Lambeth

Health

NHS crisis as 20,000 patients served by GPs without buildings

More than 20,000 people now find themselves registered with North Lambeth GP practices which don't have permanent premises, as a second surgery has gone public with its search for a new building.

Planning & Development

Gove gives green light to South Bank ITV site development

Controversial plans to redevelop the former ITV headquarters on the South Bank have been approved by levelling up secretary Michael Gove.

Education

London Nautical School to become a City of London academy

The London Nautical School in Stamford Street - a boys' secondary school currently under the remit of Lambeth Council - is planning to become an academy sponsored by the City of London Corporation.

Lambeth

Half-finished '£15m' Lambeth mansion back on market for just £6m

A former rectory near Lambeth Palace - now part-converted to a luxury mansion - is back on the market with a £6 million price tag, two years after it was touted with a £15 million asking price.

Transport

Waterloo rat-run: Lambeth consults on plans for Frazier Street and Pearman Street

Lambeth Council has launched a public consultation on plans to prevent motor vehicles from using two Waterloo back-streets as a rat run.

South Bank

GLC-era South Bank signage added to Lambeth's 'local list'

A distinctive signpost on the South Bank that dates from the era of the Greater London Council has been added to Lambeth Council's 'local list' of structures of architectural and historical interest.

Health

Avoid St Thomas' A&E this week if you can, say NHS bosses

Bosses at St Thomas' Hospital have joined South East London NHS colleagues in warning that A&E services will be under pressure during strikes by junior doctors in the run-up to Christmas and early in the New Year.

Health

Drones to shuttle medical samples between Guy's and St Thomas'

Drones carrying medical samples between Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital could soon be flying above the streets of SE1.

Health

Waterloo Health Centre: date set for GPs to move to Lower Marsh prefab

The Waterloo Health Centre will relocate to its temporary home on the former library site in Lower Marsh from mid-January 2024.

Police & crime

Did you see people fighting on the South Bank on Friday 1 December?

Police have appealed for witnesses and mobile phone footage of fighting on the South Bank late in the evening of Friday 1 December.

Waterloo

Battle of the Waterloo boozers as FIVE pubs set up in rail station

Rail passengers at Waterloo will soon be able to conduct a lengthy pub crawl without leaving the station as three more pubs and bars prepare to join the two existing hostelries.

Education

Waterloo kids' Winter Windows light up South Bank this Christmas

A light installation featuring designs by pupils at Waterloo's Oasis Academy Johanna primary school is brightening up the Queen Elizabeth Hall this winter.