Surrey Comet

Croydon, Sutton, and Epsom trains cancelled this weekend

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The changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (August 9 and August 10).

We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this week.

Saturday and Sunday (August 9 and August 10):

Engineering work is taking place in Tulse Hill, Streatham and Sutton via Mitcham Junction, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Streatham and Sutton via Mitcham Junction on Saturday (August 9).

Replacement buses will run between Tulse Hill and Sutton via Mitcham Junction on Sunday (August 10).

Man charged with murder after 85-year-old found dead in south London property

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The Metropolitan Police said Amithraz Balgobin, 36, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, was charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs on Sunday.

The London Ambulance Service called officers to an address in Streatham at around 1pm on Friday following reports that a man, 85, had suffered serious injuries.

He was found with a number of injuries and pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road, the Metropolitan Police said.

Balgobin was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday, the force said.

Man dies and four injured in stabbings across London

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The incidents unfolded between Friday (April 25) and Saturday (April 26) in Archway, Norbury, Streatham and Twickenham.

This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.

Police confirm condition of man stabbed at underground station in Archway

Archway station was closed on Friday (April 25) shortly after 6.10pm after reports of an incident.

A man was found with a stab wound to his leg and he was taken to hospital as a priority.

TfL bus 118 from Morden to Brixton stops running tomorrow

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Morden to Brixton bus route 118 comes to an end TOMORROW - Surrey Comet

On Saturday (February 1), Transport for London (TfL) will be making significant changes to bus services in south London, including the withdrawal of route 118.

Instead, a revised route 45 will take over much of its route, running between Camberwell Green and Morden.

As part of these changes, route 45 will be extended from Brixton Hill to Morden, following the same path that route 118 previously covered.

However, it will no longer run between Elephant & Castle and Camberwell Green, or between Brixton Hill and Clapham Park.

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' - Surrey Comet

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.

Murder investigation after man dies in Streatham house fire

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Murder investigation after man dies in Streatham house fire - Surrey Comet

The Metropolitan Police were called by London Fire Brigade to a multi-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, shortly after 7pm on Sunday, where they found a 49-year-old man dead inside.

On Monday a 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

She remains in custody at a south London police station.

The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers.

Police have appealed for witnesses and said they are treating it as an isolated incident.

Residents protest against new Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial in Streatham

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Residents protest against new Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial in Streatham - Surrey Comet

Valley Road is part of a group of streets that make up Lambeth Council’s Streatham Wells Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial.

As part of the trial, only buses and taxis are able to enter Valley Road from both ends, with motorists who take the same route facing a fine of £130 from next Monday.

Locals say the signs are difficult to see, and argue that the introduction of the LTN has made traffic on the surrounding streets worse.

Julian Heather, 69, said that the LTN had been introduced “without proper consultation”.

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