Housing ombudsman report: Too many Lambeth residents still receiving ‘unacceptable service’

Housing ombudsman report: Too many Lambeth residents still receiving ‘unacceptable service’

Too many Lambeth residents are still receiving ‘unacceptable service’ from the council, the Housing Ombudsman [HO] has said following its inspection of the local…

Your table is (nearly) ready: Restaurant openings on your doorstep

Your table is (nearly) ready: Restaurant openings on your doorstep

Holly O'MahonyJan 4, 2024

South London is set to get even tastier in 2024… Alhaji Suya Nigerian takeaway in Brixton  It’s good news for Brixtonites who are fans…

Meet the man behind south London’s School of Rock 

Meet the man behind south London’s School of Rock 

Holly O'MahonyJan 4, 2024

While there are school choirs and youth orchestras helping kids take the first steps in their musical journeys, there’s less support for pint-sized pop…

Violence against doctors, nurses and hospital workers on rise in London, data suggests

Violence against doctors, nurses and hospital workers on rise in London, data suggests

Violence against doctors, nurses and other hospital workers appears to be rising in London, new data suggests.Met Police figures show that staff in the…

Looking Through the #MeToo Lens

Looking Through the #MeToo Lens

Michael HollandDec 21, 2023

Proteus Theatre Company announced full cast and creative team for Indestructible, written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director Mary Swan.  “I’m tired, I’m…

Don’t Stop Believing

Don’t Stop Believing

Michael HollandDec 16, 2023

“It suddenly occurred to me the other night, I think everyone hates us.”  “That’s because they do hate us.”  Brad Sutherland’s Just Stop Extinction…

HIKES TO SERVICE CHARGES AS COUNCIL TRIES TO SAVE £25m

HIKES TO SERVICE CHARGES AS COUNCIL TRIES TO SAVE £25m

Lambeth residents are set to face increased charges for council services as officials scramble to find £25 million in savings next year. The council…

JEWISH LABOUR COUNCILLOR SAYS HE FEARS BEING KICKED OUT OVER GAZA CONFLICT VIEWS

JEWISH LABOUR COUNCILLOR SAYS HE FEARS BEING KICKED OUT OVER GAZA CONFLICT VIEWS

A Jewish Labour councillor says factions in the party are trying to kick him out from his position for criticising the leadership’s position on…

Review: Brixton House Cinderella

Review: Brixton House Cinderella

Michael HollandDec 1, 2023

A Meaningful South London Cinderella  Leaving just enough of a trace of the original story as we know it, to keep the production comfortably…

Review: White Bear Theatre – One Whole Night

Review: White Bear Theatre – One Whole Night

Michael HollandNov 25, 2023

If Ana-Maria Bamberger’s aim for One Whole Night is to stoke the fears and anxieties of female audience members over the age of 25…

Review: Old Vic A Christmas Carol

Review: Old Vic A Christmas Carol

Michael HollandNov 23, 2023

Unbelievably, we had front row seats on the Old Vic stage for Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage…

Clapham residents hit out at Post Office closure plans

Clapham residents hit out at Post Office closure plans

South London residents have hit out at plans to close their local Post Office – claiming the under-threat branch is always packed with customers.…