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Families' plea for help after building collapses in Norbury
TWO families have presented themselves to the council for housing assistance following the collapse of their building in Norbury. Fourteen people were evacuated safely from 1505 London Road after its...
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Croydon conwoman Neelam Desai jailed for 30 months after travel business frauds
TRAVEL agent Neelam Desai has been jailed for 30 months for a series of frauds totalling more than £230,000. The 34-year-old ran a business selling discount flights and holidays from her home in Beulah...
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Man caught by have-a-go heroes admits trying to rob bank
A MAN has admitted using a fake gun to try and rob a bank. Andrew Fernandez demanded money from the cashier at Lloyds Bank in Brighton Road, Coulsdon, on November 27 last year. The 47-year-old, of no...
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Ukip leaflets snatched by anti-fascist, candidate says
AN "anti-fascist" campaigner snatched leaflets from a Ukip election campaign stall and ran off down the street. A tussle broke out between the man and Ukip candidate Kathleen Garner as she tried to get...
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Croydon nightclub, where man was stabbed during Tim Westwood DJ set, has...
A TOWN centre nightclub had its licence revoked this week after a man was stabbed at a Tim Westwood DJ gig at the venue. 12-20 club, formerly known as Shooshh, in Crown Hill, Croydon, lost its licence...
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'You have lied to an awful lot of people': Judge jails Neelam Desai for £230k...
THE conwoman who accused the Advertiser of "persecuting" her has been sentenced to 30 months for ripping off customers of her discount travel business. Neelam Desai, 34, offered customers cheap flights...
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VOTE: The New Addington boulders - should they stay or should they go?
THEY are probably the biggest talking point in New Addington. Some think they resemble an arrival from outer space, others would say their plain ugly. But, at least according to the previous...
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Conwoman lied about sick family to get cash from victims
A CON artist who duped victims into handing over cash by pretending her family members were seriously ill has been convicted of fraud.Sherene Simmons, 32, of Dalmally Road, Croydon, turned up...
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Lidl's bid for supermarket in Sanderstead DISMISSED on appeal
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after unpopular plans for a Lidl supermarket were rejected by the planning inspector. Inspector Ron Boyd yesterday dismissed the chain's appeal to develop the site of the...
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Froch v Groves: Who will win the Battle of Britain rematch?
The time for talking is almost over as one of the most eagerly-anticipated fights in British boxing history takes place at Wembley Stadium tomorrow night (Saturday). And you can expect plenty of...
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Robber who attacked South Norwood garage owner escapes from prison
A ROBBER who attacked and robbed a South Norwood garage owner has escaped from an open prison. Police are appealing for the public's help in finding Simon Marcus Rhodes-Butler, who escaped from Ford...
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Crystal Palace: Aaron Wilbraham thanks Tony Pulis after leaving the club
AARON WILBRAHAM has revealed he has known about his departure from Palace "for the last few months" after it was announced on Wednesday he was being released by the Eagles.The 34-year-old is on the...
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South Norwood takeaway owner fined over TV licence
A TAKEAWAY owner has been fined £400 for using a TV without a licence inside the premises. Ali Pektez, owner of the Kebab Centre in Portland Road, South Norwood, was also ordered to pay £200 court...
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easyJet owner decides not to open East Croydon food store
THE founder of easyJet says he will not be opening a budget food store in the former Metlife building after being advised by Croydon Council it may struggle to get planning permission.But Sir Stelios...
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New Croydon Council leader pledges a 'cleaner and greener' borough
PROMISES to clean up Croydon, tackle antisocial behaviour and be a "council for everyone" were a hit with voters and steered Labour to victory in last week's elections, new council leader Tony Newman...
View ArticleRail services from Croydon returning to normal
Rail services through Croydon disrupted earlier this morning (Saturday)after a person was hit by a train at Clapham Junction are returning to normal But Southern warned at around midday there could be...
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Police concern about missing South Norwood man
POLICE in Croydon are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 50-year-old man from South Norwood Alan Jarvis, was last seen at around 7.30pm yesterday (Friday) boarding a 155 bus...
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Crystal Palace supremo reveals admiration for Dwight Gayle goals
STEVE Parish has looked back on Dwight Gayle's goal at Aston Villa last season with admiration. The last-gasp strike won Goal of the Season at the club's end-of-season awards earlier in May. And...
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Westfield development to omit word 'Croydon'?
THE partnership behind the £1 billion regeneration of Croydon has refused to confirm whether the word "Croydon" will be in the name of the new development.The Advertiser understands there is a strong...
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Woman treated in hospital after central Croydon flat fire
A WOMAN in her 20s was treated in hospital for burns to her hand after a fire in the kitchen of her flat in Wellesley Road, Croydon this morning (Sunday). The small fire broke out at 5.30am as the...
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