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Hercules kids show the way
Hercules Wimbledon runners took four of the top six places in the U15/U17 race at the opening Sweatshop Surrey Cross Country League race of the season in Richmond Park on Saturday, writes Tom Pollak. Jonathan Burgess covered the 2.5-mile course in 14
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Terrors edge 13-goal feast
Tooting & Mitcham assistant George Wakeling blamed kamikaze defending for a remarkable 13-goal thriller which saw his side triumph 7-6 at rivals Dulwich Hamlet on Tuesday night. Goals from Jamie Findlay (two), Matt York (two), Simon Mitchell, Paul Vines
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Four out of four for red hot Redskins
Streatham Redskins remain top of the English National Ice Hockey League South with four wins out of four after a convincing 6-1 home win against Cardiff Dragons last Sunday, writes Jason Cobb. With league rivals Invicta only managing a draw away at Milton
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Garland fears a backlash from former Robin Carl
Carshalton Athletic boss Dave Garland is hoping irony does not deal him a bitter FA Cup blow after watching his shot-shy side snatch a controversial 1-1 draw with bottom club Worthing. The Colston Avenue boss released striker Carl Wilson-Denis midway
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Ide the loan ranger gives United boost
Sutton United returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Thurrock at Gander Green Lane on Saturday, and assistant manager Paul Harford hopes it is a sign of things to come. Sutton's third league success of the season, which lifted them
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Swans counting on star duo
Staines Town are hoping goal-grabbing duo Mark Nwokeji and Ali Chaaban can help them stretch their unbeaten run to five games when they host Slough Town in the Ryman League Premier Division on Tuesday (7.45pm), writes Tony Flood. The Swans, who are without
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Yaku strikes to end Beavers’ barren run
Hampton & Richmond recorded their first win for more than a month with Lawrence Yaku grabbing the winner in a shock 1-0 win at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Alan Devonshire's men have become a bogey side to the Dons, beating them on each of their three
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FA Trophy preliminary round: Corinthian Casuals 0 Enfield 1
It doesn't seem to matter how well Casuals play, they just cannot win a cup game of any description at the moment. This game could have gone either way right up until the final whistle but it was perhaps fitting that one supreme piece of individual skill
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Deano backs Jarvis over vital miss
A sense of dja vu engulfed the Stoop on Saturday as fly-half Adrian Jarvis missed a late kick to end NEC Harlequins' hopes in the EDF Energy Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-finals. The 22-year-old's failed touchline conversion, which would have given Quins their
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Orr heads for Harlequins RL
Harlequins Rugby League has today announced the signing of Wigan Warriors stand-off Danny Orr on a three-year deal. Orr becomes the fourth player with International honours to join Harlequins for the new season, alongside Scott Hill (Australia), Julian
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A fitting tribute
The first concert in Barnes Music Society's Stars of the Future season took place on Thursday 5 October and was dedicated to the memory of Sir Malcolm Arnold, a patron of the Society, who died on 23 September. This season's the emphasis is on young
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Give us a break, Mel
Most married men know what it is like when their wife throws a wobbly and refuses - right at the last minute - to go to something that has been planned for ages. So they would have every sympathy with Mel Smith's character in An Hour And A Half Late at
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Fine music deserves more
Surely such fine music deserves more than this'. These were Digby Fairweather's words as he and trombonist Chris Gower climbed back onto the stage at the Bull's Head, on Tuesday 26th September, after adding to the audience's applause for clarinettist
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Kafka's so gripping
Visually, aurally and emotionally, Metamorphosis, now on at the Hammersmith Lyric, is utterly gripping from beginning to end. Blending the comic and the horrifying effortlessly, the play tells the well-known story, from Kafka's novel of the same name
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Planning refusal on health grounds not relevant when siting new masts
Merton Council received a "prior approval notification" (not a planning application) for a telecommunications mast on Haydon's Road, seeking views on the siting and appearance of the monopole mast. Officers correctly advised objectors that their concerns
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Help our marathon effort raising money for cancer care charity
I would like to ask any Wimbledon Guardian readers who fancy a challenge to consider running the Flora London Marathon for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Last year 16 Marie Curie nurses in Merton cared for 40 seriously-ill cancer patients in their own homes
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Equality at its art
Two students from Croydon's Brit School have made it to the final stages of an art competition launched to celebrate 30 years of the Commission for Racial Equality. Students from schools in England, Scotland and Wales were invited to enter the Young
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Considering options after GCSEs
As Christmas nears so does the first wave of school examinations such as mock GCSEs. As well as exam preparation, now is also the time for the year-11 pupils to consider their options for when they leave. Further education and going into work are two
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Ladybird winner
A Croydon school pupil has seen off competition from more than 5,000 other hopefuls to win a national design competition. Nine-year-old Nadia Stradis was one of 11 winners of a competition to design a badge for the 2007 Walk on Wednesday campaign. The
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Dangers of buying blades
The dangers of buying and using age-restricted products such as knives and solvents have been highlighted thanks to a collection of posters created by the borough's school children. Year six pupils from across Croydon designed and produced the posters
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Learning as a family
Croydon has been chosen by a national education charity to be the focus of this year's Family Learning Week. The week, which began on Saturday and runs for seven days, is an annual event organised by the Campaign for Learning to celebrate and highlight
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School is proud to be multi-faith
Further to Thomas More Davis's letter (Parents should put their money where there faith is, September 28) which was a reply to my previous letter, I feel the need to respond. I applaud the fundraising the local Catholic schools have done and indeed I
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Never too young to start reading
Croydon libraries are holding a competition to find the youngest babies to join the library this month to celebrate National Bookstart Day. Throughout October, babies and toddlers who join the library will be entered in the competition and prize winners
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Kibble replaces Rollitt
Rosslyn Park will be trying to pull away from the foot of the table by giving new head coach Chris Kibble his first win when they entertain Southend this Saturday (3pm). Kibble, who led Blackheath to promotion from National Three South and was recently
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Double delight
Ranging from the quirky to the bawdy: Teddington Theatre Club's Double Take,in the studio of the Hampton Hill Playhouse last weekend, illustrated that humour can take many forms. Here were two plays from diverse parts of the comedy spectrum, each cleverly
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It’s all in the mind for golf pro Andy
Worcester Park-based golf professional Andy Vass is out to prove attacks of the golfing jitters are all in the mind after the problem led to him hanging up his clubs. The 39-year-old gave up making a living from tournament golf when attempts to master
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New pairing pays off for South
New Malden's Melanie South has beaten former doubles partner Katie O'Brien to lift her first $25,000 doubles title in Nottingham - two months after they split. The 20-year-old tennis professional swapped O'Brien for Karen Paterson and the new pairing
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Has loss united us?
My condolences to the Seal family on their sad loss as documented in the Sutton Guardian, Thursday September 21. Are we related? My grandmother was Charlotte Maynard nee Seal and my great grandparents were George and Annie Seal of Grosport House in St
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Disease name
Several weeks ago I saw a television programme on BBC1 about an interview with a doctor regarding a disease with similar symptoms to Parkinson's Disease which had meant that a few people had been misdiagnosed. I did not take a note of any details apart
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Praise Stanley Park School
As we approach that time of year where parents look round prospective secondary schools I had to write about Stanley Park High School. Recently there was a programme about grammar schools which included Wallington County Grammar School. The father featured
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Committed Boro slay hostile giants in Vase
Hounslow Borough, playing in the FA Vase for the first time this season, produced a giant-killing act on Saturday by winning 4-0 at Barking thanks to a Ryan O'Toole hat-trick. They are now away to either Burnham Ramblers or Stanway Rovers in the third
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Many thanks to all those who helped after mum’s mugging
May I take this opportunity to thank all those kind people who went to my mother's aid when she was mugged on Thursday September 21 in Collingwood Road. She is 87 years old and was taking her dog for a walk at about 3.30pm when she was approached from
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Where my priorities lie
Two letters in your edition of September 21 are most worthy of comment. Firstly the letter from Roy E Bennett (Sic transit gloria) attacks me for apparently "knowing the cost of everything and the value of nothing", in regard to "public artwork we can
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Thanks for wasp help Kelly
I am writing to your letters page to say thank you to the stranger that helped me on Thursday, September 21. On that morning I was stung by a wasp while waiting for the bus to take my children to school. I am allergic to wasp stings so I needed to get
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Beddington Gardens’ lights bring us misery
Whoever hatched the plan to introduce the new set of traffic lights at the junction of Woodcote Road and Beddington Gardens over a year ago, had chaos in mind and they have achieved it. The traffic lights are set in such a way that vehicles going down
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No age-related conspiracy
I refer to P Peters letter, Voting's new age-old problem, in last week's Sutton Guardian. The council asks for dates of birth to check when 17-year-olds become eligible to vote and to ensure those residents reaching 70 years are removed from the jury
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Think what a drink can do
I would like to say a really big thank you to everyone in Sutton who got together for a cup of coffee on Friday September 29 and helped raise money as part of Macmillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Joining the many local coffee mornings
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Eating alfresco
Welcome to glorious Sutton where the local council like to promote continental-style outdoor eating. One modest size eat in or takeaway restaurant I know pays £10,000 per year council tax. Almost £1,000 to have their rubbish taken away and, most astonishingly
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Getting back to the crime
I felt I must respond to Ms H Lynch and her views (Distressed shoplifting lad, September 28). Was the last sentence a racial slur (Would this have happened had the young lad been a foreigner?). Has the main issue been missed - the young schoolboy was
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Keep on straight and narrow
I am writing in response to Ms H Lynch's letter of September 28. This "lad" has only got himself to blame. Yes, it's a major company that probably wouldn't miss the price of whatever it was that took his fancy, but what next - shoplifting today, house
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Little shame might save future crimes
I must admit to roaring with laughter at Ms Lynch's letter regarding the treatment of the lad who was caught shoplifting. It amused me because it highlights the problems local do-gooders' have with their opinions. The actions the police took were put
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Sally remembered in poignant Great North Run
The 2006 BUPA Great North Run was a poignant occasion for Keith Felton and Breda Leyne. Keith's wife Sally was due to run in the event, but died suddenly on September 1. Breda, her friend from Epsom Allsorts running club, took her place, competing on
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Epsom rise to summit
Epsom went top of the Surrey/Hampshire League table following a 2-0 victory over Woking last Saturday, writes Andy White. With influential captain Martin Wales being hit by injury, James Harris moved into midfield from his defensive role and it was Harris
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Double delight
Ranging from the quirky to the bawdy: Teddington Theatre Club's Double Take, in the studio of the Hampton Hill Playhouse last weekend, illustrated that humour can take many forms. Here were two plays from diverse parts of the comedy spectrum, each cleverly
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Chris does the bizzo for Banstead
Striker Chris Morrison completed a whirlwind week by coming off the bench to fire Banstead Athletic into the second round of the FA Vase on Saturday. The former Walton Casuals frontman left Franklyn Road on Tuesday, trained at Merland Rise on Thursday
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Borg keeps the jersey for cup tie
In-form shot-stopper Chris Gibson is set to miss Saturday's FA Cup clash at Mangotsfield Town after Leatherhead boss Dave Harlow revealed Paul Borg was the man in possession of the number one spot. Award-winning keeper Gibson has missed the past two
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Eastwood makes his day by claiming Southern Area title
Epsom's Tommy Eastwood won the Southern Area Cruiserweight title on Friday night in dominant style at the home of British boxing, York Hall in Bethnal Green, writes Melanie Lloyd. Eastwood, 27, went into the title bout as underdog against the previously
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Cruising Tonight
The controversial cruise meetings that have blighted industrial estates in Croydon will feature in this Friday night's Tonight with Trevor McDonald programme. Last week the Croydon Guardian reported how a popular family fun fair that comes to the Colonnades
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Richmond 34 Shelford 22
Richmond comfortably overcame newly promoted Shelford 34 -22 at the Athletic Ground on Saturday to record their first home win of the season. Now they hope to further improve their record in London One at Old Albanians this Saturday. Shelford, who have
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Comic Joe will put bums on squeeks
If I revealed that his hobby was astronomy, he found Freud inspirational and his favourite word was flatulence' most people wouldn't have a clue who I was talking about. But if I added that he sang I Know A Song That'll Get On Your Nerves and that his
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Yes duo roll back the years
Along with a handful of progressive rock pioneers, the elegant, classically-influenced style of Yes probably epitomised the experimental sounds of the early 70s more than any other group. Led by founder member Jon Anderson and the keyboard wizardry of
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Dancing girl
It seems like costumes, Croydon and Casualty star Georgina Bouzova go hand in hand. Before her days as an actress, a jobless Georgina resorted to handing out Easter goodies at WH Smiths dressed as a rabbit. This time she's back to play the lead role
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It’s bad Bernie
The last time Bernie Nolan graced the stage at Croydon's Fairfield Halls was with her famous sibling singing act more than 20 years ago. But now she is back and has ditched her nice as pie image to play the wicked queen in this year's pantomine Snow
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MichElaine in Fairfield return
An exhibition by artist MichElaine returns to Fairfield Halls next week for its fourth year in a row. MichElaine's artwork is noted for its originality and vibrant use of colours. Her paintings are no ordinary paintings. They have intricate detailing
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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. Puppertry of the Penis, Thursday, October 12, 7.45pm. 8688 9291 CONCERT HALL: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Golden Opportunities, until
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Comedy
SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking. 01306 881717. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. HARLEQUIN THEATRE: Warwick Quadrant, Redhill. 1737 773721. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall
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Music
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. Level 42, Wednesday, October 11, 8pm. Anderson and Wakeman, 8pm, Monday, October 16. 8688 9291 ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. Steve Brookstein, Wednesday, October 11
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Activities
CROYDON HF RAMBLING CLUB: Walks every Sunday, meet at East Croydon Railway Station, 9.30am for travel by train or car. Rambles are 10-12 miles in length with lunch stop at a pub. Enjoy the fresh air, explore your local countryside and meet new people.
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Exhibitions/talks
FAIRFIELD: Park Lane, Croydon. MichElaine art exhibition Monday, October 16 to Sunday, October 22. CROYDON WRITERS' CIRCLE: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. Every second Monday at 8pm. croydon-writers.pwp.blue-yonder. co.uk. 8660 5783.
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Saracens women 20 Richmond 14
Richmond women defended well in only their second match of the season, but still lost 20-14 away to Saracens. With fly-half Alice Richardson's boot relieving the pressure, Richmond limited Saracens to an 8-0 lead in the first 30 minutes - a penalty and
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Miscellaneous
OLD COULSDON WI: Cameron Hall, Canon's Hill, Old Coulsdon. Meet second Monday every month at 2pm. Guests welcome, 75p. POETS ANONYMOUS: Poetry in the Primary Room, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon. 8645 9956. POETS ANONYMOUS: Poetry
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Football: Trams’ Vase dreams alive as good form continues
Croydon FC 4 Littlehampton Town 0 It could not have gone much better for the Trams in this comfortable win, which gives the club a handy £700 in prize money as a reward for reaching the second round of the FA Vase. Littlehampton are having a woeful
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Football: Rams exit Trophy after dire display at Hastings
Hasting Utd 2 Croydon Athletic 1 The tannoy announcer optimistically played Let Me Entertain You' by Robbie Williams as the teams ran out on to the pitch. Unfortunately the two sides did not get the message, as the Rams exited the FA Trophy in a
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Rugby: Exiles upset depleted Warls
Warlingham 21 London Exiles 29 Fielding a largely scratch side for this friendly against London Exiles, Warlingham lost 29-21 as they gave several squad players their first game of the season. After half an hour of equal exchanges, a missed tackle
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Rugby: PJF top the table after narrow victory over Sidcup
Purley John Fisher 28 Sidcup 24 PJF levered themselves into joint first position in the league last weekend with this narrow victory over visitors Sidcup. Despite leading throughout the game, PJF could not quite shake off their opponents who doggedly
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Rugby: Junior Vase second round awaits gutsy Whitgiftians
Fordingbridge 20 Old Whitgiftians 27 Old Whitgiftians proceded to the second round of the RFU Junior Vase competition after an impressive win over Fordingbridge. Initial exchanges indicated Fordingbridge strength in lineout, but OWs forwards worked
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Schools football:
Croydon Schools U15s 1 Aldershot and Farnborough SchoolS U15s 3 Croydon Schools Football Association's U15s bowed out of the NUT sponsored English Schools' Football Association's inter association trophy at Croydon Arena last week. An unfortunate
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Athletics: Striders seal fourth spot in opening round match
Striders of Croydon produced some good performances to finish fourth out of nine clubs at the opening Surrey Cross-Country League division two match at Richmond Park on Saturday. Wimbledon Windmilers won the match with 360 points, ahead of Hercules-Wimbledon
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Hockey: Rampant Croydon run riot
Croydon Ladies 7 Old Georgians 2 It was seventh-heaven for Croydon Ladies first team on Saturday as they turned around a disappointing start to the season by running riot over Old Georgians. Croydon dominated from the start, pushing high and creating
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Let’s hear it for Simon Jordan
There can be no doubt that Simon Jordan is now up there with Steve Coppell when it comes to men who have shaped the history and future of Crystal Palace FC. Yes, Jordan did save Palace from extinction but the job was only half done without full ownership
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Jordan 1 Noades 0
Simon Jordan has got one over old adversary Ron Noades by purchasing the freehold of Selhurst Park from the ex-Eagles supremo - without him knowing. The two businessmen have been at loggerheads for a number of years in the battle to own Selhurst Park
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Palace chief researched sports centre move
The possibility of moving the Eagles to a revamped national sports centre in Crystal Palace was investigated, according to Palace chairman Simon Jordan. Speculation was rife during his dispute with Ron Noades that the Palace chairman was researching
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Morrison feud played down
Crystal Palace have played down talk of a rift between Peter Taylor and Clinton Morrison after the Republic of Ireland striker reacted angrily at being substituted in the recent draw with Hull City. Morrison was booked minutes before half-time for dissent
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Tring 28 Twickenham 19
Unlucky Twickenham are still looking for their first win of the season after going down 28-19 away on Saturday to a Tring side that has not lost this year. They were dealt a blow when Leon John, who had grabbed a try within five minutes, had to retire
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Surgery triumph
A new doctors' surgery in Upper Norwood that was faced with a funding crisis is to celebrate its opening Friday. The Upper Norwood Practice in Church Road opened its door to patients in January but feared that unless they were given additional funds
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Distraction burglaries
Croydon Police officers are urging people in the borough to be vigilant after seven distraction burglaries in a week. The burglaries all involved people posing as workers from the water board and occurred at addresses across the borough. Home owners
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Does Ashley possess the X Factor?
After months of auditions and weeks of bootcamp a Croydon singer has made it to the final stage of hit ITV1 show the X Factor. Ashley McKenzie was chosen by Simon Cowell - the judge of the 16 to 24 year-old category - to proceed to the live shows after
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Food assault is quashed
A Croydon woman involved in a food fight with another woman has had her conviction for common assault quashed. Asha Thakur, 47, had her common assault conviction and community order lifted after appealing against the decisions at Croydon Crown Court
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Date is set for Sally Anne suspect’s hearing
The man accused of killing teenage model Sally Anne Bowman will stand trial in March next year, it was confirmed at the Old Bailey on Thursday. Mark Dixie, 35, made his second court appearance via video link from Belmarsh prison, north London, after
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Website revamp
Croydon Council's website is currently undergoing a complete overhaul. The site will soon be offering increased services, including an alternative for those who do not speak English. The details of the website's revamp were confirmed at Monday night's
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Safety teams move in to the neighbourhood to keep it safe
Residents of Selsdon and Ballards, Heathfield and Sanderstead can now meet members of their local police safer neighbourhood team at their new offices situated in the heart of the community. The offices are situated in Addington Road, Selsdon, by a row
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Empty homes revamped
An Addiscombe house, which has been neglected and vacant since 1997, is about to be bought by the council under new compulsary purchase powers. Residents that surround the Highbarrow Road house have long complained to the council that the house was an
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Hunt steps up for prolific rapist of the elderly
A serial burglar and rapist responsible for almost 100 crimes against the elderly has also targeted old men, police revealed today. According to Detective Superintendent Simon Morgan, the officer in charge of Operation Minstead - one of the UK's largest
