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Brixton to mobilise for massive Together Alliance march against the far right, Saturday 14th March 2026
Lambeth’s locals are coming together in Windrush Square this Saturday to get the word out about the Together Alliance unity march on 28th March, with music, banners, children’s face painting …
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Lambeth facing £35m homelessness overspend as council looks beyond borough for temporary housing
Lambeth Council overspent its homelessness budget by £35 million last year, with new documents showing the authority is now looking increasingly outside the borough to house homeless families as it …
Lambeth still wrestling with estate regeneration plans as options appraisal slips further into 2026
Lambeth Council is continuing to grapple with the long-running question of what to do with three of its major housing estates, with new documents revealing that work on the latest …
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In photos: it’s a seven goal thriller as Dulwich Hamlet hang on to defeat Whitehawk by four goals to three, Tues 10th March 2026
After two previous postponements, Dulwich Hamlet finally got to take on Whitehawk in the Isthmian League Premier Division last night, and the 628 fans in attendance were rewarded with plenty …
Community food projects invited to apply for free growth programme as Cook for Change returns
Community food projects across London are invited to apply now for a free programme to help them develop more sustainable models and support more people. Designed to help projects explore different ways to generate income, …
Brockwell Lido in 1995: view this fascinating BBC documentary
The BBC Archive has posted up an archive 45 minute documentary about Brockwell Lido, filmed in 1995. You can view it full below, but please note it comes with the …
Crowdfunder launched to create a permanent archive for the Brixton Blog & Bugle
Following the tragic death of editor Alan Slingsby, the trustees of the Brixton Blog and Bugle have announced that that both media outlets will now permanently cease publication, which is …
The Living Museum: The Brixton We Grew Up In
As a child I witnessed what could only be described as the potty mouth of the society around me. The streets had their own vocabulary, and children absorbed it without …
Lime launches LimePrime subscription offering more affordable travel options
Electric bike and scooter hire company Lime has announced the launch of a new subscription model called, LimePrime. This allows frequent riders, such as commuters, to access lower-cost travel for everyday …
Opinion: Does Lambeth hate its council tenants? [updated]
Hate might be a strong word, but Labour’s behaviour running Lambeth council housing is beyond awful. Lambeth is one of the most complained about councils for repairs in the whole …
The Perks & White coffee bar at Loughborough Junction station has now permanently closed
As if things weren’t bad enough at Loughborough Junction station – with its constant overcrowding, safety issues and non-existent accessibility– we’ve just learned that the handy Perks & White coffee …
Brixton Villlage: accessible toilets should not depend on someone answering the phone [opinion piece]
A couple of years ago, when my bladder issues first started, I was travelling across London on the bus for over an hour. Traffic was bad and I suddenly needed …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet lose to a single goal at St Albans City, Saturday 7th March 2026
Dulwich Hamlet’s recent winning run came to a juddering halt at St Albans on Saturday, with the pink and blues losing 0-1 in front of a crowd of 2,259 people. …
Photo report: Peckham Town make it three wins in a row at Otford United, Saturday 7th March 2026
Peckham Town’s victory over Otford United yesterday made it three 3-2 wins in a row. Buzz took the train to this exceptionally picturesque ground and village yesterday, and grabbed these …
From surplus food to spring clean: Friends of Max Roach Park call-out for volunteers
Following the success of their recent community planting session, Friends of Max Roach Park are putting out a fresh call for volunteers to join their next monthly clean-up this Wednesday …
Today: St Matthews Estate marks International Women’s Day with Belles of the Ball (of Wool) – 8 March 2026
St Matthews Estate Tenants & Residents Association (SMETRA) is marking the 115th International Women’s Day today with the launch of a new monthly community gathering, Crochet Sundays. Marked on 8 …
Crowdfunder launched to bring Simon “Lenin” Forbes home
A crowdfunder has been launched to help bring much-loved South London community figure Simon “Lenin” Forbes home following his death this week in Portugal, aged 60. Lenin was a regular …
In photos: a packed Saturday night at Streatham’s Crown & Sceptre (Tu Pub Latino)
Located at the top of Brixton Hill, the Crown & Sceptre is a pub that has seen many changes over the years (it was once a Wetherspoons), but more recently …
Helping dads stay connected: LEYF donates 150 books to HMP Brixton
Children from LEYF Brixton Garden Nursery & Pre-School, other LEYF nurseries, and local parents have donated nearly 150 books to HMP Brixton, prioritising high-interest non-fiction plus titles on parenting, mental …
Central Hill dementia day centre faces closure as Lambeth seeks £450k savings and eyes £2.5m site sale
Lambeth Council is planning to close a dementia day centre on the Central Hill Estate and move services to another site across the borough, as part of plans to save …