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Transsexual police worker Helen Doe charged with attempted murder
A POLICE worker who is a prominent member of Croydon's transsexual community has been charged with attempted murder. Helen Doe, 52, of Montgomery Close, Mitcham, appeared in custody at Wimbledon...
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Ipswich Town signing wants Crystal Palace star to join him
NEW Ipswich Town signing Jonathan Parr says he may look to persuade Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams to join him at Portman Road. Parr was released by the Eagles at the end of last season and...
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Winterbourne teacher: 'We love it here but Platanos Trust is driving us away'
THE row over "punitive" lesson observations at an academy in Thornton Heath deepened today as teachers went on strike for the second time in seven days. Eight teachers at Winterbourne Boys' Academy...
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A Crystal Palace XI which cost LESS combined than Ross McCormack
THE football world has been thrown into something of a frenzy today, with the news that 27-year-old Championship striker Ross McCormack has commanded a fee of £11 million. The Scotsman has joined...
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Weed found growing in Croydon park (no, not that kind)
VOLUNTEERS clearing bushes in South Norwood Country Park came across some weed - but not the kind they were expecting. For, among the nettles, were a dozen cannabis plants hidden within the native herb...
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Parking meters stolen from Coulsdon car park
Thieves made off with two parking ticket machines from Lion Green Road car park in Coulsdon this morning. Neil Ridulfa from Cycling Made Easy, opposite the car park, said customers had told him the...
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UPDATE: Police raid Thornton Heath home in 'planned operation'
ARMED police surrounded a house in Thornton Heath this evening (Tuesday). The house in Headcorn Road, and several others nearby, were evacuated during what police called a "pre-planned operation" at...
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Police refuse to disclose why armed police raided home in Thornton Heath
POLICE have refused to disclose why armed officers raided a house in Thornton Heath on Tuesday evening. The property in Headcorn Road was surrounded by armed police at around 6pm. They forced entry...
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Brother of Crystal Palace midfielder appears in Dagenham & Redbridge friendly...
ADLENE Guedioura's brother Nabil, who played for Crystal Palace's development squad last season, played for Dagenham and Redbridge on Tuesday. Nabil came on as a second half substitute for the Daggers...
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Ronaldinho to Crystal Palace? Bookies suggest Eagles are in the running for...
HE WAS once rated the world's best player - a man who starred for Barcelona and helped Brazil to 2002 World Cup glory. But next season, is there a chance Ronaldinho could grace the Selhurst Park turf?...
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Croydon Council to house homeless families in former office blocks in...
TWO former office blocks in Thornton Heath are set to be leased by the council as flats in order to reduce the number of homeless families placed in bed and breakfasts. Concord House and Sycamore...
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Croydon star James Dasaolu runs 10.03 seconds in Switzerland
CROYDON star James Dasaolu ran 10.03 seconds in the B race at the Diamond League fixture in Lausanne, Switzerland, last weekend. It takes the 27-year-old to second in the United Kingdom this year and...
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Crystal Palace TRANSFER TALK: Campbell, Slimani, Murray, Shelvey
EACH week the Advertiser will take a look at who the media are linking with moves to and away from Palace, with the speculation set to continue through to the end of the summer transfer window at the...
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AFC Croydon boss calls for new players to come forward
AFC CROYDON Athletic's pre-season training began last week and manager Ant Williams admits he may look at three individuals in particular. Furthermore, the club are currently on the lookout for a new...
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Houses being built at site where New Addington schoolgirl Tia Sharp was murdered
NEW houses are being built on the site where Tia Sharp was murdered – but no one will ever have to live at the same number again. Two new family council properties are being built on the site of the...
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Unions' public sector strike expected to disrupt Croydon services and schools
TEACHERS, firefighters, civil servants and council staff are due to take part in a national strike today (Thursday. The action is expected to cause severe disruption to many public services, with at...
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New Addington punter hits World Cup jackpot after backing Germany to beat...
A CRONX brewer won a cheeky little flutter made when Brazil were at their lowest ebb on Tuesday (July 8). Simon Dale, co-owner of the estate's Cronx Brewery, in Vulcan Way, put a quick tenner on...
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Exclusive: Crystal Palace in talks to extend contracts with duo
CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Steve Parish says the club are talking to two players who are out of contract next summer about extending their stays at Selhurst Park. Parish was unable to reveal which...
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Schools close across Croydon as teachers join mass public sector strikes
AT LEAST 18 schools in Croydon are closed today as teachers take part in a mass walkout by public sector workers across the UK. A further 15 primary and secondary schools are only partially open as...
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Sanderstead Lawn Tennis Club set for summer finals day
FOLLOWING months of fierce competition the Sanderstead Lawn Tennis Club champions will be decided on Summer Finals Day on Saturday July 12. Juniors, seniors, singles, doubles, ladies, men's and mixed –...
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