Conor McGinn: Former Labour MP charged with sexual assault The 41-year-old, from Lambeth, London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 27 to face one count of sexual assault The Independent UK · Jan 27
Children raced to hospital after fire rips through south London flats Around 60 firefighters raced to the scene on Barrington Road in Lambeth Evening Standard · Jan 21
Locals' fury as boss of 'most complained about London council' gets OBE The council has been accused of being one of the worst performing local authorities in London Evening Standard · Jan 7
Lambeth axes Brockwell Park Country Show amid major budget squeeze The council has scrapped its flagship free event and abandoned a legal fight to keep major Brockwell Park festivals running in 2026 Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2025
South London council awarded title of 'best borough in London' The borough is home to popular neighourhoods, famous landscapes and thriving local community projects Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
Trying to get a council house in London? Experts reveal 'brutal reality' of how long you'll wait Boroughs say the wait for a family home is 12 to 15 years as they explain who gets housed as a priority Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
‘Blood everywhere’: Mother’s plea for safer streets after 12-year-old daughter nearly killed in hit-and-run Parents have been holding vigils for safer streets across the capital, with protests in Lambeth, Lewisham and Twickenham Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025
London borough calls for a tourist tax to be introduced in the capital Attractions in the borough include the London Eye, the National Theatre and Brixton’s O2 Academy The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
London Labour sees over a dozen defections as support for Keir Starmer’s party in the capital plunges There have been string of defections and defeats for Sir Keir Starmer’s party in the capital as support for Labour slumps in London Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
London Fire Brigade unveil plans for huge new headquarters in south London The London Fire Brigade is hoping to refurbish its Grade II listed site near Lambeth Bridge Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
London councillor charged with sex offences in line for role on town hall investigating committee Lambeth councillor Irfan Mohammed was suspended by the Labour Party after being charged with four counts of sexual assault, exposure and engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Revealed: Labour-run council using legal loophole to serve families with no-fault evictions Exclusive: London council created an arm’s-length body to manage some of its housing stock The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
Prince William visits London youth charity as Harry meets children in Nottingham in 'copycat engagement' The Prince of Wales spoke to youngsters in Lambeth, while the Duke of Sussex discussed Children in Need Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
South London councillor resigns from Labour over ‘bullying and racism’ Martin Abrams, a Lambeth councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s ward since 2022, announced his resignation on social media Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025 William’s homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location The flats will be provided to young people already employed with a number allocated to those moving towards employment.
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025 London council apologises to hundreds of teachers and pupils after decision to shut primary schools ruled unlawful Lambeth Council wrote to parents and carers of pupils in May saying two schools would shut — but government’s adjudicator has rejected the plans
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 Three south London schools saved from closure by government watchdog The decisions have cast doubts over the future of other Lambeth schools as the borough continues to be hit by plummeting birth rates
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 Labour suspends Lambeth councillor after he is charged with sexual assault Councillor Irfan Mohammed appeared in court charged with sexual assault and engaging in controlling behaviour
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 London council weighs parking surcharge on 'supersize' SUVs with launch of road safety probe Lambeth to commission study into whether larger vehicles pose a greater danger to pedestrians and cyclists
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 Two more London schools to merge as pupil numbers plummet Two Catholic schools in Lambeth latest victim of drop in demand for places
Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025 Bereaved parents claim son's death after being discharged from hospital was 'avoidable' The Patel family claim their son died in August 2023 as a result of being discharged from St Thomas’s Hospital in Lambeth
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025 A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'cornclave' Vegetable likenesses of Donald Trump and Dolly Parton and a papal “cornclave” are on display at the Lambeth Country Show
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2025 Worried about weed: should London follow New York and decriminalise cannabis? Almost 25 years after an experiment was ditched to caution rather than arrest those carrying small amounts of the drug, a rethink is on the cards – but the British government remains cautious
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025 What are public parks for? Inside the debate sparked by London festival row Differing interpretations of public access rights are at heart of Brockwell case pitting campaign group against festival fans
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025 Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I’m on their side A high court dispute over a south London park shows the limits of private interests encroaching on public space, says writer Moya Lothian-McLean