Howl by Howard Jacobson Submitted by daniel on Mon, 02/03/2026 - 14:10 Howard Jacobson is perhaps Britain’s most prominent Jewish novelist, and certainly Britain’s most prominent Jewish novelist who deals consistently with Jewish themes. Literary Review
The 124 unclaimed estates in Lambeth - could one be yours? Submitted by daniel on Sun, 01/03/2026 - 12:00 From Brixton to Streatham, the estates are tied to local addresses and now sit with the Government. They are classed as "bona vacantia" — ownerless goods — until a rightful heir comes forward. London Now
Raye's property portfolio — from south London council estate to LA Submitted by daniel on Sat, 28/02/2026 - 06:00 The Prada singer, who dreamed big in Croydon, now divides her time between the capital and Los Angeles. Currently in the midst of a 40-date headline tour, which includes several nights at The 02, she is getting used to life on the road again. London Evening Standard
Sky joins London boxing drama made by 50 Cent indie Submitted by daniel on Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:10 Sky has secured the original series Fightland – set in the cut-throat, high-stakes world of British boxing – with its ongoing partner, STARZ. The crime drama is executive-produced by Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson through his G-Unit Film & Television. Televisual
Reed plays both tables: Croydon anti-casino crusader silent as Lambeth scraps “No Casino” rule Submitted by daniel on Fri, 27/02/2026 - 07:00 Lambeth’s long-standing “no casino” rule is heading for the scrapheap — and the spotlight is now falling on one of the borough’s most senior political figures. Brixton Buzz
Road works and delays to hit south west London this week Submitted by daniel on Thu, 26/02/2026 - 09:57 Expect utility upgrades, gas works and rail jobs to snarl roads. In Chelsea (SW10), telecoms and water repairs on Cathcart Road and Drayton Gardens could hit traffic and parking. St Mark’s Grove is due to be dug up on February 27 for remedial works. London Now
The best hair salons and hairdressers in London Submitted by daniel on Thu, 26/02/2026 - 08:00 Trying out a new hair salon can be quite the risk. Find a great one and there’s nothing like the feeling of post-cut elation. Put your hair in the hands of someone subpar, however, and you can leave feeling utterly distraught. Luxury London