VOX POP: RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR WILDEST TAKES ON WEDDINGS

When it comes to weddings, everyone seems to have an opinion — and one local resident certainly wasn't short of one. As part of our latest vox pop, we stopped people on the street to ask a simple question: "Have you ever been to a Jamaican wedding?"

We’re proud to announce that The Shade Borough will officially be partnering with Unity Cup 2026 as media partners for the huge four nation football tournament taking over London this May

A question posed to our beloved residents about when children should start walking to school without adult supervision sparked a lively debate online, with opinions ranging from as young as 3 to “not until they can drive” LOL!

The official cast for Love Island: All Stars 2026 has been confirmed ahead of its UK premiere on 12 January on ITV2 and ITVX. Host Maya Jama returns with Iain Stirling on narration duty for what’s set to be the longest All Stars run yet. Familiar faces from past seasons – from former winners to fan favourites and villa personalities you love to gossip about – are heading back for encore performances full of flirtation, drama and unfinished business.

Sistah Space was founded to provide culturally specific, trauma-informed support for Black women facing domestic abuse. From fighting for Valerie’s Law to rebuilding after a devastating burglary, their work is a powerful reminder that dignity, safety, and care shouldn’t be privileges. This is what protecting communities looks like, even when resources are stretched thin.

When Beverley and Orin’s son Daniel was diagnosed with leukaemia, they turned personal loss into a lifesaving movement. Today, ACLT is at the forefront of tackling the donor gap in Black communities, raising awareness, hosting blood drives, and helping save lives, one drop at a time.

What started as two friends responding to the cost-of-living crisis has become a weekly lifeline for vulnerable residents across South London. Peckham Supply Kitchen isn’t just handing out meals, they’re rebuilding community one hot plate at a time.

Dancehall royalty Spice opens up in a brand new TheShadeBorough exclusive and nothing is off limits. From her relationship with Vybz Kartel and his wife Sidem to her roots in gospel and the chaos of fame the Queen of Dancehall shows fans a raw spiritual and unfiltered side. The full day in the life video is now live on our YouTube channel.

Residents are excited about the overlapping seasons of Love Island and the Euros, with many leaning towards supporting England's promising football squad in Euro 2024, while others eagerly anticipate the return of the hit reality dating show.