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Labour councillor defects to Greens over “betrayal” of working-class values
Cllr Sam Foster, the former chair of Southwark Council’s Housing Scrutiny Commission, has defected from Labour to the Green Party, condemning Keir Starmer’s policies as “fascistic” and accusing the party …
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Lambeth cancels the Country Show — and its carefully worded press release raises more questions than answers
Lambeth Council has confirmed that the 2026 Lambeth Country Show has been cancelled, citing legal pressures and “challenges” in delivering the event. But the tone and timing of the Council’s …
Dulwich Hamlet stadium redevelopment confirmed by Southwark Council
It’s been dragging on for more than a decade, but Southwark Council have finally approved proposed land arrangements for the redevelopment of Dulwich Hamlet FC’s Champion Hill stadium. The plans …
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Brixton lawyer on bail over Palestine protest speaks out
I have a personal interest in this case. Along with more than 2,000 others, I am currently on bail under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, for holding up …
Peckham DIY Art Market returns on Sat 13th Dec 2025 with artists and independent publishers selling their work
There’s a big Christmas DIY Art Market taking place at Copeland Park, Peckham on the Sat 13th Dec 2025. The market champions a diverse community of artists, and publishers. providing …
Opening today: Reflections of Brixton exhibition at the Brixton Warehouse, 4th-5th Dec 2025
Opening this evening (Thurs 4th Dec), Reflections of Brixton is a two-day exhibition at the Brixton Warehouse celebrating the neighbourhood’s stories, textures and contradictions. The space features over 20 artists …
Streatham LTN: Road changes proposed to reduce cut-through traffic and road danger on Palace Road, Tulse Hill
A new traffic filter is due to be added to the Streatham Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood, following a significant rise in traffic and speeding. Plans for a new traffic filter …
MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy issues call for sleeping bag donations for street homeless this winter
As winter draws in and concern grows across the borough for the plight of rough sleepers, Clapham and Brixton Hill MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has launched a local appeal for sleeping …
Lambeth’s “new approach” to building homes is mostly developer-led — and residents’ reset still stalled
Lambeth Council has unveiled what it calls a “new approach” to building homes in the borough. The details show that most of the pipeline remains in the hands of private …
Boury Academy, a community performing arts group in Vauxhall, has been named Diversity and Inclusion Champion
The Boury Academy, a community performing arts organisation based in Vauxhall, Lambeth, has been named the Winner of the Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award at the National Whatson4kids Awards 2025. The Academy was …
Dash The Henge Brixton announce live shows, DJ sets, book launches and more for December 2025
Brixton’s Dash The Henge Store has announced 30-odd days of top notch live performances, DJ sets, book launches and more for December 2025. Dash The Henge Store is a fully …
Stand Up To Racism – all-day DJs & performance at the White Lion, Streatham, Sun 7th Dec 2025
There’s an all day ‘Stand Up To Racism’ event taking place at the White Lion on Streatham this Sunday, 7th Dec In the bar from 2pm there will be DJ’s …
Christmas 2025 and New Year travel: full list of planned train closures in Brixton and South London
South London is getting a bumper package of railway engineering works as a Christmas present, including Brixton (National Rail) Denmark Hill and Herne Hill stations being without trains for five …
Local pastor helps feed the Brixton homeless – in photos
Last night outside Brixton tube, we met Pastor Joe and his volunteers from Rapture Church in Selhurst, setting up a makeshift station to distribute hot drinks and food to the …
322 bus involved in collision with a pedestrian at Atlantic Road and Brixton Road, Tues 2nd Dec 2025
Atlantic Road in Brixton is currently closed after a pedestrian was hit by a 322 bus turning in from Brixton Road around 2pm today. Emergency services were swiftly on the …
Celebrating one year of the Rosendale School Street with a Bike Bus in West Dulwich
Bike bells, singing and the sound of children’s laughter – it wasn’t your normal school run. Families in and around West Dulwich celebrated a year of the Rosendale school street …
Join the Winter Fair at Herne Hill’s Carnegie Library this Saturday, 6th Dec 2025
The Friends of Carnegie Library will be hosting their Winter Fair on Saturday, 6th December, with free entry. There will be live music from 1pm, free children’s activities, raffle, and …
Two Lambeths: NLA’s Best Borough vs the Ombudsman’s Damning Annual Review
Lambeth Council is this week celebrating a glowing endorsement from the New London Architecture (NLA) Awards, which named the borough Best borough for creating a better London. The Council’s PR …
South London cultural leader Myvanwy Evans‑Davis wins Creative Business of the Year at PRECIOUS Awards 2025
Brixton-based cultural strategist and publicist Myvanwy Evans‑Davis has won Creative Business of the Year at the 2025 PRECIOUS Awards, a major national prize celebrating the achievements of Black women in …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet drop points at Dartford and slump into 9th place, Sat 29th Nov 2025
Dulwich Hamlet’s play-off hopes took another knock on Saturday, when they were defeated 1-0 at Dartford FC. Max braved the chilly weather to grab these photos: On the Hamlet forum, …