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Police make arrest in Croydon over ‘School Wars’ messages

EXCLUSIVE: Met promises ‘robust’ action, dispersal orders and stop and search ahead of further social media advertised meetings The police have made an arrest in Croydon in connection with the “School Wars” social media messages which went viral across London … Continue reading

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Police use stop-and-search powers to counter ‘Croydon Wars’

There were no arrests across London yesterday, as the threatened youth violence prompted by social media messaging failed to materialise. Now  some suggest the ‘Red v Blue’ messages are all a hoax A large police presence in Croydon town centre … Continue reading

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Dozen social media sites ‘disabled’ over Croydon Wars stunt

Metropolitan Police says it is increasing number of officers patrolling around schools and town centre, ‘and we will respond firmly to any reports of violence or disorder’ A senior police officer based in Croydon has issued a statement seeking to … Continue reading

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Schools and parents on alert for next week’s ‘Croydon Wars’

Police and community groups are preparing for a week of “Croydon Wars”, after children aged as young as 12 have been encouraged on social media to take weapons with them to a series of “Red v Blue” fights between schools. … Continue reading

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Council lied about risk assessments for axed lollipop patrols

CROYDON IN CRISIS: First, they failed to hold a public consultation over the ending of school street patrols. Then, they failed to inform the affected schools. Now, following an investigation by this website, it is confirmed that the council deliberately … Continue reading

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Here’s the safety reports your council did not want you to see

EXCLUSIVE: Here are the six road safety assessment reports that Croydon Council lied about, and then tried to withhold from the public After breaking the news that Croydon Council was to axe six primary school road safety patrols – “lollipop … Continue reading

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Overdue maintenance works approved for six Croydon schools

Pupils and staff at six schools in Croydon are to benefit from the roll-out of a multi-million-pound maintenance programme, funded by the government, with £110.3million being invested in schools across London through the Condition Improvement Fund. The schools will benefit … Continue reading

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Outstanding Norbury choir wins prize at national competition

An acapella choir formed of pupils from a Norbury secondary school walked away with a £1,000 prize and the acclaim of judges and the audience after the grand final of the Jack Petchey Perfect Pitch Champions competition held at the … Continue reading

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Teacher Stevens hits the right notes with Norbury Manor choir

Norbury Manor music teacher Emma Stevens was last week named Inspirational Teacher of the Year at the Jack Petchey Foundation Awards, staged by the Evening Standard. Stevens leads the school choirs at Norbury Manor, which in the recent past have … Continue reading

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