We’ve been unable to confirm this because they haven’t returned any messages, but we’re hearing from several sources that the much loved Brixton Cycles co-operative has closed.

Labour run Lambeth Council is set to go cap in hand to its government colleagues asking for a £40m bail out to cover the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) losses.

Some interesting questions – and answers – are on the agenda of the first Full Council meeting of the new year at the Town Hall this evening.