Sadiq Khan under fire after LTN scrapped due to bus journey nightmare Submitted by daniel on Sat, 09/03/2024 - 08:00 A controversial road scheme in south London is to be axed after it took a bus more than two hours to go three miles through the blocked-off streets. Express
Romeo and Juliet - A remixed tale of star-crossed lovers Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 13:44 Image The Polka theatre in Wimbledon are presenting Romeo and Juliet, re-told through rap, rhythms, and beautiful harmonies from the 2nd March - 14th April 2024. Streatham Life
Chris Kaba shooting: Martyn Blake named as murder-accused police officer Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 11:36 He said that as the trial approached, attempts might be made to find out more about Mr Blake and he had considered whether there was a "real and immediate" threat to the officer's life or to his family. bbc.co.uk
Met Police officer charged with Chris Kaba murder named for first time Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 09:56 Martyn Blake, 40, shot the 24-year-old once in the head through the windscreen of a car in Streatham, south London, in September 2022. Wandsworth Guardian
Low traffic neighbourhood in Lambeth suspended after Sadiq Khan admits it caused 'huge problems' Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 A bus reportedly took more than two hours to travel less than three miles on the A23 Ross Lydall @ RossLydall8 March 2024 A low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme is to be scrapped after being blamed for causing horrendous congestion on a main road in south London. Evening Standard
Lambeth Lib Dems respond to the news that Streatham’s low traffic neighbourhood is to be suspended Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 “This climbdown is an embarrassment for Lambeth Labour. Since the start of this so-called trial of a Streatham Wells LTN, Labour bosses at Lambeth Council have been unable and unwilling to share robust data or analysis about the impact of the measures they have implemented. BrixtonBuzz
Video: How to cycle from Brixton to Streatham only using quiet streets and protected cycle lanes Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 You can cycle from Brixton in south London to Streatham, entirely on quiet streets and protected cycle lanes, with the journey taking just 20 minutes – the same time as using public transport. BrixtonBuzz
Chris Kaba: Met Police officer charged with murder named for the first time Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 The police marksman charged with murdering Chris Kaba has been named for the first time after a judge lifted an anonymity order. Sky News
Streatham LTN trial suspended after lengthy bus delays Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 A south London council is suspending a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme after months of delays to buses. BBC