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More than 500 residents have launched a last-ditch campaign to halt plans for a “monstrous, Soviet-style” 14-storey tower block.

Developers want to bulldoze a Homebase store in Woodgate Drive, Streatham Vale, and replace it with five blocks containing 237 flats, 35 per cent of which will be “affordable”.

More than 1,000 Lambeth residents have lodged objections with Lambeth council, whose planning committee will discuss the development on Tuesday.

Streatham came away on the losing end of a close encounter with the Chelmsford Chieftains on Saturday evening as the Chieftains took a 4-3 win via the shootout.

It was a close game with neither side ever getting a more than one-goal advantage throughout.

Luke Brittle and Ryan Watt set up Ziggy Beesley in the 10th minute for the Streatham opener.

The Chieftains answered back quickly – just one minute and 45 seconds later – as Jay King set up Cameron Bartlett to tie the game.

Sadiq Khan has “applauded” Lambeth council for suspending a controversial low traffic neighbourhood (LTN).

The mayor said it was clear the Streatham Wells LTN had caused “unintended consequences” and that it was the right decision to suspend it.

Labour-run Lambeth said the combination of the Streatham Wells scheme and “frequent roadworks by Thames Water and other bodies” had caused a “significant strain on bus services” on the A23.

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Residents have expressed their relief after a council announced the suspension of a controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme with immediate effect.

The Streatham Wells LTN trial scheme was cut short yesterday following “concerns about public transport delays”, and “anticipated disruption from planned Transport for London (TfL) construction works,” Lambeth council said in a statement.

The LTN covered Leigham Avenue, Culverhouse Gardens, Valley Road and Gleneldon Road.

Streatham sealed a treble of trophies with a 10-1 victory over Oxford City Stars in the Britton Cup on Sunday, writes Christopher Beal.

With the Slough Jets defeating the Chelmsford Chieftains the night before, all Streatham needed was two points to secure the trophy.

The South Londoners were 5-0 up by the end of the first period.

Josh Martin sealed his return to home ice after his long suspension was overturned with the opening goal. Jared Lane, Ziggy Beesley, Ryan Watt and Ben Paynter added to the scoring.

South London singer-songwriter Raye has equallsed the record for winning the most Brits in one year.

Following Saturday’s awards night, the 26-year-old Croydon girl has equalled the career total of David Bowie, Michael Jackson and Oasis.

Raye – whose real name is Rachel Keen – collected Artist, Album, Song and Songwriter of the year, as well as Best new artist and Best R&B act.

Streatham added the Southern Cup to the NIHL 1 South title after a 3-1 aggregate win over Slough Jets at the weekend, writes Christopher Beal.

The South Londoners won 2-1 on the road on Saturday night, responding after Seb Mohr had put Jets ahead in the 11th minute.

Ben Ealey-Newman levelled on 24 minutes.

He buried the rebound following JJ Pitchley’s forward charge and shot.

Streatham went in front 44 seconds into the third period. Jared Lane and Tomasz Skokan set up Ziggy Beesley to finish.

In Lambeth, 99 per cent of state funded schools have had their funding cut since 2010.

A man and a woman will appear in Bromley Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday) charged with murder.

Mayara Loiola Ataide, 34, and Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, 46, both of no fixed address, were charged with murder on Wednesday.

They were also charged with two counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

Police launched an investigation after being called to the multi-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, by the London Fire Brigade, shortly after 7pm on Sunday.