Streatham man who raped and abused girl under 13 jailed Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/04/2026 - 16:02 Kamran Khan, of Streatham High Road in Lambeth, groomed the child by using established connections with her family to secure time alone with her, before abusing her in multiple locations, including her home, her bedroom and a park bench. He threatened to kill the girl if she told anyone what he had done, reports our sister site London Now. The offending came to light after a family member witnessed a concerning interaction between Khan and the child. Despite the threats made against her, the girl bravely spoke out and disclosed the abuse. Read more about Streatham man who raped and abused girl under 13 jailedAdd new comment
South London teaching assistant guilty of child sexual offences Submitted by daniel on Mon, 23/03/2026 - 15:20 Charlie Territt, 31, from South Bermondsey, was formerly employed as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Streatham Wells Primary School. He pleaded guilty to four offences at Inner London Crown Court: Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity Causing a child to watch a sexual act Sexual communication with a child Making indecent photographs of children The allegations related to online conversations with a child in which Territt sent a video of a sexual act, London Now reports. Read more about South London teaching assistant guilty of child sexual offencesAdd new comment
SL15 Superloop Eltham to Clapham - All you need to know Submitted by daniel on Mon, 16/03/2026 - 05:00 TfL has officially confirmed it will proceed with introducing the new SL15 Superloop route between Clapham Junction and Eltham, following a public consultation held in late 2025. The online consultation received 1,897 responses, the majority of which came from members of the public and showed strong support for the proposal, with many respondents welcoming the improved east–west connectivity the route would bring across south London. Changes and alterations to the route Read more about SL15 Superloop Eltham to Clapham - All you need to knowAdd new comment
Thameslink Herne Hill to Tulse Hill delays after crash Submitted by daniel on Mon, 22/12/2025 - 12:51 © 2001-2025. The Wandsworth Times is owned and operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd, an audited local newspaper network. Visit newsquest.co.uk to view our policies and terms. The Echo Building, 18 Albert Road, Bournemouth, England BH1 1BZ. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 Read more about Thameslink Herne Hill to Tulse Hill delays after crashAdd new comment
Wimbledon station incident: Man dies after 'emergency' Submitted by daniel on Mon, 08/12/2025 - 16:22 The Broadway has been flooded with police, ambulances and firefighters today (December 8) outside the station at 2.33pm. National Rail has not clarified the nature of the incident, but a London Air Ambulance was seen landing in the area. Transport for London (TfL) referred to this as a “customer incident”. The London Ambulance Service has said a man died at the scene. No further details about the death have been shared at this time, although the British Transport Police has been approached for more information. Read more about Wimbledon station incident: Man dies after 'emergency'Add new comment
South Western & Thameslink delays after Wimbledon incident Submitted by daniel on Mon, 08/12/2025 - 15:14 © 2001-2025. The Wandsworth Times is owned and operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd, an audited local newspaper network. Visit newsquest.co.uk to view our policies and terms. The Echo Building, 18 Albert Road, Bournemouth, England BH1 1BZ. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 Read more about South Western & Thameslink delays after Wimbledon incidentAdd new comment
Wandsworth featured as November in ‘most boring calendar’ Submitted by daniel on Thu, 27/11/2025 - 05:00 Wandsworth has been selected to represent November in Access Self Storage’s new charity calendar, which turns everyday storage units into quirky, themed monthly scenes. The light-hearted project aims to raise £10,000 for Cancer Research UK, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to the charity. The calendar features 12 storage units from across the UK, each decorated with a nod to its month. Wandsworth’s unit, titled Mr November, features a single poppy wreath placed inside the unit, which is a tribute to remembrance and the UK’s veterans. Read more about Wandsworth featured as November in ‘most boring calendar’Add new comment
Bonfire Night 2025: Firework shows in south west London Submitted by daniel on Fri, 31/10/2025 - 17:00 The first week of November will see many local parks, schools, and clubs hosting fireworks events in celebration of Firework Night, which this year falls on Wednesday, November 5. Even if you haven’t bagged yourself tickets yet, there are still plenty of displays with tickets available. Here’s everything you need to know: Battersea Park Fireworks Where: Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, London SW11 4NJ When: November 1 and 2. Fireworks at 8.30pm on November 1 and 7pm on November 2. Read more about Bonfire Night 2025: Firework shows in south west LondonAdd new comment
Woodbourne Avenue Streatham murder probe: Man charged Submitted by daniel on Mon, 27/10/2025 - 15:42 Police were called to Woodbourne Avenue on May 16 following the death of 81-year-old Robert Hill. At the time, his death was not believed to be suspicious. However new information then came to light, which led to a murder investigation being launched. David Souttar, 22, of Chelsham Road in Clapham, was charged with murder last Thursday (October 23) after being arrested on October 16. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court the day after (October 24), where he was remanded into custody. Read more about Woodbourne Avenue Streatham murder probe: Man chargedAdd new comment
Firefighters battle blaze at shop and flats with people evacuated nearby Submitted by daniel on Fri, 17/10/2025 - 08:00 Crews brought the fire under control after tackling the flames for more than three hours at the property in Perry Vale, Forest Hill – which is made up of a shop on the ground floor and flats above. Part of the ground floor shop and single-storey workshop at the rear of the store remained alight early on Friday morning. An image posted on social media by the LFB showed firefighters outside skiing and snowboarding store Finches Emporium. Videos taken by eyewitnesses captured tall, bright flames and billowing smoke near buildings. Read more about Firefighters battle blaze at shop and flats with people evacuated nearbyAdd new comment