Visits to former cop shop might be more fun in future – if hotel plan goes ahead Submitted by daniel on Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:12 An ex-police station empty for almost a decade could be turned into a 57-bed boutique hotel. The building at 101 Streatham High Road has been vacant since 2015 when the local police station relocated to a building further down the street. South London News
Streatham: Proposals lodged to turn old police station into hotel Submitted by daniel on Tue, 20/08/2024 - 06:10 A south London council is considering plans to turn an empty police station into a luxury hotel. A property developer has applied to Lambeth Council for permission to turn the former station on Streatham High Road into a 57-room boutique establishment. BBC
defendant in US fraud case dies after car smash while tycoon still missing at sea Submitted by daniel on Mon, 19/08/2024 - 22:04 A Brit tycoon's co-defendant, who stood trial alongside him in a US fraud case, has died after being hit by a car at the weekend. Mike Lynch, the tech millionaire who remains missing after a superyacht sinking in Palermo, stood aside tragic Stephen Chamberlain in court. Daily Record
Welcome to Flappy Valley! How fried chicken shops have taken over Britain - including one London street with 29 different stores - as locals slam 'terrible and appalling food' while others hail them a Submitted by daniel on Sun, 18/08/2024 - 14:39 They are cheap, fast, and not to mention finger-lickin' good, so little wonder fried chicken has grown to become a British staple. Daily Mail
Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees appeals to local landlords Submitted by daniel on Wed, 14/08/2024 - 13:48 Image Local volunteers are appealing to local landlords to help support a family fleeing Afghanistan to settle in the Streatham and Herne Hill area as part of their ‘Communities for Afghans’ programme. Streatham Life
MS Society organises WellBeing Day at The Windmill Submitted by daniel on Mon, 12/08/2024 - 12:25 Image The Lambeth and Southwark Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society have announced a free all day event at the Brixton Windmill Center on Saturday, 7 September 2024. Streatham Life
Lambeth consulting on new planning controls on HMOs in Streatham after concerns raised Submitted by daniel on Mon, 12/08/2024 - 10:45 Lambeth Council is proposing to implement a new planning mechanism in relation to the creation of new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonard’s – two wards where residents have expressed concerns relating to the notably high number of HMOs, and Love Lambeth
Missing Streatham teen has links to Lewisham Submitted by daniel on Wed, 07/08/2024 - 14:46 Gabriel is missing from his home in Streatham. The 15-year-old is described as 5'9" tall, with a slim build and curly brown hair. He has links to Lewisham. If you have seen Gabriel, call police on 101 and quote the reference 01/654074/24.” News Shopper
Missing Streatham teen has links to Lewisham Submitted by daniel on Wed, 07/08/2024 - 08:00 Gabriel is missing from his home in Streatham. The 15-year-old is described as 5'9" tall, with a slim build and curly brown hair. He has links to Lewisham. If you have seen Gabriel, call police on 101 and quote the reference 01/654074/24.” This is Local London