Palace boss takes Banton, Appiah and Wynter to Stoke
CRYSTAL Palace boss Ian Holloway has confirmed he's included the likes of Jason Banton, Kwesi Appiah and Alex Wynter in his squad for tonight's FA Cup third round replay at Stoke City."I've taken a...
View ArticlePalace midfielder set for Gills loan swap
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder David Wright could be on the verge of returning to League Two side Gillingham on loan.The utility man spent a successful loan spell at the Priestfield Stadium under boss...
View ArticleStoke City 4-1 Palace: Extra-time Eagles run out of gas despite Murray equaliser
CRYSTAL Palace were knocked out of the FA Cup this evening after a very flattering scoreline gave Stoke City a 4-1 win.Glenn Murray sent the tie to extra-time when he scored a penalty late on to cancel...
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Georgia Ward prepares for Australian Youth Olympic Festival
CRYSTAL Palace Diving Club's Georgia Ward insists she is aiming to make an even bigger splash as she returns down under for this month's Australian Youth Olympic Festival.At just 17, Ward missed out on...
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Brighton Road in Coulsdon to be closed in sections while paving is repaired
PARTS of Coulsdon high street will be shut for three weeks while Croydon council fixes a bungled paving project.The authority plans to close Brighton Road in the town centre in sections during the day...
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Three Croydon comedians reach final of national competition
CROYDON has been the butt of many a comedian's jokes in the past - but now a trio of local funnymen are proving our comics are able to raise a laugh or two of their own.Three Croydon comics have made...
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Theatre to open in Matthews Yard in Croydon after crowd-funding success
BRITAIN's first crowd-funded theatre is to open in Croydon after the public backed the project based in Matthews Yard.Owner Saif Bonar turned to website Kickstarter to raise £5,000 needed to transform...
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The £100,000 plan to save Croydon's market
AMBITIOUS plans to revive Surrey Street market, which could involve its operation being taken over by expert private managers, have been published this week.Breathing new life into the flagging market...
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Selsdon boot camp owner to take part in Jamie Oliver's food revolution
A FITNESS instructor has been signed up by Jamie Oliver to take part in his food revolution.Sam Markey, 43, owner of Shape Back Boot Camp in Selsdon, has joined forces with the celebrity chef to help...
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Croydon Council chief executive Jon Rouse resigns
CROYDON Council chief executive Jon Rouse has resigned. Mr Rouse, 44, is joining the Department of Health as Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships. In a statement...
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Sutton man Matthew Wood was second helicopter crash victim
MATTHEW Wood from Sutton has been named as the second victim of the helicopter crash in central London this morning. It is believed Mr Wood, 39, was fatally injured when the helicopter struck a crane...
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Matt Wood described as 'warm and generous' in tribute after Vauxhall...
A MAN killed by the burning wreckage of a helicopter crash as he walked to work has been named as Matthew Wood from Sutton. The 39-year-old was making his way to the Vauxhall office of Rentokil when...
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'I'm too fat for prison', claims Norbury benefit cheat
A BENEFIT cheat who conned taxpayers out of thousands of pounds while selling £125 burgers in a luxury gastropub begged not to be jailed – because he is too fat.Bentley-driving Stephen Sussams, 59, who...
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CCTV image released after man steals charity collection box from New...
DO YOU recognise this face?Police have released this CCTV image of a man they would like to talk to following the theft of a collection box from inside a funeral directors, as reported in last week's...
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Michael Jackson impersonator from Coulsdon accused of beating his wife
THE UK's first professional Michael Jackson impersonator - also once hailed as the country's 'dad of the year' - has been accused of beating his wife.Keith Preddie, who was crowned Britain's Best Dad...
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Addiscombe woman convicted of assaulting girl, four
A WOMAN has been found guilty of assaulting a four-year-old girl after a quick-thinking passerby flagged down a police car.Sharon Bailey, of Morland Road, Addiscombe, was given a conditional discharge...
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Snow in Croydon: Council advises residents to leave cars at home
HEAVY snow is forecast for Croydon today (Friday), with the council advising residents to leave their cars at home. In a statement, a spokesman said people should check the detailed forecast before...
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Ian Holloway 'saddened and offended' by claims Wilfried Zaha cheated in Stoke...
PALACE boss Ian Holloway says he was "saddened" and "offended" by claims Wilfried Zaha is a cheat after the winger was given a yellow card for an alleged dive at Stoke City on Tuesday night.The...
View ArticleDiesel spillage in Croydon after attempted fuel theft from Transit van
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a diesel spillage in Croydon this morning (Friday) after thieves tried to steal fuel from a van. The crew from Norbury Fire Station was called to the car park in Granville...
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Croydon mother's tribute as son, seven, dies from meningococcal disease
BEAMING his "heartbreaking" smile, blue-eyed Rio Redwood looks a picture of happiness in his beloved Tottenham football kit.Now his mum says her seven-year-old is "looking after his family from above"...
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