London Now

From Brixton to Streatham, the estates are tied to local addresses and now sit with the Government.

They are classed as "bona vacantia" — ownerless goods — until a rightful heir comes forward.

If someone dies without a valid will and no entitled next of kin can be found, their money, property and other assets go to the Crown.

Relatives have up to 30 years from the death to claim a possible inheritance, but many do not know they can.

How unclaimed estates in Lambeth go to the Crown

Expect utility upgrades, gas works and rail jobs to snarl roads.

In Chelsea (SW10), telecoms and water repairs on Cathcart Road and Drayton Gardens could hit traffic and parking.

St Mark’s Grove is due to be dug up on February 27 for remedial works.

Cadent Gas is continuing gas service installs on The Little Boltons until February 27.

Chelsea roadworks and parking disruption

Network Rail will cut back overhanging vegetation on Harbour Avenue on February 27, adding to Chelsea Harbour congestion.

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

London Overground trains will be affected from around 11.55pm each night, as engineering work is carried out on the Windrush line.

No Overground trains will run between New Cross Gate and West Croydon or Crystal Palace and passengers are advised to check their journey plans in advance.

A spokesperson said: "From approximately 23.55 each evening, no trains will run between New Cross Gate and West Croydon/Crystal Palace."

This is due to engineering work and will affect trains from Monday to Friday (February 16 to February 20).

We have broken down the details for you to plan ahead.

Monday to Wednesday (February 16 to February 18):

The 11.20pm trains from London Victoria to London Bridge will run non-stop from Streatham Hill to London Bridge.

A replacement bus will run from Streatham Hill to London Bridge, calling at intermediate stations via Sydenham.

The 11.58pm train from London Bridge to Streatham Hill will not run.

These works will affect trains on Sunday (February 15) only.

Trains will run as normal on Saturday (February 14)

We have broken down details for you to plan ahead.

Sunday (February 15):

No Southern trains will run to and from London Victoria.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Clapham Junction and Streatham Common, calling at Wandsworth Common and Balham.

Trains between London Bridge and London Victoria via Crystal Palace will not run.

Route 109

A revised temporary timetable will be introduced, with buses running every seven minutes during the day from Monday to Saturday.

Evening and Sunday services will return to their standard 10-minute intervals.

The changes are due to roadworks on Streatham High Road.

Route 111

This route will see buses running every 10 to 11 minutes during the day from Monday to Saturday.

Evening and Sunday services will run every 12 to 13 minutes.

The changes are due to roadworks on the Great West Road.

Transport for London (TfL) is delivering a new road layout on the A23 Streatham Hill, expected to continue until spring 2027.

The project aims to create a safer and more reliable road for all users, with protected cycle lanes, dedicated bus lanes in both directions and improvements for pedestrians.

Lane restrictions are currently in place in both directions between Holmewood Road on A23 Brixton Hill and Sternhold Avenue on A23 Streatham Hill.

Changes to nearby roads and junctions may cause delays, especially for northbound traffic.

Schools have issued out a warning to parents following the incident in Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, yesterday (February 5) at around 9.50am.

In a letter sent to parents by the Dunraven Educational Trust, seen by London Now, it is claimed that a Year 6 student was approached by a man on a bike waiting outside a primary school.

It is claimed that he offered her money if she would visit his home.

The girl made her way to school and was unharmed, the Metropolitan Police has said.

E-ACT City Heights Academy in Streatham met expected standards for attendance, behaviour, leadership, and pupil wellbeing during its most recent inspection.

The report, published under Ofsted’s new multi-category grading system, described the school as having a “supportive and nurturing environment” and an “open and positive culture of safeguarding.”

Inspectors found pupils “want to attend” the school and noted a recent decline in suspensions.

The report said: "The school celebrates diversity.