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• Murderer charged after trying to flee court

  A convicted child killer serving life for murder has been charged after trying to escape from court with a weapon. read more

• Gun found under floorboards believed to be AK47

  A man carrying out DIY repairs to his floorboards in Croydon has discovered an assault rifle believed to be an AK47. read more

• Woman faces jail over failed suicide bid

  A Wallington woman faces jail after blowing up her flat in a botched suicide attempt. read more

• Report says NHS blackhole was missed

  A damning report into Croydon's health services has revealed widespread failures, poor management and substandard processes that lead to a £27m NHS black hole being missed. read more

• Police seize £10k and a kilo of cocaine

  Police seized more than a kilo of cocaine and £10,000 in cash after stopping and searching a man in central Croydon. read more

• Man suffers burns trying to extinguish roof fire

  A man suffered burns to his arms, hands and face trying to put out a fire in his loft at a property in Upper Norwood. read more

• College worker gets MBE

  An education administrator who has dedicated 25 years to supporting pupils in making the correct career choices has been honoured by the Queen. read more

• Olympic handball team at Crystal Palace

  Children involved in a unique health programme have met members of Team GB's handball squad. read more

• £12k in designer watches stolen from warehouse

  Designer watches worth £12,000 have been stolen by professional thieves from a warehouse unit in Beddington. read more

• Musician named in Birthday Honours List

  Croydon-born musician Omar Lye Fook said it was mind blowing to receive his MBE award for services to music. read more

On this day: News Croydon