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Exclusive: "Joyrider" ploughs into pedestrians at Christmas lights ceremony

A suspected joyrider ploughed into a group of cadets leading the New Addington Christmas Lights Ceremony last night (Saturday).

An eight-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man were rushed to hospital after they were hit by the car in Central Parade at 6.45pm.

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Sanderstead schoolgirl to star in BBC Jacqueline Wilson drama

SCREEN DEBUT: Lucy Hutchinson is starring in a new BBC drama

The festive season is about to deliver one five-year-old girl a present she will never forget - her screen debut in a new BBC drama....

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Bristol City coach broken into outside Croydon hotel before Palace clash

We were robbed: Bristol City

Thieves broke into Bristol City's team coach ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The vehicle was ransacked as it...

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Exclusive: Miracle recovery of Croydon baby who died six times

PICTURE OF HEALTH: Little Navaeah Hoath CCRPM171108B01 Photograph by Paul Martyniuk

A mother whose daughter "died" six times during the first year of her life says it is a miracle her daughter is still alive. Navaeah...

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Woman and man taken to hospital after South Croydon crash

Two drivers and a passenger had a lucky escape after a crash on a busy South Croydon road - which took down half a garden wall. Two women were in a Corsa and a man in a BMW which collided...

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Waddon dog is one of Britain's fattest pets

HEAVY LOAD: Roxy with Lisa Kelly

Years of feasting on curries, biscuits and leftovers has made Roxy the Jack Russell one of Britain's most overweight pets. The six-yea...

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Update: JLS survive sing-off scare to make X Factor final five

CUTE KID: JB as a child

X Factor stars JLS had to sing for their survival last night after finishing in the bottom two for the first time.

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Mum-of-six says cramped living conditions are making her children ill

CRAMPED: Ashlyn Pinkney, Martin Goss and their six children in the kids' bedroom

A mum whose six children all have to sleep in the same bedroom says the cramped conditions are making her family ill. Ashlyn Pinkney...


Death plunge victim remembered on his birthday

COLOURFUL TRIBUTE: Helium-filled dolphins formed a centrepiece. Photo: CCRPM151108C07 by Paul Martyniuk

Tears were mingled with celebrations for the birthday of death plunge victim Gary Phelps. A dozen relatives gathered on Saturday (15)...

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Dominant Palace destroy Robins

Palace secured a well deserved 4-2 win over Bristol City to avenge last season's heartbreaking play-off semi-final defeat at Selhurst Park this afternoon.
Two goals in each half from John Oster, Sean Scannell, Craig Beattie and Jose Fonte gave Palace a comfortable victory.
Dele Adebola and Nicky Maynard hit the visitors goals.
Neil...

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Half time: Palace 2 Bristol City 1

Dele Adebola struck on the stroke of half-time to blast Bristol City back into the game after a quickfire Eagles double put Neil Warnock's men in control.Two goals within the space of a...

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Palace eye up Sahar

Swoop: Ben Sahar

Neil Warnock is eyeing a January loan move for Chelsea’s Ben Sahar, the Advertiser can reveal.The Eagles boss is still searching...

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I want my place back, says Carle

Frustrated: Nick Carle

Nick Carle admits losing his place in the Eagles midfield has been “difficult” experience - but is desperate to regain his...

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Hill 50 not out

Half century: Clint Hill

Clint Hill is set to make his 50th Eagles appearance against Bristol City on Saturday, but the rejuvenated defender admits reaching his...

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X Factor reject Hylton blames media

Rachel Hylton became the seventh contestant to be booted off X Factor

Rachel Hylton broke down in tears as she hit out at negative media coverage for cutting short her X Factor experience.

The 26-year-old soul singer said she felt "numb" about being kicked off Saturday night's show after she lost out in a sing-off with boyband JLS.

Rachel, a former drug addict, said: "I really think it didn't matter...

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Hart aims for Christmas Number One

Victoria Hart is making a bid for Christmas Number One

Victoria Hart, the British cocktail waitress who sang for George Clooney, is making a bid for Christmas Number One. The 19-year-old...

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Fratellis pick up SECC music award

The Fratellis were among the big winners at this year's Tartan Clef music awards. The rockers picked up the SECC Tartan Clef award, while Glasgow indie band Orange Juice lifted the Glasgow...

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Rush to watch Jackson in courtroom

Michael Jackson is alleged of owing an Arab sheikh £4.7m

The most exclusive ticket in London on Monday is for Court 73 at the High Court where Michael Jackson is booked to appear in person. In...

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Rachel Hylton leaves The X Factor

Rachel Hylton has become the latest contestant to leave The X Factor after losing a sing-off with boy band JLS. The soulful singer was in the bottom two of the final six contestants, and the...

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