Pensioner who hit and killed mother-of-three on zebra crossing in Thornton...
A PENSIONER who hit and killed a mother-of-three on a zebra crossing has been spared jail.Shelton Hoilett, 77, collided with Charmaine Duncan, 29, as he tried to pass – or "undertake" - a car which had...
View ArticleIce bucket challenge: Croydon - can you beat this?
HOT on the heels of the Hustler Club girls' soaking, here's another Croydon contribution to the ice bucket craze.Matthews Yard owner and all round good egg Saif Bonar puts his own, unique spin on the...
View ArticleBrede Hangeland wants Crystal Palace boost at Walsall in Cup
BREDE Hangeland wants Crystal Palace to overcome their disappointing start to the new season by coming away from Walsall with a win in the Capital One Cup. The Eagles make the trip to the West Midlands...
View ArticleGet ready Matalan - former Crystal Palace keeper Gabor Kiraly is heading to...
THE man with the most famous tracksuit bottoms in football is on the verge of a return to these shores.Gabor Kiraly, once of Crystal Palace, is reportedly on the radar of under-fire Fulham boss Felix...
View ArticleMan taken to hospital as 'priority' after stabbing in Cromwell Road in West...
A MAN has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed during a fight in Croydon. The Air Ambulance was sent to reports of a stabbing on the junction of Cromwell Road and Whitehorse Road, West Croydon,...
View ArticleWalsall 0–3 Crystal Palace: It's all Dwight at Palace as striker...
CRYSTAL Palace are through to the third round of the Capital One Cup after a 3-0 win at Walsall this evening. Dwight Gayle was the hero, notching an impressive first half hat-trick, before it became...
View ArticleMurder investigation underway after man dies following stabbing in Cromwell...
POLICE have launched a murder investigation after a man stabbed in a fight in Croydon died. Officers were called to Cromwell Road, West Croydon, at 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon after receiving...
View ArticleVOTE: Steve Clarke or Neil Warnock - who would you prefer in charge at...
REPORTS this morning suggest the rollercoaster ride that is the Crystal Palace manager search could be coming to an end. It appears the race now has two horses - former West Brom manager Steve Clarke...
View ArticleCromwell Road murder: Shopkeeper saw victim bleeding and clutching his chest
RESIDENTS and traders close to the scene where a 24-year-old was murdered in Cromwell Road, West Croydon, have told the Advertiser what they saw in the moments before and after the fatal stabbing.The...
View ArticleNuisance tenant who passed out drunk while frying chicken faces eviction
A NUISANCE tenant who nearly burnt down his council flat when he passed out drunk while frying chicken is facing eviction.A closure order was granted last week for Dean Spencer's flat in Miles Court,...
View ArticleTHE ADVERTISER SAYS: Harsh to blame Croydon Council for post-flooding response
IT IS six months since flooding brought chaos and – in some cases – destruction to the south of Croydon.And it is clear from our report this week that the scars still run deep. Many people haven't...
View ArticleBetting suspended on Neil Warnock return to Crystal Palace
NEIL Warnock looks set to make a sensational return to Selhurst Park, to succeed Tony Pulis as Eagles boss.Betting has been suspended on the former QPR, Sheffield United, and Leeds boss this lunchtime...
View ArticleNeil Warnock appointed Crystal Palace manager on two-year deal
Neil Warnock has been announced as the Crystal Palace manager. The 65-year-old is set to take charge of the first game of his second stint as manager at Palace this weekend at Newcastle.The appointment...
View ArticleTeenager to appear in court accused of trying to abduct boy from Thornton...
A TEENAGER is to appear in court accused of trying to abduct a child from a school in Thornton Heath.The 17-year-old is alleged to have turned up at Beulah Junior School, in Beulah Road, on July 21.He...
View ArticleOpening of new free school in Croydon delayed because temporary classrooms...
THE new school on the former general hospital site in London Road is to open almost a week later than expected.Harris Invictus Academy, a free school linked to the Harris Federation, was due to open on...
View ArticleFlashback: Neil Warnock was 'sickened' to leave Crystal Palace first time around
NEIL Warnock's first spell in charge of Crystal Palace ended in March 2010, after the club were put into administration.At the time Warnock - a popular figure who had previously led the Eagles to the...
View ArticleCrystal Palace supremo: Neil Warnock has unfinished business at our club
NEIL Warnock has unfinished business at Crystal Palace, according to co-chairman Steve Parish.After searching far and wide for a new manager, Palace appointed 65-year-old Warnock this afternoon.It is...
View ArticleCrystal Palace to announce midfielder signing following Warnock
CRYSTAL Palace are understood to be close to securing the signing of Southampton midfielder Jack Cork. The Carshalton-born man looked set for a move to Selhurst Park before the opening game against...
View ArticleCrystal Palace chairman plays down Paddy Kenny link and hopes to have new...
STEVE Parish says Crystal Palace hope to have some new players before the weekend.With Monday's transfer deadline approaching fast, Parish is working hard with the club's new manager Neil Warnock on...
View ArticleSquad players took their chance at Walsall, says Crystal Palace midfielder
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder Barry Bannan says he and his team-mates wanted to stamp their Premier League authority on League one side Walsall in Tuesday night. Despite a bright start from the Saddlers,...
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