Streatham: Man jailed after raping woman in Norbury home Submitted by daniel on Fri, 17/05/2024 - 17:31 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 homeAdd new comment
The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look Submitted by daniel on Tue, 30/04/2024 - 17:10 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 lookAdd new comment
The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham to reopen Submitted by daniel on Sat, 20/04/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image 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. Read more about The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham to reopenAdd new comment
Streatham Wells Primary School rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted Submitted by daniel on Tue, 09/04/2024 - 05:00 Picture Image 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. Read more about Streatham Wells Primary School rated 'outstanding' by OfstedAdd new comment
Fernwood Avenue Streatham altercation: Man dies Submitted by daniel on Sun, 07/04/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image 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. Read more about Fernwood Avenue Streatham altercation: Man diesAdd new comment
Glenister Park Road Streatham fire 'murder' victim named Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/03/2024 - 07:00 Picture Image 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. Read more about Glenister Park Road Streatham fire 'murder' victim namedAdd new comment
Met Police officer charged with Chris Kaba murder named for first time Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 09:56 Picture Image Martyn Blake, 40, shot the 24-year-old once in the head through the windscreen of a car in Streatham, south London, in September 2022. The officer was initially identified only as NX121, but Recorder of London Mark Lucraft KC ruled that naming him, as is normal practice in criminal cases involving adult defendants, posed no real or immediate risk to his life or that of his family. His home address or any image or description of him cannot be published. Read more about Met Police officer charged with Chris Kaba murder named for first timeAdd new comment
Police update after man dies in Babington Road Streatham Submitted by daniel on Mon, 04/03/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image 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. Read more about Police update after man dies in Babington Road StreathamAdd new comment
Babington Road Streatham incident: Emergency services presence Submitted by daniel on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 14:44 Picture Image 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. Read more about Babington Road Streatham incident: Emergency services presenceAdd new comment
Babington Road Streatham incident: Man dies Submitted by daniel on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image 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. Read more about Babington Road Streatham incident: Man diesAdd new comment