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Robbers run off when getaway car won't start
Four armed robbers were forced to run from a heist in Balham this morning after their getaway car failed to start. The men entered the post office and newsagents in Cavendish Road about 6am today. They threatened two staff members with knives before
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Private toilets to go public
Businesses in Wandsworth could earn £600 a year by allowing the public to use their toilets. Wandsworth Council is looking for 100 shops, bars and cafes willing to open up their customer toilets to the wider public. All "community toilets" will be clearly
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Mum hurt but baby safe after being hit by car
A mum and baby had a lucky escape after being hit by a car that mounted the footpath in Surbiton this afternoon. The woman was pushing her baby along Victoria Road outside Sainsbury's when two cars collided about 4.30pm. One of the cars, a Mini Cooper
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Record breaker lifts more than a finger
The world record holder for the most press-ups on one finger is turning his powerful hand to kickboxing, opening a new club in Colliers Wood. Paul Lynch, 40, managed 124 push-ups on his right index finger in the early 1990s. It wasn't just records
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Fears pedestrian hit by car
Reports are coming in that a car has mounted the pavement in Surbiton and hit a pedestrian possibly pushing a buggy this afternoon. The incident is believed to have happened at approximately 4.45pm in Surbiton High Street outside Sainsbury's. One
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Cylinder blaze cordon lifted
Firefighters remain on the scene of a workshop fire in Wallington but evacuated businesses nearby have been allowed to reopen. Gym users were briefly trapped inside the Esporta Health and Racquet Club in Hannibal Way as firefighters dealt with the
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Grasshoppers maintain winning run
Grasshoppers made a great recovery to record a 24-22 success, their eighth league victory in a row, at Haringey on Saturday, writes Pete Baveystock. Kicking up the slope in the first half, Grasshoppers trailed 17-0 after 38 minutes thanks to two soft
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Keira's Atonement gown for sale
The green dress Keira Knightley wore in Atonement is being auctioned for charity. The famous 30s-style backless gown, created by costume designer Jacqueline Durran, is on sale on Hollywood's Clothes Off Our Back Foundation website. All proceeds from
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Cheerleaders' TV dreams ruined by red tape
A group of young cheerleaders heading for TV fame have had their hopes dashed by bungling producers and council red tape. Sutton cheerleading troupe Destiny Allstars were busy preparing to face the wrath of Simon Cowell on ITV talent show Britains' got
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New plans for Skerne Road hotel unveiled
Developers have gone back to the drawing board and will showcase new plans for a four star hotel on a former power station site in Kingston this week. The £60m Skerne Road development, which also included proposals for residential flats and a hotel run
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Exclusive: Chalke outlines plans for new Coulsdon academy
The Croydon-born man behind the plan to turn Coulsdon High into a Christian-run academy has spoken of his intentions after the council approved his takeover. From September Coulsdon High will form part of the Oasis Academy programme, an umbrella group
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Top drama rolls into town for filming
County Hall in Kingston was the venue for an attempted murder trial last week as BBC camera crews rolled into town to film hit crime drama New Tricks. The cast and crew, including Amanda Redman, James Bolam, Dennis Waterman and Alun Armstrong, spent
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Cost of youth mayor project rockets to £70,000
Lambeth Council's youth mayor project has cost taxpayers nearly £70,000 - almost £20,000 more than it was originally estimated. A review document recently published showed just £25,000 of this was spent on services for young people, with all the rest
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Ofsted put primary school on special measures
A West Norwood primary school has been put on special measures after a damning Ofsted report found the school's performance was inadequate. The report, published at the end of January, said that Elm Wood Primary School, in Carnac Street, is "failing
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Chinese New Year celebrations draw in the crowds
Kingston came out in force in the Saturday sunshine to celebrate Chinese New Year. Thousands of people enjoyed the festivities in Market Place on February 9, and welcomed in the year of the rat. The event was organised by Kingstonfirst and the Kingston
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Victory after bailiff visit u-turn
A disabled woman who was panic-stricken over a looming visit from bailiffs for a parking ticket she knew nothing about has had her ticket cancelled, thanks to the Streatham Guardian. Lynne Malekmian, 52 from Barker Walk, Streatham, was frightened after
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Driver killed in road crash is named
A motorist who died when his sports car was involved in a dramatic crash with a lorry has been named. Jerome Roye, from Buxton Road in Thornton Heath, was driving a convertible silver MGF sports car which collided with a BOC Industrial lorry yesterday
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Drug-ban Chambers picked for Britain
Dwain Chambers has been included in Great Britain's squad for the next month's World Indoor Championships. However, the selectors of the British team have made it clear they felt backed into a corner in selected the sprinter, who was banned from athletics
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Whitfield's licence to thrill at Bookfest launch
The name's Bookfest. Wimbledon Bookfest. And it is coming to a venue near you this October. Ab Fab star June Whitfield strikes a pose with Tony Kane, chairman of Wimbledon Bookfest 2008, which was launched last week at a champagne reception at Drake
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Fortnum's employee stole £90k in till takings
A trusted Fortnum & Mason employee has been convicted of stealing more than £90,000 from the store's takings to fund a luxury lifestyle in Mitcham. Sheila Chivers, 55, of Fowler Road, used the cash to treat herself to home improvements and fund lavish
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Flinders goes on loan
Crystal Palace reserve goalkeeper Scott Flinders has joined League One Yeovil on a month's loan. The 21-year-old will go straight into the Glovers side for their game against Northampton Town this evening. Flinders has found it difficult to break into
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Nwokeji bags first-half hat trick
Mark Nwokeji scored a first-half hat trick as Staines Town recorded a moral-boosting 4-2 victory on former Football League club Maidstone United's first visit to Wheatsheaf Lane on Saturday. New signings Francis Duki and Richard Butler also impressed
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Shame about library cuts
It's a great shame to hear that Croydon's Conservative Council are withdrawing the mobile library service, citing a fall in usage as the excuse. If the usage had fallen, the first step should have been to look at the books, DVDs and CDs they were offering
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Spaniel Jake is 7/7 hero
A police dog from Nine Elms who saved lives in the aftermath of the July 7 London terrorist attacks has won an award for his bravery. Jake and his handler PC Bob Crawford won the Dogs Trust Hero Dog Award at a ceremony last week. Cocker spaniel
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Rare victory for Wimbledon
Wimbledon gave themselves a major boost with their first victory of 2008 - a 13-11 success over fellow London Two South strugglers Guildford on Saturday, writes Terence Bagworth. In truth Guildford had their chances, but an off-form goal kicker was their
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Jenkins helps Welsh prepare for All Blacks
London Welsh have called upon the services of former Wales coach Gareth Jenkins ahead of their National League One clash with the Cornish All Blacks. Jenkins will be putting the Welsh players through their paces as they build up to Saturday's match
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates in Wimbledon
As the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra pump out Mussorgsky's monumental Pictures at an Exhibition at New Wimbledon Theatre this Sunday, it will not be without a sense of relief. Against the tide of recent Arts Council cuts, the 90-strong symphony orchestra
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Sally Anne accused attacked Jehovah's Witness
The chef accused of the murder of Sally Anne Bowman attacked a Jehovah's Witness in a lift, a court has heard. The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, told an Old Bailey jury she was attacked by Dixie - who she knew as Mark McDonald -
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Five false names in benefits claim
A convent worker who used a string of false names to claim nearly £30,000 in benefits has narrowly avoided jail. Pauline Hussain used five other surnames to swindle Hounslow Council out of the benefits as well as claiming to be too ill to work while
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Planning inspectors are not to blame for appeals
It is too easy to blame the planning inspectorate for the extremely high number of planning appeals now being allowed in Croydon. Councillor Chris Wright says that when inspectors overrule decisions made by councillors this makes democracy a laughing
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Fletcher staying put for now
Out-of-favour midfielder Carl Fletcher is not expected to move on loan before the end of the season. There had been rumours that, with the loan window now open, the club captain would look to move somewhere where he could be guaranteed first-team football
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Trio of drug dens closed in Croydon
Three drugs dens in a block of flats where addicts were seen injecting on the stairs will be closed down. Traces of crack cocaine were found in all three flats in Havelock House, in Addiscombe Road, Croydon, after police swooped on them in a dawn raid
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Savage swapping Rams for Swifts
Croydon Athletic top scorer Reggie Savage is expected to join Ryman Premier side Heybridge Swifts on Saturday. The striker, who only returned to the Rams in December after unsuccessful loan spells at AFC Wimbledon and Bromley, is expected to play his
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Update: Student airlifted to hospital after Ewell crash
A pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after he was hit by a car in Ewell this morning. Police say the 19-year-old, a student at Nescot College, was knocked down around 9am as he left the college in Reigate Road and crossed the road. He sustained
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Exclusive: Film festival to celebrate David Lean centenary
A film festival is being planned to mark the centenary of the birth of one of Croydon's most famous sons, the acclaimed film director David Lean. Ten of David Lean's films from the 1940s and 1950s have been faithfully restored to coincide with the
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Ifill choice was "too soon" admits Warnock
Neil Warnock has admitted he probably made the wrong choice by playing Paul Ifill from the start against Charlton on Friday. The winger has suffered a series of injuries this season that have restricted him to just two starts, the last of which was in
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Smokers lacking support to quit habit
Croydon has had the least success across the whole country in helping people to quit smoking since the ban in licensed premises kicked in last July. In Britain, the number of people who quit cigarettes around the time of the smoking ban was up by almost
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Kosminski on song as Warlingham go clear
Mark Kozminski racked up a personal tally of 23 points as Warlingham went two points clear at the top of London SW4 with a commanding four-try performance to win 38-10 at Petersfield on Saturday, writes Steven Downes. A surprise defeat for main rivals
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Should Purley change its name to Tesco?
Having read various information and leaflets that have been published regarding the expansion of Tesco in Purley, it seems to me that Purley may as well change its name to "Tesco" as looking at the planned expansion it seems it will dominate the town
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Recognition of lumberjills’ World War II deeds
A "Lumberjill" from Norbury who worked in the Women's Timber Corps during World War II is to receive a special commendation for her efforts. But Pat Parker said that, while she was grateful for the recognition of the gruelling work she and others had
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Richmond rack up a century to thrash Thanet
Thanet Wanderers 7 Richmond 100 Thanet Wanderers gained promotion last year back to London One. They have found the higher league to be a much tougher competition and have only won one game so far this season. Richmond defeated Thanet 75-0 at the Athletic
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Crime figures falling? Not from my experience
Another round of crime figures released by the Met show that crime in Croydon is falling, or is it? There is a growing body of opinion who call into question police data. The figures released recently do not tell the whole story. Not by a long shot.
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Accident causes partial closure of A23
Part of the A23 between Purley and Coulsdon has been closed following an accident involving a motorcyclist and another vehicle. According to eye-witnesses A23 Brighton Road has been closed north of Old Lodge Lane, which is causing heavy traffic congestion
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Whitney wannabe gets set to belt out a big tune
Straight As in her GCSEs have not stopped Becky Burraway from following her dream to be as big as Whitney Houston. The 17-year-old, who left Wimbledon High last year to study at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, has made it to the regional
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Hudson talks step up a gear
Eagles skipper Mark Hudson may sign a new contract with the club by next Saturday, according to boss Neil Warnock. Having sealed the signature of Danny Butterfield at the weekend, Palace have now turned their attentions to getting the big 25-year-old
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Mum speaks of Winehouse recovery
Amy Winehouse's mum has spoken of her pride at her daughter's Grammy success and her hopes that the troubled star is on "the road to recovery". Winehouse won five Grammy awards, including record and song of the year for her autobiographical hit Rehab
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Brook leads way as Stragglers bounce back to top flight
Stragglers' men won the Surrey League Division Two Cross-Country title for the first time ever last weekend to gain promotion back into the top flight. Stragglers were marginally beaten in the last race of the 2006-07 season and were unlucky to be relegated
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Update: Gym users trapped by blaze
Gym users have been trapped inside a Wallington health club after a fire broke out nearby. Emergency services have said people working out at Surrey Health and Racquet Club are unable to leave because of the blaze in Hannibal Way. All other buildings
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Surbiton dogging fears
Fears that "doggers" could return to Surbiton Golf Club have been renewed after new websites have appeared promoting it as a meeting place for sex in cars. The website Melbourne Doggers gives specific directions to the club in Woodstock Lane, Chessington
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Drunk man told: ‘Urine trouble now’
A Thames Ditton man admitted trashing his police cell after being arrested in Surbiton for drunkenly hurling abuse at rail passengers. Gary Field, 48, of Manordene Close, was arrested at Surbiton station on December 5 for a public order offence after
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Starving skinks are looking for love
Three hungry reptiles on the brink of extinction are hoping the generosity of visitors to Chessington World of Adventures (CWA) will give them something to munch on. The theme park's three monkey tailed skinks like to chew on a cheeseplant or rubberplant
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First supergrass dies at Croydon home
The first crook turned supergrass has died at his Croydon home of old age. Bertie Smalls survived for more than 30 years after informing on more than 28 of his underworld mates who were sentenced to a total of 414 years. He was arrested following two
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On this day...
12th February 1554 - Lady Jane Grey is executed on Tower Green for high treason. She had been Queen of England for nine days. 1947 - Blizzards bring Britain to a standstill. 1954 - A report establishing a link between smoking and cancer is published
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TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS
CROYDON COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 4(7) OF SCHEDULE 5 TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1985 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS)ACT 1991 FOOTPATH NO.162, PURLEY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIAN
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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 1995 www.croydon.gov.uk Application Number: 07/04152/P Proposed development at: Crown Point, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 I
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TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS
CROYDON COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 4(7) OF SCHEDULE 5 TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1985 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS)ACT 1991 BRAFFERTON ROAD, BRAMLEY HILL, DERING ROAD, KEENS ROAD, PARKER
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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 1995 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 8 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT www.croydon.gov.uk Application Number
