Streatham News

A man who spun a wild yarn about being stabbed by a woman in Swindon has landed behind bars.

Fake Attack Lands Prus in Hot Water

Busy Kent Road Blocked as Cops Investigate Incident

A major police incident forced the closure of the A20 westbound near the Port of Dover in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing disruption for drivers heading towards London.

Road Reopens After Police Investigation

Ghana is spearheading a bold United Nations resolution on 25 March to officially declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity. The move, backed by the African Union (AU), aims to force former colonial powers, including Britain, to face demands for reparations.

A much-loved Suffolk holiday park, famous for its golf course and retail village, has plunged into administration, sending shockwaves through the UK holiday scene.

Stonham Barns Hits Financial Trouble

A Dutch court has handed down a shocking five-year sentence to Arnold Oforiwaa, 24, after he brutally killed his girlfriend, stabbing her at least 287 times. The court slashed the prosecutor’s original 10-year demand in half after discovering Oforiwaa has a “very low IQ.”

A motorcyclist has pleaded guilty to knocking down and killing an 86-year-old woman as she crossed a road.

Radu Tomescu, 32, was travelling between 37mph [60 km/h] and 40mph in a 30mph limit in wet and possibly icy conditions when he hit Joan Brown, the Old Bailey heard.

He's pleaded guilty to careless driving after initially denying a dangerous driving charge.

A motorcyclist has admitted responsibility for the death of an elderly woman he knocked down on Streatham High Road.

Six months after journalist Paul Holden revealed that he had been followed by private investigators, today the Cabinet Office said it will be “looking at the facts” around Labour Together, the organisation established by Croydon MP Steve Reed and his former Lambeth Council aide, Morgan McSweeney.

Night services between New Cross Gate and West Croydon will be suspended from Monday, February 16 to Friday, February 20 due to the works.

The Civic Awards nominations were open between 18 December 2025 and 25 January 2026. During this five-week period, Lambeth residents nominated individuals, groups and organisations that make a difference through their time, work, or passion to help others.