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Rise from the ashes complete for burned-out business

8:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A homeware and furniture shop destroyed by fire has completed its rise from the ashes with an award.

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Croydon town centre businesses aim to win back old customers

7:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Businesses based in the Alders department store building say they have risen from the ashes after the flagship store's closure.

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Teenager heading to Silicon Valley

6:00am Friday 17th May 2013

An 18-year-old computer whizz kid is hoping to become the next Mark Zuckerberg after earning the chance to launch his online business in Silicon Valley.

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Dead cockroaches and mice earn Caribbean takeway £30,000 fine

4:31pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Warning: Images may put you off your dinner. A Caribbean take-away has been fined £30,000 after its owners ignored hygiene warnings and dead cockroaches were found.

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Plans for new Balham betting shop prompts street drinking fears

10:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

Plans to open a new betting shop has prompted fears from it will encourage more public boozing by excited punters.

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Bookshop owner blames rise in business rates for closure

8:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

A bookshop owner has condemned the massive inflation of business rates as his store looks set to close after more than 20 years.

• Battersea neighbours agree to set up co-operative book shop to replace Bolingbroke Books

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Councillors reject late-night licences for Flavas and Yummy Chicken

7:30am Wednesday 15th May 2013

Councillors have rejected plans from two late night fast food outlets to extend their opening hours to 4am.

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Sutton hopes to bring Crossrail 2 to Worcester Park

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Crossrail 2 could be coming to Worcester Park.

• Consultation launched today on Crossrail 2

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Students get to work helping hard-pressed retailers

7:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

High streets have been hit hard by the recession but university students now believe they might be able to offer a helping hand - for free.

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