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Dispersal area authorised for Vauxhall’s night time economy this weekend, Fri 30th Jan – Sun 1st Feb 2026
The Met Police has announced that it has authorised a ‘dispersal order’ in Vauxhall this weekend (Jan 30th-1st Feb 2026). In a statement, they said: To support ongoing work addressing …
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Join the Just Vibez Family Fete at Pop Brixton on Sat 7th Feb 2026
The Just Vibez crew are hosting a Family Fete at Pop Brixton next Saturday, 7th February 2026. They say: Caribbean festive fun for the whole family! Get a taste of …
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton unveils its new warming winter menus
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton is delighted to announce the launch of its specially curated winter menus, bringing a seasonally inspired culinary experience to its restaurant. From hearty roasts to …
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Opening soon: a new Tesco Express store opposite Brixton tube station
In November last year we announced that a new Tesco Express store was going to take over the space formerly occupied by Costa Coffee on Brixton Road. The transformation now …
Armpit Comedy to host fundraising show in Waterloo in aid of the Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank, Sat 28th Feb 2026
Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank invite you to join them on Saturday 28th February for a fundraising night of fresh, up-and-coming comedy, hosted by Armpit Comedy. The night will be MC’d …
Brockwell FreezeFest – a celebration of cold-water swimming at the Brockwell Lido
Brockwell Lido was alive with cheers, steam and shivering smiles last Saturday as 223 swimmers from across the UK took part in the very first Brockwell FreezeFest, a celebration of cold-water swimming …
Lambeth’s education squeeze: falling rolls, rising deficits and the uncertain future of council-run nurseries
Education in Lambeth is facing a slow, grinding squeeze, shaped by falling pupil numbers, tightening council finances and a growing number of schools that can no longer balance their books. …
Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But the Rent: Lambeth to raise council rents by maximum 4.8 per cent as housing finances hit danger zone
Lambeth Council is proposing to increase council rents by 4.8 per cent from April 2026, the maximum rise allowed under national rules, as it struggles to stabilise a housing budget. …
Air pollution still above WHO limits in Lambeth, despite improvements on Brixton Road
Lambeth Council is still exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines for fine particulate pollution (PM2.5), despite recording significant improvements in air quality in parts of the borough, according to a new …
Lambeth marks Holocaust Memorial Day with ‘Bridging Generations’ event
Lambeth Council marked Holocaust Memorial Day with an event at Lambeth Town Hall on Sunday 25 January, centred on this year’s national theme, ‘Bridging Generations’. The ceremony included the lighting …
Rumble in the Jungle: Ed Solo, Kara, Navigator bring the noise to Brixton Hootananny, Fri 23rd Jan 2026 – photos & video
Last Friday, the Rumble in the Jungle crew brought the noise from Bristol to Brixton Hootanany for a banging night of drum and bass and jungle. The venue was packed …
Council admits most spending took place without proper approval as purchase order compliance slumped
Lambeth Council has acknowledged serious weaknesses in how it authorises spending, after a new report revealed that purchase order compliance fell as low as 34 per cent, meaning that in …
Great books for just £3 – the Book Garden Popup announces their upcoming dates for early 2026
The Book Garden will be popping up at The Hive in Kennington Park on 21st February and 21st March from 10am-2pm, serving up another eclectic selection of gorgeous secondhand books …
Number of Lambeth staff earning £50k+ jumps by 20 per cent as senior pay remains unchanged
The number of Lambeth Council employees earning £50,000 or more has risen sharply over the past year, according to new pay data published alongside the Council’s Pay Policy Statement for …
Housing fraud cases rise in Lambeth as property recoveries lag behind
Lambeth Council’s counter-fraud team is dealing with a growing workload this year, with more fraud investigations opened and more housing-related recommendations issued, according to a new report presented to the …
The Victoria line tube trains are officially the loudest in London
This won’t come as much of a surprise to regular users of the Victoria line, but a new study has found that the stretch of line between Green Park and …
Lambeth says it can still balance the books — despite the strongest financial warning short of bankruptcy
Lambeth Council has confirmed it is not planning to issue a Section 114 notice – the mechanism used when councils can no longer balance their budgets – despite being under …
Top Papal honour for Brixton equality campaigner
Yogi Sutton, a parishioner of Brixton’s Corpus Christi catholic church, received one of the highest honours for a lay person in the faith at a ceremony at the Brixton Hill church yesterday (25 January). In recognition of her tireless work championing racial justice, she was honoured as a Dame of S...
Council revenue from UK film and TV productions in Myatt’s Fields Park increases
Data released by Lambeth Council shows that income from renting Myatt’s Fields Park as a filming location has risen in recent years, benefitting the local community. Recent productions to have …
West Norwood Vietnamese restaurant marks one year as a local fixture
On a weeknight in West Norwood, a small Vietnamese restaurant is quietly busy. Chi Nguyen, the supervisor, can be seen greeting customers, taking food orders and packing takeaways. Tam Saigon …