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A controversial low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in south London is to be scrapped after turning a three-mile bus journey into a two-hour slog.

The scheme at Streatham Wells has been suspended by Labour-run Lambeth council after it caused huge traffic congestion in the suburb.

Lambeth council has suspended the controversial Streatham Wells low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trial that was introduced in October last year.

Streatham sealed a treble of trophies with a 10-1 victory over Oxford City Stars in the Britton Cup on Sunday, writes Christopher Beal.

With the Slough Jets defeating the Chelmsford Chieftains the night before, all Streatham needed was two points to secure the trophy.

“Little Girl from Croydon” is not so little anymore as she performed her award-winning song to three million viewers on ITV. Pic: PA Media.

Nurseries are being forced to SHUT due to Jeremy Hunt's free childcare policy, it has been warned. Critics say the surprise policy in last spring budget’s was ill-thought-out, prompting higher prices and fewer nurseries across the UK amid the Cost of Living crisis.

South London singer-songwriter Raye has equallsed the record for winning the most Brits in one year.

Following Saturday’s awards night, the 26-year-old Croydon girl has equalled the career total of David Bowie, Michael Jackson and Oasis.

Police have said that the death of a man in Streatham is not being treated as suspicious.

The incident happened in Babington Road shortly after 1pm on March 2.

Officers, paramedics and London Air Ambulance attended and found a man injured.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

His death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.

The incident happened in Babington Road shortly after 1pm on March 2.

Officers, paramedics and London Air Ambulance attended and found a man injured.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

His death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.