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'Economic conditions' blamed for Megabowl delay
7:10am Friday 3rd September 2010
A developer has blamed banks’ reluctance to lend after the recession which could mean a year’s delay to the start of work on regeneration project in Streatham Hill.
Police appeal after 'peacemaker' wounded in wine bar brawl
7:40am Friday 3rd September 2010
Police are appealing for information after a man trying to break up a fight was glassed in the head in a Crystal Palace wine bar.
'Weapon' dog owners 'should face knife crime jail terms'
7:30am Friday 3rd September 2010
Dog owners who use pets as weapons should face the same sentences as knife attackers, according to London’s deputy mayor for policing.
Lambeth PCT criticised for £3.6m spend on consultants
7:30am Friday 3rd September 2010
The borough’s public health provider has come under fire for spending £3.6m in the last financial year on management consultants, money that should have been spent on frontline services, critics said.
Council didn't pay for electricity for six years
7:40am Thursday 2nd September 2010
A Lambeth Council blunder saw it landed with an estimated £280,000 unpaid electricity bill for thousands of unmetered street lights on its estates.
Council leader faces misconduct charge
7:40am Thursday 2nd September 2010
Allegations Lambeth Council leader Steve Reed breached the code of conduct for elected members for his behaviour towards a defecting councillor will be considered today by a town hall standard's committee.
Fulham FC prize goes to community champion
7:10am Thursday 2nd September 2010
A community-minded resident has won the prestigious Fulham Football Club Foundation community champions volunteer of the year award.
Fly me to the moon
7:10am Thursday 2nd September 2010
Young rocket scientists prepared for lift off at a library, as part of its summer holiday activities.
Dad-of-two cleared of shooting former policeman
7:40am Wednesday 1st September 2010
A dad-of-two has been found not guilty of shooting a former policeman in the leg outside a barber shop in Streatham.
Community event draws 250 people to Streatham Green
1:50pm Wednesday 1st September 2010
Members of Streatham Baptist Church helped form part of a 250 crowd that fused songs, drama and life stories in a celebration on Streatham Green.
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