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Brixton’s recently closed Prince of Wales venue is now available for rent at £400,000 per year

A week after we announced the devastating news that the Prince of Wales pub and Storeys nightclub on Coldharbour Lane had closed, the property is now being advertised for rent. …

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Lambeth charities urged to apply for new round of Kerslake Awards funding

Local charities, community groups and resident-led projects are being invited to apply now for grants of up to £2,000 from Peabody Community Foundation’s Kerslake Awards fund. The fund supports community-led projects that …

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Roots.Uprise: Awakening in Rap need your help to gain access to funding

Roots.Uprise: Awakening in Rap is a community venture looking to transform the narratives within rap music and local communities. They’re based in Brixton but are looking to start rippling out …

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In photos: Dulwich Hamlet progress to the next round of the London Senior Cup after 1-0 victory over Brentford B, Tues 25th Nov 2025

A single second half goal by Ruben Bartlett-Antwi was enough for Dulwich Hamlet last night as they defeated Brentford B in the 2nd round of the London Senior Cup. With …

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Lambeth smashes tree-planting target: 12,000 new trees in three years

Lambeth marked National Tree Week by confirming it has planted more than 12,000 new trees across parks, estates and streets since 2022, over double its pledge to plant 5,000 by …

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TONIGHT: Truth to Power – The Fraud, The Labour Files & Lambeth Connections, Karibu Centre, Wed 26 Nov 2025

Two heavyweight investigators are in Brixton tonight for Truth to Power: The Fraud, The Labour Files & Lambeth Connections, a one-off panel at the Karibu Centre. Paul Holden (author of …

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Lambeth locks its doors to community activists delivering homelessness plan

Brixton campaigners were blocked from entering Lambeth Town Hall on Monday night as they attempted to deliver a new Community Charter on Street Homelessness, Addiction and Mental Health to councillors …

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‘Give the Gift of Brixton’ – new Gift Brixton gift card launches in time for Chrimbo

Brixton’s new gift card is available to buy just in time for Christmas. Gift Brixton is a single gift card for the area that can be spent with shops, bars, …

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Brixton Villages announces its Christmas programme of events for 2025’s festive season

Brixton Village has announced the launch of its Christmas celebrations, with shopping deals, events, Black Santa in the house and a gift wrapping service. Here’s what you fun lovin’ festive folks …

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Where’s the best pizza in Brixton? We have one clear winner in our independent guide!

Considering how many places there are to buy and eat pizza in Brixton it’s an annoying mystery how few of them get it right. I can’t figure out the economics …

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A new mural at Brixton Tube station celebrates the area’s legacy of resistance and community

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new mural artwork at Brixton Underground station by London-based artist Rudy Loewe, which will remain on display until Nov 2026. Named ‘The Congregation,’ …

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Mixed Feelings at South London Theatre, Tue 25th–Sat 29th Nov 2025

South London Theatre stages the premiere of a new, original play, Mixed Feelings, written and directed by Ajjaz Awad-Ibrahim, for a five-night run at the SLT Old Fire Station. The …

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Photos & reaction after Dulwich Hamlet fail to finish off struggling Hashtag United, Sat 22nd Nov 2025

Dulwich Hamlet’s play-off hopes took another knock on Saturday when they could only manage a 1-1 draw against basement strugglers Hashtag United. Buzz photographer Max braved the inclement weather to …

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Myatts Field North café plans change again after Age UK withdraws from 10-year lease offer

The future of the café at the Myatts Field North Community Centre has shifted once again, after Age UK Lambeth withdrew from a proposed 10-year lease earlier this year. The …

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New upCYCLE LDN Hub launches in Brixton with film viewing and talk, Sat 29th Nov 2025

The upCYCLE Community Hub has teamed up with VIA Race on Saturday 29th to celebrate the launch of their new hub in Fairfax House, Brixton. They told Buzz more about …

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In photos: Peckham Town edged out by South East Athletic on a gloomy, damp afternoon, Sat 22nd Nov 2025

A hardy 86 souls braved the autumnal gloom at the Menace Arena yesterday as Peckham Town found themselves on the receiving end of a disappointing 0-1 home defeat against South …

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Brixton’s popular Prince of Wales pub and the Brixton Storeys rooftop club have now closed with immediate effect

In another devastating blow for Brixton’s beleaguered night economy, the Prince of Wales and the Brixton Storeys rooftop venue on Coldharbour Lane have suddenly  closed. Photocopied notices affixed to the …

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Auditors slam Lambeth Council over chaotic accounts, failed savings and years of inaction on Homes for Lambeth

Lambeth Council has been hit with one of the harshest external audit assessments ever delivered to a London borough. In a forensic and frequently jaw-dropping report, Forvis Mazars has confirmed …

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Clapham Grand announces its lineup of events for November and December 2025

With the venue fast approaching its 125th anniversary, the Clapham Grand has announced its line up for the rest of November and December 2025. Scroll down for the full deets: …

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Camberwell’s SE5 Forum issues open letter after Lambeth proposes ending all funding.

Ahead of the Lambeth Cabinet meeting on Monday, the SE5 forum has penned an open letter argiong that its funding should be retrained. We’ve reproduced it in full below: Open …