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Krept and Konan visit Brixton school for inspirational assembly
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in Shakespeare Road, was buzzing with excitement as pupils welcomed the Mobo award winning duo.

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Hundreds of homes to be built in next phase of Clapham Park masterplan
Supported by a grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA), 77 per cent of the homes will be affordable.

National HIV Testing Week – do you know your HIV status?
During HIV Testing Week – 10-16 February – Lambeth is joining others to encourage uptake of testing for HIV, share its benefits, and signpost residents to how they can get free and confidential testing. Though fewer people are being diagnosed with HIV, late diagnoses remain an issue, and some in...
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Make sure children are protected from flu at extra vaccination clinics
Flu is caused by the influenza virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people....

Long acting reversible contraception hub opens at Raleigh Gardens in Brixton
From Monday 3 February 2025, Lambeth’s Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Hub Service will be located at Raleigh Gardens (Brixton Hill). The service will be delivered by MSI Reproductive Choices and will replace the service provided at the Akerman Health Centre. In 2023, we asked resident...

Plan for conversion of public toilets into flower stall could soon be coming up roses
An application to turn the underground men’s lavatories into a florist is expected to be approved by Lambeth councillors at a meeting this Tuesday evening.

E-fit released after series of ‘concerning’ sexual assaults in Kennington
An e-fit has been released by police after a series of sexual assaults in Kennington caused “genuine concern”.

Owner banned from keeping animals after straying mastiff found malnourished
Shannon Beecher was sentenced to eight weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, and banned from keeping animals for a decade.


London’s largest adult education centre gets £5.8m for refurb of ‘iconic’ building
Morley College London has been awarded a £5.8million grant by the Department for Education (DfE).


Video shows moment shoplifter caught in the act by police
Cops in Lambeth carried out a targeted sting at the Co-Op in Lower Marsh on Monday, after several reports of theft from the store.


Councillor waiting three years to make maiden speech accuses leadership of ‘silencing’ him
Cllr Abrams said he believes he is being blocked because of his vocal support for Palestine.


On the buses – breaking the silence, one stop at a time
On The Buses starts with immediate effect and runs for six months.


Police Constable sacked for harassing and stalking ex-girlfriend
A misconduct hearing, which concluded on January 13, found gross misconduct was proven for PC Sean Denny.


Bar allowed to play music until 11pm despite neighbours complaints
The bar, which has room for 69 people, will be open until 11:30pm on weekends.


South London has new nightclub after council drops objections to venue
Gaffe, also known as Commune Studios, off Wandsworth Road will be able to open until 3.20am on Fridays and Saturdays going forwards.

Small actions, big impact – Great Mental Health Day
Friday 31 January’s Great Mental Health Day aims to get Lambeth sharing and exploring about small acts of kindness that make a more supportive, caring, and compassionate community. The theme of this year’s Great Mental Health Day is ‘small actions for others’ – a reminder that we can all...

Clapham and Brixton Hill MP appointed as UK Trade Envoy to Ghana
Clapham and Brixton Hill MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy will build on the UK’s relations with Ghana.


Lambeth Bridge set for signalling work to make it safer for cyclists
The Grade II listed structure is also said by TfL to require urgent maintenance, including waterproofing, bridge deck repairs and the replacement of temporary security measures with permanent fixtures to protect pedestrians and cyclists.


Works to improve safety of London’s ‘most dangerous junction’
TfL recorded 31 collisions at the roundabouts between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2024.


Engineering work in Wimbledon to disrupt SWR services over next two weekends
Lines will be affected across the network on February 2 and 9, with many services in South west London and Surrey replaced by buses.
