Sanderstead

Sanderstead rising tennis star is served ace opportunity

VOLLEY GOOD: Emily Gibbens has toured the world playing tennis Photo No: CCRPM280110B12 by Paul Martyniuk

Friday, February 26, 2010

This terrific tennis player may only be 15, but she has already travelled the world thanks to her remarkable racket skills.

Emily Gibbens has been commanding courts with her volleys and serves since she was nine.

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Croydon Council to install charging points for electric cars

HE'S ELECTRIC: Council leader Mike Fisher

Monday, February 22, 2010

In a move which it says will encourage greater use of electric cars, the council is planning to install charging points into up to seven of its car...

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Boy, 10, does charity run for Haiti earthquake victims in his sister's tutu

RUNNING FOR HAITI'S EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS: Zeke Williams

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

For a 10-year-old boy to take on a charity run is commendable enough. But when he is prepared to do so whilst wearing a pink tutu and pink leggings,...

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Talented Sanderstead flautist has London mayor in her sights

FANTASTIC FLAUTIST: Emma Dinnage, 10, has played the flute for two years Photo No: CCRst110110j04 by Simon Turnbull

Friday, January 29, 2010

London mayor Boris Johnson could be in for a musical treat thanks to 10-year-old flute player Emma Dinnage.

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Holiday picture snaps prize for Ria from Sanderstead

SNAP HAPPY: Ria Eldrige loves taking photographs of animals Photo no: CCRdf291209c04 <I/>

Friday, January 15, 2010

Snap happy Ria Eldridge has loved animals since an early age and never misses an opportunity to capture a creature on camera. But wildlife photography...

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Revealed - the nine Croydon parks set for £2 million makeover

CROYDON'S FAVOURITE: Lloyd Park came out on top

Monday, January 11, 2010

Nine Croydon parks will be revitalised after winning a council competition to win a share of up to £2 million. The results of the Parks To Be...

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Woman suffers suspected broken pelvis crashing sledge into tree

Sunday, January 10, 2010

A woman suffered a suspected broken pelvis after sledging down a steep hill and smashing into a tree. Firefighters were called in to rescue the...

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Concern for deer in Sanderstead woods after three are killed by dogs

CONCERN: At least three deer have been killed by dogs in Kings Wood

Friday, January 08, 2010

Deer in Sanderstead's Kings Wood are being brutally killed by dogs chasing and biting them. At least three of the beautiful creatures have died from...

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Mum and son 'harassed for a 27-year-old debt' they say do not owe

HAD ENOUGH: Mike Parsons wants to face the debt collectors in court Photo no: CCRdf181109b06 Danny Fitzpatrick

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A Sanderstead man and his elderly mum are being hounded for a debt – which they claim is 27 years old. The debt of £1,280 allegedly...

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Anticipation builds ahead of Croydon's biggest fireworks display

WHAT A SHOW: Croydon Charity Fireworks Display always gets a big crowd

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Excitement is building ahead of arguably Croydon's biggest fireworks display of the year. The annual Croydon Charity Fireworks Display show put on by...

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