Revealed: London’s libraries reap millions in fines for overdue loans
London’s libraries have levied more than £5 million in fines since 2015, we can reveal. An investigation by SWLondoner using
Lambeth resident named top ‘changemaker’ for libraries in homeless services
A Lambeth resident has been named as one of the ‘Top 100 Changemakers of 2020’ for opening libraries in homeless
Best-selling Wimbledon author makes a splash in capital’s libraries for Cityread 2015
“It feels terrifying, actually,” says best-selling author Ben Aaronovitch, about his debut novel featuring in Cityread 2015, a festival that
Surbiton’s Regency Bookshop named best independent bookseller in London
Independent bookshops proved they can thrive in a digital age after Surbiton’s Regency Bookshop was named the best in London
Lambeth councillor reveals ‘ambitious’ plan to create £10million fund through library sales to safeguard services
The proposals to sell off two libraries in Lambeth have been forced as a result of government plans to cut
Return to sender! Wandsworth readers fail to return £370,000 worth of library books
A Wandsworth parent who borrowed a £2 Ladybird book in 2005 has helped rack up a £370,000 book replacement bill
Croydon celebrates Black History Month with Baroness Floella Benjamin
Summary: Her talk ‘Coming to England’ attracted a large crowd. Image: By Alice Todman Baroness Floella Benjamin is a presenter,
Lambeth Council handing power to residents as part of new cooperative approach
Summary: The initiative is designed to shift power to the people. Image: By David Horsfall Lambeth residents are being urged