South Croydon

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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South Croydon Millie's sponsored skip to help the homeless

SKIPPING CLASS: Millie Maree raised £400 through her sponsored skip Photo No: CCRPM010310A04 by Paul Martyniuk

Friday, March 12, 2010

When this winter's weather was at its worst, Millie Maree wasn't thinking about building a snowman or going sledging. The six-year-old was more...

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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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Five men accused of attacking footballer appeal against extradition to Greece

FIGHTING FOR LIFE: Rob Hughes after being attacked

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Five men accused of attacking former Croydon Athletic footballer Rob Hughes have appealed the decision to extradite them to Greece. Rob, 28, who lived...

Croydon kung fu school wins recognition from Chinese government

KUNG FU MASTERS: Alan Paterson's students perfect their moves

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A high-flying kung fu school from South Croydon has just become the first in the world outside of China to be given the Chinese government's stamp of...

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Friends to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Alzheimer's fundraiser

RARING TO GO: (Left to right) Tony John and Jon Barry put in some training ahead of their climb

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

From climbing a crane to climbing a mountain, friends Jon Barry and Tony John have always had heads for heights. When the daring duo first met 20...

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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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Court orders extradition to Greece of five men accused of footballer attack

FIGHTING FOR LIFE: Rob Hughes in a coma after the attack

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Five men accused of attacking footballer Rob Hughes are to be extradited to stand trial in Greece. Rob, 28, who lived in South Croydon before being...

Parents to open charity shop to help son with rare genetic disorder

A MOTHER'S LOVE: Lisa with Jake, inset Jale with singer Gabrielle Photo: CCRPM090910F04 by Paul Martyniuk

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

There are only about 75 children like Jake Flint in the world – and for the youngster's parents that has meant a long and determined struggle....

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Army man turns life around after suffering mental illness

FIGHTER: Ross Dimmock training at Dynamo boxing club, in South Croydon

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

When army engineer Ross Dimmock was prevented from serving in the Iraq war because of a back injury, it triggered a mental illness that forced him to...

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