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30 stories from and about Lambeth, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, culture & arts. The most recent ran on 13 September 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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- Crime & Safety · London
Three 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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Local News · SouthwarkKing's College Hospital surgery rated 'Good' after six-year wait
King’s College Hospital’s surgery services have been upgraded to 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, following a 2025 inspection that praised staff kindness and leadership improvements. The service had been rated 'Requires Improvement' since 2019.
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