MP Reed gets dragged into the scandal over Peter Mandelson Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:00 The Croydon MP and friend of Morgan McSweeney is ‘disingenuous’ in his claims over how his aide blocked debate about the controversial appointment of Ambassador to the United States. Inside Croydon
King of Sardinia pub Brixton and Streatham could be updated Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:00 The King of Sardinia in Somers Road, between Brixton and Streatham, would have its windows and entrance doors replaced with double-glazed timber windows, like-for-like, with the same configuration (transoms and mullions) as existing. London Now
Lambeth set to sell off family silver to help repay £40m housing loan amid public opposition Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 09:00 Lambeth Council is preparing to sell off a tranche of council-owned garage sites and car parks to help repay a £40 million loan from central government taken out last year to plug a black hole in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Brixton Buzz
Lambeth set to sell off family silver to help repay £40m housing loan amid public opposition Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 09:00 Lambeth Council is preparing to sell off a tranche of council-owned garage sites and car parks to help repay a £40 million loan from central government taken out last year to plug a black hole in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Brixton Buzz
Premier Inn Looks Again at London Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 08:02 Whitbread, the group behind the Premier Inn and Hub hotel brands, has launched a fresh focus on growing its portfolio in the outer London area. THP News
Former Lambeth Council plumber awarded £720,000 settlement after authority admits asbestos exposure Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 07:00 A former Lambeth Council plumber has received a £720,000 settlement after the council admitted exposing him to asbestos during his time working for the authority, according to the law firm Leigh Day. Brixton Buzz
Selhurst derailment causes severe disruption on train routes Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 14:48 Severe rail disruption continues after derailment Aurelia Foster Rail journeys on Southern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express remain severely disrupted following an early morning derailment and a signal failure in south-east London. BBC
Disruption at Selhurst Station Causes Travel Chaos for Passengers Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:14 At Selhurst station, chaos has ensued as passengers grapple with significant travel disruptions stemming from a recent train derailment in the area. SSBCrack News
Emergency water depot set up at Ikea – but only for car drivers Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:28 The car park at Ikea off the Purley Way is being used as an emergency depot for those across Croydon, Mitcham and Streatham who have been without water supplies since a main burst on Mitcham Common yesterday. Inside Croydon