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Lambeth’s reserves are running on empty – and the Quarterly bad news cycle shows no sign of slowing
Lambeth Council has released its Quarter 2 2025/26 Budget Monitoring Report, and once again the picture is bleak. Updating these stories each quarter gets no easier: the headline categories for …
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Update: Coldharbour Lane in Brixton closed due to serious accident, Sunday 16th Nov 2025
Coldharbour Lane in Brixton is closed from the junction with Brixton Road past the junction with Atlantic Road after a serious accident took place around 5pm tonight. Update 8.30pm: We …
In photos: Peckham Town overcome Bromleians FC to go top of the league, Sat 15th Nov 2025
It looked like it was going to be one of those days: high flying Peckham losing against one of the worst teams in the league, on a slopy pitch in …
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In photos: a busy Saturday night at Brixton’s Hootananny venue, 15th Nov 2025
There’s no denying that it’s been a tough summer for a lot of Brixton venues, so it was great to see Hootananny absolutely rammed last night. The outside area – …
Brockwell Lido users issue “alarm-sounding” report ahead of AGM as dissatisfaction with Fusion deepens
Brockwell Lido Users have issued one of their strongest warnings yet about the state of the Grade II–listed facility, describing it as “deteriorating in plain sight” and at risk of …
Limp Wrist and the Iron Fist: Brixton House – Theatre Review
A bus stop might not seem like the most thrilling setting for a play, but in Emmanuel Akwafo’s Limp Wrist and the Iron Fist, it becomes the perfect stage for …
Lambeth parks generate £1.8m a year – but are our green spaces becoming too commercialised?
Lambeth Council has seen a dramatic rise in income from its parks and open spaces – up from just £150,000 in 2015 to around £1.8 million in 2025. The turnaround …
Lambeth Greens strengthen anti–sell-off stance as XR’s Hallam channels community anger over street homelessness
Lambeth’s Green councillors have renewed calls to stop the sell-off of council homes, as campaigners in the community continue to channel growing anger over rising street homelessness and visible addiction …
Charity Tea Dance at Brockwell Hall on Sunday, 30th November 2025
Alzheimer’s Research UK are hosting a “warm and welcoming afternoon tea dance” in the beautiful Cressingham Suite at Brockwell Hall on Sunday, 30th November 2025. Guests will be able to …
In photos: Remembrance Day in Windrush Square, Brixton, Sunday 9th November 2025
Here’s series of portraits shot on black and white film as Brixton honoured the contribution, service and sacrifice of soldiers from Africa and The Caribbean during WW1 and WWII. We’re …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet outplayed and outclassed by Wingate & Finchley in 0-3 home defeat, Tues 11th Nov 2025
In what has to be one of their worst performances all season, Dulwich Hamlet were swept aside by a confident Wingate & Finchley last night, led by their talented young …
No Tory cuts to blame this time: Lambeth’s Budget crisis lands on Labour’s doorstep
Planning is already underway for the Lambeth Council 2026 Budget, which is due to be put before Full Council in February 2026. tl;dr Lambeth is screwed financially. Happy Christmas. The …
Crewdson Road residents win local bin rethink – and show others how it’s done
Residents on Crewdson Road in The Oval ward have managed to secure changes to Lambeth’s troubled fortnightly black-bin collection scheme – proving that when locals get organised, they can make …
UK artists rally to support blood drive for Sickle Cell patients at the Brixton Blood Donation Centre, Sat 29th Nov 2025
Brixton will come alive this November as some of the UK’s most recognisable music stars join forces to save lives on Saturday 29th November 2025. Grammy Award winner, FlowDan, Lisa …
Mighty Hoopla 2026 in Brockwell Park – most ticket tiers already sold out
Less than an hour ago, the Mighty Hoopla festival started selling tickets for their Brockwell Park festival on the weekend of 30th-31st May – and most ticket tiers have now …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet go fifth after seeing off St Albans City in six-goal thriller, Sat 8th Nov 2025
Dulwich Hamlet moved back into the play offs on Saturday, after defeating a spirited St Albans City 4-2 in front of a sold out crowd of 3,334. Max was there …
As Steve Reed promises to “root out” misbehaving Councillors, questions linger over the conduct of his own Lambeth Labour colleagues
Steve Reed might want to take a long, hard look back towards Lambeth before preaching about “rooting out” bad Councillors. The Guardian today reports that the local government secretary is …
Lambeth Council socks it to them at London in Bloom 2025 awards
Lambeth Council has declared themselves delighted to announce an outstanding performance at the London in Bloom 2025 awards, securing more accolades than any other borough this year. They say that …
Former Lambeth Labour Mayor defects to Liberal Democrats
In a dramatic political shake-up, former Lambeth Mayor and longstanding Labour Councillor Tina Valcarcel has joined the Liberal Democrats, citing disillusionment with her former party. Valcarcel, who has represented Stockwell …
Cyclo‑cross returns under lights at Herne Hill Velodrome as Muddy Hell mixes fancy dress, fans and full‑blooded racing
Saturday evening saw the historic Herne Hill Velodrome come alive for the latest edition of Rapha’s Muddy Hell cyclo‑cross event, combining competitive racing with a carnival-like atmosphere. Organised by the …