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For over 20 years Robert Boyce helped children in Croydon cross the road on their way to and from school – until he was made redundant this summer.
Part of cost-cutting measures at cash-strapped Croydon Council, the loss of Robert’s job has left the 83-year-old without the simple joy that got him out of bed in the morning. Still choosing to go out to say hello to the children this week as they started school again, Robert is in a battle with the council over being allowed to keep the uniform he wore for over two decades.
