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The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham to reopen

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The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham to reopen - This is Local London

The Holland Tringham pub, located on Streatham High Road, is set to reopen at 8am on Tuesday, April 30.

An additional 20 full- and part-time jobs have been created at The Holland Tringham, which has been managed by pub manager Reka Szigeti since September 2022.

The pub, which first opened as a Wetherspoon in December 1998, has undergone a complete refurbishment to the customer area, as well as upgrades to the bar and other facilities.

Streatham Wells Primary School rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

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Streatham Wells Primary School rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted - This is Local London

Streatham Wells Primary School, based in Palace Road, was most recently inspected on January 30 and 31, 2024, and the report was published on March 15, 2024.

The school was rated as outstanding in every area: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.

Pupils told inspectors that it is an “amazing” school and parents and carers were “equally complimentary”.

Ofsted reported that the school has a “happy, community feel” which is underpinned by “strong and nurturing” working relationships.

Fernwood Avenue Streatham altercation: Man dies

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Man in his 50s dies after altercation at Streatham home - This is Local London

The incident happened in Fernwood Avenue just before 2.30pm on April 5.

Officers were called to the scene and the man was found unresponsive.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and was pronounced dead yesterday (April 6).

Police believe they know his identity and enquiries are now ongoing to locate next of kin.

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident.

He has since been bailed pending further police enquiries.

Shrimp Shack in Streatham is a seafood lover’s dream

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'Shrimp Shack in south London is a seafood lover's dream and I'm hooked for more' - This is Local London

Shrimp Shack is a spacious, radiant seafood-centric restaurant which offers a refreshing and quirky take on traditional shrimp dishes and is open seven days a week.

My housemate and I headed to the all-new location on Monday night and were amazed at the décor, service, and of course, the shrimp.

The restaurant's layout is thoughtfully designed, with ample seating arrangements suitable for intimate dinners or lively gatherings with friends and family.

Glenister Park Road Streatham fire 'murder' victim named

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Glenister Park Road Streatham fire 'murder' victim named - This is Local London

Basilio Dos Santos Antonio, 49, was found dead inside a house on Glenister Park Road shortly after 7pm on Sunday, February 25.

Basilio, originally from Brazil, had been in the UK for a number of years and worked as a cleaner.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends as they continue to come to terms with their loss.”

A 34-year-old woman, Mayara Loiola Ataide, a 46-year-old man, Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, have been charged with murder.

Police update after man dies in Babington Road Streatham

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Police update after man dies in Babington Road Streatham - This is Local London

The incident happened in Babington Road shortly after 1pm on March 2.

Officers, paramedics and London Air Ambulance attended and found a man injured.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

His death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.

His family has been informed and police will now prepare a file for the coroner.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service shortly after 13:00hrs on Saturday, 2 March to reports of a man found injured on Babington Road, SW16.

The faces of south Londoners jailed in February

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The faces of south Londoners jailed in February - This is Local London

Among those jailed were six men who were convicted of the murder of Michael Jonas in Penge and two men who were found guilty of murdering Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke in Abbey Wood.

Meanwhile, a truck driver was jailed after he crashed into a bus stop in Blackheath and killed 14-year-old Logan Finch.

And in other news, a mum from Erith was jailed after she tried to cover up an XL Bully attack.

Here are the names and faces of South Londoners who are now behind bars.

Alagie Jobe, Hussain Bah, Sammie Shallangwa and Jake Debonsu

Babington Road Streatham incident: Man dies

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Babington Road Streatham incident: Man dies - This is Local London

The incident happened in Babington Road shortly after 1pm today (March 2).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

His family has been informed.

The man’s death is being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

Babington Road Streatham incident: Emergency services presence

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Babington Road Streatham incident: Emergency services presence - This is Local London

Multiple emergency vehicles were spotted in Babington Road at around 1pm today (March 2)

Pictures from the scene show two police cars and several ambulances dealing with an incident.

The nature of the incident is currently unknown.

We have contacted Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for further information.