Sutton and Cheam election hustings, Cheam Road, June 29 Submitted by daniel on Wed, 19/06/2024 - 10:52 HUSTINGS UPDATE: One of the election hustings organised for later this week, the Croydon TUC event in Ruskin House on June 20, has been postponed (in part, at least, to allow Croydon East candidates to attend the event in their constituency on the same evening) Croydon hustings: Inside Croydon
Second by-election set for Streatham Common and Vale as another Lambeth Labour Councillor resigns in the ward Submitted by daniel on Wed, 19/06/2024 - 08:00 You’ve got to feel for the residents of Streatham Common and Vale ward. A by-election? Not another one, etc… BrixtonBuzz
Voters being taken for granted as ‘battleground’ moves south Submitted by daniel on Tue, 18/06/2024 - 11:06 As postal voters start to receive their ballot papers ahead of the General Election on July 4, others in parts of Croydon are beginning to feel that their votes are being taken for granted by Tories and Labour, as our political editor, WALTER CRONXITE, explains Inside Croydon
Get help at the Debt Advice Kiosk in Streatham Submitted by daniel on Fri, 14/06/2024 - 08:00 The debt advice kiosk in Streatham Library offers free expert advice via video for individuals with financial difficulties or money worries. Each kiosk is designed as a soundproof booth, ensuring conversations remain private and confidential. BrixtonBuzz
‘I can’t say I feel 20 but I feel, well, normal’: Former bus conductress turns 100 Submitted by daniel on Tue, 11/06/2024 - 14:10 A former bus conductress celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends last week. Lillian Stromdale, a resident at Mary Holben House in Thrale Road, Streatham, said: “I don’t feel 100, I feel as though I’m cheating! “I can’t say I feel 20 but I feel, well, normal. South London News
Questions, questions: General Election hustings dates (so far) Submitted by daniel on Tue, 11/06/2024 - 08:00 If you have a question to put to an election candidate, or to a political party which is seeking your vote in Croydon, here’s a way you can try to get some answers Inside Croydon
Penny Farthing returned Submitted by daniel on Thu, 06/06/2024 - 12:01 Image Robert Torto has successfully tracked down his beloved Penny Farthing, days after it was taken from out side his favourite barbers on Streatham Hill. Local shopkeepers were very sympathetic to Robert's cause and were able to assist him put him in touch with the thief. Streatham Life
Residents fear loss of last remaining bank and ‘further decline’ of high street Submitted by daniel on Thu, 06/06/2024 - 11:15 Residents are desperate to stop the proposed closure of their NatWest branch which would leave the area without a single bank. The NatWest branch in Norbury is relied upon by the area’s large elderly population, as well as charities and small business owners. South London News
That's a wheelie big theft! Suspected bike thief wheels away penny farthing - as desperate owner begs for its safe return Submitted by daniel on Wed, 05/06/2024 - 17:11 A man has issued a desperate appeal for his beloved penny farthing after it was stolen from outside a hair salon in London. Robert Torto, 44, was getting his hair cut when his Trotts and Son's penny farthing was stolen from a bike rack in Streatham Hill at around 1pm on June 3. Daily Mail
Appeal for return of Penny Farthing Submitted by daniel on Wed, 05/06/2024 - 11:59 Image A local resident has appealed for the return of his Penny Farthing last seen being pushed down Streatham High Road. Robert Torto had his beloved Trott & Sons Penny-Farthing stolen on Streatham Hill. Streatham Life