Local news from Croydon and the surrounding area.

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 public meeting next week

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Croydon's Clinical Commissioning group are holding a 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Croydon riots victims welcome change to 'out-of-date' law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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Missing man's sister to run for charity after 27 years of heartache

1:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

The sister of a schoolboy missing for 27 years is to participate in a charity run this weekend, in honour of missing people.

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Croydon thug jailed after axe robbers terrorise cash couriers

12:30pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A Croydon man has been jailed for six years for his part in a string of violent robberies across east London, Kent and Essex.

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Palace fans chance to see play-off final trophy in Croydon tomorrow

12:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Crystal Palace fans will have a chance to get their hands on the Play-Off Final trophy tomorrow.

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Sanderstead councillor Yvette Hopley appointed mayor of Croydon

11:29am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The new Mayor of Croydon has spoken of the "great honour and great privilege" she feels to be appointed the borough's first citizen.

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Brighton say sorry to Palace after fan's dirty protest

9:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Brighton have formally apologised to Crystal Palace and vowed to tighten security after "vandalism" in the Eagles' dressing room prior to last week's play-off semi-final

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Five escape uninjured after fire in South Norwood dry cleaners

8:44am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Five people living in flats above a dry cleaners have escaped uninjured after a fire in the shop.

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