Two men being hunted by police after stabbing in Thornton Heath
Two men are wanted on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Croydon left a man in a life-threatening condition. A 23-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds and bleeding heavily on...
View ArticleBehind the scenes eight months into Croydon Council's refurbishme...
Croydon Council's plans to refurbish Fairfield Halls began eight months ago, with mysterious purple hoardings being placed around the theatre in the town centre as two years' worth of work got under...
View ArticlePolice find knives near scene of Croydon stabbing, detective says
Knives have been found by police investigating a stabbing which left a young man in a life-threatening condition, the detective leading the case has said. Several weapons have been found, but it is not...
View ArticleStewards 'threw punches at Charlton fans' during Crystal Palace...
Stewards trying to keep rival supporters apart threw punches towards Charlton Athletic fans during a cup tie with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, a court has heard.The claim was made by one of the...
View ArticleOne person taken to hospital after crash on Kent Gate Way
One person was been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a van in Kent Gate Way during rush hour.Police say they were called to the road at 4.52pm to the two vehicles in collision.A...
View ArticleCroydon stabbing: Victim remains in a life-threatening condition
A man who was stabbed in Croydon on Wednesday night remains in a life-threatening condition, police have confirmed this morning.The victim, a 23-year-old man, was found with multiple stab wounds and...
View ArticlePolice close part of Brighton Road in South Croydon following...
Police closed off part of a major road in South Croydon following a crash during rush hour this morning (Friday). Officers were first called at about 7.30am and cordoned off Brighton Road between...
View ArticlePHOTOS: More than 300 swimmers take part in Purley Swimathon 2017
More than 300 swimmers swam nearly 75 miles between them at this year's Purley Swimathon which helped to raise more than £20,000 for charity.Organisers of the popular event wanted to raise at least...
View ArticleWhat it's like to be autistic and neither a man nor a woman in...
"Many studies say I shouldn't exist," explained 29-year-old Emma Selwyn who is autistic and identifies as gender-fluid.During World Autism Awareness Week, the Advertiser met Emma, who wants to...
View ArticleThornton Heath primary school praised by Ofsted with inspectors...
A primary school in Thornton Heath with almost 300 pupils has been given an overall rating of "good" in its first Ofsted report since becoming an academy trust. Inspectors from the education watchdog...
View ArticleCharlton Athletic fan found guilty of trying to punch Crystal...
A Charlton Athletic fan has been found guilty of trying to punch Crystal Palace's bald eagle mascot Kayla and warned he is likely to go to prison. Daniel Boylett was found guilty of swinging at the...
View ArticleHere's why part of the tram network was blocked on Thursday...
The London Fire Brigade has released details of a house fire on a busy Croydon road which caused part of the tram network to be blocked during rush hour on Thursday morning.About 14 firefighters from...
View Article'He's an idiot' – Charlton Athletic fan slammed for trying...
The Charlton Athletic fan who tried to punch Crystal Palace's mascot has been slammed by the boss of the eagle's falconry, who has labelled him an "idiot".Daniel Boylett was found guilty this afternoon...
View ArticlePrince Harry will be known as the Duke of Croydon when he gets...
Everyone's favourite member of the Royal Family, Prince Harry, will be given the title the Duke of Croydon when he gets married, it has been announced. It is understood that His Royal Highness has...
View ArticleBad news for runners as Brighton Half Marathon course found to be...
An investigation has found that The Brighton Half Marathon course was 146 metres too short, prompting an apology from organisers.The run is extremely popular in the South East, with thousands of people...
View ArticleImages released of men found guilty of disorder at Crystal Palace...
Images have been released of four men found guilty of disorder at a Crystal Palace home game, including one of a Charlton Athletic fan found guilty of trying to punch the club's bald eagle mascot...
View ArticleCosta announces plans to open another 27 coffee shops in Crawley
Costa has announced plans to open another 27 of its coffee shops in Crawley. Uncontent with the fact that a third of all shops in the town are already Costa outlets, the business has revealed it...
View Article17-year-old boy in a 'critical' condition after 'disturbance' in...
A 17-year-old boy is in a "critical" condition after suffering head injuries during a "disturbance" in Croydon last night.Police were called at around 11.40pm last night (March 31) to what was...
View ArticleTwo people injured in crash on busy Croydon road last night
Two people were left with "minor" injuries after a two car collision caused part of a busy Croydon road to close last night. Police were called to London Road, at the junction of Kingswood Avenue, at...
View ArticleAsylum seeker, aged 17, in critical condition after group of 8...
A group of eight brutally attacked a 17-year-old asylum seeker outside a Croydon pub, leaving him with serious injuries.The teenager remains in hospital in a critical condition after the assault, which...
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