Croydon Guardian: Local news from Croydon, New Addington, Purley, Coulsdon and South & Upper

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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