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VOTE NOW: Croydon's Top Dog

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THE nominations are in - now here's your chance to vote for Croydon's Top Dog. Click HERE to view our gallery and vote for your top dog. A total of 55 prized pooches are vying for your votes to be crowned the borough's cutest canine. To vote, simply follow the text codes and instructions listed under each photo. The star pet will win a photo shoot with one of our professional photographers and be given a framed picture from the shoot. The runner-up will receive a month's supply of dog food. Advertiser editor Glenn Ebrey said: "It never ceases to amaze me how many people love their dogs, almost as much as most others love their children, so we're expecting a fierce contest. "Make sure you register your vote on the above link, to see your favourite dog crowned the winner. "May the best dog win."

VOTE NOW: Croydon's Top Dog


Steve Parish: We're set to announce MLS opponents for Crystal Palace

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CRYSTAL Palace are on the verge of announcing their American opponents in pre-season this July, says co-chairman Steve Parish. The Eagles will play a couple of Major League Soccer sides and one club from the next level down. Manager Tony Pulis has been out to the Unites States before with former club Stoke City, where he faced Eastern Conference teams Sporting Kansas City and Columbus Crew. The Potters also played a game against USL Pro club Orlando City. They could be the sides Palace play, while the likes of D.C United and Philadelphia Union might be in the frame too. Facing the New York Redbulls isn't thought to be on the agenda, however, as Pulis wasn't confident of being able to play the big teams across the Atlantic. "I think it's all done," Parish exclusively told the Advertiser. "We are about to announce it, I believe. "I'll be going. It's two MLS sides and another one. It's really, really exciting. I think soccer is getting bigger and bigger out there. "I asked Tony who he thought we might get to play and he didn't think we'd get the top ones. "Tony has done it before and he's made a great list of things you can give away that the fans like out there. "It will be great to see American-based Palace fans but also any UK-based Palace fans who want to go."

Steve Parish: We're set to announce MLS opponents for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace in the money ahead of new Premier League season

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CRYSTAL Palace's first season in the Premier League has been welcomed by a £73.2m income. The main source of income from the Premier League this season was that of television payments from around the world. Agreed at the start of the campaign, Premier League clubs agreed that 50 per cent of the UK broadcasting would be be split equally among the 20 clubs, in addition to overseas broadcast revenue, which will be split equally as well. All of the broadcast revenues amounted to a £47.9m income. The Eagles were broadcasted live on the box ten times this season and as a result received the tenth-highest television revenue in 2013/14. Stoke City, Fulham, Cardiff, Norwich, West Bromwich Albion and Hull City all featured less times than the club from south London. Tony Pulis' side received more than double of what third-placed Arsenal received last season due to the new television deal that started at the start of the season. Palace have also received more than £12.3m for finishing in 11th place, £8.6m in facility fees for each time a club's match is broadcasted in the UK and just under £4.3m in central commercial revenue of the league which is split equally.

Crystal Palace in the money ahead of new Premier League season

Palace-packed Croydon Advertiser on Friday including exclusive with Steve Parish

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A BUMPER edition of Crystal Palace content features on the back pages of Friday's Croydon Advertiser. It's certainly not one to miss, with an exclusive back page interview with co-chairman Steve Parish on his doubts over Tony Pulis back in November. "I wouldn't say he was the standout candidate," says Parish. "I was concerned about some things I'd seen with how Stoke City had played." An exclusive interview with Pulis also features on the back of his Premier League Manager of the Month award. Pulis told the Advertiser: "I was delighted and for the recognition everybody at the club gets. "It's not just about me, it's about everyone at Palace - that also includes the wonderful supporters." Furthermore, we have a big interview with hotshot Dwight Gayle following his end-of-season antics on the pitch with four goals in his final two games. "Hopefully next season I can repay the faith Palace have shown in me and get a few more goals," said Gayle. "The close season now is going to be very important for me and work on a few things." Interviews with Wayne Hennessey and Tom Ince are also included, while co-chairman Stephen Browett gives us an updates on season ticket sales and his admiration for the new home and away kits. It gets better as a double page review of the season looks at highlights from each month, while the results from a number of our online polls reveal your votes. We asked for your goal of the season, moment of the season, game of the season and player of the season. Check out who won each category tomorrow. A standard match report page with ratings is also included from Fulham last Sunday, with a fantastic photo of Gayle taking the free-kick for his second goal. Columnists Robert Sutherland, Zoe Messenbird and Alex White also feature, while the Advertiser's sports reporter Mark Ritson has given his season review, highlighting Pulis' appointment in particular. And as ever, all of your local sport is included, with the new Ryman Surrey Championship cricket season underway, along with athletics and other sports reports. All of this only in Friday's Advertiser!

Palace-packed Croydon Advertiser on Friday including exclusive with Steve Parish

New Addigton Pathfinders group sow seeds of remembrance

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NEW Addington Pathfinders marked the centenary of the start of the First World War by planting poppy seeds in a meadow last Saturday.

As part of a campaign to "turn Croydon red", the group planted hundred of seeds on North Down fields.

Organiser Marion Burchell said: "It's really important for us to remember and we are hoping to stage a big street party in a few years to mark 100 years since the end of the war."

The young planters were joined by members of the London Fire Brigade on the day.

New Addigton Pathfinders group sow seeds of remembrance

South Croydon woman dies in Peru rafting accident

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A YOUNG woman described as "the joy in our lives" has died in a water-rafting accident while travelling in South America.

Elisa Ly, 25, of South Croydon, drowned after falling into the River Vilcanota in Cusco, southeast Peru, after a strong wave hit her inflatable raft.

The former Wallington High School for Girls student was rafting with a guide and five other tourists at the time, Peruvian media reported.

Her family told the Advertiser: "Elisa was always full of love, life and energy. She was the joy in our lives and will always be in our hearts. We miss her dearly."

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said it was liaising with authorities locally over the incident, which took place shortly after 4.30pm local time on April 14.

Friends have also paid tribute to Elisa, a keen sportswoman who worked as a tax advisor for BDO LLP after graduating from Warwick University. Writing on social media, a colleague described her as "full of energy" and "a joy to be around".

The colleague added: "We both had a passion for fitness and were helping each other train for the London Marathon and Tough Mudder by going for our Friday morning runs around Regents Park. (...) I am grateful that I was able to get to know her."

Peruvian media reported that Miss Ly was rafting with a company named Peru Inka Land, and that the company will be investigated over the incident as it may have been working informally.

El Comercio newspaper reported that Miss Ly was helped onto the side of the river by her guide, Freddy Figueroa of the company, before being taken to a health centre where she died.

Neither the company nor Mr Figueroa had responded to requests for comment from the Advertiser via their Facebook pages as we went to press.

Miss Ly's body has been repatriated to England and her family have held a memorial service.

The Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the death of a British national in Peru on April 14.

"We are liaising with the local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance."

South Croydon woman dies in Peru rafting accident

Weekend weather: Croydon in for a scorching two days

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TEMPERATURES getting towards the mid 20s will greet Croydon residents this weekend. Peaks of 23 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday will bring summer to these parts early and make dusting down the BBQ an attractive proposition. Met Office data suggests the heat will be at its peak between 3 and 5pm on both days. But it won't last. Even though 23 degrees is again predicted for Monday, so too is a band of heavy rain in the afternoon. At least you'll be back to work by then.

Weekend weather: Croydon in for a scorching two days

Dwight Gayle: I'm unhappy my Crystal Palace team-mate hasn't scored this season

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YANNICK Bolasie may have failed to score a goal in the Premier League this year but his Crystal Palace team-mate Dwight Gayle says he has had a "fantastic season". The Lyon-born winger has featured 30 times for the Eagles this season and has seen increased opportunities within the side since Ian Holloway left the club in October. Despite the chances Tony Pulis has given the winger, he has only been able to return the creation of five goals for his team-mates. But Gayle has only positive words to say about Bolasie. "Yala has been very unlucky not to score," said Gayle. "He's had a fantastic season nonetheless. He's been our outlet for us – we've sat back and he's taken us up the pitch. "I am not happy that he hasn't scored but next season hopefully we gets one, he'll get a few more."

Dwight Gayle: I'm unhappy my Crystal Palace team-mate hasn't scored this season


Crystal Palace hotshot Dwight Gayle thanks former boss for giving him platform to shine

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CRYSTAL Palace striker Dwight Gayle was turning out for Dagenham & Redbridge just two years ago and has thanked former manager John Still for taking a chance on him. The 24-year-old has had a remarkable few years in his footballing career, playing for non-league Stansted before moving to the Daggers in 2011. After impressing in east London via a loan switch to Bishop's Stortford, Peterborough United came calling in 2012, also initially on loan, before making it permanent at the start of last year. After a big money move to Palace last summer, he has ended the season on a high with four goals in the final two games of the season. "It's very surreal to increase up the leagues," said Gayle. "It's just fantastic, I am just pleased. John Still took a chance on me at Dagenham & Redbridge and I am just happy with that. "He helped to improve my game and luckily I can thank him and prove myself in the Premier League. "I still look out for Dagenham's results and I talk to all the boys there. "I really want them to do well, they've had a good season and next season they can push on and get into the play-offs and get promoted." Gayle also praised the current manager at the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium, Wayne Burnett. Gayle said: "I haven't been able to speak to Wayne as much as I have wanted to, he's been very busy becoming the manager but he's done a very good first season. He's a good coach."

Crystal Palace hotshot Dwight Gayle thanks former boss for giving him platform to shine

Croydon Business Awards: full list of winners

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STAFF from Chequers Contract Services pride themselves on keeping offices, schools and other buildings spick and span but today (Friday) they are also celebrating cleaning up in the Croydon Business Awards.

The company, based in Tait Road, walked away with three prizes – business of the year, best business for training and development, and best business for apprenticeships and employment of young people.

The winners of the 12 awards, organised by Prospects Services were announced at a gala dinner held at Fairfield Halls in Park Lane, Croydon last night.

Other categories included best small business and best business for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, both of which were picked up by J'amies Gymnastics Academy which runs classes in Shirley.

There was also another prize for regular awards winners SLE, based in Selsdon Road, South Croydon.

This year the company, which manufactures life-saving neo-natal ventilators, has been named best business for international trade.

This repeats its success in 2012, when it was also named business of the year.

Last year it was best medium-sized business.

Rose Saunders, head of Prospects Business Support, said: "The calibre of entries into the Croydon Business Awards was extremely high this year.

"A total of 43 organisations were shortlisted from nearly 100 entries."

She added: "All winners truly deserved to be crowned as the finest in their category."

She described the gala dinner and award ceremony as "an exciting evening and a great celebration, providing companies with a platform to network and raise their profile."

Chequers' commitment to creating jobs and training has been demonstrated by its continued support for apprenticeships.

Six new apprentices were taken on at the beginning of this year.

It also launched its own training academy at its headquarters last October, adapting part of the building to create a kitchen, bathroom and office suite which are used as models to help staff learn the correct cleaning techniques.

The academy is open to Chequers' 500 staff with the aim of getting them licensed with the British Institute of Cleansing Services, a qualification which can boost future job prospects.

Chequers, founded in 1987, remains a family firm run by brothers Gary and Paul Jeal and their sister, Kate Ward.


THE WINNERSBusiness of the year, best business for training and development and best business for apprenticeships and employment for young people: Chequers Contract Services, Tait Road, CroydonBest small business and best hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel business: J'amies Gymnastics Academy, ShirleyBest medium-sized business: Cleankill Environmental Services, Lower Road, KenleyBest business for customer service: ICUK Computing Services, Ltd, Pampisford Road, South CroydonFederation of Small Businesses' entrepreneur of the year: Arnold & Baldwin Chartered Surveyors, Southbridge Place, South CroydonCommitment to the community: PJ's Community Services, Parchmore Road, Thornton HeathBest green business: Southern Railway, Addiscombe Road, CroydonBest business for international trade: SLE Ltd, Selsdon Road, South CroydonBest new business: Feast Express Ltd, Purley Way, Croydon

Croydon Business Awards: full list of winners

Dwight Gayle: I think Glenn Murray and I would work well

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CRYSTAL Palace hotshot Dwight Gayle wants to "repay the faith" the Eagles have shown in him and kick on next season after scoring four goals in the final two games of the season. It has certainly been a testing campaign for Palace's record signing since joining from Peterborough United last summer, and he's had to wait for a chance to shine further under Tony Pulis. The boss has favoured the likes of Cameron Jerome and Marouane Chamakh since arriving at the end of November, and Gayle could not have picked a better time to remind Pulis of what he's capable of following his displays against Liverpool and Fulham. Now the striker is hoping to work on a few things over the summer months before the new Premier League season begins in August – and he believes he and Glenn Murray could forge a partnership too. "I've had to be patient," Gayle told the Advertiser. "I wasn't starting but Tony has given me my chance at the end of the season, so I'm just happy with that. "We're going to have to add to the squad in the summer and hopefully we can push on and finish in the top half of the table. "I am fully excited and I can't wait for next season to start now. The close season now is going to be very important for me and work on a few things and make myself a better player. "Hopefully next season I can repay the faith Palace have shown in me and get a few more goals. "I am looking to work myself in the gym and get a bit stronger. I'll have to improve myself tactically too. "I suppose my hold-up play needs to be better and I need to help out the team bringing others into play. "I think myself and Glenn Murray can work. We do work well, we're good mates off the pitch as well which is a good thing. I think our attributes work well together."For the full interview with Gayle, don't miss today's Croydon Advertiser.

Dwight Gayle: I think Glenn Murray and I would work well

Crystal Palace: poetic summary of a season to remember

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THE football season has ended and it's been a great campaign for Crystal Palace. So what better way to celebrate this than with a spot of poetry? With his last verse of the season, we give you the Bard of Selhurst Park - James Miller...
Wilf and Co got Brigthon beat, Two stunning goals to bring defeat, Wembley called, Philips scored, top flight now, South London roared. Tottenham first, deserved a draw, Long way to go, still hope, still sure. Enjoy each game, keep faith, still hope, Unlucky 2-1 loss to Stoke. League cup defeat, still not won, Then Palace THREE, black cats ONE. Old Trafford next, poor luck again, Poor ref shouts, down to ten men. Meltdown hit, doubt kicked in, Seven lost, a single win. 4-1 to Fulham, we self combust, Ollie gone, now boom or bust. Keith stepped up, steadied the ship Put back together bit by bit. Fans still sung though, never dull, Drew with Toffees, beaten Hull. Tony's in, an uphill slog, Sir Alex said to 'take the job'. Canaries win, must notch up wins, The Hammers beat, the comeback begins. Brushed past Cardiff, hope restored, Points increasing on the board. Tested Chelsea, Dwight's goal pure class Frustrated City's team of stars. Puncheon's Tottenham penalty choke, Made up for with his goal against Stoke. Vital points, off bottom three, And signing Ince, Dann, Ledley. Things improving piece by piece, New signings score, hopes increase. Wins slow down, few drawn, some lost, How much would Cisse's late goal cost? Shock of the year, South London see, The Eagles beat Jose's Chelsea. Puncheon again a wonder strike, Bottom three now out of sight. Villa beat, underdogs bark, Cause defeat at Goodison Park. One win, two wins, three wins, four. 40 points, now safe for sure. West Ham beat to make it five, Now guaranteed, Eagles survive. Three-goal comeback, Liverpool's shock, With 11 minutes on the clock. Jules, Parr, Ward, Jedinak, Bolasie, Puncheon, Dann, Chamakh. Mariappa, Gayle, Ledley, Dikgacoi, Ince, Delaney. Jerome, O Keefe, Gabbidon, Glenn, These boys put Palace on the map again. Thank you Tony, history made, Eagles fly, top flight we've stayed.

Crystal Palace: poetic summary of a season to remember

Croydon/Sutton incinerator protesters claim council is 'running scared'

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SUTTON Council has denied claims that a meeting of its development control committee was cancelled because members were "running scared" of a demonstration by incinerator protesters.

Members of Stop the Incinerator Campaign organised the protest at last Wednesday's meeting to mark the first anniversary of the controversial incinerator scheme being granted planning permission.

Campaign chairman Paul Pickering said the group learned on the day that the meeting had been cancelled, but decided to push ahead with the demonstration.

He said: "We turned up to be met by a couple of policemen who took photographs.

"We had some grandparents among us and one man on a mobility scooter – hardly the kind of people who were going to be troublesome."

Mr Pickering said it seemed strange that the council decided to call off the meeting at such a late stage, leaving the protesters with a feeling councillors were not prepared to face them.

Dave Pettener, another leading member of the campaign, said: "The council is afraid of the truth.

"With one in twelve deaths in London being linked to air pollution, the council's position on this incinerator has become untenable. They can no longer defend the indefensible and are choosing to run and hide rather than answer the hard questions."

Sutton Council said there was nothing untoward about the decision, adding: "The meeting was cancelled because the agenda was reduced to three items following the withdrawal from the agenda of the only item which had attracted objections."

The three remaining items, which are of a technical nature, will be considered at the next meeting on June 11.

The incinerator is to be built on Beddington Farmlands on the Croydon/Sutton border to help dispose of waste produced by the South London Waste Partnership boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, Merton and Kingston.

Campaigners say the plant will increase pollution in Croydon and Sutton and have sought a judicial review of the planning decision.

Mr Pickering said around £10,000 was need to mount an initial legal challenge in the High Court. Papers have now been lodged with the court by Shasha Khan, a prominent member of the campaign.

If the ruling is in the campaign's favour, the legal bill could soar by tens of thousands of pounds.

Mr Pickering said: "We have pledges which come close to £10,000 but we obviously need a lot more money."

Anyone interested in donating to the legal challenge should go to www.stoptheincinerator.co.uk

Croydon/Sutton incinerator protesters claim council is 'running scared'

Tony Pulis: My award is for everyone at Crystal Palace

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TONY Pulis has attributed his Premier League Manager of the Year award to everyone at Crystal Palace following a successful season under his guidance. The former Stoke City boss has masterminded a complete turnaround in the Eagles' fortunes since his arrival on November 25 and guided the club to a fantastic 11th place finish on 45 points. And Pulis says the recognition he received on Tuesday night in London will only help Palace become "a more high profile club again" as he looks to take them up another level. "It's not just about me, it's about everyone at Palace," Pulis exclusively told the Advertiser. "If you look at what Steve Parish has done as the chairman and the three directors, if you go down the staff we inherited, they have been fantastic. "And then the players, they're the ones who win or lose you games. It isn't just about me. My name is on the trophy but it's about everyone at the football club. "That also includes the wonderful supporters who have been truly amazing really. "It's a great honour to win the award, especially the Barclays Premier League award. That usually goes to the person who has won the league. "I was delighted and for the recognition everybody at the club gets. It makes the club a more high profile football club again and that's what we're trying to do. "As a representative of Crystal Palace Football Club, for what everyone has achieved there, and it was – last season was a remarkable success story in lots of respects. "There were loads of people there on the night. "Usually I'm away, I like to get away as soon as the season finishes so I miss the event. "But there were lots of managers there. I sat on a table with Walter Smith, David Moyes and Ally McCoist – there were football people everywhere. It was a great football night."For the full interview with Pulis, do not miss today's Croydon Advertiser.

Tony Pulis: My award is for everyone at Crystal Palace

New Addington pupils given a chance to shine thanks to new foundation

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STUDENTS at a New Addington primary school are getting access to some extra help to pursue their talents.

Rowdown Primary has started a foundation to help talented students reach their potential in their field, by paying for example for private tuition, equipment or getting to extra classes.

The Rowdown Inspire to Aspire Foundation's first beneficiary was Christopher Opuku, Year 4, who has been getting private piano lessons after his music teacher spotted his "natural" musical talent.

Chairman of Governors Gary Coy started the program last year to encourage the school's children and he hopes it will be long-lasting.

He said this week: "I suppose it comes from my upbringing and knowing that my parents had the time and money to support me, but lots of parents do not.

"It is also a focus that hopefully they will take into their teenage years while there are other nasty temptations surrounding them.

"If we don't have a real success story of someone going on to make a career out of it, it does not matter; it is about giving the kids confidence they can do something."

At present the program is mainly funded by Mr Coy himself through the pension of his late wife, Nicola Coy, who died from breast cancer in 2009.

He added: "She would want to do something with the money that was not about her

"We don't have kids of our own, and when she was at the Marsden having her treatment she would always look at the kids having treatment.

"The fact is I can find a great use for this money."

To be eligible for financial help from the foundation, the child needs to be referred by a teacher (perhaps prompted by a parent), and show above average talent in their field. Parents are advised to talk to their class teacher if they think their child would be a good candidate.

The Foundation's trustees will decide whether to approve the application and for how much. The money will normally go directly to the provider.

As well as Christopher, the Foundation is also supporting a pair of gymnast brothers, a promising dancer, a mathematician and a scientist.

Mr Coy says it will support a mixture of academic, sporty and artistic pursuits, but football will not be a priority as it is already relatively well provided for locally.

Mr Coy said he hopes the support can continue after the children have left Rowdown, in Calley Down Crescent, and to grow the program.

Rowdown is due to become an academy in June, sponsored by the estate's outstanding-rated Fairchildes primary.

The school is also starting the Rowdown School Awards, due to be held for the first time in July 2014, celebrating pupils' achievements. The awards will be sponsored by Shard Capital LLP, thanks to a former pupil who now works there.

For more information, talk to your Rowdown class teacher or visit www.rowdownfoundation.org.uk/how-it-works/

New Addington pupils given a chance to shine thanks to new foundation


Youth accused of murdering Croydon teen Fico Dougan 'definitely suffering from PTSD', court hears

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THE teenager accused of murdering Fico Dougan was definitely suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the death of his brother, a psychiatrist told a court today (Friday). Consultant forensic psychiatrist Dr Tim Rogers also said that, in his opinion, the disorder made the 16-year-old defendant guilty of manslaughter and not murder. Dr Rogers had assessed the defendant in January for the disorder and was satisfied it was a genuine mental health problem. But he said he did not believe the defendant's use of cannabis on the day of the murder would have made him stab Mr Dougan, 17, who died of a wound to the heart. The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is into the fourth day of his trial at The Old Bailey, where he is denying murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Dr Rogers, a defence expert witness, said the unexpected death of the defendant's brother just a few weeks prior to Mr Dougan's death had left the teenager with a number of symptoms of PTSD. He said the disorder could have substantially impaired his ability to exercise self-control and that the stabbing was clearly "not planned". The defendant's attempts to burn his clothes at his home in Mitcham were, Dr Rogers said, "reckless and incompetent" actions. He said these actions were also in line with PTSD. Dr Rogers added: "The disorder changes a person's arousal and reactivity." Dr Rogers told the jury he was, on the balance of probabilities, sure the defendant was not faking the disorder because he was an "incompetent liar". He said the teenager had previously tried to fake "psychosis" as an explanation for the murder soon after he was first arrested, but had dropped the act after a day. He said the symptoms of PTSD were too subtle for him to fake. However, the consultant dismissed the notion that drugs played a part in the stabbing. He said: "Cannabis doesn't feature in a loss of self-control. People tend to use it to relax or in a recreational way. Some people develop severe mental health problems from the use of it but this doesn't seem to be the case here." Mr Dougan was fatally stabbed on September 25 last year at a house in Ockley Road, Broad Green. The trial continues.

Youth accused of murdering Croydon teen Fico Dougan 'definitely suffering from PTSD', court hears

Man shot at from car in Bristow Road, Upper Norwood

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A MAN was shot at from a car in Upper Norwood yesterday (Thursday). The shot was fired from a vehicle in Bristow Road at approximately 4.30pm. Trident officers are investigating and are appealing for information about the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or knows anything which could help the enquiry should call police on 020 8247 4553 or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Man shot at from car in Bristow Road, Upper Norwood

Thornton Heath cannabis factory raided

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A CANNABIS factory was uncovered in Thornton Heath last month. Officers from Thornton Heath Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) found approximately 80 plants, believed to be cannabis, after executing a search warrant on an address in Richmond Road on April 23. Two men in their 30s were arrested at the scene on suspicion of production of cannabis. Both have been bailed to return to a south London police station in late June pending further enquiries. PC Rumi Miah, from Thornton Heath SNT said: "Cannabis factories represent a real danger to the local community, both in terms of the associated criminality and antisocial behaviour they can bring into a neighbourhood, but also the physical risk they pose in terms of a fire hazard. "We will continue to target those involved in the production and supply of drugs in Thornton Heath and would encourage any local residents with concerns about the presence of drugs to either contact police or Crimestoppers. "We can and will take action where we have strong enough suspicion drugs are present."

Thornton Heath cannabis factory raided

FAN COLUMN: Supporting Crystal Palace is NEVER dull

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We have a special fan column with Tavinash Sanassee, who runs @PalaceStats on Twitter. Here is his take on what has been another great season at Selhurst Park... THIS season was a typical season for a Crystal Palace supporter with a rollercoaster ride being the best definition; it has been a different kind of ride this season though compared to previous years with it starting on a massive downhill spiral before steadily climbing towards the peak. It has been a season that couldn't be predicted throughout the whole league but for the Eagles, what happened after October was nothing short of a miracle. Ian Holloway brought an astounding amount of players into the club during the summer transfer window with three out of the 16 being left out of his 25-man Premier League squad. An interesting fact arose from this though. Three of those players failed to appear in the Premier League and all of the players he did sign accumulated 184 Premier League appearances out of a possible 148. This whole transfer outlook clearly showed Palace's non-existent organisation and Premier League relegation traits. Tony Pulis arrived a month after the former Blackpool manager departed Selhurst Park and his fresh ideas were clearly seen from the start. I had lost faith in the style of football that was played by Palace under Holloway but that that was re-ignited after a more counter attacking and stiff defending notion was introduced by the master tactician Pulis. Memorable games were part and parcel of the final two months of the season with the games against the two Merseyside clubs possibly being the greatest of them all. The trip to Everton epitomised the Eagles' season with the players and manager proving every doubter wrong and fighting until the bitter end. The same thought occurs in my mind when I think about the Liverpool game. Palace were 3-0 down and the fans were still behind the team, and from the moment Dwight Gayle was brought on, things started happening. It takes a team to fight but a special individual to spark the revival and for me Gayle is a player for the future. Supporting Crystal Palace is never dull and next season won't be any different.

FAN COLUMN: Supporting Crystal Palace is NEVER dull

Croydon Advertiser journalist Gareth Davies named weekly reporter of the year at Regional Press Awards

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THE Advertiser's chief reporter Gareth Davies has been named weekly reporter of the year at the Regional Press Awards. It is the second time Gareth has won the award in the last three years, having taken home the prize the year before last. The judges described his work as a "worthy winner all round" and singled out his investigation into the "forgotten victims" of the 2011 riots for particular praise. The Advertiser was nominated for best weekly paper but missed out to The Cumberland News. The judging panel said the Advertiser produced "strong front pages alongside a combination of great journalism, quirky ideas, eye-catching design and a touch of humour". They added that our team "consistently produce a local newspaper built on the quality standards of a national". The awards, organised by the Society of Editors, attracted more than 700 entries across all its categories. It celebrated the best local and regional journalism in the UK. Last November, Gareth won two awards – print journalist of the year (weekly) and digital journalist of the year – at the London and South of England media awards.

Croydon Advertiser journalist Gareth Davies named weekly reporter of the year at Regional Press Awards

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