18-year-old in 'life threatening condition' after stabbing in Streatham Common playground Submitted by daniel on Sun, 19/05/2024 - 07:00 Picture Image A teenager is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the chest at a playground in Streatham Common on Saturday. The 18-year-old victim was stabbed in the playground area of the popular south London park in a shocking act of violence that has left the local community reeling. "This is getting ridiculous,kids should be supporting each other,not stabbing," said one Facebook user. The teen was rushed to a hospital where he remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries from the knife attack. Read more about 18-year-old in 'life threatening condition' after stabbing in Streatham Common playground
Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high street Submitted by daniel on Thu, 16/05/2024 - 23:54 Picture Image The number of UK bank branches to close in the past nine years has surpassed 6,000. Barclays is closing eight more of its branches for good on Friday, taking the total by the end of the day to 6,005. It equates to over 60% of the bank branch network since consumer group Which? began tracking closures in 2015. The milestone highlights the impact closures have had on high streets and the need to provide replacement services for millions who still rely on them, Which? said. Read more about Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high street
LTNs to be banned if they do not have public support under new Government rules Submitted by daniel on Sun, 17/03/2024 - 00:01 Picture Image LTNs to be banned if they do not have public support under new Government rules Councils will be banned from bringing in hated low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) without public consultation under new Government plans. Picture: Alamy Councils will be banned from bringing in hated low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) without public buy-in under new Government plans. New guidance for councils from the Department for Transport (DfT) says that the public must be supportive of the controversial road schemes before they can sign off on plans. Read more about LTNs to be banned if they do not have public support under new Government rules
Hated Streatham LTN that led to three-mile bus journeys taking two hours suspended with immediate effect Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/03/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image A low-traffic neighbourhood scheme in south London has been suspended after sparking fury among locals for causing huge delays to public transport and a build-up of congestion on roads. Lambeth Council confirmed on Thursday that the low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in Streatham Wells had been suspended with immediate effect. The trial scheme was cut short following "concerns about public transport delays", the council said in a statement. Read more about Hated Streatham LTN that led to three-mile bus journeys taking two hours suspended with immediate effect
Moped gunmen victims in Clapham were not 'deliberately targeted' as police release new information amid manhunt Submitted by daniel on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 16:28 Picture Image Moped gunmen victims in Clapham were not 'deliberately targeted' as police release new information amid manhunt Three people have been injured following a shooting in Clapham. Picture: Alamy Moped shooters in Clapham did not deliberately target two women aged 27 and 36 injured by shotgun pellets as a firearm was dropped, police say as they search for the culprits. The two women were injured by shotgun pellets when the weapon was fired from the scooter. Read more about Moped gunmen victims in Clapham were not 'deliberately targeted' as police release new information amid manhunt
Mayor of London reveals changes coming to Streatham LTN 'ASAP' which is causing 'huge problems' Submitted by daniel on Thu, 29/02/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image The Mayor of London has revealed changes will be coming to the Streatham Wells Low Traffic Neighbourhood which has seen huge delays to public transport and caused huge amounts of congestion. In South London's Streatham Wells, a newly implemented low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) has sparked significant congestion issues, causing severe delays for buses travelling along its perimeter. Read more about Mayor of London reveals changes coming to Streatham LTN 'ASAP' which is causing 'huge problems'
No-go areas of London? There aren’t any - except maybe packed Oxford Circus on a Saturday Submitted by daniel on Wed, 28/02/2024 - 13:42 Picture Image Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Camden, Leicester Square McDonald’s after 9pm, anywhere near the Streatham LTN. Bits of Chelsea. Read more about No-go areas of London? There aren’t any - except maybe packed Oxford Circus on a Saturday
Hundreds of armed police desert Met after officer charged in Chris Kapa case Submitted by daniel on Mon, 05/02/2024 - 07:17 Picture Image Within a year, hundreds of officers left the firearms unit of the Metropolitan Police, which was sparked by the controversial decision to charge a police officer with murder. Read more about Hundreds of armed police desert Met after officer charged in Chris Kapa case
Clapham chemical attack: How it unfolded and what we know so far Submitted by daniel on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 09:44 Picture Image Police are on the hunt for a man who maimed a mother and her two daughters with a corrosive substance, thought to be alkaline oven cleaner, in south London on Wednesday evening. Read more about Clapham chemical attack: How it unfolded and what we know so far
Referrals to police watchdog nearly double since damning Casey Review into the Met Submitted by daniel on Wed, 31/01/2024 - 14:26 Picture Image The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is on track to receive 7,000 referrals from forces this year, despite only having the capacity to carry out 300 investigations. Read more about Referrals to police watchdog nearly double since damning Casey Review into the Met