Streatham News

Frontline police are losing the confidence to use their full powers after lengthy prosecutions like the trial of the officer who shot Chris Kaba, the shadow home secretary has said.

Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster today to protest the government’s plans to raise inheritance tax. Hundreds of men, women and children in flat caps, tweed jackets and Wellington boots poured into Whitehall at lunchtime for a rally outside Downing Street.

The trustees of Thrale Almshouse and Relief in Need Charity have opened this year’s grant programme, designed to support community groups and local organisations in Brixton, Streatham, Tulse Hill, West Norwood, Balham, and Tooting – in the “ancient parish” of Streatham.

Streatham continued their undefeated home streak on Saturday, extending it to six matches this season, with a 9-2 win over Invicta Dynamos, writes Christopher Beal.

The South Londoners found a way back from two early one-goal deficits to be victorious.

Lambeth Libraries teams up with Brixton Brewery as pub reading grows in popularity.

A charity has opened a new youth centre in Canada Water, offering a free, safe space for young people to learn new skills and socialise.

The centre has been opened by Billy Youth Engagement Project (BYEP), a charity dedicated to supporting young people in London.

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A rail operator serving south east England has announced what services will be added to its new timetable, which starts in December.

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates the Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services, is making the changes from 15 December.

This week Homebase was sold to CDS in a rescue deal securing up to 1,600 jobs and 70 stores.

But the future of 49 shops with 2,000 workers is currently uncertain after these stores were not included in the negotiations.

The work will affect trains from November 18 through to November 22.

We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week.

Monday to Thursday (November 18 to November 21):