Emergency water depot set up at Ikea – but only for car drivers Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:28 The car park at Ikea off the Purley Way is being used as an emergency depot for those across Croydon, Mitcham and Streatham who have been without water supplies since a main burst on Mitcham Common yesterday. Inside Croydon
Bushfire Aid Extended to Three New Areas Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:57 The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance to more Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. Mirage News
Burst main affecting water supplies to 18,000 households Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 13:41 Up to 18,000 households across Croydon and three other boroughs have been affected by a burst water main today “on a field” near to Watneys Road, which borders Mitcham Common. Homes have encountered reduced water pressure, or no supply at all. Inside Croydon
Burst main affecting water supplies to 18,000 households Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 13:14 Up to 18,000 households across Croydon and three other boroughs have been affected by a burst water main today “on a field” near to Watneys Road, which borders Mitcham Common. Homes have encountered reduced water pressure, or no supply at all. Inside Croydon
The Streatham Exchange brings two nights of free community culture Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 10:00 This weekend sees the launch of Streatham Exchange, a new community-led cultural event bringing workshops, live music, DJs and shared creative space to the borough, with a simple aim of reconnecting people through culture at a time when social isolation and anxiety are increasingly shaping everyd Brixton Buzz
‘We’re selling out games’: How Heated Rivalry changed London’s ice hockey scene Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 06:49 And it’s even made its way over to London. Streatham RedHawks, the capital’s longest-running and most popular ice hockey team, noticed a spike in ticket sales as soon as the series started airing in the UK. inkl
‘We’ve sold out the last three weeks’: London ice hockey club feels the Heated Rivalry impact Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 06:31 Back in the early 2000s, when David Beckham was at the height of his fame, The Sun newspaper claimed to have found the only person on the planet who hadn’t heard of him: a shepherd in Chad. London Evening Standard
Southern trains through Croydon cancelled this week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 02/02/2026 - 13:36 These changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains from Monday to Thursday (February 2 to February 5). Trains will run as normal on Friday (February 6). We have broken down the details for you to plan ahead. London Now
Charity Begins in Streatham Submitted by daniel on Sat, 31/01/2026 - 19:13 On the high street of Streatham, packed in between the Greggs and the Odeon you might encounter one of the many brilliant charity shops that Streatham has to offer. London Now