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Detectives issue a reward for information following a fatal shooting in Lambeth
They hope the offer of this substantial reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward.
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£20k reward offered one year after fatal shooting of Jazmel Patterson-Low in Lambeth
A year after the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jazmel Patterson-Low in Lambeth, detectives have issued a £20,000 reward for information.
Man sentenced to 19 years following rape in Clapham
Gabriel Hay (02.01.1997) of Gauden Road, SW4 was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Tuesday, 13 May at Inner London Crown Court.
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Next Generation Nightingales: Nursing assistants and maternity support workers recognised by awards
The prestigious commendations inspired by Florence Nightingale celebrates the outstanding nursing and midwifery staff at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.
Campaign group claims High Court victory against Lambeth LTN
The judgment, handed down today, ruled in favour of the West Dulwich Action Group to conclude the council’s decision to put in place Experimental Traffic Orders (ETOs) for the West Dulwich LTN had been unlawful.
Share your views: new south east London sexual health strategy
Lambeth Council is leading a public consultation on a draft sexual and reproductive health and HIV strategy for 2025-2030, which sets out key priorities to strengthen sexual and reproductive health services across five south east London boroughs. The new draft joint strategy sets out the priorities ...
Money worries making parenting harder, study finds
The study, based on responses from 300 families, also found that 54 per cent of single parents struggle to afford essentials like food and nappies, compared to 39 per cent of two parent families.
Lib Dems call out TfL for ‘failing to engage’ over Streatham Hill roadworks plans
A meeting was intended to bring a small group of residents, businesses, and TfL together for a site visit and urgent discussion about the extensive A23 works planned to last until at least 2027
Historic Brockwell Hall transformed by £7.7m makeover
Brockwell Hall in the heart of Brockwell Park has undergone a £7.7 million restoration programme.
Major web revamp to improve access to sexual health services in SE London
Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley, and Bexley have some of the most significant sexual health inequalities in London, marked by high rates of HIV and STIs, particularly among young people, MSM, and BME communities. Following user feedback, a major revamp of the region’s Find Sexual Health webs...
Labour loses seat to Greens in Lambeth by-election
Paul Valentine is the new Green councillor for Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction ward after winning 48 per cent of the vote with 1,774 votes.
‘Yes to culture and diversity’: Battle over Brockwell Park heats up as residents back festivals
A group of residents have warned that Lambeth could become “sterile, unaffordable, and soulless” if a legal challenge to block festivals is successful.
MP says family-sized homes needed to solve housing crisis
In London 90,000 children are currently living in temporary accommodation - one child in every classroom.
Bank holiday cook-off gets set to support Brixton Soup Kitchen
The fundraising event, organised by Brixton Soup Kitchen, will host a range of fun activities from the Brixton Immortals Domino Club backyard at 297-299 Coldharbour Lane on May 25.
Homelessness charity ‘welcomes’ latest data showing drop in rough sleepers
Homelessness in Croydon and Lambeth has dropped by 13 per cent and 10 per cent respectively in January and March 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
Met cop who shot Chris Kaba faces misconduct hearing
The IOPC said “after a thorough review of all evidence”, the case continues to meet the threshold which requires Sgt Blake to attend a misconduct hearing.
Two charged and one arrested over fatal stabbing of Giovanny Rendon Bedoya
The charges come after cops were called to reports of a stabbing in Hillingdon Street, Walworth, at around 9.16pm on April 14.
Brain injury survivor dressed in 8kg costume raises £15k for charity at London Marathon
Mr Paget lives with PCS, a debilitating continuation of concussion symptoms, following an accident on his bike nearly four years ago while taking part in an Ironman challenge.
Rapist overdoses in prison after allegedly assaulting another inmate
Roy King, 61, took an overdose in January 2023, according to a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) report into his death.
Paypal to open major office in brutalist Southbank block
Paypal has agreed a lease for 40,000sqft on the top floor of 76 Southbank, a newly revamped building next to the National Theatre.