Major 288-home Brixton redevelopment plan submitted
Plans for 288 new flats in Brixton, including 98 social rent homes, have been submitted to Lambeth Council. The scheme features three new blocks up to 20 storeys tall.
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Prison officer in alleged HMP Brixton drug smuggling plot
A 24-year-old prison officer and two inmates face charges over an alleged plot to smuggle cannabis and 'Spice Paper' into HMP Brixton. Read the full details of the case.
Probation officer admits relationship with Belmarsh prisoner
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
Prison tutor's affair exposed by locked classroom door
A Chelmsford prison tutor admitted misconduct after a relationship with an inmate was discovered. The affair came to light when a colleague found their classroom locked from the inside.
Lambeth named London's best borough for 2025
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
Prison officer, 19, admits sexual relationship with inmate
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Prisoner posts TikTok of smuggled Chicken Cottage takeaway
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
Poor CPR at Wandsworth Prison contributed to death
HMP Wandsworth staff delivered substandard CPR to dying inmate Peter Honnor, 55, with delays in emergency response and inadequate medical care revealed in watchdog report.
Nottingham Prison: Staff Cuts Led to Chaos & Deaths
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
Lambeth mums protest over 'fake casual' maternity pay
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Discover Fish, Wings & Tings in Brixton Village
Explore the vibrant tastes of the Caribbean at Brixton's beloved Fish, Wings & Tings. Discover Brian Danclair's dreamy corner spot and its vegan sibling, Veg & Tings. Plan your visit today!
Police chase ends in crash after South London robbery
A man was arrested after a police chase through South London following an armed robbery report in Clapham. The incident resulted in two crashes and road closures. Read the full update.
A23 Brixton Road closed after crash, police on scene
Major delays on A23 Brixton Road after a collision. Road closed near Crown & Anchor pub. Police on scene, bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
Three prison officers stabbed in inmate attack
Three prison officers were injured, two hospitalised, after being stabbed with an improvised weapon by an inmate at HMP Isle of Wight. Police are investigating the serious assault.
Joy Crookes: UK entering 'dark times' amid far-right rise
Singer Joy Crookes speaks out against rising far-right politics after sold-out Brixton shows, performing Sinéad O'Connor's anti-racism anthem in solidarity. Read her powerful message.
Mother: Prison treated daughter 'like a feral dog'
An inquest finds neglect contributed to the death of Alex Davies, 25, at HMP Styal. Her mother describes her treatment as being like a 'feral dog in a cage'.
Son stabs father in jail revenge attack
Lee Spence, 25, stabbed his father John upon their first meeting in HMP Perth, pleading guilty to attempted murder in a revenge attack for alleged domestic abuse against his mother.
Lambeth plans London's first tourist tax
Lambeth Council proposes a 'Love Lambeth Levy' tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local improvements. Discover the debate and potential impact.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate affairs
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She faces a substantial jail sentence.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate affairs and drug smuggling
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She now faces a substantial prison sentence.
UK Prison Crisis: Overcrowding and Underfunding
Revealing the dire state of UK prisons: chronic understaffing, outdated facilities, and the immense pressure on officers. Discover why urgent reform is needed now.
Inmate pleads not guilty to murdering Ian Watkins
Samuel Dodsworth denies murdering Lostprophets paedophile Ian Watkins in HMP Wakefield. A trial date is set for May 2026. Get the latest court updates.
Man denies murdering Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins
A man has denied murdering convicted sex offender and Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield. The trial is set for May 2025. Read the latest court developments.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven-month period
Exclusive: Nearly 100 inmates accidentally released this year as prison staffing crisis leads to dangerous errors. Read the full investigation into Britain's crumbling prison system.
AI to stop prisoner release errors at Wandsworth
Justice minister reveals AI chatbots will help prevent mistaken prisoner releases after recent errors. New technology aims to modernise outdated prison systems.
London music venues that launched Oasis & Arctic Monkeys saved
Two iconic London grassroots music venues where Oasis and Arctic Monkeys played early gigs have been rescued from permanent closure after a successful community campaign.
Prisoner mistakenly freed from HMP Sudbury turns himself in
A prisoner accidentally released from HMP Sudbury has voluntarily returned to custody, exposing serious security failures at the Category D facility.
Mistakenly freed prisoner turns himself in
Billy Morgan Smith, mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, surrenders to authorities in surprising turn of events that exposes systemic failures in UK prison system.
Prisoner accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth
A convicted prisoner was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth after a catastrophic administrative error, triggering an urgent manhunt and raising serious questions about prison security protocols in London's troubled jail system.
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