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Croydon teacher is the man behind knitted star of Harry Hill's TV Burp

CLOSE KNIT: Andrew Hunt with Peter's wings and other knitted members of Peter's family

Friday, March 12, 2010

The man behind a knitted duck that has become something of a TV phenomenon can be revealed today as a Croydon teacher.

Andrew Hunt, head of oriental languages at Whitgift School, is the nimble-fingered creator of Peter the Duck, a star of a spoof of The X Factor, on...

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Exclusive: New bid to stop thieves stealing disabled drivers' blue badges

TARGETED: Mona Mukerji with her husband Shoshi (left) and friend Emmanuel Gill who have had their blue badges stolen Photo No: CCRst100310i0006 by Simon Turnbull

Friday, March 12, 2010

A new disabled parking permit is to be introduced to stop heartless thieves from targeting some of the most vulnerable people in Croydon. Hundreds of...

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Police make eight arrests in Croydon burglary crackdown

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

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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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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

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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

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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

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

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

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Schoolgirls fight to have Fairtrade food for their school dinners

FAIR PLAY: Sophie Jones (left) and Laura Brophy are among those leading the fight for Coloma to be supplied with Fairtrade food Photo No: CCRdf010310a07 by Danny Fitzpatrick

Monday, March 08, 2010

More ethical dinners are set to be on the menu for one Shirley school - as its pupils fight for more Fairtrade products in their meals. Youngsters...

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Police taking a tough stance on tram vandals in New Addington

VANISHING VANDALISM: The number of stones being thrown at trams has decreased

Sunday, March 07, 2010

The number of trams damaged by vandals in New Addington has dramatically dropped, following a police crackdown. In 2008, 12 trams were badly damaged...

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Toilet revamp is 'flushing away' taxpayers' cash

TOO MUCH TO LOOS: Councillor Jane Avis believes it will be cheaper to open these toilets at Norwood Junction Photo No: CCRst020310c0020 by Simon Turnbull

Friday, March 05, 2010

A frustrated councillor claims taxpayers' cash is being flushed "down the toilet", amid plans to reopen public loos in South Norwood. Labour...

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Car given parking ticket after "accidentally rolling into road"

TICKETED: The car blocking part of the road

Friday, March 05, 2010

It is not uncommon to see a car slapped with a parking ticket in Croydon. But it is perhaps unusual to see a vehicle given a ticket when it is in the...

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Croydon fundraisers to climb three mountains without sleeping

MOUNTAINOUS CHALLENGE: (Left to right) Gavin, Mark, Jo and Louise have been car washing to increase the money they raise

Thursday, March 04, 2010

A quartet of determined friends have teamed up to take on an uphill battle to raise money for a cancer charity. The fundraisers, who work together at...

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Croydon teacher is the man behind knitted star of Harry Hill's TV Burp

Exclusive: New bid to stop thieves stealing disabled drivers' blue badges

Police make eight arrests in Croydon burglary crackdown

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NSPCC's plan for new Croydon centre sparks controversy

Schoolgirls fight to have Fairtrade food for their school dinners

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