VIDEO: "I'm back in the real world at Palace" says trialist Jake Nicholson
JAKE Nicholson says players live in a "bubble" at the top Premier League clubs and that he's "back in the real world" after training with Crystal Palace on trial. The midfielder was released by...
View ArticleKey pledge of Lillian's Law campaign close to reality
A ZERO tolerance approach to drug driving – one of the key aims of our Lillian's Law campaign – has moved a step closer to reality.In March an expert panel recommended adopting certain limits for drugs...
View ArticleGIVE AND TAKE DAY FINDS NEW HOMES FOR UNWANTED GOODS
Over a quarter of a tonne of unwanted household items were donated at Croydon's recent free 'Give and Take' day in Surrey Street.Organised by the council and their waste contractors, Veolia Environment...
View ArticleNo indication Tia Sharp was in danger, says report
MURDERED schoolgirl Tia Sharp's school attendance was so low that legal action was being started against her mother, while illegal drug taking was constant among her family, a new report says. The...
View Articlet20 REPORT: Surrey lose out to Essex big hitters at the Oval
Surrey 148-6 Essex 149-2Essex win by eight wickets ESSEX were victorious over Surrey this evening, securing a 149-2 scoreline to win by eight wickets with seven balls to spare. Surrey won the toss and...
View ArticleCroydon-born creator of The Professionals reveals movie plans
SEVENTIES TV show The Professionals is set for the big screen treatment later this year, according to the Croydon man who created the series.Famed for its Ford Capri and star Martin Shaw's dodgy perm,...
View ArticleCrystal Palace Transfer Talk: Campaña, Odemwingie, Grandin, Sagbo
The Croydon Advertiser takes a daily look at who the gossip columns say Palace are in the hunt for and any other rumours from Selhurst Park...July 16 Crystal Palace look set to complete the £1.7m...
View ArticleStreetlight complaints spark new row
SCANT regard is being paid to residents' complaints as the council forges ahead with its street light replacement programme in Upper Norwood, it is claimed.The attack has come from Labour councillor...
View ArticleTribunal into shamed GP suspended over 'biased' panel member
THE tribunal investigating a former out-of-hours doctor in Croydon has been halted after one of the panel deciding the case was accused of being biased. It means the inquiry into Dr Ravi Sondhi is...
View ArticleCroydon stars Dasaolu and Rooney picked for IAAF World Championships
CROYDON athletics stars James Dasaolu and Martyn Rooney have been named as part of a 60-strong team for the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia, on August 10-19. The news comes on the back...
View ArticleCrystal Palace weightlifter Jo Calvino wins 18th British title
A NEW generation of weightlifters were crowned British Champions at the 2013 Championships in Bangor on Saturday, with just three athletes retaining their titles from 12 months earlier. A combination...
View ArticleCroydon Harriers secure victory at Sutton Arena
CROYDON'S young athletes completed their UK Youth Development league campaign in the best possible fashion with a victory at Sutton Arena on Saturday. In the under 13s and under 15's Premier Two clash,...
View ArticleStruggle to save van driver's life appears on TV
DRAMATIC scenes showing how doctors saved the life of a New Addington van driver after an horrific head-on crash will be shown on TV tonight.Tony Arch, of Brockham Crescent, will appear on Channel 4...
View ArticleWarlingham secure England full-back for their summer training camp
WARLINGHAM Rugby Club have secured the assistance of current Saracens and England full-back Alex Goode at their Summer training Camp on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at their Hamsey Green home....
View ArticlePalace winger Banton joins MK Dons
CRYSTAL Palace winger Jason Banton has joined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on loan until January next year. The 20-year-old announced on his Twitter account this morning he was moving to...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Palace monitoring Croatia U21 star
CRYSTAL Palace are one of a number of clubs monitoring Croatia U21 attacking midfielder Mislav Oršić, Advertiser Sport can exclusively reveal. The 20-year-old, who has also played for his country at...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Palace supremo confirms Kevin Phillips deal
CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has tonight confirmed striker Kevin Phillips has agreed a one-year deal to stay at Selhurst Park. The 39-year-old play-off hero has been mulling over his options...
View ArticleConfirmed! Lingfield will play in Sussex
AFTER nearly four months of uncertainty Lingfield can begin preparing for the new season in the Sussex County League Division One.Linggers had the threat of relegation hanging over their head since...
View ArticleCall-up is a long shot for Surrey's Australian batsman
GLENN Maxwell believes only something out of the blue will see him called up for Australia against England in the Ashes this winter.The Surrey star signed off after Monday night's eight-wicket defeat...
View ArticleWinless week for Surrey but Ponting swansong just superb
SURREY'S four-match winning streak in the T20 was brought to a halt on Monday night as Essex romped home by eight wickets with seven balls to spare.Chasing 149 to win at the Oval, the Eagles displayed...
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