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Streatham locals are invited to join the Streatham Space Projects Neighbourhood Day and celebrate Windrush Day!

The arts centre will be offering a day out with free food, creative activities, and the chance to celebrate the Windrush Generation.

Charles Ezbon, 33, of Park Lane, Tottenham, pleaded guilty to possession of a loaded firearm and grievous bodily harm in March this year.

He was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court on June 19 to a minimum term of nine years’ in jail.

HUSTINGS UPDATE: One of the election hustings organised for later this week, the Croydon TUC event in Ruskin House on June 20, has been postponed (in part, at least, to allow Croydon East candidates to attend the event in their constituency on the same evening)

Croydon hustings:

You’ve got to feel for the residents of Streatham Common and Vale ward.

A by-election?

Not another one, etc…

As postal voters start to receive their ballot papers ahead of the General Election on July 4, others in parts of Croydon are beginning to feel that their votes are being taken for granted by Tories and Labour, as our political editor, WALTER CRONXITE, explains

The debt advice kiosk in Streatham Library offers free expert advice via video for individuals with financial difficulties or money worries.

Each kiosk is designed as a soundproof booth, ensuring conversations remain private and confidential.

A former bus conductress celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends last week.

Lillian Stromdale, a resident at Mary Holben House in Thrale Road, Streatham, said: “I don’t feel 100, I feel as though I’m cheating!

“I can’t say I feel 20 but I feel, well, normal.

If you have a question to put to an election candidate, or to a political party which is seeking your vote in Croydon, here’s a way you can try to get some answers

Robert Torto has successfully tracked down his beloved Penny Farthing, days after it was taken from out side his favourite barbers on Streatham Hill. 

Local shopkeepers were very sympathetic to Robert's cause and were able to assist him put him in touch with the thief.