Tremlett on the mend
INJURY meant 2012 was a year to forget for Chris Tremlett but now the fast bowler hopes a successful campaign for Surrey may get his England career back on track.After a good spell for the national...
View ArticleSmith to miss action for ankle surgery
SURREY captain Graeme Smith is to miss a "few months" of the season to return to his native South Africa to undergo surgery on an ankle injury.Despite issues with his ankle caused by a hard winter's...
View ArticleRory Burns: I gel well with Jason Roy
EVERYONE is a little bit different when you are at the crease alongside them.I'm obviously sad that I won't be batting alongside the skipper, Graeme Smith, for a few months while he returns to South...
View ArticleSheridan tips Abbott to get another title at new weight
KEVIN SHERIDAN is backing Roo Abbott to become the second Juggernauts Gym fighter to hold two Queensbury Boxing League belts at different weights.The 25-year-old painter from Oxted has the opportunity...
View ArticleWarlingham admit quitting the Combined Counties League is a "possibility"
WARLINGHAM chairman Steve Rolfe has confirmed the club are considering leaving the Combined Counties League.The club, who currently ground-share at Whyteleafe's Church Road stadium, are weighing up the...
View ArticleCharlie Robertson ready to shine at home
CHARLIE ROBERTSON is aiming to challenge for the first podium of his maiden season in single-seaters when the BRDC Formula 4 Championship travels to his 'home' track at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit this...
View ArticleCroydon travel update: May 16
THERE are no reported disruptions on Southern or South West trains. There are reports of a large pothole in Parkway, New Addington, at the junction of North Downs Crescent. Transport for London is...
View ArticleIncinerator approval met with boos as opponents pin hopes on Boris
OPPONENTS of plans to build an incinerator on the Croydon/Sutton border will take their case to Boris Johnson, after councillors voted to approve the proposal. To a cacophony of boos from the public...
View ArticleDeadline extended for 'Big Lunch' applications
RESIDENTS hoping to hold a street party for next month's Big Lunch event now have extra time to seek permission from the council. Party-planners now have until May 20 to apply for the permission needed...
View ArticlePalace striker set for knee op today
CRYSTAL Palace hitman Glenn Murray is understood to be going under the knife today after tearing his cruciate in the play-off first leg tie against arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion last...
View ArticleExclusive: Teachers at Croydon's worst secondary school to strike in lesson...
TEACHERS at the borough's worst-performing secondary school have voted to strike because too many lessons are being observed by senior staff. As pupils prepare to sit their exams, staff at Westwood...
View ArticlePalace striker: I had to get through Monday due to injury and family issue
CRYSTAL Palace striker Aaron Wilbraham says boss Ian Holloway told the players not to let the fans down at the AMEX Stadium on Monday night.And the 33-year-old was happy to send the travelling support...
View ArticleEagles co-chairman: Every Palace fan will remember Monday for a long time
CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Steve Parish felt "immense pride" of being part of the club's promotion bid after Monday's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium.The supremo says he...
View ArticleHead teacher's concern after 'suspicious incident' outside school
A "SUSPICIOUS" incident outside a school this morning led to worried parents to believe it may have been an attempted abduction. A parent at Heavers Farm Primary School, in South Norwood, contacted...
View ArticlePLENTY TO TRY IN ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK
Adult Learners' Week (18-24 May) provides a reminder of the huge range of opportunities available for anyone who wants to further their education in Croydon.Courses can be taken in a large number of...
View ArticlePalace boss: The underdog tag suits us heading to Wembley
CRYSTAL Palace boss Ian Holloway believes his players will thrive as "underdogs" going into the Championship play-off final against Watford.And in Friday's Croydon Advertiser, he talks about as few...
View ArticleMysterious Girl singer Peter Andre films 60 Minute Makeover in Coulsdon
TV STAR Peter Andre brought a touch of insania to the streets of Coulsdon today as he visited the town to film his latest show. The former pop star spent most of the day revamping one mysterious...
View ArticleEagles winger: I won't be surprised if Wilfried scores another two in the final
CRYSTAL Palace winger Yannick Bolasie was pleased he played a big part in the Eagles' win at Brighton on Monday by setting up Wilfried Zaha's first goal.And he believes the Manchester United-bound man...
View ArticleFood for thought - 600 people enjoy new market
THE organisers of a food market held in Upper Norwood last weekend believed they were taking a gamble in bringing top quality produce to the area.But after at least 600 people turned up for the first...
View ArticleGavin Barwell backs EU referendum calls
UNCOMPROMISING backing for a referendum to determine the UK's future membership of the EU has come this week from Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell.Mr Barwell has told the Advertiser he is not...
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