Streatham Hill Theatre remains on Theatres Trust At Risk Register. Submitted by daniel on Thu, 09/07/2026 - 14:30 Picture Image This year marks 20 years of the list, which identifies theatres across the UK that require support to help secure their future. The 2026 list includes 39 venues nationwide. Jackie’s Lucy Mayer has been speaking to Claire Appleby, Head of Theatre Buildings at Theatres Trust, about the iconic building’s future. Photo credit: Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre. Read more about Streatham Hill Theatre remains on Theatres Trust At Risk Register.Add new comment
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a fraud investigation in Ashtead. Submitted by daniel on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:00 Picture Image The victim’s bank card was stolen and used fraudulently between noon and 2.50pm on Thursday the 12th of June. The man is believed to be around 6ft tall and in his mid-30s and may have information to assist the investigation. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact police on 101. Read more about Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a fraud investigation in Ashtead.Add new comment
The search continues for a man police want to speak to after a serious incident in Walton. Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 11:57 Picture Image He is described as 5ft 10in, of slim to medium build, with a tattoo reading “Sleep tight Grandad Lou” on his right arm. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101. Read more about The search continues for a man police want to speak to after a serious incident in Walton.Add new comment
A man from Streatham who abused a family’s trust to secure alone time with a young girl has been jailed for 15 years. Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/04/2026 - 18:00 Picture Image This included the rape of a girl under the age of 13, and the assault of a girl under 13 by touching. The offending relates to one victim. He is also now on the registered sex offenders list and was served with a restraining order as well as a sexual harm prevention order. Detective Constable Franky Green, part of the Met’s Child Abuse Investigation Team said: Read more about A man from Streatham who abused a family’s trust to secure alone time with a young girl has been jailed for 15 years.Add new comment
Sue Pettigrew retires as Director of Streatham based St Michael’s Fellowship after 36 years. Submitted by daniel on Tue, 18/03/2025 - 21:30 Picture Image Following 52 years at St Michael’s Fellowship, and 36 years as Director, Sue Pettigrew (OBE) is retiring from the pioneering charity which supports vulnerable families in and around South London. Founded in 1903 by Agnes Parr, St Michael’s Fellowship first started by working with young unmarried mothers to try to keep mothers and babies together. St Michael’s says the support it offers has continued to evolve, adapting to society’s changing needs throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Read more about Sue Pettigrew retires as Director of Streatham based St Michael’s Fellowship after 36 years.Add new comment