MP Reed’s farming cuts get Keir barred from Clarkson’s pub Submitted by daniel on Sat, 14/09/2024 - 08:00 Tories, environmental groups and a TV celebrity go on the attack as £130m cuts to rural budgets are next in Labour’s austerity plans. Inside Croydon
London police shoot man over ‘terrorism-related’ stabbings Submitted by daniel on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 19:17 London’s Metropolitan Police said it is investigating a terror-related incident after “a number of people” were stabbed and officers shot a man Sunday. Kimberley Bulletin
Southern train cancellations and diversions this weekend Submitted by daniel on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 11:13 The work will affect trains from September 14 (Saturday) through to September 15 (Sunday) We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend. September 14 and 15 (Saturday and Sunday) Sutton & Croydon Guardian
Lambeth Council to invest £1.7 million in library refurbishment and innovation Submitted by daniel on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 08:00 Lambeth’s ten libraries provide essential services and community spaces for thousands of residents. Recent refurbishment works have already taken place at Durning and Streatham libraries, and a £1million overhaul of Brixton library was completed in August. BrixtonBuzz
Train cancellations in south east London in half term week Submitted by daniel on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 08:00 The upgrade work means that no trains will run on parts of the National Rail and London Overground from Saturday, October 26 through to Friday, November 1. These upgraded signalling systems will be implemented between Crystal Palace, Tulse Hill and Peckham Rye. News Shopper
What can you get for £400k in London? Ten of the best two-bedroom flats for sale across the capital Submitted by daniel on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 07:15 We found appealing two-bedroom flats for less than £400,000 – well under the average for a first-time buyer in London – in hotspots like Stoke Newington, Battersea and now-prized Peckham. Inkl
Signalling works mean only a ghost train service at Halloween Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 12:52 If you were hoping to plan any trips by train for the October half-term week – forget it. Inside Croydon
Two local MPs elected to significant Westminster Committee roles Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 11:27 In a significant achievement for local representation, two MPs from our Brixton Buzz patch have been elected to chair influential Westminster committees following competition from fellow Labour Party members. BrixtonBuzz
Labour MPs’ ‘tears’ won’t keep the elderly warm this winter Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 08:00 Why were Labour MPs threatened with losing the party whip, and what does it mean? ANDREW FISHER on how Croydon’s MPs voted over the removal of pensioners’ Winter Fuel Payment Inside Croydon
Hockey star hails life-changing impact of SportsAid funding Submitted by daniel on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 08:00 The 16-year-old has stepped up to play for England, matching his sister Betty in the process. And the charity’s funding has been invaluable for the South London youngster as he makes his way on the international scene. The Leader