How Wates founder overcame childhood disability and built a 127-year legacy Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 16:15 In 1897, Edward Wates set up the first Wates Company. Three years later, Edward, aged just 27, and his brother Arthur became the proprietors of a furniture shop down Mitcham Lane in Streatham, South London. Construction Wave
Raye's private home life: From council estate to glam London property Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 16:03 Raye delighted Strictly Come Dancing viewers on Sunday when she performed on the semi-final results show, where her vocals were compared to the late Amy Winehouse. HELLO!
South East London’s Black communities unite to tackle Prostate and Breast Cancer Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 10:00 In a powerful movement to combat alarming disparities in cancer outcomes, Black communities across South East London are joining forces to encourage the uptake of breast screening appointments for women aged 50 to 71, and for Black men aged 45 and over, who have a higher risk of prostate cancer, BrixtonBuzz
Metashape gets go-ahead for nine-flat Streatham scheme Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 06:54 The practice, which has studios in the City of London and Winchester, received approval for the scheme on Mitcham Lane. The scheme involves demolishing a low-rise former joiners yard and replacing it with a four-storey apartment block. Architect's Journal
TfL confirms changes to south London bus routes 45 and 59 Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 05:00 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that it is pressing ahead with planned changes to routes 45 and 59 despite widespread concern from local people in a consultation. Route 45 currently runs between Elephant & Castle and Clapham via Camberwell and Brixton. Wandsworth Guardian
TfL confirms changes to south London bus routes 45 and 59 Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 05:00 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that it is pressing ahead with planned changes to routes 45 and 59 despite widespread concern from local people in a consultation. Route 45 currently runs between Elephant & Castle and Clapham via Camberwell and Brixton. This is Local London
Local band Meatraffle release their Christmas single, Brave Face Submitted by daniel on Wed, 11/12/2024 - 11:50 South London anti-capitalist, rebel rousers Meatraffle have released their Christmas single – and it’s gone down rather well in the Brixton Buzz office. They told us about the song: BrixtonBuzz
TfL confirms bus route 118 from Morden to Brixton will be axed Submitted by daniel on Wed, 11/12/2024 - 05:00 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the 118 bus route, which runs from Morden to Brixton, will be withdrawn from February 2025. The decision follows a public consultation held between September 2 and October 13, 2024, which proposed changes to bus routes 45, 59, and 118. Wimbledon Guardian
TfL confirms bus route 118 from Morden to Brixton will be axed Submitted by daniel on Wed, 11/12/2024 - 05:00 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the 118 bus route, which runs from Morden to Brixton, will be withdrawn from February 2025. The decision follows a public consultation held between September 2 and October 13, 2024, which proposed changes to bus routes 45, 59, and 118. This is Local London
Winter golf season heating up at Sidmouth Golf Club Submitted by daniel on Wed, 11/12/2024 - 05:00 At the Streatham course, the second leg of a tournament eventually took place after snow delays. Len Wright and Paul Whitrow triumphed with 42 points, while Andy Griffiths and Paul Charlton secured second place, along with John Nicolle and Chris Long, both pairs scoring 40 points. Sidmouth Herald