Local news from Croydon and the surrounding area.

Croydon Guardian Radio Show presents Crystal Palace Wembley special tonight

4:50pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

The Croydon Guardian Radio Show is back with a Crystal Palace Wembley Special this evening.

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VIDEO: Police arrest nine in Croydon as part of Operation Bigwing

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Police swooped on Croydon today in co-ordinated raids as part of a London wide operation to catch more criminals.

Mental health manager wins award for work at south Croydon residential home

2:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A recovery and rehabilitation manager has won an award for her work at a mental health residential home in South Croydon.

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Woman calls for fox cull after dog savaged to death overnight

12:40pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A mum has been left devastated after her three-year-old dog was savaged by a fox overnight.

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Police speak to Croydon community leaders after Woolwich terror attack

11:33am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Police in Croydon have said they will be visiting community leaders today to reassure them in light of the killing of a soldier in Woolwich yesterday.

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Campaigners accuse south London incinerator firm of 'blackmail'

9:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Campaigners have accused a company of blackmail to get planning permission for a controversial incinerator.

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Three new 'free schools' approved in Croydon

10:14am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Three new free schools have been approved for Croydon.

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Croydon united in backing Palace for Premier League

7:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

As Crystal Palace head into their play-off final clash against Watford next week, the Croydon Guardian spoke to those who are backing their club for promotion.

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Oasis Academy students cater for Parliament

9:05am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Students from Oasis Academy Shirley Park are working with Catering Services in Parliament as part of their school work experience.

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Dopey thug books minicab from home on way to armed robbery

4:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Two youths who robbed a convenience store armed with a large knife have been jailed.

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Zippo's Circus bring their globe of death to Beddington Park

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A terrifying globe of death, people flying through the sky and hilarious clowns are just some of the spectacles at this year’s Zippo's Circus.

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Paramedics to teach life-saving skills in New Addington next week

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

London Ambulance Service are hosting a day of fun and learning at a health fair next week.

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New Croydon GP group to hold first public meeting next week

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Croydon's Clinical Commissioning group are to hold their first public meeting next week.

• GPs take over Croydon's healthcare from NHS

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Witness appeal after iPad snatched from train passenger's hands

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Police are appealing for witnesses after an ipad was snatched from a passenger's hands on a train at Anerley station.

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South London incinerator fight goes to the Mayor of London

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Protesters are gearing up to take their campaign to block an incinerator from being built to Boris Johnson.

• Last week: South London incinerator granted planning permission

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Croydon riots victims welcome change to 'out-of-date' law

8:54am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Legislation set up to ensure riot victims receive compensation is to be reviewed, as some of those affected in Croydon still wait for payouts following the 2011 riots.

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Palace victory in £120m play-off would spark huge economic boost for Croydon

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Tension is mounting as Crystal Palace FC prepare to play for a place in the Premier League in the most lucrative match in world football.

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Elderly couple left in sofa limbo after Croydon company folds

2:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

An elderly couple who sent their sofas to be upholstered seven months ago fear they may never get them back as the Croydon based company appears to have folded.

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