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REVEALED: Your choice of name for Croydon's newest beer
THE name of Croydon's newest beer has been chosen – thanks to an Advertiser reader.Dozens of entries were received in our bid to find a new name for the Cronx Brewery's latest ale, which will be...
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Croydon accountant funds movie about Liverpool's Champions League triumph
AN ACCOUNTANT is defying the stereotype and proving his profession's creative credentials, by funding a movie through smart accounting.Farook Owadally's firm has financed One Night In Istanbul – a film...
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PREVIEW: Millwall v Crystal Palace
PALACE make the short journey across south London to face Millwall tonight, in what should be a super-charged atmosphere.The sides had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Selhurst back in October, which turned...
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Umar Tufail detective says murder was not gang related
THE detective who led the investigation into the murder of Umar Tufail believes it was an "isolated" killing and not the result of gang rivalry.Detective Chief Inspector Lee Watling and his team's...
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New Addington dad-of-two died on day of his sister's wedding
A YOUNG and healthy father of two died suddenly in his sleep on the morning of his sister's wedding.Dean Chapman suffered sudden adult arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) on December 6 last year, an...
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No rail disruption but road delays further afield
SOUTHERN Rail are reporting no major delays through Croydon stations this morning. All London Underground lines are also running a good service. There are major delays on the A27 near Portsmouth so if...
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Plenty of sun but don't forget your jacket
THE good news for sun worshippers is that there will be plenty this week. However it won't quite be sunbathing weather with maximum temperatures of about 15 degrees Celsius between today and Saturday,...
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Man bailed and another cautioned following police swoop on coach full of...
A MAN has been bailed and another cautioned after a coach of Crystal Palace supporters was stopped by police in South Norwood on Saturday morning. A lock knife, five bin-bags of beer, cider, wine and...
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Former Warlingham rugby player Chris Robshaw suffers Lions heartache
ENGLAND captain Chris Robshaw has not been named in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. The 26-year-old Harlequins flanker, who was born in Redhill, was the front-runner to...
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Tottenham graduate and former Charlton loan star on trial at Palace
CRYSTAL Palace have taken former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dean Parrett on trial after he was released from White Hart Lane, Advertiser Sport understands.The 21-year-old creative star played the...
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Firefighters tackle lorry blaze in Imperial Way, Croydon
THE trailer of an articulated lorry is on fire in Imperial Way. Ten firefighters were sent to the scene at around 1.36pm this afternoon (Tuesday). The trailer of the vehicle is ablaze as well as a...
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Yobs described as 'pack of dogs' avoid prison over attack at New Addington...
SIX yobs who bloodied and bruised three Afghan men in a mistaken revenge attack inside a tram have been spared jail. The men, including two youths, were handed suspended sentences, youth...
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Millwall 0-0 Crystal Palace: Eagles set for final day showdown after feisty...
CRYSTAL Palace were held to a 0-0 draw at Millwall this evening in a fast and furious encounter at The Den.It was probably the right result in the end with both sides shutting each out, but it looks as...
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Amanda Knox speaks about Meredith Kercher case during US TV interview
AMANDA Knox, who is facing a retrial over the killing of Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher, has protested her innocence in a US TV interview. The 25-year-old student, from Seattle, was initially found...
View ArticlePlans progressing for first Croydon Heritage Festival
PLANS are continuing to progress for the first Croydon Heritage Festival this summer.The Whitgift Foundation is presenting the inaugural festival from June 3 to 23 as a "celebration of past and...
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TARA GREEN: Now's the time for parents to have a 'mental spring clean'
AFTER a long, dark and very cold winter, spring appears to have sprung in Croydon town at last. The lighter evenings are here and some days have even been mild enough to brave the playground... without...
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Matthews Yard celebrates its first anniversary
CREATED out of a desire to provide a "venue for everyone" after the horrors of the 2011 riots, Matthews Yard has celebrated its first birthday.Founder Saif Bonar says that while the venture, located in...
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Gaffer hails AFC Croydon Athletic's first season
IT'S only their first season as a new club and they've just reached a cup final, but for manager Antony Williams, he hopes it's just the start of good things to come for AFC Croydon Athletic Football...
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Croydon Council seeks High Court order in war against travellers
COUNCIL lawyers are putting the finishing touches to plans to seek a court injunction banning travellers from illegally camping anywhere in the borough.The "get tough" stance is expected to be approved...
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Stepping inside the world of Croydon's Freemasons
FREEMASONS have had a reputation for secrecy in the past.But now the Croydon Masons have opened their doors, to give the Advertiser a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on at their temple, in Oakfield...
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