South London News

A Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) trial launched on Monday had “the worst start possible”, as traffic backed up onto a high street for days in a row.

The Streatham Wells LTN trial, which will run for 12 to 18 months, immediately came under fire from residents as gridlock traffic backed up for at least a mile along Streatham High Street on Monday and Tuesday.

A Thames Water emergency repair at the corner of Leigham Court Road and Streatham High Street contributed significantly to the traffic, though residents pointed out the area regularly has road works.

Residents have found around £20 unaccounted for in their rent and service charge bills.

The South Londoners started the weekend with a 7-4 victory over Slough Jets in NIHL 1.

The South Londoners started the weekend with a 7-4 victory over Slough Jets in NIHL 1.

Streatham resumed their NIHL 1 season after a two-week break with a 4-0 home win over Oxford City Stars last weekend, writes Christopher Beal.

Sam Waller took just one minute to open the scoring at the High Road on Saturday.

Summer signing JJ Pitchley made an impression on the home crowd as he got into a fight with Harry Hatfield, both players ended up sitting in the box for five minutes as punishment.

Streatham doubled the score on 16 minutes. Josh Martin and Danny Ingoldsby provided the set up for Preston Tombs, whose long-range shot found the net.

Streatham resumed their NIHL 1 season after a two-week break with a 4-0 home win over Oxford City Stars last weekend, writes Christopher Beal.

Streatham opened the 2023-24 NIHL 1 season with a strong opening performance on home ice with a 9-0 win over the Milton Keynes Thunder.

The new rules aim to reduce traffic and pollution.

The Streatham Food Festival is back for 2023 and bigger than ever. This year’s event will take place from June 29 to July 2, showcasing the incredible range of global food on offer in Streatham.

People living and working in Herne Hill love that the area has the cosmopolitan feel of other areas of the capital while keeping its community spirit.