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UPDATE: Man on Croydon rooftop in stand-off with police for more than seven...
A MAN involved in a stand-off with police has been on the roof of a house in Waddon for more than seven hours.Police have been trying to talk Joe Barnett down from the rooftop in Barrow Road since...
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Rooftop drama in Barrow Road, Croydon, ends after nearly nine hours as man is...
THE stand-off between police and a man on the roof of a house in Waddon has ended after getting on for nine hours.Police had been trying to talk Joe Barnett down from the rooftop in Barrow Road since...
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The Croydon butcher's that doesn't just make sausages, it helps make babies...
IS THIS Croydon's most fertile chair?An odd question maybe, but a butcher's shop celebrating its centenary could be behind its own mini-baby boom.H Hartwell and Sons, in Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath,...
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Addington High head makes vow to improve after GCSE grades tumble
THE new head of the estate's secondary school has said "no stone will be left unturned" in its efforts to improve its GCSE results.Addington High's grades took a marked downturn this year – its first...
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Man charged with murder of Adrian Young
A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Adrian Young, who died after a fight on a Croydon estate on Tuesday. Jordan Glasgow of Silverdale, Sydenham will appear before Camberwell...
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Taberner House plan revised after concerns about impacts on Queen's Gardens
NEW designs for the redevelopment of the council's former Taberner House headquarters site - extending Queen's Gardens and doubling the number of affordable homes - have been revealed.The rethink by...
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Late collections at 250 Croydon postal boxes to be scrapped
LATE collections from about 250 postboxes across Croydon are to be scrapped as part of Royal Mail "efficiency measures".Notices were placed on the boxes last week informing the public that post would...
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Newcastle United 3–3 Crystal Palace: He's back! Wilfried Zaha marks...
WILFRIED Zaha capped a memorable return to Crystal Palace with a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time at Newcastle United this afternoon. It was a well-earned point after a stunning game of...
View ArticleWoman cut free from car after collision with bus in Selsdon
THE woman driver of a Toyota Yaris car was cut free from the vehicle by firefighters from Addington after it was involved in a collision with a bus in Addington Road, Selsdon at lunchtime today...
View ArticleWoman escapes from fire in her Upper Norwood flat
FIREFIGHTERS say a woman in her 50s escaped possible serious injury after a smoke alarm warned her of a fire in her flat in Sylvan Road, Upper Norwood this afternoon (Saturday). Norbury fire crew...
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Man faces charges after rooftop stand-off with police in Waddon
A MAN involved in nine hour rooftop stand-off with police on Friday is to appear before magistrates in Croydon on Monday charged with a variety of offences. John Barnett, 26, was arrested by police...
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Pedestrian "critical" after collision with car in South Norwood
A PEDESTRIAN is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a collision with a car in Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). A police spokesman said...
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He's 90, he's been married 65 years - and he'll give Andy Murray a run for...
A COULSDON couple who were married 65 years ago this weekend say "travel, talking and hobbies" have helped keep them together.Pat and Ian King, who celebrate their anniversary on Saturday, said their...
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China trip of a lifetime for Croydon martial arts school
A GROUP of Kung Fu students have been on a trip of a lifetime after the Chinese government invited them to stay.The children from Kung Fu Schools in Croydon spent an all-expenses paid week in Beijing...
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Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock says Tony Pulis has left behind a squad full...
CRYSTAL Palace manager Neil Warnock praised his predecessor Tony Pulis for leaving him with a squad full of "character and determination" after the late fightback at Newcastle.The Eagles earned a point...
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Jason Roy called up by England for T20 match vs India
FORMER Whitgift School pupil Jason Roy has been called up by England for next weekend's T20 international against India.The Surrey batsman has been in prime form this summer, especially in the shorter...
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South Norwood lunch club for elderly may need new home
A LUNCH club for elderly people is being forced to move as its South Norwood base could be demolished.The Pop-in Lunch Club, run by South Norwood and Woodside Community Association, will be moving to a...
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THE ADVERTISER SAYS: Neil Warnock might not be the sexiest choice for Crystal...
IT IS never dull following the fortunes of Crystal Palace Football Club.Administration, near-relegation, promotion, relegation, more administration, another promotion – it is the proverbial...
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TRANSFER TALK: Crystal Palace poised to sign Tottenham defender
CRYSTAL Palace are set to sign Tottenham defender Zeki Fryers.It is understood Neil Warnock has made the Spurs left-back his number one target to fill what has become a problem position for Palace, who...
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Man appears at Old Bailey accused of murdering Adrian Young
A man charged with the murder of 24-year-old Adrian Young from Croydon has been remanded in custody following his appearance at the Old Bailey. Jordan Glasgow, 26, of Silverdale, Sydenham was charged...
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