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Lambeth adopting ‘unfair system’ over allocations of larger homes, say housing group
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Lambeth adopting ‘unfair system’ over allocations of larger homes, say housing group
Street benches will do us no favours in our road, say Streatham protestors
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Street benches will do us no favours in our road, say Streatham protestors
Hospital at Home service is ‘game changer’ for families, study says
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Hospital at Home service is ‘game changer’ for families, study says
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‘Do something different!’: Streatham man bringing fun to London Marathon
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A 43-year-old from Streatham, who is no stranger to the London Marathon, is urging runners to have fun during the ...
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Woman takes on London Marathon to support victims of domestic violence
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A woman dedicated to supporting domestic violence victims in her community will take on the London Marathon to raise funds ...
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Pupils spread a little extra Easter cheer at their local hospital
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Pupils at Jessop Primary School in Lambeth had an egg-stra special delivery for young patients spending the Easter holidays receiving ...
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Mental health trust unveils successor to Sir Norman Lamb
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed the appointment of Jane Bailey as its new chairwoman. She will ...
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More families being forced out of council housing umbrella by accepting private tenancies
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter More than 180 homeless Lambeth families had to accept flats with private landlords or ...
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‘They’re going to trample over us’: Community locks horns with council over ‘dramatic’ changes to street
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A community has locked horns with its council over plans which they say will see shops forced to close and ...
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Young Black Filmmakers Fund launches with £10k up for grabs
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A competition exclusively designed to support young Black filmmakers with a prize fund up to £10,000 has just launched. The ...
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Streamlined service bids to speed up care for neck and spinal injury patients at King’s
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The neurosurgical team at King’s College Hospital is trialling a new way of working to reduce the time patients are ...
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Lambeth awash with 2,000 new trees after planting spree
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Lambeth council has planted 2,000 new trees across the borough over the winter planting season which is just ending. During ...
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Campaigners launch legal challenge against council over Brockwell Park events
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Campaigners fighting to protect Brockwell Park from large-scale events have launched a legal challenge against a council. Protect Brockwell Park ...
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Clapham club’s closure sought by the Met after allegation of rape
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Police want to temporarily close a club where a woman was allegedly raped by ...
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Brixton set for brand new music venue to open on former site of Prince of Wales
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A brand new music venue is set to open this week in Brixton, promising to shake up South London’s nightlife. ...
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‘We’re fighting for survival’: Future of food charity hangs in the balance after cuts
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A food charity which has been nominated for a national award for tackling hunger is at risk of closure after ...
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Batman and Robin cops swoop on Westminster Bridge to tackle gambling gangs
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Two police officers, sporting batman and robin outfits, swooped on Westminster bridge as part of a bizarre crackdown on illegal ...
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Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised
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A spate of stabbings swept across South London last week leaving five victims in hospital. The attacks occurred over a ...
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Campaigners call on TfL to extend consultation period on Streatham scheme
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Campaigners are calling on Transport for London (TfL) to extend its consultation period on a controversial scheme five years after ...
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Met cop who made misogynistic comments in group chat given final warning
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A Met police cop who made misogynistic comments in a WhatsApp chat containing other ...
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Prisoners in one of Britain’s most overcrowded prisons paid £630K in injury claims
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Prisoners in one of Britain's most overcrowded prisons have received hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation for injury claims, ...
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New ‘virtual’ dental clinics reduce wait times from six months to two weeks
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By Keerthana Syam A charity-funded pilot project has reduced patient waiting times for dental care. Guy’s and St Thomas’ virtual ...
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Housing association proposes demolition of historic homes in regeneration project
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A housing association plans to demolish 62 flats which date back to 1839 in a move residents have warned will ...
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Lambeth concedes it must now send temporary homes families further afield
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Lambeth council has admitted it will need to source more temporary accommodation in cheaper ...
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Ofsted praises Lambeth’s adult learning services for community impact
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By Keerthana Syam A council's adult learning programmes were praised by Ofsted for supporting local learners. The inspection of Lambeth ...
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Earlier closure for Clapham primary school has angry staff crying foul
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Teachers at a Clapham primary school due to shut down are in a ‘lose-lose ...
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Son of Cherry Groce calls on community to commemorate 40 years since Brixton Uprising
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A community will come together this month to walk in memory of the Brixton Uprising, which marks its 40th anniversary ...
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Happy ending for trapped fox cub reunited with family after rescue
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A trapped fox cub has been reunited with its family after being rescued by an animal charity.  The cub was ...
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RSPCA appeal for information after dead dog found hanging by Thames
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An animal charity is appealing for information after a dead dog was found on the banks of the River Thames. ...
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More witnesses sought to piece together Troy’s murder in Brixton
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Police investigating the murder of Troy Ramsundar in Brixton are continuing to appeal for information. Officers from the Met’s Specialist ...
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Food banks join forces to meet growing demand in community
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Two food banks which independently support thousands of South Londoners are joining forces to meet growing demand for their services. ...
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Residents fearful after woman stabbed heard ‘screaming’
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Residents have been left fearful after a woman could be heard screaming following a stabbing in a residential road on ...
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Lambeth families being sent as far away as Herefordshire as crisis in temporary housing bites
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A Lambeth family has been living in temporary accommodation 140 miles away in Herefordshire ...
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Eight-year-old Leo smashes 5km swim as part of mammoth fundraiser
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An eight-year-old boy took everyone by surprise when he swam 5km, including two lengths of butterfly, as part of a ...
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Safer cycle lanes and crossings set for Streatham Hill this summer
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Major works are set to begin in Streatham Hill this summer, promising residents safer roads, crossings and faster bus times. ...
‘Inspiring’ blood donation levels at new Brixton centre saving thousands of lives
‘Inspiring’ blood donation levels at new Brixton centre saving thousands of lives
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Brain injury survivor gunning for Guinness World Record at London Marathon
Brain injury survivor gunning for Guinness World Record at London Marathon
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Government announces £740m investment for SEND schoolchildren
Government announces £740m investment for SEND schoolchildren
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Arrested duo now both charged with Lathaniel murder – bringing total in dock up to four
Arrested duo now both charged with Lathaniel murder – bringing total in dock up to four
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More than £31m paid out by NHS for misdiagnoses, new figures show
More than £31m paid out by NHS for misdiagnoses, new figures show
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Former Lambeth leader – now an MP – steps away from council role
Former Lambeth leader – now an MP – steps away from council role
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Two more arrests made over fatal shooting of Lathaniel
Two more arrests made over fatal shooting of Lathaniel
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Brothers unite in helping get vital emergency vehicles out to Ukraine
Brothers unite in helping get vital emergency vehicles out to Ukraine
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London Air Ambulance teams treat more patients than ever in 2024
London Air Ambulance teams treat more patients than ever in 2024
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Alcohol and opioid addicts offered brain surgery to improve-self control
Alcohol and opioid addicts offered brain surgery to improve-self control
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South-east London makes its mark on The Sunday Times best places to live
South-east London makes its mark on The Sunday Times best places to live
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Lambeth Lib Dems furious after Streatham’s only arts venue closes
Lambeth Lib Dems furious after Streatham’s only arts venue closes
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Brixton Tube station’s old ‘workers’ recreation space’ could become a diner
Brixton Tube station’s old ‘workers’ recreation space’ could become a diner
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Lewisham and Lambeth both come under fire in housing watchdog’s reports
Lewisham and Lambeth both come under fire in housing watchdog’s reports
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Broken lifts leave woman, 89, ‘trapped’ in high-rise missing hospital appointments
Broken lifts leave woman, 89, ‘trapped’ in high-rise missing hospital appointments
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Heartless burglars snatch electronics worth thousands of pounds from key training hub
Heartless burglars snatch electronics worth thousands of pounds from key training hub
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Court hearing today for man charged over Brixton killing
Court hearing today for man charged over Brixton killing
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‘He was one of the nicest souls’: Brixton author Alex Wheatle dies aged 62
‘He was one of the nicest souls’: Brixton author Alex Wheatle dies aged 62
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Families waiting to be housed for more than a decade fear drop in larger council homes
Families waiting to be housed for more than a decade fear drop in larger council homes
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Police launch murder probe after man, 30, knifed to death in Brixton
Police launch murder probe after man, 30, knifed to death in Brixton
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SWR long-awaited £1billion fleet of trains to ease overcrowding ‘stuck in limbo’
SWR long-awaited £1billion fleet of trains to ease overcrowding ‘stuck in limbo’
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Mayor announces £6m funding for victims of domestic abuse
Mayor announces £6m funding for victims of domestic abuse
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More ball games: Campaign to ‘eliminate’ signs warning against play kicks off on Lambeth estate
More ball games: Campaign to ‘eliminate’ signs warning against play kicks off on Lambeth estate
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Infectious diseases cleaning team at hospital escalates strike over conditions
Infectious diseases cleaning team at hospital escalates strike over conditions
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