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Lambeth Lib Dems demands urgent action to protect car clubs in the borough

Lambeth Liberal Democrats have called on the Leader of Lambeth Council, Cllr Claire Holland, to take urgent action to protect car club provision in the borough following Zipcar’s announcement that …

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Get involved with some hedge planting action at the Brixton Windmill, Sat 10th Jan 2026

This Saturday is Hedge Planting Day at the Brixton Windmill, and you’re all invited to come along and join in the shrubbery-based fun. They say: Join us for a hedge …

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Brixton House theatre reopens in February with a powerful one-man performance, ‘Far Gone’

Brixton House will remain dark for all of January but will be reopening on the 11th February 2026 with a powerful one-man performance of ‘Far Gone,’  which traces a young …

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The Royal Mail Delivery Office in Stockwell is now open for just TWO hours a day

South Londoners  who receive the dreaded ‘we tried to deliver’ red card from the Royal Mail may find themselves in for an unpleasant shock if they try to pick up …

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Green Party surge in South London with another Labour defection in Southwark

Councillor Reginald Popoola has become the third Southwark Labour councillor to defect to the Green Party in recent months, joining Kath Whittam and Sam Foster. The announcement marks another blow …

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Video: New Year’s Eve vigil for hunger strikers and prisoners worldwide at HMP Brixton

Supporters gathered outside HMP Brixton on New Year’s Eve for an annual vigil held in solidarity with prisoners worldwide. This year’s turnout was notably larger, as campaigners backing the Palestine …

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The big Brixton David Bowie celebration moves to Camden this Saturday, 10th Jan 2026

Here at Brixton Buzz, we’re huge fans of David Bowie, and we’re going to be hosting a big party for his birthday in Camden this Saturday, 10th January 2026. [Above: …

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It’s started to snow in Brixton, Tuesday 6th January 2026

Admittedly it’s not exactly a blizzard, but it seems like ages since we’ve seen any snow in Brixton, so we grabbed these photos before it melts. If the snow continues …

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The new weekly Peckham Farmers Market to launch on Saturday, 24th January 2026

The brand new Peckham Farmers Market will officially open its doors on Saturday, 24th January and run every Saturday from 9.30-3 PM at The Belham Primary School, bringing together some …

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Brixton history in photos: Ten scenes taken around town in January 2006

We’ve been photographing Brixton life for decades, and thought you might like to see how the town looked twenty years ago, back in January 2006. The Fridge (now Electric Brixton). …

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Lambeth Council wants to hear your views on hate crime via an online survey

Lambeth Council is running a short, anonymous survey to better understand how people in our borough experience and feel about hate crime and radicalisation. They say that they  want to hear from …

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Laughing teenagers who posed for selfies after killing homeless man near King’s Cross station jailed

Anthony Marks, 52, was hit with a car bonnet and stamped on in a horrific attack near the busy central London transport hub

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Foodbank fundraiser: Not Another Quiz Night is coming to Lambeth Assembly Hall on Sat 14th March 2026

Not Another Quiz Night is coming to Lambeth Assembly Hall on Saturday, 14th March, promising an unforgettable evening of high-energy entertainment, laughter, and friendly competition, all in support of Lambeth …

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Every day is a roadworks day in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

OK we exaggerate slightly but we’ve never known a street be dug up as much every year as Coldharbour Lane, in the heart of Brixton. Right now the junction with …

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Brixton Wassail 2025 in photos – Brixton Tatterjacks dance (and drink) their way around Brixton, 28th Dec 2025

Brixton’s Morris dance side, the Tatterjacks, held their annual Yuletide Wassail around Brixton on 28 December 2025, following the tradition of post Christmas / Yuletide visiting accompanied by music and …

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Brockwell Lido FreezeFest 2026 takes place on Saturday 24th Jan 2026

A bold new winter swimming event is coming to South London. Brockwell FreezeFest, the first-ever cold-water swimming championship at Brockwell Lido. The event takes place on Saturday 24 January 2026, …

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Street Preachers of Brixton: the one with the big sign, Jan 2026

This fella was seen holding this large homemade sign outside the Iceland supermarket in central Brixton on a particularly chilly evening. Thankfully his was a silent message, with no horns, …

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Mindfulness Meditation at the West Norwood Library – free sessions every Thursday morning

If you’re feeling burnt out after the madness of the festive season, here’s an opportunity to find a moment of peace and tranquillity, as the West Norwood Library invites you …

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Love to sing? Electric Belles, Brixton’s own a cappella choir, is looking for new voices to join the group

Looking for a new year hobby or to fight the post Christmas blues? You’re in luck. The Electric Belles have space for new singers to join their women and non-binary …

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In photos: a look around the Loughborough Farm community project in Loughborough Junction, Brixton

Starting out in  August 2013, the Loughborough Farm has cultivated a strong, sustainable presence within the community, producing food and plants year-round for volunteers and local people. In the past …