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Murder investigation launched after the death of a 30 year old man in Camberwell
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Camberwell. On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 18:39hrs, police were notified by the London Ambulance Service about …
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Lambeth is crying out for change, Zack Polanski tells packed Brixton rally
The Green Party leader singled out Steve Reed, who ran Lambeth Council from 2006 to 2012 and is now MP for Streatham and Croydon North and Secretary of State for …
Levi Roots mentors local talent to open The House Bar in the Brixton House theatre
This month, Brixton House a cultural arts venue in the heart of South London, is opening its doors to celebrate the launch of The House Bar and its brand-new food …
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Clink Cafe masterclass – an introduction to bread making in Herne Hill, 13th May 2026
Refine your culinary skills with professionally led, hands-on masterclasses at The Clink Café in Herne Hill, designed to build technique, confidence and restaurant-quality results. The Clink Café supports young people …
Afro-Caribbean restaurant faces sudden eviction from Brixton Village by landlords Hondo
‘I have paid them £2000 every week for the last 17 weeks. I don’t know what to do anymore’ – Brixton trader’s surprise eviction sparks questions of tenant mistreatment. William …
Metropolitan Police charge two men in connection with a Clapham murder investigation from September 2025
The Met Police have announced that two men have been charged in connection with a murder that took place in Clapham on the 8th September 2025. Police were called at …
Lib Dem leader files police complaint over Labour’s ‘lying Leaflets’ as scandal intensifies
Lambeth Lib Dem leader Cllr Donna Harris has reported Labour’s election leaflets to the Metropolitan Police, citing Section 106(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 – which makes …
Take a guided tour of the Van Gogh House Museum in Stockwell: upcoming dates for April – June 2026
The Vah Gogh House museum offers tours on the last Saturday and Sunday of each month, giving visitors the chance to look around the property in Stockwell that was briefly …
‘Founded in racism’: Ciara Alleyne takes on Reform and Labour at packed Herne Hill hustings
Green candidate Ciara Alleyne delivered a measured but unflinching challenge to racist immigration rhetoric from Reform UK’s candidate at a packed hustings in Herne Hill on Wednesday evening – while …
Brixton Village Lates – top notch DJs and a Disco Festival in Brixton Village, May – June 2026
Now in its eighth year, Brixton Village Lates is the flagship music initiative hosted within the vibrant common areas of Granville Arcade and Market Row indoor market. Curated and led …
Metropolitan Police wins judicial review over use of Live Facial Recognition
The Met has won a judicial review into the use of Live Facial Recognition across London. The Court concluded that the Met’s policy complies with human rights law, recognising that …
Brixton Performs – a series of music and comedy events across Brixton, Weds 22nd – Sun 26th April 2026
A Brixton BID initiative, Brixton Performs is a wide-ranging series of music and comedy events taking place across a variety of Brixton’s best-loved venues throughout the week. Wed 22 April …
Bite Mi Food Festival at Freight Brixton this Saturday, 25th April 2026
‘Food influencers’ Bite Twice have their very own food event – ‘Bite Mi’ happening at Freight Brixton this Saturday, 25th April 2026. They’ll be launching their very own take on a Banh Mi …
Parents and pupils demand streets for kids as would-be-councillors witness school run dangers in Brixton
Councillor candidates in Brixton were given a firsthand look at the daily dangers faced by pupils outside St Jude’s C of E Primary School, as children led a guided “Show …
Greens use Earth Day to promise Lambeth Country Show return and a ‘cleaner, greener borough’
Green parties across London have used Earth Day to set out their environmental pledges ahead of May’s local elections, with Lambeth’s 28-page manifesto promising large-scale tree planting, urban rewilding, a …
Labour’s ‘Lying Leaflet Scandal’: Lib Dems escalate ‘big fat lie’ to Electoral Commission
Labour’s ‘lying leaflet scandal’ has taken a serious turn after it emerged that Lambeth’s Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr Donna Harris lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission on …
London tube strike and the Victoria Line, Tuesday 21st April 2026 – status updates
Disruption is expected across London’s tube network today and tomorrow, with a number of lines being hit ahead of the first of a series of 24-hour strikes. The strike action …
The Bereavement Help Point meets every Thursday afternoon at West Norwood Library to offer guidance and a listening ear
Dealing with bereavement can be an incredibly painful and lonely time for many. These free Bereavement Help Point meetings – which take place every Thursday afternoon at West Norwood Library …
Brockwell Park miniature railway announces their summer timetable for 2026
The splendid Brockwell Park Miniature Railway is back offering rides for the summer, with the organisers insisting that, “nobody is too young or to old to have a ride with …
Dexters Adventure Playground charity welcomes the South-North Adventurers this Thursday, 23rd April 2026
The Brixton-based youth charity, BIGKID Foundation (based at Dexters Adventure Playground) has been nominated as a beneficiary charity of the incredible South-North adventurers, who are raising money to support programmes …