General Election 2024: Labour holds Streatham and Croydon North Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/07/2024 - 07:00 Picture Image Steve Reed won with 23,232 votes, a majority of 15,603 which accounted for 52.1 percent of the vote, a slight decrease by 5.8 percent from the previous election in 2019. Mr Reed will be returning to his role as MP after serving as MP for Croydon North since 2012, as well as shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since September 2023. Mr Reed’s previous seat for Croydon North was abolished this year and replaced by Streatham and Croydon North as the new constituency. Read more about General Election 2024: Labour holds Streatham and Croydon North
Four teens stabbed in separate incidents across London Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/05/2024 - 13:48 Picture Image This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on. The incidents occurred between May 18 and 20 in Thamesmead, Eltham, West Dulwich and Streatham. Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police. Boy, 16, in hospital after stabbing in West Dulwich A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a stabbing in West Dulwich. Officers were called to reports of an assault in Elmworth Grove at around 10.50pm on May 19. Read more about Four teens stabbed in separate incidents across London
Four teens stabbed in separate incidents across London Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/05/2024 - 13:48 Picture Image This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on. The incidents occurred between May 18 and 20 in Thamesmead, Eltham, West Dulwich and Streatham. Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police. Boy, 16, in hospital after stabbing in West Dulwich A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a stabbing in West Dulwich. Officers were called to reports of an assault in Elmworth Grove at around 10.50pm on May 19. Read more about Four teens stabbed in separate incidents across London
Streatham Common Playground stabbing: Arrest made Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/05/2024 - 11:03 Picture Image A teen was found “seriously” injured at Streatham Common Playground shortly after 8pm on May 18. Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and the teen was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed today (May 21) that his condition is now stable. One man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident and taken into police custody. He has since been bailed while further enquiries are carried out. Read more about Streatham Common Playground stabbing: Arrest made
Streatham Common Park stabbing: Teen taken to hospital Submitted by daniel on Mon, 20/05/2024 - 15:34 Picture Image The incident happened at Streatham Common Park just after 8pm on May 18. An ambulance crew, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance attended. The teen was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where his condition is unknown. We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further information. A spokesperson London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 8.06pm on Saturday 18 May to reports of a stabbing incident at Streatham Common, SE16. Read more about Streatham Common Park stabbing: Teen taken to hospital
Streatham Common Park stabbing: Teen taken to hospital Submitted by daniel on Mon, 20/05/2024 - 07:00 Picture Image The incident happened at Streatham Common Park just after 8pm on May 18. An ambulance crew, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance attended. The teen was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where his condition is unknown. We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further information. A spokesperson London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 8.06pm on Saturday 18 May to reports of a stabbing incident at Streatham Common, SE16. Read more about Streatham Common Park stabbing: Teen taken to hospital
Streatham: Man jailed after raping woman in Norbury home Submitted by daniel on Fri, 17/05/2024 - 16:31 Picture Image Raphael Fakoya, 35, was jailed for nine years on May 13 after he was found guilty of numerous sexual offences. The assault occurred in February 2022 at Fakoya's home, with a woman who he knew. Fakoya will be on the sex offenders register for life. Following a hearing at Croydon Crown Court on January 24, Fakoya, from Beatrice Avenue, SW16, was declared a serious risk to women. He plead guilty to three counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. Read more about Streatham: Man jailed after raping woman in Norbury home
Streatham: Man jailed after raping woman in Norbury home Submitted by daniel on Fri, 17/05/2024 - 16:31 Picture Image Raphael Fakoya, 35, was jailed for nine years on May 13 after he was found guilty of numerous sexual offences. The assault occurred in February 2022 at Fakoya's home, with a woman who he knew. Fakoya will be on the sex offenders register for life. Following a hearing at Croydon Crown Court on January 24, Fakoya, from Beatrice Avenue, SW16, was declared a serious risk to women. He plead guilty to three counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. Read more about Streatham: Man jailed after raping woman in Norbury home
The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 16:10 Picture Image Managed by Reka Szigeti since September 2022, the pub has also created 20 new full- and part-time jobs. Your Local Guardian visited the pub on Streatham High Road on April 30 to explore the revamped facilities. Originally established as a Wetherspoon in December 1998, The Holland Tringham has undergone a complete makeover, including enhancements to the customer area, bar, and other amenities. The refurbishment encompasses redecoration throughout, featuring new light fixtures, carpets, and luxurious marble wall panels in the customer toilets. Read more about The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look
The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 07:00 Picture Image Managed by Reka Szigeti since September 2022, the pub has also created 20 new full- and part-time jobs. Your Local Guardian visited the pub on Streatham High Road on April 30 to explore the revamped facilities. Originally established as a Wetherspoon in December 1998, The Holland Tringham has undergone a complete makeover, including enhancements to the customer area, bar, and other amenities. The refurbishment encompasses redecoration throughout, featuring new light fixtures, carpets, and luxurious marble wall panels in the customer toilets. Read more about The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look