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Some victims ‘not told’ of offenders’ early prison release, charity warns
A charity said that community centres, housing associations and mental health services will face “huge additional pressures”.
Consultation on school closures opens in response to plummeting pupil numbers
Between 2016 and 2024, 975 places - which equates to roughly 33 classes - were removed from primary schools across Lambeth.
Brixton’s oldest advice centre opens up archive of radical history for the first time
Former home of the Race Today Collective and squatted by activist and feminist Olive Morris, Brixton Advice Centre has supported its community since 1966.
Workshops to urge Herne Hill residents to prepare for next flood
A flood preparation workshop will be held at the Half Moon Pub in Half Moon Lane, on September 18.
It’s Sexual Health Week – take control of your sexual health!
From 9 to 15 September 2024 it’s Sexual Health Week, and there’s never been a better time to make your sexual and reproductive health a priority. This year’s theme, ‘Make Sexual Health Simple’, is all about ensuring easy access to sexual health services for everyone—no matter your gender...
Workplace health checks coming to Lambeth in new national pilot programme
Lambeth is one of the first local authorities chosen to pilot health checks in workplaces and online that will protect more than 130,000 people across the country from diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Lambeth Council has been selected to run two new pilot progra...
Police reissue video one year after murder of Ronaldo Scott in Brixton
Exactly a year ago today, Ronaldo Scott, 21, was fatally stabbed near Morrison Road in Brixton.
A year on from Ronaldo’s murder in Brixton – family plead for help to find those responsible
Detectives investigating the 21-year-old's murder have still not been able to bring anyone to justice for the killing and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Unprecedented coalition of council landlords call on government to save future of council housing
Some councils say they will have no option but to sell more of their existing stock to finance investment.
Mural of young Lambeth boy unveiled on estate
The London Mural Festival will feature street art at seven different housing estates in Lambeth.
Council’s licensing scheme hopes to tackle rogue landlords
Each licence will cost £923, to cover the costs of both administering and maintaining.
Household Support Fund extension ‘hugely welcome’
The fund was originally due to end in September, but has been extended to run until the end of March next year.
Theatre nurses to strike and protest this week over ‘crushing workload’
About 100 nurses employed by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Trust will walk out on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Learn lifesaving skills at New Cross Fire Station
Early defibrillation can increase survival rates by up to 50 to 70 per cent, according to the LFB.
Cleaners at the prestigious girls school see victory with pay deal
Cleaners at James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) have called off a strike which was due to start next week.
Two treated by ambulance crews for burns and smoke inhalation after fire in block of flats
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the scene in Lindsay Square, Pimlico.
‘He has no place in the Met’: Serving constable pleads guilty to sexual assault
During the investigation, Poonsawat continued working at the Met, on restricted duties.
Man in hospital after late night stabbing in Brixton
A man aged in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Brixton last night.
Councils call on Government to extend vital fund as demand for welfare support expected to rise
The LGA is urging the government to extend the fund for at least six months to avoid an “impending cliff-edge” in support.
First trial of its kind for pregnant women with sickle cell disease
Around 110 women with sickle cell become pregnant each year.