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'Economic conditions' blamed for Megabowl delay

'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

New Addington abduction now believed to be false alarm

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'

Kit Malthouse

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

£250,000 has been earmarked for New Addington and Fieldway

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

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

Lambeth Council leader Steve Reed

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

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

Lift off: Children and adults at the rocket building workshop at Upper Norwood Joint Library

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

Blind justice? The girl will not be punished for lying because police fear it could prevent other rape victims from coming forward

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

Community spirit: The event, on Sunday, August 22, was part of the Love Streatham initiative – which allowed people from a range of churches to make positive changes to the community

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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