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HELPFUL LEGAL ADVICE
Brixton Advice Centre online
Brixton Advice Centre has launched a free online legal clinic.
Members of the public...
Court closures and police cuts affect the quality of justice
Mark Bagshaw, a Camberwell-based solicitor with Amphlett Lissimore, considers the cost to individuals and...
PLANNING & HOUSING
Olive Morris House demolition starts Monday
People living near Olive Morris House on Brixton Hill, the former council offices, have been invited to online consultations on its demolition after the...
‘Progress’ on Duke of Edinburgh ahead of licensing hearing
“Significant progress” has been made in the dispute over a licence application by the Duke of Edinburgh pub on Ferndale Road, according to licence...
COUNCIL
Appeal for foster carers – become a local hero
SPONSORED BY LAMBETH COUNCIL
Lambeth Council are appealing for local heroes to step forward and become foster carers. During Fostering Fortnight (till 31 May) the...
Fostering fortnight – become a hero
SPONSORED BY LAMBETH COUNCIL
During Fostering Fortnight (which runs till 31 May) the council are appealing to the community for new people to come forwards...
Become a hero, become a foster carer
SPONSORED BY LAMBETH COUNCIL
During Fostering Fortnight (which runs till 31 May) the council are appealing to the community for new people to come forwards...
Could you be a foster carer hero?
SPONSORED BY LAMBETH COUNCIL
Fostering during lockdown comes with unique challenges, but despite this, Lambeth heroes such as Alex, are welcoming vulnerable children into their...
CRIME
Residents air concerns over Streatham terror attack
Two of London’s 12 bail hostels are in Lambeth, a meeting of more than 100 Streatham residents heard last week.
They also heard and expressed...
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
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CELEBRATING BRIXTON PEOPLE
Brixton’s Errol Linton releases new album
Music editor Dave Randall talks to Brixton resident and performer Errol Linton about his new album
There are some advantages to conducting interviews remotely in the...
Local history
May bank holiday move to mark VE Day
Today (8 May) is the 75th anniversary of VE-Day (Victory in Europe), marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. Although physical...