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47 stories from and about Lambeth, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, local news. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council to reply to Loughborough Estate residents within 10 days
On a Wednesday full‑council meeting, Loughborough Voices representatives asked Lambeth Council for a written response to their concerns about damp, leaks and pest infestations. The council, which announced legal action against the estate's management board in April, pledged a reply within ten days.
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Local News · LambethMan taken to major trauma centre after West Norwood crash
A man was transported to a major trauma centre after a road collision in West Norwood on Wednesday, October 14. Emergency services, including London's Air Ambulance, responded to the incident which caused significant traffic disruption.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMan jailed for murder days after early release
Robert Sabat has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and one month for the murder of Dickiesha Nurse. He killed Ms Nurse at her Tulse Hill flat just days after being released from prison.
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Council & Politics · LambethMet Police resist full inquest into Chris Kaba's death
The Metropolitan Police have stated that a full inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by an officer in Streatham in 2022, is not in the public interest. A pre-inquest review was held at Southwark Coroner’s Court on 1 October 2026.
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Crime & Safety · Lambeth92-year-old man dies in West Norwood collision
A 92-year-old man has died following a collision on Curnick's Lane in West Norwood. Emergency services attended the scene on 24 September 2026, but the man was pronounced dead. Police have arrested a 72-year-old driver and are appealing for witnesses.
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Council & Politics · LambethSt James Group fined £1 million and Lindner Prater £300,000 after Vauxhall window death
A property developer and a façade contractor were fined a total of £1.3 million after a 130 kg window fell from The Corniche in Vauxhall, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in 2018. The court criticised their risk‑assessment processes and ordered each to cover £125,000 in costs.
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Local News · LambethWaterloo gas leak: 600 evacuated, roads closed
Around 600 people were evacuated from offices and a theatre in Waterloo on 21 September after an 18-inch gas main ruptured. The incident led to significant road closures in the area, affecting traffic and bus routes.
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Crime & Safety · LambethBrixton churchyard rape: Police investigate after woman reports assault
Metropolitan Police are investigating a reported rape that occurred in St Matthew's Churchyard on Brixton Hill. A woman in her 40s reported the incident, which took place around 00:55 on Thursday 17 September 2026. The churchyard has been cordoned off as enquiries continue, and no arrests have been made.
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Property & Planning · LambethLambeth Council approves £2bn Vauxhall development with reduced affordable housing
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring 1,097 flats and 1,164 co-living units across seven buildings. The decision follows concerns over reduced affordable housing and high carbon emissions, with developers contributing £79.9 million off-site.
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Council & Politics · LambethTrew’s law launch forces automatic review of convictions linked to jailed officers
At a Thursday event in Lambeth, advocates unveiled Trew’s law, a bill that would automatically review convictions where a sentenced officer acted as a witness. The plan follows revelations that at least 64 officers have been jailed between 2023 and 2026 for serious offences.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMet Police sergeant dismissed for gross misconduct
Acting Sergeant Rachel Bright has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after a misconduct hearing found she committed gross misconduct. She had previously been found not guilty of sexual assault by a jury.
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Culture & Arts · LambethTrent Rockets reach Hundred knockout stage after Oval win over MI London
Trent Rockets advanced to the men’s Hundred knockout stages after beating MI London by six wickets at The Oval. Mitchell Santner scored his first Hundred half-century, while Sam Curran top-scored for MI London with 72. The result leaves Rockets eight points clear at the top of the table.
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Crime & Safety · LambethStabbing reported in Brixton’s Windrush Square, no arrests made
Police responded to a stabbing in Windrush Square, Brixton, at 3:32pm on 4 August 2026. The victim left before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made. The Metropolitan Police are attempting to locate the victim and have closed the crime scene.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council to defy EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces
Lambeth Council has voted to proceed with non-implementation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new guidance on single-sex spaces, citing concerns over dignity and access to healthcare. The policy, effective 4 September, requires facilities to be used based on birth sex.
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Met Police charge 238 after week-long crackdown in Lambeth and Southwark
Metropolitan Police arrested 297 people and charged 238 during a week-long operation targeting gang violence in Lambeth and Southwark. Officers seized 38 weapons, including knives and firearms, as knife crime fell by 18% in the area.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMan suffers skull fracture in Waterloo station assault after England match
A man was left with a fractured skull and eye socket after an altercation at BrewDog inside London Waterloo station at 4.12 am. British Transport Police arrested two men, who were later released on bail while investigations continue. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
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Culture & Arts · LambethLambeth Archive opens basement strongroom to public tours in September 2026
Lambeth Archive will host guided tours of its basement strongroom on 10 and 19 September 2026, offering residents a first look at the new Brixton Hill facility and its collections. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
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Council & Politics · LambethLower Marsh secures £100,000 for summer film screenings and outdoor seating
Lower Marsh in Waterloo will host free outdoor film screenings on 29 August and 26 September 2026, funded by £100,000 from the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets Fund. The street is now closed to traffic on Saturdays, supporting bars, restaurants and market traders.
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Lifestyle & Food · LambethLambeth family transforms garden for £10,509 after £60,000 quote
A Lambeth family saved nearly £50,000 by transforming their unusable garden themselves, spending £10,509 after landscapers quoted £60,000. The project, completed over five months, involved manual labour and minimal professional help for retaining walls and paving.
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Culture & Arts · LambethJalen Ngonda to headline Brixton Academy after Streatham soul album release
Jalen Ngonda, a US soul artist based in Streatham, will headline Brixton Academy in October 2026 following the release of his second album, *Doctrine of Love*. The singer, who studied at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, has toured globally and played Glastonbury twice.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Lambeth or bear directly on it.
Transport & TfL · LondonTfL asset backlog costs Londoners 830,000 hours in delays
Transport for London's infrastructure is facing a £6.5 billion renewals backlog, leading to hundreds of thousands of hours lost by commuters annually due to delays. The situation is projected to worsen without significant investment.
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Southwark records most burglaries as London figures fall
Southwark recorded the highest number of burglaries in London in September 2026, with 224 incidents. This is almost six times the 39 recorded in Kingston upon Thames. Across the capital, 3,829 burglaries were logged, a 3.9% decrease over the previous 12 months. Five boroughs shared the highest burglary rate per capita.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich Council to install 108 new cycle hire bays
Greenwich Council is planning to install 108 new cycle hire parking bays across the borough, expanding services to areas like Eltham and Plumstead. Funding is being provided by cycle hire companies Lime and Forest, alongside Transport for London.
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Council & Politics · LondonSeven London councils refuse to aid Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have now stated they will refuse to cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement. Newham Council passed a motion to only cooperate with immigration raids where legally obligated, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
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Local News · London5,500 London children join Dolly Parton's book scheme
More than 5,500 children across London have signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since the singer's death. The free book-gifting scheme is now available in seven London boroughs, aiming to provide age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthCringle Dock waste site faces £20m upgrade
The Cringle Dock waste transfer station in Nine Elms is set for a potential £20 million upgrade. The facility serves Wandsworth, Lambeth, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea, processing 260,000 tonnes of waste annually. The project aims to modernise infrastructure and maintain river transport to cut road congestion.
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Local News · LondonLondon to see sunny 21C Saturday before warmer Sunday
Londoners can expect a dry and sunny Saturday with temperatures reaching approximately 21°C. Sunday will be warmer, with highs of 22°C to 23°C, but carries a higher chance of rain later in the day.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonNewham leads London boroughs in knife crime statistics
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences in London between September 2025 and August 2026, with 824 incidents. Overall, the Metropolitan Police recorded 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital during the same period.
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Council & Politics · LondonGLA condemns Green‑led boroughs for refusing immigration raid cooperation
London Assembly members approved a motion denouncing six Green‑led boroughs for declining to help Home Office immigration raids. The councils, Lewisham, Hackney, Haringey, Lambeth, Southwark and Waltham Forest, have all adopted a non‑cooperation stance. The Home Office says arrests for illegal work rose 83% and raids grew 77% over the past year and a half.
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Crime & Safety · LondonThree men sentenced to life for Gregory Volquez murder on Tiverton Road
On 4 September 2026, three men received life sentences for the killing of Gregory Catillo Volquez on Tiverton Road, Haringey. The court set minimum terms of 22‑23 years, concluding a Metropolitan Police investigation that traced the attackers from Hackney to Spain.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsAll Points East festival adds plastic coverings to cut Victoria Park dust
All Points East returns to Victoria Park on 21 August 2026 with extra measures to prevent dust. Organisers have laid plastic coverings in high-footfall areas after last year’s festival drew complaints about respiratory risks. AEG estimates the event brings £6 million to Tower Hamlets annually.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces drought as London heat alert extended to Friday
Barnet residents are under an amber heat health alert until 29 August as England faces its driest July since 1836. The Environment Agency has declared drought across more than two-thirds of the country, with rivers and reservoirs declining and hosepipe bans in place for 27 million customers.
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Local News · LondonSt James and Lindner Prater convicted over 2018 window death in Lambeth
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found developers St James and facade contractor Lindner Prater guilty of safety breaches after a 130 kg window pane fell 25 storeys from The Corniche in Albert Embankment, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in October 2018. Foster + Partners and Wintech were acquitted.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet retailers gain direct police link for shoplifting evidence
Retailers in Barnet can now submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to police within hours of a shoplifting incident. The platform, already used in six London boroughs, has increased case resolutions from 7.3% to 29.4%. Smaller shops say cost remains a barrier.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet excluded as London retailers trial instant CCTV sharing with police
Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Greggs are trialling a system that shares CCTV and witness statements with the Metropolitan Police instantly. The scheme, active in eleven London boroughs, has raised the caution or charge rate from 7.3% to 29.4% and contributed to a 4% drop in shoplifting across the capital.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council sees 31% rise in upheld complaints under Mayor Perry
Croydon Council had 42 complaints upheld by the Local Government Ombudsman in 2025-2026, a 31% increase on the previous year. Total complaints rose to 281, with housing and SEND support the most common issues. Mayor Jason Perry’s administration faces calls for reform.
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Council & Politics · London£500,000 al fresco plan expands to 13 London boroughs including Brent
Thirteen London boroughs, including Brent, have received a share of £500,000 to expand al fresco dining and street events this summer. Deputy Mayor for Business Howard Dawber said demand from councils exceeded the funding, while footfall rose by up to 85% in some areas last year.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police expands shoplifting evidence tool to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police will extend a digital evidence-sharing system to eight additional boroughs on Tuesday, after a pilot in six areas increased the rate of cautions and charges for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs already use the platform.
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Council & Politics · SouthwarkSouthwark coalition faces £102m gap and cancelled meetings after Labour loss
Southwark Council’s new Green-Lib Dem coalition says it is addressing a £102m funding gap inherited from Labour, while critics accuse it of cancelling meetings and reversing service cuts. The next elections are in 2030.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifting prosecutions in London rollout
The Metropolitan Police’s digital evidence platform has increased prosecution rates for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4% in pilot boroughs. The system, used by Tesco, Boots, M&S and Greggs, will cover 14 London boroughs from 3 August 2026, with reported offences down 3.7% in the last year.
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