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Country on the Common – a weekend of country music, dancing and the cowboy spirit at Tooting Common, 4th-5th July 2026

It’s a short trip out of Brixton but it looks like the Country on the Common in Tooting might be a heap of fun for anyone looking for a weekend …

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The Country Show may be dead but the Vegetable Sculpture competition lives on at Hillside Gardens Park this month

The cancellation of the Lambeth Country Show was a devastating blow to the local community but the good news is that one of the highlights of the event will be …

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Pastor in court after London man drowns during baptism ceremony

Robert Smith, from Brixton, died during the ceremony in October 2023

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Gail’s bakery and coffee chain eye up the troubled unit next to Brixton tube station

It looks like the final piece in Brixton’s A-Z of  gentrification could be complete with the proposed arrival of the upmarket Gail’s bakery and coffee chain to the accursed small …

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‘Wake Up Westminster’: electoral reform march from Southbank to Parliament in pyjamas – Sunday 14th June 2026

Campaigners from Make Votes Matter will set off from the north of the borough on Sunday dressed in pyjamas and carrying a giant alarm clock, calling on Westminster to ‘wake …

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Gail’s submits plans to take over site near Brixton Tube station: 'It is everywhere'

The bakery chain unveiled plans to open 40 more stores in November last year

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Brixton Safe Hub extended as new welfare vehicle ‘Nova’ launches

Brixton BID has announced that they will be extending the Brixton Safe Hub and launching Nova, a new fully electric mobile welfare unit for Brixton. Since launching in February, the …

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Vauxhall gets hooked up to the 5G network as the Victoria Line gains more underground coverage

Underground mobile coverage continues to improve on the tube network as Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks announce that around 60 per cent of stations that are ‘underground’ can …

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Check out the London Illustration Fair’s Summer Showcase in Peckham this weekend, 13th/14th June 2026

The London Illustration Fair is returning this weekend to their new venue, the Copeland Gallery in downtown Peckham. Taking place on Sat 13th June and Sun 14th June and running …

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Dulwich Hamlet announce their pre-season schedule of friendly matches for July-Aug 2026

Dulwich Hamlet have announced their pre-season line up as they begin the countdown to the return of football later this summer. Mark Dacey has put together a competitive slate designed …

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Massive housing development set to engulf the Crown & Sceptre pub in Streatham

A huge proposed development around the Crown & Sceptre pub in Streatham looks set to both completely change the character of the pub and mark the death knell for its …

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Protect Brockwell Park release statement after first post-election Parks Forum meeting

Yesterday, campaign group Protect Brockwell Park met with the new council administration and released this statement: Last night, PBP were warmly welcomed at the first Parks Forum meeting since the …

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Norwood Forum to host a Green Day event at the West Norwood Library and Picturehouse, Sat 13th June 2026

Norwood Forum is a volunteer-led organisation covering West Norwood, Gipsy Hill and Tulse Hill, and they look  to “help create and support a sustainable, vibrant, and creative community by making …

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Peckham Town announce three pre-season friendly matches for July 2026

The World Cup may have the biggest crowds, the biggest names and the highest profile, but we’re more excited by the prospect of the non-league pre-season friendlies starting up, and …

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University of the Arts London present a a season of free exhibitions, performances and events running until 18 July 2026

This summer, University of the Arts London (UAL) is opening its doors across South London for UAL Shows 2026, a season of free exhibitions, performances and events running until 18 July, …

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In photos: Sunday at the Mighty Hoopla festival in Brockwell Park, 31st May 2026

Wrapping up our extensive photo coverage of the festival season in Brockwell Park is this set of images taken from a fun and lively Hoopla event on Sunday, 31st May: …

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Blooming Lambeth Awards 2026 – a celebration of community gardening in Lambeth – is open for applications 

The Blooming Lambeth Awards team are once again inviting Lambeth’s growers and gardeners to enter this year’s competition, where growers can gain recognition for their garden – whether they are …

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Queer all-day festival HEDONIST returns to Brixton, Sat, 20th Jun 2026

Queer all-day festival HEDONIST returns to Brixton at the Bureau of Silly Ideas in Valencia Place later this month – and the organisers told Brixton Buzz what to expect: Brixton …

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Enjoy an evening with the bees at the Bell House in Dulwich

The Bell House in Dulwich is offering relaxed and informative evenings exploring the fascinating world of bees. The events take place on Weds 10th June, Weds 24th June and Weds …

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Lambeth celebrates Pride Month and backs LGBTQ+ communities in June 2026

Pride Month in June is an opportunity for Lambeth Council to join the community in both celebrating and learning more about our borough’s long legacy as one of the UK’s …