Upper Norwood Library is about to reopen with a new look

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Upper Norwood Library is set to begin a new chapter in its 116-year history when it reopens to the public this weekend following a major refurbishment. Extensive work has been carried out to the roof, floors and internal decoration of the building on Westow Hill transforming the library hub into a "bright, contemporary space" for visitors to learn, work and socialise. The revamped library now includes a coffee shop and offers an up-to-date range of books and an ordering service for...

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July 12, 2017, 4:19 am

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Two schoolboys held large knives to the throats of a dad and son and ransacked their South Croydon home, leaving the family so terrified they moved out of the borough.Imara Gillings, 15, was the "leader" of the brutal burglary in January – one of several shocking crimes he has committed in his teenage years.Sentencing him to a custodial sentence at Croydon Crown Court on Monday, Judge Jeff Blackett said he had "no doubt" that Gillings had the "ability to kill...

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July 12, 2017, 5:01 am

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A 16-year-old Edenham High pupil has been left "disappointed and depressed" after he was banned from his leavers' prom because he posted a video online showing police at the school. Eliu Marshall, who is a keen YouTuber with 35,000 followers, shot and uploaded footage of his last day at the school, which shows students in uniform jumping on a teacher's car, shouting at police officers and running away from a teacher. Some of the footage is taken on the school grounds, on Orchard Way,...

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July 12, 2017, 5:28 am

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A Croydon teenager with a debilitating brain tumour has been stuck in hospital for months because her council flat is not safe for her to go home to. Anita Kiasakye, from South Norwood, has a cancerous tumour that has left her struggling to walk and prone to painful falls and dangerous fainting fits. The 17-year-old was taken into Croydon University Hospital on May 2 for monitoring - but has been there ever since - mainly in just one room. Efforts were already being made before she was admitted...

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July 12, 2017, 6:45 am

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Southern Rail say they are "thrilled" with a remarkable teenager on work experience known only as Eddie who has taken Twitter by storm The 15-year-old has endeared himself to the internet by bravely taking on the often under-fire rail service's main social media account, which is usually a platform for frustrated commuters to vent their anger. Intrepid young Eddie politely introduced himself to Twitter and the AskEddie hashtag quickly followed, with the teenager fearlessly throwing...

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July 12, 2017, 8:16 am

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An coroner has been unable to decide whether a former Selhurst depot apprentice meant to lean out of a train window when he suffered a 'non-survivable head injury' hitting a signal gantry at high speed, due to a lack of CCTV available. Simon Brown suffered fatal injuries on August 7 last year when his head hit the side of a signal gantry near Balham, in south London, as he was travelling on a high-speed Gatwick Express train on his way to work. A fellow passenger described the moment she...

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July 12, 2017, 9:00 am

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Croydon Council has announced it will have sprinklers installed in its 25 tallest tower blocks by next spring.The anticipated £10 million of work on 10, 11 and 12-storey tower blocks is expected to start in October and will be paid for by the council with reserves from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), unless the Government offers funding towards the costs.If it is solely funded by the HRA reserves, which only contains £12.5 million currently, this could mean other social housing...

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July 12, 2017, 9:30 am

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A schoolgirl aged just nine years old has gone missing in Croydon and police are becoming "increasingly concerned" for her welfare. The Metropolitan Police have appealed for the public's help to find Sinai Barnor after she was last seen near her home in Croydon at 8.05am this morning (Wednesday, July 12). At the time she went missing she was wearing her school uniform, which includes a white shirt and grey skirt. Please look out for Sinai BARNOR, missing 9 y/o F. If seen please...

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New Addington budget clothes shop Store Twenty One has closed

July 12, 2017, 9:46 am

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New Addington residents and traders have expressed concern that there is no longer a good enough variety of shops on the estate after clothes shop Store Twenty One closed.The budget clothing store, on Central Parade, shut its doors last month, with the chain then going into liquidation yesterday (Tuesday, July 11). It sold menswear, womenswear, accessories and children's clothes, including school uniforms, until Friday, June 30, when a buyer purchased the remaining stock. The brand, formerly...

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July 12, 2017, 11:35 am

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Senior politicians and campaigners have called on youths to put down their knives after another shocking week of violence on Croydon's streets. It has also emerged today that last month there was a higher number of under 25s receiving knife crime related injuries in Croydon than in any other month over the last five years. An incredibly worrying 108 young victims in the borough were either stabbed or slashed with knives in June, according to crime statistics compiled on behalf of the Mayor of...

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July 12, 2017, 1:45 pm

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A new Wickes DIY store has opened in Croydon today (Wednesday) - and here's a look inside. The new store is based at The Colonnades, off Purley Way. Wickes' store is just down the road from the chain's old store on Purley Way which has now closed its doors.READ MORE: This is what new plans to completely redesign Fiveways junction in Croydon look likeThe old shop consisted of a kitchen and bathroom showroom, but the new larger store also features a selection of DIY supplies for tradesmen or for...

Case against man accused of Akeem Moore murder dropped after...

July 12, 2017, 2:05 pm

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The case against a man accused of the shotgun slaying of dad-of-three Akeem Moore in Broad Green has been dropped after a key witness changed her evidence.Benjamin Wallace, 36, was charged with the murder of Mr Moore, but at the Old Bailey today (Wednesday) the charge was dropped after the prosecution offered no evidence.Mr Moore, 22, was killed by a shotgun blast to the right side of his head in Eastney Road on the evening of October 7, 2016.Mr Wallace was due to stand trial for the murder of...

New Croydon Central MP quotes Stormzy in her maiden House of...

July 12, 2017, 2:17 pm

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New Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones quoted Thornton Heath rap star Stormzy in her maiden House of Commons speech, warning her fellow MPs "you're never too big for the boot" from the youth vote.The newly-elected MP, who upon taking her seat in the house became Croydon's first woman MP, channeled the Thornton Heath rap star as she noted she had been elected on the back of a youth vote surge which propelled the Labour Party to do better than most pundits expected in June's general...

9-year-old Croydon schoolgirl Sinai Barnor found safe and well

July 13, 2017, 12:22 am

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A nine-year-old Croydon schoolgirl has been found safe and well after going missing.Police were searching for Sinai Barnor, who went missing after leaving her home in Croydon at 8.05am on Wednesday morning. Officers were becoming concerned for her welfare, but she has now been found.READ MORE: Croydon schoolboy banned from his prom for filming trouble at the schoolA statement from the force this morning said: "Sinai Barnor from Croydon has now been found safe and well."We thank media...

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July 13, 2017, 5:01 am

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A grandmother was stretched to "breaking point" during years of caring for her disabled grandson alone because of a "catalogue of failings" by Croydon Council.The gran spent two years without rest struggling to look after her grandchild after the sudden death of her daughter in 2004.With autism and Fragile X syndrome – a condition which stifles development – the young boy required constant care and a strict routine.But Croydon Council did not provide the right...

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July 13, 2017, 5:46 am

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An inquest into the death of a former Shirley High pupil and "much-loved" New Addington man will be held later this year. On June 15 Daniel Marzetti died from injuries he sustained in a collision involving his blue Suzuki motorbike, a green Toyota Yaris and a blue Renault Clio in East Grinstead town centre at about 5.50pm. It has been announced by West Sussex County Council that a documentary inquest into Mr Marzetti's death will be held at Centenary House, in Crawley, on October...

Road reopens after two-car crash near Banstead

July 13, 2017, 5:51 am

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Dramatic photos show the aftermath of a crash that happened near Banstead this morning. Emergency services were called to Croydon Lane, between South Drive and the junction for Carshalton Road, at 8.20am. Two cars collided with each other before one of them was sent backwards into a tree. It then caught fire. READ MORE: Case against man accused of Akeem Moore murder dropped after ex-girlfriend 'changes story' Fire crews had to cut the two people free from the vehicles. Photos from...

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July 13, 2017, 6:27 am

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A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with suspected loan shark activities, after a home in Woodside was raided by police and specialist officers this morning (Thursday).Among the items seized in the operation were documents, electronic devices and a quantity of cash following a search warrant which was executed by the Metropolitan Police and Croydon Council's Trading Standards department.The woman, who was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, is...

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July 13, 2017, 6:42 am

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Southern Rail drivers have voted to go on strike for three days at the start of next month - which could bring the majority of the network to a standstill.ASLEF, which represents more than 950 Southern drivers, has announced the latest batch of industrial action over a pay dispute.Its drivers are set to walk out on Tuesday, August 1, Wednesday, August 2 and Friday, August 4.Southern says the fresh strike action is a "deliberate" move to "maximise" disruption for passengers....

This is how your kids can swim for free this summer in Croydon

July 13, 2017, 7:31 am

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Croydon Council has announced free swimming for children will be returning to Croydon this summer holiday.Under-16s who live or go to school in the borough will be able to use any of the council's leisure centres for free swims from July 26 until September 4.Councillor Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, said: "It's a great way to enjoy the summer holidays and I'm really proud that we are able to do this again in such difficult times.READ NEXT: Three fresh...