Addington

American

[ad-ing-tuhn] / ˈæd ɪŋ tən /

noun

Henry, Viscount Sidmouth 1757–1844, British statesman: prime minister 1801–04.

Addington British

/ ˈædɪŋtən /

noun

Henry, 1st Viscount Sidmouth. 1757–1844, British statesman; prime minister (1801–04) and Home Secretary (1812–21)

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Following the Addington Primary School protests and ahead of the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration, royal envoys hinted that King Misuzulu would address these concerns.

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The leader of March on March, Jacinta Ngobese Zuma, is now facing a public violence charge over the protests at Addington Primary School.

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The heated demonstration forced the school to call parents to come and collect the students because of safety concerns - and the next day a large contingent of police was deployed to the gates of Addington Primary School.

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New Addington Leisure and Community Centre - home to the estate's boxing club - closed in February.

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At the moment, Addington rents home to the MoD at a discounted rate, while taxpayers foot maintenance bills.

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