Wandsworth Guardian

Person hit by train near Streatham causing London Bridge delays

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The incident was reported between Streatham and Tulse Hill at around 7pm today (March 28).

National Rail confirmed that all lines between these stations have closed and services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.

It has affected Thameslink and Southern services with disruption to last until 10pm.

If you've been affected by what happened on the network, there is always someone to talk to.

You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.

We have contacted British Transport Police for further information.

Thames Water issues caused by burst pipe in Streatham

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Streatham homes without water for second day due to burst pipe - Wandsworth Guardian

A spokesperson for Thames Water said the team had been “working overnight to fix the pipe” and would continue working throughout the day (February 12).

“Our engineers have been working to restore your water supply while we carry out the repairs,” the spokesperson said.

Thames Water is also continuing to work on repairing a leak at their pumping station in Crystal Palace.

The postcodes affected by these issues include: SE19, SE20, SE23, SE26, and SE27.

Thames Water confirm water issues in Streatham

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No water or low pressure issues in this south west London postcode - Wandsworth Guardian

Thames Water said repairs are underway, with some homes experiencing lower water pressure during peak times.

The issue mainly affects the SW16 area, and Thames Water has redirected water through other pipes to maintain supply.

Postcodes in south east London, SE19 (Upper Norwood and Crystal Palace), AND SE27 (parts of Gipsy Hill and Tulse Hill), are also being affected.

Updates are expected later today (February 11), and residents are thanked for their patience

Campaigners express ‘deep concern’ over police accountability review

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Campaigners express ‘deep concern’ over police accountability review - Wandsworth Guardian

Groups including Inquest, Liberty and the Centre for Women’s Justice wrote to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urging her not to change the threshold for an inquest conclusion of unlawful killing, or move against a key ruling on police misconduct proceedings.

The review was launched by the previous government in 2023, amid anger over the decision to prosecute Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake over the fatal shooting of Mr Kaba.

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 - Wandsworth Guardian

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.

Wingstop to open new restaurant in Streatham

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Wingstop to open brand new restaurant in bustling south London spot - Wandsworth Guardian

The ambitious expansion plans come a month after Wingstop’s UK arm was taken over by a US private equity firm, for more than £400 million.

Wingstop UK said that at least 10 new locations will open in the first half of the year.

These will include dine-in restaurants in Swansea, Newcastle, Lakeside shopping centre in Essex, Streatham in south London and Cardigan Fields in Leeds.

The brand will also open a further delivery kitchen in Brighton.

TfL proposes axing suspended Streatham night bus route 319

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Suspended south London night bus route could be permanently axed - Wandsworth Guardian

A consultation has been launched to axe late night buses at the weekend for route 319 between Sloane Square and Streatham Hill.

These services have been suspended since the pandemic, but TfL plans to now make this change permanent.

Transport bosses say they have made the decision because there was “limited” use of the route before the pandemic, so its reintroduction cannot be justified.

They add that as the route is already suspended, withdrawing it completely “would not impact any existing passengers”.

Man denies obstructing Tower Bridge during pro-Palestine protest

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Man denies obstructing Tower Bridge during pro-Palestine protest - Wandsworth Guardian

Esteban Gonzalez, 26, pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Wearing a jacket with a Palestine pin on his lapel, Gonzalez spoke in court to confirm his name and address before entering his plea.

Gonzalez, of Redbridge, is charged with the wilful obstruction of the free passage of Tower Bridge without lawful authority or excuse on October 19.

Dozens of pro-Palestine activists demonstrated outside the court during Tuesday’s hearing, with the sound of drums audible within the building.

Streatham High Road stabbing closes road: Man in hospital

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Man rushed to hospital in unknown condition after Streatham stabbing - Wandsworth Guardian

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to Streatham High Road at 4.06am this morning (December 24) with reports of an incident.

They were dispatched to the scene with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, where a man was found with stab wounds.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

We await an update of his condition.

Road closures remain in place at the scene as enquiries get underway.

There have been no arrests at this stage.

A23 Streatham Hill, Streatham crash: Road remains closed

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Road remains closed by police after serious Streatham crash as buses affected - Wandsworth Guardian

Police have been pictured manning a cordon in place on the A23 Streatham Hill this evening (December 14).

It follows an earlier crash involving a bus and a cyclist at around 1.20pm.

Police were dispatched to the scene of the incident after being alerted to the crash and discovered the male cyclist injured.

He has since been taken to hospital where he remains fighting for his life.

The driver of the bus stopped at the scene.

The road closure will continue to impact a number of bus services and it is not yet clear when the road will reopen.