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Free Urban Elephant Festival returns for the fifth year on Saturday 21st March 2025

The popular, free Urban Elephant Festival will return for its fifth year this Saturday 21st March from 12pm – 6pm, once again transforming Elephant & Castle into a vibrant celebration …

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London Welsh male voice choir to perform charity concert at Oasis Waterloo, Sat 28th March 2025

Oasis Hub Waterloo will be hosting a special charity concert by the renowned London Welsh Male Voice Choir on Saturday 28th March at 7pm in the Oasis Waterloo auditorium. The …

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Traffic down 50% outside Lambeth schools as School Streets go permanent – but fines bring in “significant” income

Traffic outside two Lambeth primary schools has been cut by more than half under School Streets schemes now set to become permanent — with the council also pointing to improved …

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Lambeth issues final warning to Loughborough Estate Management Board

We’ve received multiple messages from residents who are deeply concerned – and angry – about the manner in which the Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) has been managing their estate. …

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Brixton Chamber Orchestra – Spring Concert at the Brixton Rec, Sat 21st March 2025

The finale of the Brixton Chamber Orchestra’s four events will see an exploration of neo-classical music in the unique setting of the Brixton Recreation Centre 3G football pitch. Their 30 …

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Shopfronts, buildings, graffiti and lights: Brixton at night photo series

Here’s another update from our Brixton at Night photo series, covering scenes we’ve photographed in the area over the last month. Join the Brixton forum discussion Brixton news and chat …

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West Norwood and Tulse Hill Business Improvement District secures third term

Station to Station Business Improvement District operating in West Norwood and Tulse Hill, has secured a third term, following a successful renewal ballot. The ballot results, which were announced on …

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Annual Herne Hill Forum Community Meeting takes place at Herne Hill Baptist Church, Tue17th March 2026

The Annual Herne Hill Forum Community Meeting will be taking place this Tuesday, 17th March, running from  7–9pm at Herne Hill Baptist Church. You’ll be able to hear updates from …

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In photos: underachieving Dulwich Hamlet fail to impress at Lewes, Sat 14th March 2026

Dulwich Hamlet’s league season seems to be fizzling out into a long exasperated sigh, with the pink and blues losing to the most out of form team in the league …

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Photo report: No goals and not a lot of action as Peckham Town draw 0-0 with leaders Equinoccial FC, Sat 14th March 2026

With Peckham’s last three games accumulating a total of no less than 15 goals, fans were hoping that this top of the table, six-pointer clash was going to be a …

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Lambeth sets “ambition” for 10,000 new homes over the next decade – but most won’t be built by the council itself

A Lambeth Cabinet report due to be discussed next week sets out a new housing “ambition” for the borough: enabling 10,000 new homes over the next decade, with 40 per …

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My Mother-in-Law’s Dresses – a celebration of memory, fabric and fragrance – returns to Brixton Library on Windrush Day 2026

This Mother’s Day, a reminder of a Brixton project celebrating the dresses, memories and stories of the Windrush generation, with its second outing confirmed at Brixton Library on Monday 22nd …

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Your Party’s Lambeth branch hits early turbulence as chair and vice-chair resign – but group still plans St Martin’s council election run

A fledgling branch of the new political movement Your Party in Lambeth appears to have run into internal turbulence even before it has properly taken to the electoral stage. Minutes …

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Love to sing? Join the Choir of Friends community choir at the Old Fire Station in Norwood

The Choir of Friends is inviting singers to join their community choir based in West Norwood. They told Brixton Buzz: Looking to join a friendly, welcoming and fun community choir …

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The Carnegie Library Hub is looking to hire a hub coordinator, caretakers and appoint a trustee treasurer.

The Carnegie Library Hub have been in touch with Brixton Buzz to say that they’re lookingto hire a hub coordinator, caretakers and appoint a trustee treasurer. If you’re interested in …

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Community meeting to discuss Brockwell Lido’s future as users seek clarity over long-term management

A community group representing regular swimmers and users of Brockwell Lido is calling a public meeting later this month to discuss the future management of the historic pool and explore …

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Parkinsons: Brixton communities are being encouraged to try new local chair dancing classes

People living with Parkinson’s in Streatham and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to try a new chair dancing class which is aiming to help more people to live well …

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Two towers, 288 homes and the end of Pop Brixton: major redevelopment plans submitted for Brixton Station Road and International House site

A major redevelopment proposal that would transform the centre of Brixton town centre has reached a key planning stage, with Lambeth Council set to consider an application for a large …

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Alan Slingsby funeral: correction

The funeral notice published in the Blog on 26 February gave an incorrect link for those who would like to watch the live stream of the 10.15am service tomorrow, 13 March, for our dear friend and colleague Alan Slingsby. The correct link is as follows: https://watch.obitus.com Username: neve0532 Pin...

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Family pay tribute to ‘inspiring’ grime star Dot Rotten who died aged 37

The Brixton-born music producer died suddenly on March 8, according to a family statement.