Streatham's drummer

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy with a charity shop drum kit managed to stop the traffic.

Kieran Coley, of Streatham, dropped in at pet charity shop Paws on his way home from school.

Minutes later, Leigham Court Road was rocking to his rhythms.

Shop... read on

Festival pull-outs for two events

SOUTH London is preparing for a double dose of street festivals this Sunday, with thousands expected to party in the sun.

Don't miss tomorrow's South London Press for an eight page pull-out for ea... read on

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Lambeth leader slams Asbos cuts

A TOWN hall leader has slammed Government plans to scrap Asbos as “wrong-headed”.

Councillor Steve Reed, leader of Labour-run Lambeth council, said:

“The only people who will welcome the Li... read on

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Rock 'n' roller backs playground

AN UNLIKELY alliance has been formed between a hard-living rock ‘n’ roller and campaigners fighting to save a children’s adventure playground.

The lead singer of Brixton favourites Alabama 3 inter... read on

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Stockwell sand slum

A SPRAWLING “slum” has appeared outside one of South London’s top tourist attractions.

Youngsters from Stockwell Park Community Trust were last week putting the finishing touches to the model ou... read on

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BREAKING SPORT

Charlton capture Simon Francis from Southend

CHARLTON have signed right-back Simon Francis from Southend.

The 25-year-old has joined on a three-year deal, replacing Frazer Richardson, who moved to Southampton earlier this summer for £450,000.

The Addicks have paid an initial £35,000 for the ... read on

Charlton chasing Dagenham striker Paul Benson

DAGENHAM & Redbridge have turned down two bids from Charlton for striker Paul Benson.

Daggers boss John Still says the South Londoners are keen to sign the 30-year-old, and he is waiting for the A... read on

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Charlton capture Simon Francis from Southend

CHARLTON have signed right-back Simon Francis from Southend.

The 25-year-old has joined on a three-year deal, replacing Frazer Richardson, who moved to Southampton earlier this summer for £450,000... read on

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AFC Wimbledon sign three trialists

AFC WIMBLEDON have confirmed the capture of three of their trialists.

Centre-backs Ed Harris and Fraser Franks, along with striker Delano Sam-Yorke, have all agreed deals to keep them at Kingsmead... read on

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Owen Garvan seeks advice on proposed Palace switch

OWEN Garvan has sought advice from Crystal Palace's former Ipswich players as he considers whether to move to Selhurst Park.

The former Republic of Ireland international, 22, held talks with Eagle... read on

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