Lambeth – Southwark News

Family-run café says it is facing closure after 20 years at Oval station

News Desk — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0000

An independent café at Oval station is facing closure after TfL reportedly declined to renew its lease, writes Joe Rattue… Old Roots Café – a community staple for 20 years – may be forced to close in the next 18 months when the current lease is set to expire. The owner Metin Balci had finished […]

Oval theatre to host double-bill of Soviet political satire

Staff Reporter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:18:04 +0000

A double-bill of bold Soviet political satire is set to be held in Oval’s Golden Goose Theatre, writes Maya Sgaravato-Grant… The plays Charlie and Striptease, written by award-winning Polish playwright Slawomir Mrozek in the 1960s and 1970s, will be performed from Tuesday 21 April. Combining comedy with unsettling drama through Mrozek’s characteristic blend of absurdity […]

Beloved Clapham pizzeria launches all-day concept in East Dulwich

News Desk — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:29:03 +0000

Common Pizza has become a crowd favourite in Clapham, and their new Lordship Lane branch offers an all day dining experience, writes Oliver London… From 8am-3pm the restaurant operates as The Daily Tray, a neighbourhood inspired Deli/Diner before transforming at 3pm to become Common Pizza, serving slim-NYC from £11 and deep-pan Detroit style pizzas from […]

Family-run Victorian pub to be demolished but rebuilt with flats above it

Ruby Gregory - Local Democracy Reporter — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

A “proper local pub” in South London is to be redeveloped and rebuilt with 14 private flats built on top of it. Nolan’s Public House, which is located at 33 Wilcox Road in Nine Elms, will be demolished and re-provided as part of a brand new six-storey development. Lambeth Council’s Planning Applications Committee unanimously approved […]

Mayor announces £30 million for late-night youth clubs in London

Kumail Jaffer - Local Democracy Reporter — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:32:35 +0000

City Hall’s £30million investment in late-night youth clubs across London is ‘critical’ to stopping at-risk youngsters from falling into a life of gangs and crime, a veteran community leader has claimed. The Mayor of London announced a £30m investment this week that would fund a “Youth Lates” programme across all 32 boroughs in the capital. […]

Loughborough Junction moves closer to getting step-free access

Issy Clarke — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:13:45 +0000

Loughborough Junction station could finally be made fully step-free after Lambeth Council announced funding has been secured to explore potential designs. It comes after the News reported on concerns last year that Loughborough Junction, which contains just one steep flight of stairs to a single island platform, posed a safety risk to commuters during rush […]

Streatham man jailed for 15 years for rape and sexual abuse of young girl

Evie Flynn — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:54:22 +0000

A 44-year-old man from Streatham who repeatedly raped and sexually abused a girl under 13 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The court heard that Kamran Khan, of from Streatham High Road, abused the family’s trust to spend alone time with a young before sexually assaulting and threatening to kill her if she […]

Kenny saved! Kennington Skatebowl to receive £566,000 cash injection

Ruby Gregory - Local Democracy Reporter — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:58:48 +0000

Kennington Park’s historic skatebowl has been given a cash injection from Lambeth Council worth more than £500,000 to help bring it back to life and make it safer to use again. The popular 1970s skatebowl, known to many as ‘Kenny’, had fallen into decline and had become dangerous to use. Lambeth Council said this was […]

Approved redevelopment will see over 100 charities and community organisations leave affordable workspace in Brixton

Ruby Gregory - Local Democracy Reporter — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:45:12 +0000

Plans to redevelop two-council owned sites in Brixton have been approved, despite fierce opposition over the displacement of more than 100 charities and community groups. Lambeth Council has partnered with developer London Square to bring forward a mixed-used residential and commercial development at 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent. The plans, which were […]

South Londoners thank UK plasma donors amid record collections

News Desk — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:56:00 +0000

The blood component is used to produce immunoglobulins, which treat autoimmune conditions, and albumin, which is used in surgery, trauma care and to treat liver conditions.