Tag Archives: Streatham Hill

TfL to begin 18-month road works on Streatham Hill from Aug 4

TfL is due to begin major road works on a scheme intended to make the A23 Streatham Hill “safer and better for residents and visitors”, the transport authority said today. The scheme will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and … Continue reading

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Two years of TfL road works to improve A23 at Streatham Hill

Transport for London will begin construction work this summer along the A23 at Streatham Hill to make it “safer and better for residents and those visiting the area”. The works, to be conducted in five stages, are likely to continue … Continue reading

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Kaba’s gang past revealed after officer ‘not guilty’ of murder

One thing that the not-guilty verdict, delivered by an Old Bailey jury yesterday in the controversial case of the police shooting of Chris Kaba, failed to provide was any clarity. For while Kaba’s grieving family and friends protested last night … Continue reading

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Tracks works will see 9 days of disruption near Crystal Palace

Network Rail is to carry out track repair works in the Crystal Palace area for nine days from August 24 until September 1, with Thameslink and Southern disrupted. Passengers are being advised to “plan ahead” during the “major track upgrade”, … Continue reading

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Fire Brigade repeats warnings on unsafe e-scooter batteries

The London Fire Brigade has repeated its warnings about e-scooter batteries, and the risks of leaving them charging when unattended, after a serious blaze in a south London maisonette put the lives of at least six people in harm’s way. … Continue reading

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Bishop in call for calm after police shooting of Chris Kaba

The Bishop of Croydon has appealed for calm ahead of a demonstration to be held later today that will call for justice for Chris Kaba, the young black man who was shot dead by police in Streatham earlier this week. … Continue reading

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