REVEALED: The most popular baby names for 2017 so far

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The most popular baby names for the first half of 2017 have been revealed - and you might well be surprised by some of those on the list. Nameberry, a website devoted to helping parents come up with their ideal baby names, has worked out a comprehensive list of the most viewed names on its website over the past six months. And the front-runners are a mix of some old favourites which regularly appear on such lists and some more surprising entries. READ MORE: REVEALED: The most popular baby names...

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July 10, 2017, 10:07 am

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The two 22-year-old men injured in the double shooting in Thornton Heath remain in hospital, police have confirmed.Metropolitan Police were called to Green Lane in shortly after midnight on Thursday morning (July 6), after receiving reports of a fight and gun shots being heard. READ MORE: Watch as Croydon's most notorious fly-tipper gets his truck crushed On arrival officers found two men with gunshot wounds and they were taken to a south London hospital.A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police...

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July 10, 2017, 10:34 am

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Revamping East Croydon station could create 1,000 extra jobs in the borough, a report has revealed. The first images have been released with the report showing what the station could look like if the major improvements go ahead. The revamp would involve two new platforms being built and new bridges being constructed to the north of the station so that trains wouldn't have to wait outside the station to safely cross other railway lines. This bottleneck, known as Windmill Bridge, is the busiest...

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July 10, 2017, 11:23 pm

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Police are trying to trace two men who are wanted in connection with a large fight in Croydon.Police were called at around 10.45pm on May 31 to reports of a fight on Fairview Road, in Norbury. Officers said a teenage boy was stabbed several times during the dispute, which took place outside a shop.The victim made his way to a south London hospital where he was treated for several stab wounds before being discharged.Officers want to speak with Elijah Smith, 22, and Jamel Benjamin, 21, in...

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July 10, 2017, 11:38 pm

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Plans to completely redesign one of Croydon's busiest and most accident ridden junctions have been published by Transport for London (TfL) and Croydon Council.The latest plans to completely redesign Fiveways junction in Waddon have been released alongside new images showing what the completely redesigned junction would look like.The latest version of the plans involves moving the road bridge over the railway line from Waddon station to the west so that Purley Way can be straightened and...

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July 11, 2017, 1:51 am

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A teenager was taken to hospital with stabbing injuries after reports of a fight in South Norwood last night (Monday).Police were called to the vicinity of Albert Road at about 10pm last night. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a male, in his late teens, was taken to hospital with stabbing injuries.READ MORE: Two men injured in Thornton Heath shooting remain in hospitalHis wounds are not thought to be life-threatening, he added.A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said it sent an ambulance...

One hour free parking rolled out at nine parades across Croydon

July 11, 2017, 3:00 am

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Shoppers at nine district centres across Croydon can now park for free for up to an hour in a bid to get more people heading to local parades. Croydon Council has been rolling out the scheme, announced in January. which replaces 30 minutes free parking, across district centres in the past week with the longer free parking coming into effect at the last site today (Tuesday, July 11).Coulsdon, Purley, Sanderstead, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Thornton Heath, South Norwood, East Croydon (Cherry Orchard...

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July 11, 2017, 6:01 am

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A Thornton Heath preacher who groomed and then raped a schoolgirl in Croydon and claimed her relatives would die if she told anyone - has had his prison term increased by five years. On April 28, Jerry Ablorh - who gave his five-year-old victim presents to win her trust - was jailed for 13 years at Croydon Crown Court after a jury convicted him of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.But at London's Appeal Court this morning (Tuesday, July 11) three judges ruled that Ablorh's punishment...

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July 11, 2017, 6:02 am

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A man was rushed to hospital as "a priority" after suffering a fall on the Crystal Palace Triangle this morning (Tuesday). An air ambulance, an ambulance and police were sent to the scene to treat the man on Carberry Road, just off Westow Street, at 8.15am. The man was treated for a head injury and was taken by road for treatment at a major trauma centre. READ MORE: Moped passenger 'punched an elderly man to the ground to snatch his gold chain' in Thornton Heath See below for a...

Beckenham man pleads guilty to racially aggravated intentional...

July 11, 2017, 6:11 am

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A Beckenham man has admitted racially harassing a German woman - but said he's "not sorry".David Marks, 50, was due to stand trial at Croydon Crown Court on Monday accused of racially aggravated harassment after leaving two racist and homophobic voicemail messages on September 16 last year.However, after an hour of discussion, Marks, who said he is studying criminal law at the Open University, said he would accept a lesser charge of racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or...

Burglars break into four homes in same Shirley block of flats

July 11, 2017, 6:11 am

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Police are hunting for a gang who broke into four flats in Shirley during an all-day burglary spree last week. The suspects were seen by neighbours forcing their way into the flats, on Wickham Road, in broad daylight last Wednesday (July 5). Jewellery and money was taken from at least two of the properties while one resident said the thieves stole two bottles of beer from her friend's fridge. The woman, who did not want to be named, said: "There are elderly people living in this area and a...

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July 11, 2017, 8:36 am

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Part of Croydon town centre has been cordoned off, while the air ambulance has been seen landing on college green this afternoon. Part of St. George's Walk was seen cordoned off at about 4.30pm, while at least two police vehicle and an ambulance were near the scene Park Lane.The air ambulance was also seen landing and taking off from behind the Fairfield Halls hoardings on College Green.READ NEXT: Two men injured in Thornton Heath shooting remain in hospital The Advertiser has contacted the...

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July 11, 2017, 9:13 am

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A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital as a priority patient after he was stabbed in Croydon town centre.Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing in St George's Walk just before 4pm today (Tuesday, July 11).A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 3:59pm to reports of a stabbing on St George's Walk."We sent an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, a team leader and London's Air Ambulance to the scene, with the first medic arriving in under four...

A brand new Wickes DIY store is about to open in Croydon

July 11, 2017, 9:39 am

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A new Wickes store is set to open in Croydon tomorrow (Wednesday), as it replaces an older shop.Work has been taking place at The Colonnades, on Purley Way, next door to the Oxygen Freejumping trampoline park to build the new store.READ MORE: This is what new plans to completely redesign Fiveways junction in Croydon look likeThe new Wickes store is just down the road from the shop it is replacing, on Purley Way.While that store, which will now shut, was limited to being a kitchen and bathroom...

Struggling Croydon school told to improve standards by Ofsted

July 11, 2017, 10:25 am

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A struggling Croydon primary school has been told to do better by Ofsted - almost two months after it transferred to a new academy trust in a bid to "improve and accelerate" standards. A team of four Ofsted inspectors visited Broadmead Primary Academy on May 24 and May 25 with their findings being published in a report on July 3. The report acknowledges that the last few years at the Selhurst school have been "turbulent" following the departures of a series of different...

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Stormzy named person of the year by Oxford University society

July 11, 2017, 12:46 pm

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Thornton Heath grime star Stormzy has been named person of the year by an Oxford University society. The rapper was given the honour by the University's African and Caribbean Society (ACS) because he has made "amazing contributions to our society and the wider black community". Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, gave a sold out speech at the university last year that was so popular it had to move to a bigger venue. READ MORE: Thornton Heath grime artist Stormzy involved in mix-up...

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July 11, 2017, 1:12 pm

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A former EastEnders actress has appeared in court in Croydon charged with attempting to smuggle 3kg of cocaine into the country.Leanne Lakey, who used to play Belinda Peacock in the soap, is accused of trying to smuggle the drug in the bottom of a suitcase at Gatwick Airport on December 12 last year.The 39-year-old appeared at Croydon Crown Court with Dean Shanahan, 47, who is accused of the same offence.READ MORE: Watch as Croydon's most notorious fly-tipper gets his truck crushedLakey, of...

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July 11, 2017, 2:04 pm

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A Thornton Heath man who illegally dumped more than 60 tonnes of rubbish in a Croydon yard has been ordered to pay just £110. Lance Morris, of Beulah Road, was found guilty of three breaches of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 after a trial at Croydon Crown Court last week. The 47-year-old was found to have dumped the rubbish, which included tyres, timber and other waste, in a yard in Broad Green over a three-year period to October 2015. The court heard Morris did not have the...

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July 11, 2017, 2:32 pm

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A witness has described how she heard a girl exclaiming "but you stabbed him" to a young man at the scene of a stabbing in Croydon town centre.Police were called to St George's Walk at 3.40pm today (Tuesday) to reports of the stabbing.The boy was rushed to hospital by paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London's air ambulance was also seen landing nearby on College Green.The eastern portion of the pedestrian shopping arcade was cordoned off by police as they dealt with the...

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July 12, 2017, 12:31 am

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The Met Police have given an update on the condition of the 15-year-old who was stabbed in Croydon town centre yesterday (Tuesday, July 11).Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing in St George's Walk just before 4pm yesterday afternoon.A teenage boy was taken to hospital as a priority patient following the incident and a cordon was put in place while officers investigated. This morning, a Met Police spokesman has said that the boy's injuries are "not...