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Tottenham defender looks to stay despite Crystal Palace interest

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TOTTENHAM Hotspur centre-back Michael Dawson has set his sights on a top four finish next season, distancing himself with a move away from White Hart Lane. Crystal Palace and Hull City are reportedly interested in a move for the 30-year-old. However, speaking to The Alan Brazil Show on talkSPORT this morning, Dawson wants to be part of new manager Maurico Pochettino's plans and is in no rush to leave after nearly ten years at the club. "The expectations are high and the players want to achieve them," he said on the radio station. "We want to be in the top four and hopefully next year we'll have another push." "I've been at Tottenham for nine-and-a-half years. "It's a great football club and I've loved every minute of it while I've been here. "The fans have been superb to me since day one because I've had some ups and downs like everyone does."

Tottenham defender looks to stay despite Crystal Palace interest


Crystal Palace assistant: My pride at managing the Eagles

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CRYSTAL Palace assistant boss Keith Millen has looked back on the last season with pride after playing his part in the Eagles' Premier League survival. After Ian Holloway resigned last October, Millen stepped up and guided Palace to four points in four matches, picking up a draw against Everton and a win at Hull City in particular. And the Croydon-born man says being caretaker manager of his hometown club was "one of the highlights" of his career so far. "I think the first time I felt really proud was at Manchester United when Ian (Holloway) had his touchline ban," Millen told the Advertiser. "That was a real honour for me and a privilege, not just being in charge, but on the touchline and in the technical area at Old Trafford with Crystal Palace. "It doesn't get much better than that really. I have just really enjoyed the whole year, it's been a fantastic experience for me working with Ian, then taking charge for a month then working with Tony (Pulis) for a club I've supported. "To play some part in what we've achieved this year, it just doesn't get any better as a fan and as an employee of the club. "The fans and the staff were really supportive towards me. Everyone at the club was, and we were all on a low. We had to try and lift everyone and pick the pieces up a little bit. "That is what Tony really walked in to, a lot better frame of mind when he came in. "Being the caretaker manager was one of the highlights of my career. "When I spoke to Ian, he rung me the day before and he said to enjoy it. "I made sure I did that but of course you only really enjoy it when you get results and the team are playing well. "We managed to get a couple of results so it was a big highlight for me." Many supporters felt Millen brought a more organised approach to Palace's game against the likes of Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Everton and Hull City, and they did look a lot more solid at the back indeed. But the former Bristol City man insists he didn't change too much and just wanted to "get back to basics" with the squad following their poor run of form. "It wasn't a drastic change," said Millen. "I am not going to turn around and say I'm this fantastic coach in a month and that we changed. "We tried to get back to basics a little bit and we sort of said we have to start somewhere. "For me, the start was to make sure we were solid and difficult to beat, because there were times earlier in the season where we played ourselves out of games. "In the Premier League, if you go one or two goals down, it's really difficult for the smaller sides. I just felt we needed to be really solid and not play ourselves out of the games. "We worked on that to give the players some sort of belief and stepping stone, something to hold on to. We worked on that in training a lot." Having managed with Bristol City for a brief period, some may have felt Millen wouldn't have the tools to sort Palace out in the Premier League. And he says he didn't speak to anyone in the game for advice, believing his knowledge and experience would be enough to turn things around. "I didn't seek advice from anyone really," Millen added. "I felt I am pretty experience anyway, not at Premier League level but I have been in and around the game. "The good thing is I thought it wasn't like I was a new person coming in. If someone had come in and not known what we might have needed, it may have been harder for the new man. "That was a help, that I knew what the group of players respond to and what we probably needed to do. "That coincided when Tony came in and gave the lads even more belief. All of a sudden we grew a bit of momentum and you could see that in the group, even the fans." Meanwhile, Millen is now on a well-deserved holiday after a gruelling season and doesn't think there will be much transfer business done immediately either. "I went to France last weekend looking at some players which was interesting," he said. "I am now away for two weeks and will really try to switch off. "When I come back, Tony will be away doing some World Cup media coverage. I can't imagine there will be too much in the transfer market, it seems to go quite quiet when people go on holiday and especially with the World Cup on. "I think it will be pretty quiet for the next two weeks and everyone is just chilling out."

Crystal Palace assistant: My pride at managing the Eagles

Surrey Street Market boss: we've been here 700 years, and we'll be here for 700 more

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KEEPING a 700-year-old street market up to speed in a modern world may seem a difficult task. But Roy Wayre, who took on the new role of manager of Surrey Street market in February, says while the task is a challenge, it is not a daunting one for him. The roots of the market are, he says, firmly entrenched by its reputation as a haven for customers seeking fresh fruit and vegetables. But while that side of the market thrives at the northern end of Surrey Street, apart from a successful flower stall and a couple of food outlets, the southern and middle parts look a bit desolate. With the gaps comes the feeling that the market is not all that it should be, and Mr Wayre is determined to address that problem as a priority. Essential in achieving that will be attracting new traders, widening the scope of goods on offer and re-establishing Surrey Street's identity as a unique Croydon shopping destination. Mr Wayre is putting the finishing touches to a recruitment campaign which is designed increase the diversity of the market by bringing in more stalls selling clothes, hardware and food from all over the world - basically "anyone who wants to come here". He is also working on providing better storage space for traders, bigger pitches and more parking, all important factors if new stallholders are to be attracted to Surrey Street. He is bringing to Surrey Street experience of starting markets like New Street in London from scratch and developing markets while developments go on around them. He was in charge of keeping Stratford market thriving while the Westfield shopping centre was being built – a very distinct parallel with his job in Croydon. Mr Wayre said: "Street markets are going through a renaissance and you can't stick in the past. Love "I take a positive view that Surrey Street is half full and not half empty – they are two different things. I believe people love Surrey Street but we need to spread the word about what it offers." In this drive to re-establish Surrey Street's identity, Mr Wayre wants it to be a seen as more than just a market. He said: "I would like to see it also become a meeting place for people where they can come along and sit outside over a food or a coffee and have a chat. I want a market that is unpredictable. "Some people are already coming into the cafes to do that and I want that to expand." He believes once people are in the market, the chances of them looking around and buying increase. Publicising the positive identity will be important both in keeping existing customers and drawing in new ones from outside the borough and those who will eventually be using the proposed Westfield/Hammerson development. The first step on the road to a new Surrey Street era will be a "re-launch" event on July 12 when the market will be the venue for a summer fair, complete with street entertainment and children's activities, all aimed at bringing people in to experience Surrey Street at its best. Mr Wayre said: "Surrey Street has been here for 700 years, I see no reason why it shouldn't be here for another 700."

Surrey Street Market boss: we've been here 700 years, and we'll be here for 700 more

Croydon athlete Martin Rooney sixth in Diamond League meeting

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CROYDON'S Martin Rooney and his Great Britain team-mates came fourth in the men's 4x400m relay at the IAAF World Relays in the Bahamas last week. USA won the race to deny the Bahamas victory in front of a vocal home crowd. Trinidad and Tobago clocked 2:58.34 for a national record in third as a GB team of Michael Bingham, Conrad Williams, Nigel Levine and Rooney ran 3:00.32 for fourth. Levine ran almost his entire third leg with only one spike after it came off just after the baton handover. In making the respective finals, GB automatically qualified for both the men's and women's 4x100m and 4x400m at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing. Meanwhile, at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Rooney was sixth in the 400m race. In a thrilling finish, Grenada's Kirani James pipped Lashawn Merritt, with both men clocking 43.97 seconds.

Croydon athlete Martin Rooney sixth in Diamond League meeting

South Croydon rugby club stalwart livens up train journey with drunken song

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A CROYDON rugby club stalwart has become an unlikely Internet sensation – thanks to his singing talents. Martin Clews led his fellow passengers on a busy Friday night train in a rendition of the Afro-American spiritual number Beastie – a popular ditty at his rugby club Old Whitgiftians, in South Croydon. And the merry 64-year-old is now getting worldwide attention, after the clip of him singing aboard the London to Ashford service went viral. Mr Clews's son Dan, who is a singer-songwriter set to play Glastonbury this summer, was so impressed that he may even include the song on his nect album. He told our sister paper, the Sevenoaks Chronicle: "I never thought of my dad as trendy but now he's trendier than I am. "I'm afraid the Clews family has form for this sort of thing. For me, it normally happens when I'm returning from a gig with the guitar. People will always ask you to play something, but with dad, I think he just got an itch to sing." Mr Clews, a strawberry farmer from Kent, had been drinking champagne with pals in London following the launch of Dan's new album. He said: "It seemed to me that like-minded bon viveurs in my carriage might enjoy a jolly song on their way home."

South Croydon rugby club stalwart livens up train journey with drunken song

Swansea City target posts Wales selfie with Crystal Palace team-mates on plane to Holland

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Crystal Palace midfielder Jonathan Williams is certainly in a positive mood right now ahead of pre-season in July. The 20-year-old is currently on international duty with Wales and alongside a number of his Eagles team-mates. And he has posted a funny selfie this afternoon on the plane to Holland, featuring himself, Wayne Hennessey, Joe Ledley and former Eagle Danny Gabbidon, who was released by Palace last Wednesday. Wales are set to play the Dutch on Wednesday night as the hosts look to continue preparations for the World Cup. Williams has been linked with a move to Swansea City but has set his sights on a starting place under Tony Pulis next season.

Swansea City target posts Wales selfie with Crystal Palace team-mates on plane to Holland

High Court verdict looms for Croydon/Sutton incinerator

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A HIGH Court judge's decision on whether plans for an incinerator on the Croydon/Sutton border will be subject to a full judicial review is expected within the next five weeks. Judicial review proceedings have been filed by Green Party campaigner, Shasha Khan. He is challenging Sutton Council's decision to grant planning permission to Viridor to build the £1 billion waste to energy plant on land off Beddington Lane. Mr Khan and his solicitors, Deighton Pierce Glynn, claim the council has applied wrong planning policies in coming to its approval decision. The judge has the next five weeks in which to consider Mr Khan's claims and responses to them made by both the council and Viridor. He will rule on whether the claim is arguable in court and if so grant permission for a full judicial review of the decision. The council and Viridor have hired two QCs to make their case if it comes to a full review. Mr Khan would be represented by Justine Thornton, wife of Labour leader, Ed Miliband. Mr Khan said this week he had been surprised to find himself described in the council response as "a self-confessed serial campaigner". He said: "They seem to be putting up some big guns against me but this and the fact Sutton has been a bit aggressive about me in its response, makes me think they must be anxious about the quality of our case." It has cost around £10,000 to get Mr Khan's case to this stage, money which has been largely raised through donations. A full judicial hearing could put his overall costs to around £35,000. But Mr Khan said because it has been accepted by both sides this is an environmental case the costs Viridor and the council could claim off him if he loses after a full review is limited to £5,000. Neither Viridor nor Sutton Council would comment this week while the legal proceedings were under way. The new plant is supported by the South London Waste Partnership, which comprises Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Merton Councils. It would replace the existing landfill site on the land and would burn around 275,000 tonnes of rubbish a year, turning into energy.

High Court verdict looms for Croydon/Sutton incinerator

New Addington boulders: six in ten of you say it's time to get rid

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ADVERTISER readers say it is time to banish the boulders of New Addington. Of more than 500 people to vote in our poll, 59 per cent said they would like to see the back of Central Parade's unusual parking control measure, with only 31 per cent saying they'd like to see the stones remain. The other 10 per cent said they couldn't care less. Our poll was prompted by new Labour councillors Louisa Woodley and Oliver Lewis, suggesting they'd look to get rid of the boulders - or at least ask for residents' opinion on their future. On a visit to New Addington this week, we found most people seemed to be in the anti-boulder camp. Betty Lacey, 76, told us: "I hate them and every time I see them they remind me of the Flintstones."See Friday's Advertiser for more on this story.

New Addington boulders: six in ten of you say it's time to get rid


SHARES OF £80.5K UP FOR GRABS FOR CROYDON COMMUNITY GROUPS IN FUNDING SCHEME

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The 160 winning organisations in a great cash giveaway last year are encouraging more community groups in Croydon to apply for funding and support in 2014.

Grassroots Giving was launched last year by one of the country's oldest mutuals, Skipton Building Society, to celebrate its 160th anniversary.

But organisers are keen to point out that this was not just a one-off – and there are dozens more cash donations of £500 to be handed out in 2014.

Beth Pitchley, Branch Manager at Skipton's Croydon branch said: "We had an unbelievable number of applications for Grassroots Giving in 2013. We were overwhelmed by the number of community groups and projects which put themselves forward – in fact, more than 1,000 organisations applied.

"Even more surprising was the number of votes cast for our shortlisted groups. Almost 20,000 people took the time to go online to support their favourite group. What a superb effort by these community-minded supporters!"

"Now it's time to tell the UK that Grassroots Giving is ready to launch for 2014, and this time we're going one better with 161 cash donations of £500 going to organisations around the country when judging and voting is finally complete in November."

The 160 winning applicants in 2013 were keen to tell us how the money will make a huge difference to them and will help fulfil projects and ensure they can engage with more and more people in the future.

These are just a few of the comments we received from them:

Integrating Communities Active Network: "As a direct result of GRG, ICAN will be able to deliver more facilities to deaf and deprived children in the local community. We work towards making a difference in people's lives, with the help of Skipton Building Society we can continue to do this."

Aysgarth Station Group: "It offers our small group the opportunity to move forward with our plans to provide the opportunity for everyone to enjoy the experience while learning about the story of this wonderful Victorian station and how the railway influenced people's lives and shaped history in the Dales."

Transition in Kings: "When you are a very small start up organisation with few completed projects to inspire confidence in your ability to make a difference, it is crucial to team morale and survival to have access to seed funding schemes that are easy and straightforward to apply for."

The Society has this year teamed up with Project Dirt, a social network set up specifically to help community and voluntary groups from around the UK get better connected with one-another and their own communities. The Grassroots Giving 'cluster' on Project Dirt is accessible from the website (skiptongrg.co.uk). It will act as a 'hub' for all Grassroots Giving followers connecting  Grassroots Giving winners and past/future applicants from around the country, allowing them to promote their events, knowledge share, recruit and manage volunteers, share best practice and gain access to more funding and learning resources. 

Being part of the Grassroots Giving Project Dirt community will allow Skipton's groups to engage with a wider network of people local to them and better raise awareness of all the great work they do in their local area. 

Another highlight of Skipton's new community programme is the creation of a set of comprehensive free resources, to be available to all community groups. These resources offer help and guide grassroots organisations through challenges such as raising funding, recruiting volunteers, and project planning - advance registrations for these free resources show a huge amount of interest already.

David Cutter, Skipton's Group Chief Executive said: "We are, once again, delighted to offer our Grassroots Giving programme for organisations throughout the UK. It is a marvellous opportunity for groups which offer lots to their local communities but receive little financial help to be able to apply for funding.

"We continue to recognise that our founding values of 'by hard work and hope' have served us well and we know that many of our members continue to give something back to their communities through these type of organisations where people come together for the good of the cause.

"We believe that Grassroots Giving will continue to help us to discover and champion some real gems in communities across the country, and we're as passionate as ever about helping these organisations grow.

"In 2014 we will be helping 161 community groups with our donations and we're looking forward to seeing how this will help to improve the work of these wonderful organisations."

During the online application process, applicants are simply asked to demonstrate how the £500 would make a difference to them, as the Society is keen to donate towards helping develop sustainable projects.

When the closing date of 31 July 2014 arrives, a shortlist of entries will be drawn up and placed into regional groups. Each shortlisted application will be summarised and posted on the Grassroots Giving website in August - then it's over to the local communities across the UK to vote for who they'd like to see receive the 161 pots of support.

For more info on the criteria and how to apply visit www.skiptongrg.co.uk or follow @SkiptonBS_GrG on twitter

SHARES OF £80.5K UP FOR GRABS FOR CROYDON COMMUNITY GROUPS IN FUNDING SCHEME

Police warn Croydon pubs to curb World Cup trouble

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POLICE have offered Croydon's pubs strongly-worded advice ahead of the World Cup. The last World Cup saw less trouble in the town centre but police are still fearful of a repeat of the disturbances of the European Championships in 2004. Pubs are being recommended by Croydon Council to employ extra door staff for bigger games and to use plastic glasses. Although police are not explicitly insisting on the measures, they have added a caveat to say pubs' licences could be put up before Croydon Council's licensing committee if they "do not engage with this process". Chief Inspector Duncan Slade, officer in charge of Croydon Metropolitan Police Service's operation for the World Cup, said: "The message from us is simple. We want people to come to Croydon, enjoy the World Cup and have a good time. "If, however, you choose to cause trouble, then we will have officers on hand and you will be dealt with robustly." Chief Inspector Slade also promised extra officers on patrol and on stand-by across Croydon. Some pubs have been granted late licences for England's game against Italy on June 14, which does not kick off until 11pm. Fans are also being advised to plan their journeys home – especially if they plan on drinking alcohol - and to not use un-licensed taxis.

Police warn Croydon pubs to curb World Cup trouble

TRANSFER TALK: Crystal Palace in for Norwegian skipper

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Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in a move for released Fulham defender Brede Hangeland. The Daily Mail claim the Eagles want to add the 32-year-old to their defensive ranks for next season. Boss Tony Pulis is a fan of big players, and Hangeland, standing at six-foot-six, would certainly fit the bill. However, the Norway international has failed to replicate his earlier Fulham form from a from a few years ago in the past couple of seasons. Whether Pulis would want to add an experienced defender is up for debate, with Damien Delaney performing well last season and having one more year on his contract. A left-back seems to be a priority, however, following the releases of Jonathan Parr and Dean Moxey.

TRANSFER TALK: Crystal Palace in for Norwegian skipper

Dead horse left lying in a field near Croydon and Sutton for more than a week

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A DEAD horse was left lying in a field for more than a week, after its owner failed to act on requests to remove it. Sutton Council eventually intervened to moved the animal from the private land on the Croydon/Sutton border, despite repeated requests to the owner. Understood to belong to travellers who live nearby, the piebald is thought to have died on May 22 - but its body wasn't taken away until Saturday (May 31). The animal lived and died in a field behind Longlands Avenue and Grove Lane, just across the Sutton border from Coulsdon, which its owners are believed to rent from a private landlord. A spokesman for Sutton Council said the horse's owners have promised to reimburse the council for the cost of removal, roughly £170. Both the RSPCA and the police were also called about the deceased equine, with police telling the Advertiser late last week officers had spoken with its owners. Local residents said they were distressed to see the animal there for so long, repeatedly asking authorities to step in. One resident, who asked not to be named, told the Advertiser before the horse had been removed: "It is near a public right of way and it is shameful in this day and age that a creature can be left like that. "It is also sad that no-one knows what to do with it." Another said this week: "It is just appalling, just horrific. I cannot believe this could happen today." She added that neighbours had often complained about mounds of rubbish being regularly burned in the field, but to little avail. The council spokesman said: "We visited the site with the RSPCA the day after we were called about the horse. "The animal was privately owned and on private land and the owner agreed to remove it. "However, this did not happen so we stepped in and paid for the horse to be collected. "The owner has agreed to reimburse the council."

Dead horse left lying in a field near Croydon and Sutton for more than a week

New Addington long-haired chihuahua crowned Croydon's Top Dog

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KOOCHI has always been a top dog to his loving owners, but now they have the proof that he's pretty special. The two-year-old long-haired chihuahua has been named Croydon's Top Dog in an online vote run by the Advertiser, pipping 54 other pet pooches to the post. Affectionate Koochi has been a best friend to Carol Hudson, her partner Geoff Winters and son Reece Ingram, 12, since he became theirs at eight weeks old. The Fieldway-based family entered him in the contest after leafing through the Advertiser one afternoon, and Miss Hudson says it is little surprise to her that he won the public's hearts. She said: "His character is just so big it is amazing. Everyone loves him to bits. "I walk down the road and everyone says hello to Koochi before they say hello to the rest of us. "He is the littlest hobo - everyone knows him." Koochi joined the family through a friend who owned his father, shortly after the death of Mr Winters' Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Jake. Miss Hudson, 41, said: "I was adamant that we were not going to have another puppy but I was persuaded. "We don't need an alarm clock for Reece - all we do is say to Koochi, 'Where's Reece?' - and he goes to his bed and licks him until he is awake." She added: "He likes to watch Reece's hamster. He goes up to him and the hamster likes to chase him in his ball. "He greets you when you come in. I have to put my bags down and then he climbs on top and sits on your shoulders. He does not realise he is a chunky chihuahua." Koochi now shares the family home in Underwood with his six-month-old son, Turner, whose mother belongs to a family who lived nearby. He is often seen in tow of Miss Hudson as she jogs around the local woods or goes shopping in Central Parade, where he is frequently showered with affection at Burgess Boys Pet Care. Miss Hudson said: "Everywhere we go, he goes with us. He is one in a million. "We go to the pet shop, where they adore him. "He prances up and down the shop like he owns the place." The runner-up was Gucci, a Jack Russell Terrier belonging to Dawn Howe, from Waddon - who wins a month's supply of Butchers Lean & Tasty dog food.Our Top Dog will feature on the cover of the Croydon Advertiser's go! section this Friday

New Addington long-haired chihuahua crowned Croydon's Top Dog

Crystal Palace academy to benefit from gig by Faithless singer Maxi Jazz

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FAITHLESS lead singer and Crystal Palace fan Maxi Jazz is holding a special gig to raise funds for the club's academy this Friday night (June 6). Insomnia singer Jazz, an associate director at Palace along with comedian Eddie Izzard, is staging the one-off gig at The Electric in Brixton. Before Faithless headline the night, Maxi Jazz will play a solo set along with other performances from Sister Bliss and special guests. Tickets are £25 and are available from seetickets.com

Crystal Palace academy to benefit from gig by Faithless singer Maxi Jazz

Exclusive: Departing striker hails Crystal Palace fans as the best

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AARON Wilbraham has hailed the Crystal Palace fans as "the best I've played for" following his release from the club. The veteran forward departed Selhurst Park alongside the likes of Jonathan Parr, Dean Moxey and Neil Alexander last week. "The Palace fans are the best fans I've played for, definitely," Wilbraham told the Advertiser. "The home support, especially, was great. Usually when you go to away grounds, the first thing you say in the dressing room is 'we'll quieten the crowd down'. "But there is no doing that at Selhurst Park, and I think that's the best thing really. The fans just sing from start to finish."

Exclusive: Departing striker hails Crystal Palace fans as the best


Croydon Council chief executive told to take his wig off

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ONE rapid reform brought in by Croydon's new Labour council left interim chief executive, Nathan Elvery, looking a little less formal by the end of the annual council meeting on Tuesday. Mr Elvery began the mayor making part of the meeting by wearing his treasured barrister style wig. But with that formality over, he returned to the later business part of the meeting without it. It is understood the wig will not be making any further appearances at meetings, part of Labour's pledge to be council for all.

Croydon Council chief executive told to take his wig off

Popular Crystal Palace pub landlord Danny Foley to leave second Selhurst pub The White Horse

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A CRYSTAL Palace-supporting landlord will have to leave his second pub in Selhurst in six years and claims he was squeezed out by his pub company. Danny Foley will leave popular Palace pub The White Horse, in Selhurst Road, this weekend after six years at the helm. He moved their from The Selhurst Arms – about to become a Co-op supermarket – across the road from his current pub, in 2008 due to the recession. Mr Foley claims the deal to sell the lease to the pub to another publican was done behind his back by the pub company Enterprise Inns. He said: "I was hoping to have a meeting this week where I could strike a deal to free myself from the pub company because they have messed up by not improving the pub for the Premier League season. "I went to Edinburgh last Friday for a stag do and when I got back I found a deal had been done with a third party while I was away." Mr Foley, who has modelled his pub on the motto Proper Palace Pub for Proper Palace People (PPP4PPP), slammed the way pub companies operate their businesses. "They never put any money into this pub and would get stock ridiculously cheap and sell it on to me at a ridiculously high price," he added. "They have been doing it all over the country and nothing looks like changing." The landlord has staged a number of events with Palace players and is a good friend of moustachioed former Eagles winger Eddie McGoldrick. Mr Foley's exit will mark the end of almost 20 years running boozers on Selhurst Road although he hopes he won't have to leave the borough for his next venture. He said: "I'm not out of the game and I've loved combining my business with a love of Palace. I've got a few irons in the fire but I don't want to say too much yet. "At both the Selhurst Arms and The White Horse, I've enjoyed about 85 per cent of it and not enjoyed 15 per cent. "This will still be a pub but it won't be the Palace pub it was before. We were a proper Palace pub and it will never be wall-to-wall Palace like I have it." A spokeswoman for Enterprise Inns said it had no comment to make on The White Horse at this time.

Popular Crystal Palace pub landlord Danny Foley to leave second Selhurst pub The White Horse

Crystal Palace fans' anger at Joel Ward England omission, as James Milner gets right-back nod

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CRYSTAL Palace fans have taken to Twitter to express their anger that Joel Ward wasn't picked to solve England's right-back problem. The former Portsmouth man had a fine season and was touted for a call-up, especially following an injury to Spurs full-back Kyle Walker and question marks over the form of Liverpool's Glen Johnson. But he wasn't selected by Roy Hodgson who, after an indifferent display by Johnson at Wembley against Peru on Friday, has now turned to Man City midfielder Milner to fill the void against Ecuador this evening in Miami. @Inhousehotshot wrote on Twitter: "James Milner at right back? Why not just pick Joel Ward? Statistically the best English right back in the Premier League last season." @Stephen_M_Ellis agreed, saying: "Roy, I hear you're playing Milner at right-back? Should have taken @joelward20!! #CPFC #England." And @Littlejoniesta wrote: "If Joel Ward was at a different club he would get the recognition he deserves and be picked for England #cpfc." But some attempted to add perspective to the debate. Robert Sutherland, an Advertiser columnist and editor of Palace fanzine Five Year Plan, tweeted: "Please tell me that #cpfc fans won't go on about Joel Ward for England throughout the whole World Cup, too?"Would you have picked Joel Ward for the World Cup? Have your say below...

Crystal Palace fans' anger at Joel Ward England omission, as James Milner gets right-back nod

Outdated riot compensation law to be overhauled

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THE Government has unveiled proposals to improve the law that failed the victims of the Croydon riots. Policing minister Damian Green wants to modernise the more than 125-year-old Riot Damages Act (1886) and make it faster and more flexible. Many victims of the 2011 riots in Croydon and across the country struggled or failed to get compensation under the outdated law – which does not even cover damage to vehicles. The Government is now consulting on proposals developed following an independent review of the legislation, which recognises that property damaged in riots should be compensated for by the responsible public authority. The proposals include providing 'new for old' replacements for destroyed or damaged goods; increasing the time limit in which people can make claims; allowing electronic claims; and including compensation for damage to vehicles. The Home Office also wants to cap the amount insurance companies can reclaim from the government, saying this will reduce the cost on the taxpayer. Mr Green said: "No-one wants to see a repeat of the 2011 riots in Croydon. The criminality and violence inflicted on innocent communities was deplorable. "However, we in Government need to make sure that the right measures are in place to protect the public if the worst happens again." Noting the capping proposal would make large-turnover businesses ineligible for compensation, he added: "Of course there will be opposition to some of our ideas. "[...] But this proposal will limit the burden on the taxpayer – it is not unreasonable to expect businesses with a high annual turnover to have their own insurance in place." He added that, should widespread riots happen again, the Home Office planned to set up a special office to handle claims as efficiently as possible. He continued: "I hope we will never again see the wanton violence we witnessed in August 2011. "But this Government is committed to protecting our communities. "Today's announcement is a significant step to making sure we have a safety net in place if those terrible events are ever repeated." The consultation will continue for eight weeks, closing on August 1. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reform-of-the-riot-damages-act

Outdated riot compensation law to be overhauled

Poisonous caterpillars still at large across Croydon

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TOXIC caterpillar nests which can cause nasty skin rashes are still being found in trees in the borough. Croydon Council is warning residents not to touch the nests, which contain the caterpillar hairs which cause the rashes and eye and throat irritations in people and animals. The nests in question belong to the oak processionary caterpillar, which makes its home in oak trees, especially during June. Councillor Timothy Godfrey, cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, said: "Council teams have been out with Forestry Commission officers removing nests as they're reported, but people should remain vigilant, particularly around Shirley and Ashburton, where the nests have been seen in the past." The tree pest can strip oak trees bare of leaves in large numbers and in June builds distinctive white, silken webbing nests and trails on the trunks and branches of oaks. Ian Gambles, of the Forestry Commission, said: "We advise people against trying to remove the nests themselves, even if they own the oak tree. To be as effective and safe as possible, this job needs to be timed just right and done by people with the right training and equipment, and the nests must be disposed of properly." People are also advised to see a pharmacist for relief from milder skin or eye irritations. Any sightings should be reported to the Forestry Commission or the Council on 020 8726 6200.

Poisonous caterpillars still at large across Croydon

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