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A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'cornclave'

Vegetable likenesses of Donald Trump and Dolly Parton and a papal “cornclave” are on display at the Lambeth Country Show

The Independent UK

Worried about weed: should London follow New York and decriminalise cannabis?

Almost 25 years after an experiment was ditched to caution rather than arrest those carrying small amounts of the drug, a rethink is on the cards – but the British government remains cautious

The Guardian - UK

What are public parks for? Inside the debate sparked by London festival row

Differing interpretations of public access rights are at heart of Brockwell case pitting campaign group against festival fans

The Guardian - UK

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Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I’m on their side

A high court dispute over a south London park shows the limits of private interests encroaching on public space, says writer Moya Lothian-McLean

The Guardian - UK

Fresh legal challenge over Brockwell Park festivals as campaigners accuse council of 'silencing residents'

Lambeth Council approved a Certificate of Lawfulness less than 24 hours before Wide Awake opened its gates to revellers

Evening Standard

What festivals are taking place in London this weekend and where?

From London Grammar to the King’s official birthday celebrations, there are lots of events and happenings this weekend in the capital

Evening Standard

Campaigners set to challenge festival organiser's decision to proceed with Brockwell Park events as planned

Protect Brockwell Park group has said it will challenge Lambeth Council if it were to grant a new certificate of lawfulness for events in Brockwell Park

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London borough announces closure of two more schools as birth rate continues to drop

Lambeth council blames ‘significant changes’ to London’s population for the decision, adding that Brexit and the cost of living crisis has contributed to lower numbers of children

Evening Standard

Brockwell Park music festivals to go ahead despite successful legal challenge

South London park will host events including Field Day and Mighty Hoopla despite last week’s high court ruling

The Guardian - UK

Six London festivals including Mighty Hoopla will go ahead despite planning drama

Brockwell Live - who are behind events such as Mighty Hoopla and the Lambeth County Show - said the series will go ahead

The Independent UK

Evidence shows that LTNs improve people’s lives

Letters: Jon Bromwich and Heather Glass of Lambeth Living Streets, former Lambeth council leader Joan Twelves, Graham Clews and Richard Aldwinckle of One Dulwich respond to an article about LTNs by Joseph Harker

The Guardian - UK

Music festivals in park ‘have to be cancelled’ after court decision, lawyers say

But industry body says cancelling festivals would be a ‘devastating blow’ that would leave thousands of ticket holders ‘in limbo’

Evening Standard

Campaigner wins court case over festivals in south London park

Rebekah Shaman, of Protect Brockwell Park, took action against Lambeth council over number of large-scale events

The Guardian - UK

Legal battle over use of park for music festivals reaches High Court

Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals.

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The Guardian - UK

Opposing LTNs doesn’t make you a ‘culture war’ petrol-head. Just look at what happened in Lambeth

For five years residents have complained about traffic being pushed on to other roads. Finally they’re being listened to, says Joseph Harker, the Guardian’s senior editor, diversity and development

Evening Standard

South London council raked in £1m from illegal low traffic zone

Lambeth council collected £1,080,580 from penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued to drivers who entered streets suddenly closed as part of the controversial West Dulwich LTN

Evening Standard

West Dulwich LTN bombshell: Campaigners become first in UK to defeat council over low traffic neighbourhood scheme

History made as High Court rules against Lambeth council over traffic scheme

Evening Standard

Campaigners stage 'No Walls' protest at Brockwell Park as High Court legal battle approaches

A High Court hearing is set for Wednesday, May 15

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Evening Standard

London school closures: Lambeth school faces closure as council warns pupil numbers will 'continue to drop'

Lambeth has previously warned that it is facing a ‘stark challenge from falling enrolments’, with nearly 1,000 fewer children going to school in the borough compared to 10 years ago

Evening Standard

Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals

“For too long, a small but powerful group has dominated the debate about Lambeth’s future,” an open letter written to residents has said

Evening Standard

Drink-drive London council boss given £88,000 ‘golden goodbye’ after crash scandal

Bayo Dosunmu, 46, left his £190,000-a-year post at Labour-run Lambeth Council following his arrest last year

The Independent UK

Mark Rylance condemns music festivals for turning London park into ‘prison camp’

The Oscar-winner has backed a petition to stop Brockwell Live ‘destroying’ the south London park and its wildlife.

Evening Standard

Police disguise as Batman and Robin to snare rogue street traders on Westminster Bridge - watch the video

Police officers in Lambeth were forced to get creative after regulars on Westminster Bridge began to recognise them

Evening Standard

Mum and three kids forced to poo in bin bags after south London council failed to fix broken toilet

Zena Ekada was left in despair at the state of the temporary accommodation she was placed in by Lambeth Council

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder after stabbing in south London

Officers were called at around 5.10am on Thursday to Brixton Road, Lambeth.

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