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CRACKDOWN: Police made eight arrests in the operation Photo posed by model

Police make eight arrests in Croydon burglary crackdown

Raids were carried out in Croydon's burglary hotspots yesterday (Wednesday) and eight people were arrested as part of a crackdown on the crime. Police...

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Minerva drawing up new plan for Croydon's Park Place site

NO MORE:  Any hope of building Park Place has disappeared, developer Minerva has admitted

Developer Minerva is working on a new master plan for its Park Place site in the centre of Croydon, after finally admitting that its...

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South Norwood school celebrates "outstanding" Ofsted report

OUTSTANDING BUNCH:  Head teacher Nicky Godetz with pupils   Photo No: CCRfb220210b02 <I/>

Fun and active learning has been credited as being behind a South Norwood school getting the highest possible rating from Ofsted inspec...

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Van driver dies after crash with bus in central Croydon

CRASH TRAGEDY: The accident happened at Wellesley Road's junction with Park Street

A van driver who was involved in a crash with a Croydon bus has died, five days after the accident. Russell Bishop's VW Caddy van colli...

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Ambulance workers are rewarded for dedication

A CAREER OF SAVING LIVES:  Jamie Maynard (right) with the London Ambulance Service's chief executive Peter Bradley

Two Croydon ambulance workers received medals at a special ceremony after dedicating 20 years to saving lives. Jamie Maynard and Alison...

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Kind-hearted daughter organises tribute to all our mothers

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: Angelia starts off the tribute with a picture of her mum, June, alongside co-worker Carol OveringtonPhoto no: CCRPM020310B04 by Paul Martyniuk

One thoughtful woman is on a mission to organise a touching tribute to mothers everywhere. Angelia Jordan, a funeral arranger who works...

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Robbers fail in attempt to smash cashpoints from Sainsbury's wall

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Robbers appear to have failed in an attempt to steal two cashpoints from the Sainsbury's supermarket on Croydon's Purley Way.

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Truck crushed into tiny cube sends warning to fly-tippers

CRUSHED:  Glen Foster and Les Foster, from  StreetScene,  with  the trailer

This trailer carrying a tiny metal cube that was once a van is to travel around Croydon in a direct warning to fly-tippers. The vehicle...

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Ambulance called to take ambulance crew to hospital after crash

ACCIDENT: The scene in Beulah Hill, Upper NorwoodPhoto by On Demand Media

Two ambulance crew members have been taken to hospital after a van struck their vehicle this afternoon (Tuesday). The incident happened...

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NSPCC's plan for new Croydon centre sparks controversy

NEW CENTRE:  The NSPCC plans to move services that help victims of domestic abuse to Croydon

A petition has been launched to try and prevent an NSPCC service for abused children coming to Croydon. Furious Surrey residents, who...

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Land swap plan is town's 'last chance' for a future

REGENERATION:  Clyde Malby wants the former Red Lion site to look like this

"This is your last chance to save Coulsdon." A high-powered property consultant has issued this warning to Croydon Council after broker...

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Lee loving life at Palace

DESPITE the club's off field problems Palace target man Alan Lee insists this current campaign has been the most enjoyable of his footballing career.

The Irish centre forward has been a huge plus for the Eagles this season, transforming his career at Selhurst Park with a number of hard working performances alone up front.



Palace 0 Bristol City 1

PAUL Hart's brief honeymoon period was brought crashing to an end as Chris Iwelumo's fantastic volley sealed all three points for Brist...


Whitgift School pupil named England captain

Whitgift School pupil Harry Ledger has received an early birthday present after being named captain of the England U16 rugby squad this...


Paul takes Hart from first Palace victory

PAUL Hart was delighted to secure a battling 1-0 victory over Sheffield United in his first game in charge at Selhurst Park. Hart took...


Croydon Athletic 2 Burgess Hill Town 0

GARETH Williams took his tally to 11 goals in as many games as Croydon Athletic kept up their pursuit of promotion in the Ryman League...







 

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Behind the music scenes at Croydon College

(L-R) Tina Riches, and Mike Harley. Photo CCRst110210b

When being interviewed for the 123 Testing contest, students on a music course couldn't praise highly enough the tuition received at Croydon College. Their sheer enthusiasm for the department and its teaching moved Patsy Payne to find out more from lecturer Andy Ebsworth

WHILE a new annexe to...

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Croydon Morris dancers call for more members to join their ranks

FOLK FUN: Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris joined comedian Jo Brand at a festival on Camberwell Green.

A band of Croydon Morris dancers are looking for men (and women!) to join them and be part of an old English tradition. As the dayligh...

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Whitgift School prepares to present Carmen to Croydon

With a cast of more than 100 in a fully-staged and costumed opera to produce – Whitgift School have risen to the challenge magnificently. Carmen has been almost a year in the planning...

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Looking back at the grand final of Croydon's hottest unsigned music competition

CHAMPION: Winner of 123 Testing Joe Hood (right) with Trixta who scooped second place.  Photo: www.davidjensen.co.uk/test123/album/index.html

Camille Harding looks back at the grand final of the Testing 123 music competition You would think that hearing Beyonce's Crazy in...

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Croydon to welcome the London Community Gospel Choir

Croydon to welcome the London Community Gospel Choir

Croydon is to play host to the London Community Gospel Choir - as they sing ITV's new FA Cup theme Abide With Me. This features 13-year...

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