Local news from Croydon and the surrounding area.

Electrical supply problem closes two platforms at East Croydon Station

5:22pm Friday 24th May 2013

Passengers travelling from East Croydon station face delays of up to 15 minutes.

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Man accused of using dog in sex attack on woman

4:50pm Friday 24th May 2013

A man accused of nine sex offences including forcing his dog to assault a woman, will stand trial in July.

Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing to sign books in Croydon

4:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing will be signing copies of his new book in Croydon tomorrow.

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Con artist wanted by police after £5,000 stolen from pensioner

1:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

Residents have been told to be on the lookout for scammer after an elderly man had £5,000 stolen.

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Work on former IYLO tower starts again

11:00am Friday 24th May 2013

Building work will soon be restarting on flats at the former IYLO site at the northern end of Croydon's Wellesley Road.

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Croydon Champions 2013 awards launched

11:26am Friday 24th May 2013

We are again looking for the borough's unsung heroes, as we launch Croydon Champions 2013.

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Listen to the Croydon Guardian Radio Show's Wembley special

10:00am Friday 24th May 2013

The Croydon Guardian Radio Show hosted a Crystal Palace Wembley special last night.

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Two adults and two children flee after microwave catches fire

9:15am Friday 24th May 2013

Two adults and two children escaped uninjured after their microwave caught fire.

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Half-price discount for Secret Cinema goers

9:00am Friday 24th May 2013

Croydon resident's are eligible for discounted tickets at the Secret Cinema.

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Palace fans given list of Wembley pubs for Play-Off final

8:44am Friday 24th May 2013

Crystal Palace supporters fancying a pint before the Play-Off Final have been given a list of Palace friendly pubs for the big game.

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Comedian Milton Jones is coming to Croydon

5:30am Friday 24th May 2013

Award winning comedian Milton Jones is performing at the Fairfield Halls this November.

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Croydon Champions 2013 looks for a charity to support

11:43am Friday 24th May 2013

Croydon Champions is looking for a deserving charity to work alongside us on this year's campaign.

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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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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