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Food banks join forces to meet growing demand in community
Lambeth South and Croydon Foodbank, formerly Norwood and Brixton Foodbank, has announced its merger with Waterloo Foodbank.
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Residents fearful after woman stabbed heard ‘screaming’
The incident came one night after a number of cars were vandalised on the road.
Lambeth families being sent as far away as Herefordshire as crisis in temporary housing bites
The family is one of 256 homeless households from the South London borough who were staying in temporary housing outside the capital as of December 31 last year.
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Eight-year-old Leo smashes 5km swim as part of mammoth fundraiser
Leo Garnett, from Nunhead, took the plunge at Dulwich College indoor pool on Friday, as part of the world's largest fundraising swim - Swimathon 2025.
Safer cycle lanes and crossings set for Streatham Hill this summer
TfL will begin construction work in summer between Sternhold Avenue and Holmewood Road.
SHERO project empowers Lambeth women to take charge of their health
On Saturday March 15 2025, Lambeth Town Hall was abuzz with energy and excitement as the SHERO event unfolded, dedicated to reclaiming Black women’s and family health. The event brought together a vibrant community of attendees, speakers, and performers, all united by a common goal: to empower and...
‘Inspiring’ blood donation levels at new Brixton centre saving thousands of lives
Between December 2024 and February 2025, 3,773 people donated at the Brixton centre, providing more than 3000 units of blood. Each unit can save up to three lives.
Brain injury survivor gunning for Guinness World Record at London Marathon
The avid runner lives with Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) following an accident on his bike nearly four years ago while taking part in an Ironman challenge in France.
Government announces £740m investment for SEND schoolchildren
Across South London, Lewisham will see £5,710,313 followed by Southwark which will see a cash boost of £5,028,292.
Two more charged with murder after boy, 16, shot in Stockwell
Two more have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell who was shot in Stockwell.
Arrested duo now both charged with Lathaniel murder – bringing total in dock up to four
Lathaniel Burrell, aged 16, died at the scene after sustaining gunshot wounds in Paradise Road, on Tuesday, March 4. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
More than £31m paid out by NHS for misdiagnoses, new figures show
Since 2019, King's College Hospital NHS Trust has paid out £16million to settle 69 claims for misdiagnosis.
Former Lambeth leader – now an MP – steps away from council role
Labour’s Jim Dickson has stepped down as member for Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction ward in Lambeth.
Two more arrests made over fatal shooting of Lathaniel
Lathaniel, aged 16, died at the scene after sustaining gunshot wounds in Paradise Road, on Tuesday, March 4.
Brothers unite in helping get vital emergency vehicles out to Ukraine
Dougal Ainsley, from Brixton, and Hamish, from Wirksworth, Derbyshire, are heading from Banbury in Oxfordshire to Lviv, not far inside Ukraine near the Polish border.
London Air Ambulance teams treat more patients than ever in 2024
In its annual mission report, the London Air Ambulance charity said it received the most calls from Tower Hamlets and Westminster, followed by Lambeth, and Southwark.
Alcohol and opioid addicts offered brain surgery to improve-self control
The technique – known as deep brain stimulation – is to be trialled at King's College Hospital, in Denmark Hill.
South-east London makes its mark on The Sunday Times best places to live
Two locations in South-east London, East Dulwich and Telegraph Hill, made it onto the list after being selected by judges.
Lambeth Lib Dems furious after Streatham’s only arts venue closes
Streatham Space Project (SSP) in Sternhold Avenue, announced it would close its doors on March 13.
Brixton Tube station’s old ‘workers’ recreation space’ could become a diner
The section of the station was previously used by Transport for London (TfL) workers as a recreation space