Palace boss: I guarantee we'll be hard to break down
CRYSTAL Palace boss Ian Holloway is hoping for a bumper crowd at Selhurst Park on Saturday as Peterborough United stand in their way of confirming a play-off place.And in tomorrow's Croydon Advertiser,...
View ArticleBrother of murdered South Norwood rapper faces jail after robbing bank customers
THE brother of a rapper murdered in a drive-by shooting in South Norwood has been warned he faces jail after pleading guilty to robbing people outside banks. Amir Tufail, 19, and friends Jermaine...
View ArticleSecret Cinema in Croydon is ON but alcohol is OFF
SECRET Cinema will finally begin its Croydon screenings tonight – without any alcohol. The company has announced its show in on this evening but ticket holders for the opening weekend have been...
View ArticleFormer Palace striker: I want Croydon sponsor for big fight
FORMER Crystal Palace striker Leon McKenzie has revealed he would like to have a Croydon-based company sponsor him for his boxing debut in June.The 34-year-old, son of former British and European...
View ArticleTougher action on travellers approved by Croydon councillors
TOUGH court action to clamp down on travellers who have set up a string of illegal camps across the borough was approved by the council's cabinet on Monday.The go-ahead means council lawyers will, as...
View ArticleCroydon MP Steve Reed fails in bid to change smoking law
MP STEVE Reed has failed in his bid to ban smoking in cars when children are present.The Croydon North MP proposed a change in legislation in response to research about the dangers of passive...
View ArticleEAGLE-EYED VIEW: Ian Holloway wrong to say Crystal Palace played well at...
WELL, it's finally happened. He's cracked. Holloway has lost the plot.I don't know what game Ollie was watching on Tuesday night as the Eagles made the short journey across to the Den to face Millwall,...
View ArticleCroydon Business Awards winners announced
THE winners of this year's Croydon Business Awards were announced at a ceremony on Wednesday night.Martek Contracts Ltd, based in New Addington, took home the most prestigious award of the night, for...
View ArticleKenley Airfield needs £1 million to preserve blast pens
THE Friends of Kenley Airfield are working hard to preserve the blast pens.By teaming up with the City of London Corporation, which is responsible for the upkeep of the relics, and English Heritage,...
View ArticleRecession blamed for Croydon domestic violence rise
CROYDON'S most senior police officer has described a sharp rise in domestic violence as "hugely worrying".Borough commander Chief Superintendent David Musker told the Advertiser that failing to address...
View ArticleCroydon's answer to Jackass - or just a Jackass?
IS THIS man Croydon's answer to Jackass – or is he just a jackass?He's the 'star' of a video which shows a couple causing traffic chaos by eating a takeaway in the middle of a busy street while sat on...
View ArticleM25 roadworks again causing delays and minor disruption on trains
THE M25 roadworks are once again causing some delays with slow progress clockwise between Junction 4 and 6. Southern Rail are reporting a good service across most of the network with just one train...
View ArticleCrimewatch viewer offers to top-up Gary Hayward reward
A CRIMEWATCH viewer shocked by the attempted murder of Gary Hayward has offered to add thousands of pounds to the reward put up by police.Among the more than two dozen tip-offs and fresh leads officers...
View ArticleClouds will clear for a warm and sunny bank holiday monday
WE are set for a warm and sunny bank holiday in Croydon with only a bit of light rain expected on Saturday. Bank holiday Monday will bring the warmest and brightest weather with the mercury expected to...
View ArticleIAN HOLLOWAY: Crystal Palace's triple PFA nod was fully deserved
IT'S boosted Glenn Murray, Wilfried Zaha and Yannick Bolasie's confidence after they were named in the PFA Championhship Team of the Year this week. I'm delighted for them and it's great when your...
View ArticleYannick Bolasie calls on Crystal Palace to "finish the job" against...
YANNICK BOLASIE wants to cap off a remarkable first season at Palace by helping them achieve promotion to the Premier League after being named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year. The winger has...
View ArticleLane closed on M25 due to broken down vehicle
A BROKEN down vehicle has forced the closure of a lane on the M25. The vehicle has broken down near Clackett Lane services, causing delays clockwise between Junction 5 and 6. The roadworks continue to...
View ArticleClosing Croydon University Hospital's A&E and maternity units is an 'option',...
CROYDON University Hospital's A&E, maternity and children's units could close under plans being considered by a review of healthcare in south west London. A report published today (Friday) includes...
View ArticleUKIP: 'We can win Croydon Central in 2015'
CROYDON'S leading UKIP member believes the party may win a clear majority in Croydon Central at the next general election. Peter Staveley, a 51 year old transport consultant who lives in Davidson Road...
View Article'UKIP can win Croydon Central in 2015,' says bullish prospective candidate
CROYDON'S leading UKIP member believes the party may win a clear majority in Croydon Central at the next general election. Peter Staveley, a 51 year old transport consultant who lives in Davidson Road...
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