Sydenham Town Forum

I heard there was a gas explosion in that area, could be what you saw. No mention on the BBC website, surprising since it was such a slow news day they had the devestating 'earthquake' as top story for most of the day.

Somewhere on the TFL website (can't remember where but you should find it if you search for Dropped Kerb) it explains that a dropped kerb is an access and parking infront of one is considered obstruction of the highway and the police can tow cars for it. People who have a drive but no dropped kerb ...