Thomas says the pressure is off away
JEROME THOMAS is ready to help Palace gain three points at Southampton tomorrow and believes playing away in the Premier League may relieve pressure on some of the new players.Five Eagles made their...
View Article'I'm Usain Bolt's body double'
HASSAN Reese's big break in modelling was less catwalk, more sprint, after he was chosen to be the body double for the fastest man on the planet.The 30-year-old was picked from dozens of hopefuls to...
View ArticlePurley Way cruisers could be sent to jail
DRIVERS who take part in the Purley Way "cruise" have been warned they could be sent to prison, after the council secured an injunction from the High Court.The order prohibits car cruises, where...
View ArticleGospel choir nominated for a MOBO award
A GOSPEL choir has been nominated for its first Music Of Black Origin award after almost 20 years of performing together.The IDMC Choir is up for Best Gospel Act at this year's MOBO awards in Glasgow...
View ArticleBoost for drivers as Highways Agency moves to keep traffic moving
DRIVERS have been given a boost as the Highways Agency announces it is moving to keep roads moving with more patrol officers. The executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Queues on M25 due to earlier accident
QUEUES are building on the M25 following an earlier accident this morning (Friday). Slow moving traffic is reported on the M25 clockwise at Junction 8, A217 (Reigate), because of an accident. The...
View ArticleSteve Harley - on the road again
Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Thursday, November 21, 8pm For tickets, priced £23, call 0208 688 9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.ukA JOURNALIST once called Steve Harley 'happy go lucky' and he's...
View ArticleCroydon Village Outlet boss denies staff have gone unpaid
THE man behind Croydon's newest department store has rubbished rumours the business is struggling and staff have not been paid. The Advertiser understands some Croydon Village Outlet (CVO) staff did...
View ArticlePetrescu latest: Is Dan the man to finally take Crystal Palace job?
Former Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday defender Dan Petrescu is reportedly in advanced talks with Crystal Palace about becoming their new manager. Palace have been tracking the right candidate since...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched after body is found in a Warlingham well
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a body was found in a well in Warlingham this afternoon (Friday). Police were called to the discovery outside an address in Audley Drive at around 1.50pm....
View ArticleNine-year-old Selhurst boy's tribute to dad who died in crash
A BOY whose father was killed in a motorcycle crash has written a heartbreaking note to say: "Love you daddy." Shawn Swaby died after coming off his motorbike last Saturday morning in Roman Way. The...
View ArticleFANS VIEW: New Crystal Palace boss will have to dance to Moody's tune
SINCE Ian Holloway resigned from his position, bookmakers have seen a huge number of favourites climb to the top of their odds table, with each option ranging in managerial prowess and coaching...
View ArticleRugby world cup anthem composed by Croydon trio
FOR a sport as northern as Yorkshire pudding, you may be surprised to hear the Rugby League World Cup soundtrack is by a trio of Croydon musicians.Steve Boyce, Eric Olley and Simon Tindle recorded We...
View ArticleUPDATE: 31-year-old woman found dead at house in Tanfield Road
The death of a 31-year-old woman at a Croydon flat is being treated as unsuspicious, police have confirmed. London Ambulance Service (LAS) was called to the basement flat of a house in Tanfield Road...
View ArticleCRYSTAL PALACE: Profiles of the three men in the frame for the Selhurst Park...
REPORTS this morning suggest the race to become the next Crystal Palace manager has entered the home straight - with three men in the running to take over from Ian Holloway. Romanian Dan Petrescu,...
View ArticlePlan for 37-storey tower on Croydon College car park
THE former developers of a notorious unfinished Croydon eyesore have unveiled plans to build another huge tower in the town centre.The joint project between Phoenix Logistics, who sold the unfinished...
View ArticleMan arrested in connection with death of Paula Newman is bailed
A MAN arrested in connection with the death of 20-year-old Paula Newman in New Addington has been bailed. The 33-year-old was arrested when police and ambulance crews were called to Dunsfold Way, New...
View ArticleNew Addington MP wannabe told she should stick to shelf stacking
A NEW Addington woman who wants to be Croydon's first female MP was told by a career advisor she should stick to stacking shelves.Rosina St James, 23, went to Addington High School when it was...
View ArticleSeven arrested in murder probe after body found in a well on the...
SEVEN people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a well on the Croydon/Surrey border yesterday. Police were called to the garden of a three-bedroomed cottage in Audley...
View ArticleFANS VIEW: Crystal Palace defence deserve some plaudits
IN RECENT weeks our defence have certainly taken their fair share of criticism.It is an area which should have been strengthened during the summer. With Ramage being loaned out to Barnsley and Parr...
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