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Windrush Panto: The magic of Dick Whittington and His Catford Cat – Theatre Review
The Broadway Theatre’s Dick Whittington and His Catford Cat opens with young Dick Whittington arriving aboard the Empire Windrush from Jamaica, stepping onto the docks of London accompanied by sleepy …
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It couldn’t be magic: Peckham Town knocked out of the Barry Manilow Cup by South East Athletic, Sat 13th Dec 2025
Even a bumper bag of Mandy wouldn’t be able to take away the pain of watching Peckham Town exit the Barry Manilow Cup yesterday after losing a penalty shoot out …
Lambeth Country Show cancellation sparks Lib Dem criticism of Council finances
The Lambeth Liberal Democrats have criticised the financial reasoning behind the cancellation of Lambeth’s annual summer Country Show. Lambeth responded saying that they need to cancel the event to save …
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Max Roach Park in Brixton and Norwood Park in West Norwood get refurbished playgrounds
Families and children across Lambeth can now enjoy two newly refurbished playgrounds as Lambeth Council has completed upgrades at Max Roach Park in Brixton and Norwood Park in West Norwood. …
Lambeth looks to sell former Cormont Road school as it aims to make £100m cuts
A derelict school on Cormont Road next to Myatt’s Fields Park is due to be sold by Lambeth Council as it faces severe financial strain. The former Charles Edward Brooke …
Fundraiser launched to save Cafe Cairo bar in Landor Road, SW9
We thought we’d already lost Cafe Cairo for good, but we’re delighted to learn that the owners are looking to reopen – but they’re going to need some help from …
End no-fault evictions and use empty homes: campaigners to gather this Saturday, 13th Dec 2025
Campaigners and tenants will gather in Gypsy Hill on Saturday, 13th December 2025 to demand an end to no-fault evictions and the immediate use of empty homes. Homes for Lambeth …
South London support for Lib Dem bill that rings the Bell on Brexit insanity
Clapham and Brixton Hill MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy this week led a trio of South London Labour MPs to help push through a Liberal Democrat Ten Minute Rule Bill calling for …
The People’s Comedy takes up residency at Club Silly in the Brixton arches
After years of building a reputation for platforming bold, original comedy and investing heavily in grassroots talent, the multi-award-winning The People’s Comedy has announced its arrival in South London, taking …
MS Society Lambeth and Southwark – community event at the Brixton Windmill, 14th Dec 2025
The MS Society Lambeth and Southwark has announced a special community event designed just for the MS community to “create, relax, and connect.” The free event will take place at …
The Open Spaces Society declare themselves most chuffed with recent Brockwell Park developments
The Open Spaces Society – who describe themselves as the “leading pressure-group for the protection of green spaces” – has publicly congratulated Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) for stopping Lambeth Council …
Brockwell Live forced into first-ever planning application as Brockwell Park faces 32 days of partial closure
Brockwell Park looks set for another commercial takeover next spring after Summer Events Ltd, the company behind Brockwell Live, submitted its first ever planning application to Lambeth Council for its …
Lambeth Libraries announce their Christmas and New Year opening hours
Lambeth libraries and the Lambeth Archives have announced that they will be open during the following hours over the the Christmas and winter period, Dec 2025/Jan 2026: Lambeth Libraries Christmas …
Free quick pet portraits at SoLo Craft Fair Brixton on Sunday 21st Dec 2025
Pet owners are invited to come and get a quick free portrait of their favourite furry friend at SoLo Craft fair in Brixton on Sunday 21st December. [Above: Brixton Buzz’s …
In photos & video: Dulwich Hamlet bag all three points at Billericay Town, Sat 6 Dec 2025
Dulwich Hamlet got back to winning ways at Billericay on Saturday, and Buzz photographer Max was there to capture some of the scenes. Posters added their thoughts on the Hamlet …
As the Loughborough Estate crisis grows Lambeth dives for cover behind Steve Reed
Lambeth Council has released details of the letter it has sent to Housing Secretary, Streatham’s Steve Reed MP, urging the government to reform the national rules governing Tenant Management Organisations …
Brass Band Christmas Carols at the Conquering Hero, Sunday 21st Dec 2025
It’s a bit of a way out of Brixton but the extra Christmassy appeal of this event makes it worth the journey, with a delightful brass band serving up an …
Preview: Palestine 36 returns to Brixton Ritzy for extra screenings – Mon 8th to Thurs 18th Dec 2025
Audiences have a rare chance to see a landmark Palestinian epic this week. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, Palestine 36 follows Yusuf (Karim Daoud Anaya), a young man caught between two …
Tempers, tussles and theatrics aplenty as Battersea Ironsides beat Worcester Park in a feisty festive encounter, Sat 6th Dec 2025
Wirh Peckham Town’s game postponed and the Buzz crew not fancying another trip to Billericay for Hamlet’s match, we thought we’d check out the Battersea Ironsides who play in nearby …
Protect Brockwell Park makes statement in response to the cancellation of the Lambeth Country Show
On Friday, we revealed the shocking news that Lambeth Council had decided to cancel the much loved Country Show, and to not contest the legal action brought by the Protect Brockwell …