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Is it still safe to go walking?
I didn’t even get one response from my first blog, however I am not one to be beaten and will persist! As mentioned previously I walk to work every day. On the way, I pass East Croydon Station tracks and the infamous Lunar House. Now the mornings and
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X Factor Ashley's home dream
Croydon's newest star came out on top on Saturday night after sailing through another week of ITV'S The X Factor. Ashley McKenzie, who is being represented in the talent show by pop mogul Simon Cowell, wowed the audience with his rendition of Rod Stewart's
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Deaf musician's charity gig
Being deaf makes Alan Higgins an unlikely musician. However, the South Norwood guitarist is using his knowledge of music to organise a charity rock gig in aid of breast cancer sufferers. Alan, 51, lost all but five per cent of his hearing after he contracted
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Which way should the tram go?
Transport for London will be asking people for their views on three potential routes for the proposed Croydon Tramlink extension to Crystal Palace. From October to December 8 residents within a kilometre of the three proposed routes will receive a consultation
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Police top brass come under fire
Government inspectors have slammed Croydon Police in a damning report which said its management team was "fractured, disunited and potentially inefficient". The report published by Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Constabulary (HMIC) also revealed startling
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What a great mad-cap experience
Murder, mystery and mayhem came to Wimbledon Theatre this week with the production of Arsenic and Old Lace, one of the best black comedies ever staged. It was originally written in 1940 as a thriller called Bodies In Our Cellar by Joseph Kesselring
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Roller coaster ride containing a kaleidoscope of emotions
I am not surprised that Holby City star George Irving was lured back to the stage after a nine-year break to play The Writer in The French Lieutenant's Woman, which held the audience spellbound at the Richmond Theatre on Monday. The Writer wrestles
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Below-par Merton surge to top
Merton moved to the top of the League last Saturday, despite producing a below-par display in a 34-5 victory over Economicals at the LSE Sports Ground. The Morden Rec outfit's preparation for the game was disrupted by events beyond their control, and
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Rhythm king Wyman rolls back to his roots
How do you describe Bill Wyman? Restauranteur, photographer, historian, writer, and ... oh yes, one-time bass player with arguably the greatest rock and roll band in the world and a South London boy into the bargain. Now happily settled into his position
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The show goes on
The production of the cult classic Love and Human Remains is preparing for its opening night this evening (Wednesday) at the Warehouse Theatre. Love Island star Paul Danan pulled out of the show last week because of a "heavy workload" and unknown Nic
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The real-life horror show
The Circus of Horrors returns to the Fairfield Halls next month with a brand new, awe inspiring, jaw dropping show that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat - when you are not falling off it with laughter. It is now a full 12 years since the
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Festival returns with an added element of surprise
London Film Festival is branching out of the city and into the suburbs this Sunday for a special celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. A host of cinemas all across south west London, including the Croydon Clocktower, have been chosen to take part
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Marco's Reich back in the frame
Crystal Palace midfielder Marco Reich admits he thought his days were numbered at Selhurst Park before he was handed a shock recall to the Eagles starting line-up against Leicester City on Saturday. The 29-year-old German international has started just
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Taylor: Kuqi is low on confidence
Peter Taylor has revealed striker Shefki Kuqi is suffering from a loss of confidence but has backed the Finn to rediscover his form in front of goal. Kuqi has managed just one goal in eight Eagles appearances since his big money move from Blackburn in
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Camberley 13 Old Wimbledonians 11
Old Wimbledonians had their best opportunity on Saturday of registering a league victory over Camberley but did not show sufficient guile to break down the tight defence, writes Kevin Donovan. With 80 per cent possession in the first half 20 points
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Merton slump to league defeat
Merton's topsy-turvy start to the hockey league season continued with a 4-2 defeat at Bank of England last weekend. In a fairly evenly contested game, Merton's defence proved far too inconsistent in its tackling to deserve a better outcome. Goals from
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Estle selected for elite squad
Hercules Wimbledon race walker Estle Viljoen hsa been invited to participate in Britain's first Race Walk Research Squad Camp at Leeds Metropolitan University from today until Sunday. Hercules Wimbledon's top race walker Estle Viljoen has been invited
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Kenyan reigns supreme
The Croydon 10k provided some remarkable performances on Sunday, with Kenyan John Kimaiyo taking the top prize in a time of 32 minutes and 18 seconds. The 31-year-old Belgrave Harrier moved away from the 610 strong field with consummate ease to win
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Football: Wells crushed as Trams eye glory
Croydon FC 3 Tunbridge Wells 1 Croydon FC made easy work of bottom of the table Tunbridge Wells on Saturday by securing a comfortable victory. The three points sees the Trams move up to ninth in the Kent League Premier division and are well positioned
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Westview Cup farce as Worthing manager forces abandonment
Tuesday's Westview League Cup tie against Worthing descended into farce after 63 minutes where the Ryman Division One South side had taken a deserved one goal lead over their Premier Division opponents. When linesman, Wayne Ingram's contact lense became
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Rugby: Whitgiftians late show denies Haileyburians
Old Whitgiftians 18 Old Haileyburians 6 Old Whitgiftians left it late to defeat Old Haileyburians on Saturday. The hosts scored two tries within in five minutes in the final quarter of the match to seal the points. The first half was a dour struggle
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Rugby: PJF move to top spot after win over rivals
Purley John Fisher 7 Chichester 3 Purley John Fisher went top of the London Three south east division after beating previous leaders Chichester on Saturaday. The visitors took the lead early in the first half by converting a penalty, which turned
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Youth football: Rams youngsters give Stevenage a battle
Croydon Athletic 0 Stevenage Borough 1 A gallant display by the Rams youth team saw them take Academy side Stevenage Borough to extra time in this FA Youth Cup tie. Stevenage enjoyed more of the early possession, but it was Athletic who looked the
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Hockey: Oxted in charge
Oxted 7 Croydon Ladies 3 Croydon struggled against Premiership side Oxted in a friendly clash on Saturday. The visitors held the defensive line firmly and despite some superior stick work from an Argentinian national player, Oxted could not take
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Wrestling: United bag medals
Freestyle competitors from United Wrestling Club won five golds and five silvers at the Rustington Open Championships in Sussex last Saturday. Golds were awarded to brothers Kiarn and Syerus Eslami, Jack Barber, Ryan Waite and Gabriel Somoye, and silvers
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Boss made the Reich decision
The forgotten man of Selhurst Park, Marco Reich, made his return to the Palace starting line-up on Saturday and thumbs up to Peter Taylor for selecting him - he needed to give him a go. Along with Mark Kennedy, the German possesses the best delivery
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Defender sets strike target
If it was not for the woodwork at the Walkers Stadium last Saturday, central defender Leon Cort would be Crystal Palace's top goal scorer right now. As it currently stands, the former Hull City man (pictured) has to share joint sharp shooting honours
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Save cultural trailblazer
I wish to protest in the strongest possible terms about the proposed removal by Croydon Council of the grant to the Warehouse Theatre. While fully understanding the council's financial plight, I find it inconceivable that such a small amount should be
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Scowcroft still a major doubt
Crystal Palace striker James Scowcroft is still a doubt for Saturday's clash against Plymouth Argyle at Selhurst Park. The former Leicester City striker (pictured) missed the game against his old club on Saturday after picking up a hamstring injury against
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Taylor delighted with point
Leicester City 1 Hume 37 (pen) Crystal Palace 1 Soares 16 A controversial penalty converted by Leicester City's Iain Hume denied Crystal Palace all three points on Saturday at the Walkers Stadium following Tom Soares' 16th minute opener. The point
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FA Carlsberg Trophy first qualifying round replay: Kingstonian 2 AFC Sudbury 3
It looked like Ks had done the business last Saturday holding on to a draw in Suffolk but Sudbury, the best team over the two games, had not read the script. The visitors this time grabbed the early goal but the Ks revived, playing a far better passing
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Journey continues for Esher
Esher 55 (28) v Nuneaton 3 (3) The Journey Continues Esher's 55-3 thumping of Nuneaton - coupled with Launceston's second defeat in a row - puts Esher seven points clear at the top of National League Two. Esher began well and within two minutes
