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National Education Union hits out at Lambeth school closure plans
Last month, Lambeth council launched a consultation on proposed closures of two schools in Tulse Hill.
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Nightclub forced to shut in aftermath of alleged murder
Dontae McLaren, 24, was stabbed to death in a fight outside the club in Wandsworth Road in September.
Man in critical condition after Stockwell bus collision
Police were called by London Ambulance Service shortly before 12.30pm on Saturday, following reports of a collision involving a single-decker bus and a man in South Lambeth Road with the junction with Lansdowne Way.
Councillor doubles down on Lambeth’s commitment to tackle housing crisis
In the past week alone, almost 160 homeless households approached Lambeth council emergency housing support.
New mural by Turner Prize nominee launches at Brixton Tube station
Three Women, by Claudette Johnson, has today been installed at the entrance of Brixton Underground station.
How South Londoners celebrated UK coffee week
In the 13 years since the campaign began, £880,000 has been raised for Project Waterfall.
Ticket to pride: LQBGTQ+ charity ‘adopts’ Vauxhall station
One in five people who identify as LGBTQ+ experienced hate crimes on the transport network in the past year.
Black Prince Trust’s Community Living Room boosts health in north Lambeth
Health and care system leaders in Lambeth were joined by Board members from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust on a visit to the Black Prince Trust this week to see how their Community Living Room is boosting health in the north of Lambeth. The post Black Prince Trust’s Community Living...
Community football team ‘struggling’ after council closes public pitch
The football pitch in Agnes Riley Gardens was closed by Lambeth council this summer on the grounds that it had become “damaged beyond repair".
Chris Kaba: Man shot dead by cop was accused of shooting rival just weeks earlier
The verdict has reignited a fierce debate over how the Government deals with fatal shootings by police.
Week of disruptions on South London rail network starts on Saturday
Upgrade work will mean that no trains will run on parts of the National Rail and London Overground networks for seven days starting on Saturday and finishing on Friday, November 1 (half-term week).
Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba cleared of murder
Martyn Blake, 40, shot Mr Kaba through the windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham on September 5, 2022.
‘Nothing short of appalling’: Lawyer accuses council of harassment over child abuse redress scheme
Amy Clowrey, of the Switalskis law firm, has accused the council’s lawyers of “harassing” members of her firm and her clients.
A hole-y unacceptable problem with the ceiling has lasted two years for one mum
Mum alerted her landlord, Lambeth council, to the crater in her ceiling following the leak but more than two years later she is still waiting for the hole to be repaired.
Man who terrified two sex workers at gunpoint in robbery scam is jailed for 14 years
Ismail Tajzai, 26, of Moberly Road, Clapham appeared at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, after he pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery and two counts of having an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery.
Man is guilty of murder of 22-year-old Keelan Wong
Kyiza Sandiford, 24, of Merton, was found guilty of the murder of Keelen Wong following a trial at the Old Bailey yesterday.
Lambeth’s Living Well Network Alliance publishes 5th annual progress report on collaboration in mental health
The Living Well Network Alliance is pleased to publish its latest progress report. Looking back over 2023-24, it showcases the collaborative efforts of partners across public sector, NHS, and charity sector to improve mental health services and outcomes for people in Lambeth. The post Lambeth’s Li...
Council takes community approach to remedy antisocial behaviour in town centre
Lambeth council’s public health team is working with substance misuse services to run the on-street engagement team.
Clapham bar at the centre of murder trial is forced to close
Dirty Blonde Club on Wandsworth Road has had its licence temporarily suspended by Lambeth council following the incident in September which resulted in the death of Dontae McLaren.
Man and woman charged in connection with murder of Dontae McLaren
Tyanne Corbin, 25, and Hamid Hamdi, 25, were charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, and violent disorder.