When ‘Red Ken’ took back London Submitted by daniel on Thu, 02/05/2024 - 10:46 On May 4, 2000, South London born and raised Ken Livingstone became Mayor of London. The independent candidate and MP, expelled from the Labour Party, won the contest with a clear victory, having polled nearly 40 per cent of first preferences. South London News
Roots: (Overseas) and Is Any Body Home? at Streatham Space Project Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/05/2024 - 12:58 Presented as a double bill, these two dance performances explore similar themes, and are both intense yet markedly different. London Theatre 1
Lidl plans to open stores in Bromley, Bickley and Lewisham Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/05/2024 - 12:00 The discount store, now the third largest supermarket in London, has published a list of more than 100 locations for potential new branches in London, with dozens in the south east - such as Orpington, Forest Hill, and two in Lewisham. News Shopper
Picnics, beer and flying: Streatham Common Kite Day is back Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/05/2024 - 08:00 The 23rd Streatham Common Kite Day will take place on Sunday May 12. From 11am to 5pm, London’s only free family-friendly kite festival combines world-class kite displays with the opportunity to fly your own. Inside Croydon
ROOTS: (Overseas) & Is Any Body Home? – Streatham Space Project, London Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/05/2024 - 08:00 Choreographer: Wency Lam The Reviews Hub
The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 17:10 Managed by Reka Szigeti since September 2022, the pub has also created 20 new full- and part-time jobs. Your Local Guardian visited the pub on Streatham High Road on April 30 to explore the revamped facilities. This is Local London
The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 17:10 Managed by Reka Szigeti since September 2022, the pub has also created 20 new full- and part-time jobs. Your Local Guardian visited the pub on Streatham High Road on April 30 to explore the revamped facilities. Wandsworth Guardian
Shrimp Shack to give out free shrimp on National Shrimp Day Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 14:51 Lovers of perfectly cooked and seasoned shrimp – which definitely includes me – have something to look forward to on Friday 10th May (National Shrimp Day) as Shrimp Shack, the new but already popular fast-casual restaurant in Streatham, will be celebrating by giving out free shrimp. The London Economic
Praise for victim's bravery as Sydenham priest jailed Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 14:31 On Tuesday (April 29) we reported how Murphy - who held posts at churches in Sydenham, New Addington, South Croydon and Streatham – was jailed for 31 months for sexually abusing young boys in the 70s and 80s. News Shopper