. It also has off road parking for three cars and a large landscaped rear garden. The house has Hive heating controls, ample storage space and whilst being arranged over four floors boasts many period features. It also offers scope to extend to the rear. The home has a beautiful...

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Thornton Heath man charged with murdering woman in West Norwood

May 28, 2017, 12:15 am
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A Thornton Heath man has been charged with murdering a mum-of-two in West Norwood.Mark Morris, 39, of Cranbrook Road, was charged on Saturday with the murder of a woman, named locally as 33-year-old Emma Day, in Elyewood Road, close to Aubyn Hill, on Thursday.He is due to appear in custody at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Monday.READ MORE: Croydon man jailed for helping to plan armed warehouse robbery for criminal networkPolice, paramedics and London's Air Ambulance were called to a...

Thornton Heath man charged with murdering woman in West Norwood

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Fire crews battle storage unit blaze in Purley

May 28, 2017, 1:38 am
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A storage unit close to residential flats in Purley was damaged in a fire last night (Saturday).Fire crews from Purley Fire Station were called to Croftleigh Avenue at about 9pm.Firefighter Peter Bullock said: "It was a shed come garage that was fully alight. It was quite close to some flats." READ MORE: Flooding and thunderstorms threaten Croydon as severe weather warning issued by Met OfficeHe added the residents who had come outside to see what was happening had made a "great...

Fire crews battle storage unit blaze in Purley

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New date for Croydon Central election hustings confirmed

May 28, 2017, 2:48 am
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A new date has been set for Croydon residents to quiz candidates for the Croydon Central seat at next month's general election. The hustings, co-hosted by the Advertiser and the Croydon Business Improvement District (BID), will now take place on Thursday, June 1 between 6 and 8pm at TMRW hub in Croydon High Street. Conservative candidate Gavin Barwell will take on Sarah Jones for what is one of the tightest seats in the country as the Conservatives campaign to try and keep their 165 vote...

New date for Croydon Central election hustings confirmed

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Children's play area 'hit by vandals' despite it being fenced...

May 28, 2017, 3:45 am
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A children's playground has reportedly been vandalised yet again despite the site being fenced off to protect it from further fire damage.The Mint Walk Recreation ground, in Warlingham, has been targeted repeatedly and a new £35,000 children's play house has been burned by vandals.Tandridge District Council were forced to close off the play area with a metal fence as fire damage had rendered the site unsafe.READ MORE: Anger as Warlingham play area cordoned off after spate of vandalismNow,...

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Croydon tattoo studio inking residents with Manchester bee after...

May 28, 2017, 5:25 am
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The country has stood in solidarity with Manchester after the terror attack this week – and to affirm that even more, a Croydon tattoo studio will be offering residents tattoos of the Manchester bee symbol to raise money for the victims' fund.Doc Kelly, 35, was born in the Thameside area of Manchester and for the last 18 months has been working as a tattoo artist at Steel Point Tattoos in Tamworth Road.While home is some 200 miles away, he was deeply affected by the terrorist attack on...

Croydon tattoo studio inking residents with Manchester bee after...

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Driver taken to hospital after crash blocked Purley Way

May 28, 2017, 10:09 am
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A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash on Purley Way which led to the busy road being blocked for more than two hours.Police were called at around 3pm today (May 28) to reports of a crash at the junction of Stafford Road and Purley Way.READ MORE: Flooding and thunderstorms threaten Croydon as severe weather warning issued by Met OfficeOne of the drivers involved in the two-car crash was rushed to hospital following the collision.The condition of the driver is not known.READ MORE: Fire...

Driver taken to hospital after crash blocked Purley Way

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