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Man dead in Colliers Wood crash: First photos emerge of scene
Photos from a fatal crash in Colliers Wood show multiple emergency services at the scene. At 12.15pm on Sunday (July 28), emergency services were called to reports of a crash between a car and four pedestrians on the A24 Merantun Way. Despite
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90 young Croydon athletes recognised at GLL Sport Foundation Awards
90 Croydon athletes were recognised at the Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) Sport Foundation Awards. Talented young Croydon athletes, who compete both nationally and internationally, were recognised at the ceremony at Ashburton Hall on July 18.
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Wandsworth prison officer admits misconduct after sex with inmate in cell
A prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having sex with an inmate in a cell. Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, of Fulham, south-west London, was charged after a video of the activity was shared on social media. A police investigation
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Popular Norbury British Legion club to be demolished for homes
Plans to demolish a former Royal British Legion club in Croydon and replace it with homes have been approved, but not everybody is happy. In 2020, the Royal British Legion on 1268A London Road, Norbury, closed permanently. In 2022, Centro Planning
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Croydon cargo worker who tried to export £4.3m of meth loses appeal
Three people who were involved in a plot to send £4.3 million worth of crystal meth to Australia has lost his appeal. Yvonne Stewart, 55, from Croydon, worked together with Kevin Filkins, 54, from Sevenoaks, and Robert Hamilton, 53, from Orpington
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The plan to protect women and girls from violence in Croydon
A new plan to protect women and girls from violence in Croydon has been launched. Developing partnerships and early intervention to provide support before violence escalates are among the priorities in a new plan to protect Croydon’s women and
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Man, 22, fighting for life in hospital after stabbing in Croydon
A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in Croydon. The incident happened in Heathfield Road at around 7.15pm on July 27. Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured. He was
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Man, 49, dead and four injured after car hits pedestrians in Colliers Wood
A man has died and four others left injured after a crash in Colliers Wood. The incident between a car and three pedestrians happened in Meratun Way at around 12.15pm yesterday (July 28). Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended and
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The Croydon GPs where receptionists are the most helpful
The GP Patient Survey has revealed the ratings for how helpful receptionists were at doctor’s surgeries in Croydon this year. Patients have had their say on the service their GP provides in an annual survey carried out by the NHS. The survey
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More than 200 complaints about dog poo reported in Sutton
Sutton received more than 200 complaints about dog fouling in public areas between March 2023 and March 2024. However, according to research from Vitasure, less than 10 fines were issued. Dogs might be a man’s best friend, but cleaning up after