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Switch Off. Game On. Free gaming events at Otter Chaos in Brixton, 22nd/23rd January 2026

Otter Chaos in Brixton are hosting a two day event later this week in collaboration with Big Potato Games, called ‘Switch Off, Game On.’ The idea is that people coming …

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Instantly identify trains passing through Brixton with this handy website

Now here’s a handy website for both train nerds and anyone wanting to see what trains are going where. The signalbox.io website lets you track the progress of trains at …

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Met Police to hold a Drop In Surgery at the Brixton Recreation Centre, Weds 21st Jan 2026

The Metropolitan Police’s local Windrush Team have announced a Drop-In Surgery date this week. The one hour surgery will run from 4pm to 5pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026, and take …

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Brixton back in the day: 13 street market and shop views from early 2006

The street markets of Brixton used to be far busier twenty years ago, and we’ve got thirteen photos taken in Jan/Feb 2006 to share with you. Above can be seen …

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In photos: Peckham Town keep up the pressure at the top with a 3-1 win at Langley Sports, Sat 17th Jan 2026

Peckham Town continued their bid for promotion yesterday with a hard fought win over a tireless Langley Sports FC, somewhere down Beckenham way. The three points puts Peckham in second …

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Long tailbacks along Coldharbour Lane as the never ending roadworks continue

Roadworks are continuing on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton as yet another large chunk of the road is dug up by the SGN gas network. The works have now snaked further …

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Stockwell tube station: a look at its inner workings at the London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum on Covent Garden has a fascinating model detailing the inner workings of the original Stockwell station. Opening on the 4th November 1890, it was the most …

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Petition launched to stop the cut to Brixton Police station’s 24/7 front counter

Lambeth Labour is challenging proposals to reduce Brixton Police Station’s front counter from 24/7 access to extended opening hours. They say that a 24/7 front counter is vital for keeping …

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Committee cancelled: Lambeth Labour roll the dice on silence as opposition grows on No Casino U turn

Lambeth’s Licensing Committee meeting was again cancelled at the eleventh hour, ahead of a scheduled debate on the borough’s new Gambling Policy, with the council still refusing to explain how …

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Eye and Eyes down! Play Reggae Bingo at Brixton Jamm tonight, Friday, 16th Jan 2016

Reggae Bingo is back at Brixton Jamm tonight (Fri 16th Jan), with the show starting off at 7pm and running till 10pm. They say: Get ready to dive into a …

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Brixton House announces new 2026 season following Stage Award win

Brixton House has announced its new 2026 season, combining returning audience favourites, international work and a renewed call for stories rooted in community and cultural diaspora. The programme follows the …

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Environmental projects in Streatham, Brixton and Norwood awarded £215,000 by The Mayor of London’s Green Roots Fund

The Mayor of London’s Green Roots Fund has awarded grants to five projects in Lambeth to improve green and blue infrastructure across the borough. One of the projects will be …

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Kennington, Oval and Vauxhall neighbourhood plan formally adopted – but just 10% of voters took part

Lambeth Council has formally adopted the Kennington, Oval and Vauxhall (KOV) Neighbourhood Plan, giving locally agreed planning policies full statutory weight across a large swathe of south London – but …

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Temaki: London's first handroll sushi bar makes move from Brixton to Mayfair

Temaki earned a loyal following in Brixton after opening in 2021

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In photos: a sunset walk along the South Bank from Vauxhall to Waterloo Bridge

Over the festive period, we enjoyed a splendid walk from Vauxhall tube station (just two stops from Brixton) along the River Thames to Waterloo Bridge, photographing the Christmas lights and …

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Live heavy metal, punk & electro-pop at Supercute Brewhouse this Saturday, 17th Jan 2026

Future Punk Records will be holding their 10th annual bash this weekend at the Supercute Brewhouse on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. The cross-genre record label has organised live performances from South …

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Homes on Lambeth ‘regeneration’ estates lie empty for a year and a half on average as 40,000 await housing

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request  has revealed that, across the six regeneration estates in Lambeth, the council is taking an average of 572 days (1.6 years) to bring …

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The Railway in Tulse Hill wraps up a month of all female DJs – full listing

The Railway in Tulse Hill programmed a month of all female DJs, with Cyndi Handson (Handson Family), Vinyl Magic: Pammi D & Angie D and Lost Tracks with Afrocats  already …

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West Norwood ‘Proscribed’ exhibition asks: are these people really dangerous? Friday 16th January 2026

This Friday sees the launch of Proscribed, a free exhibition by award winning portrait artist Jonny Kemp at West Norwood Library and Picturehouse, which will run for 12 weeks. The …

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Tonight: Errol Linton performs at the Effra Hall Tavern – free entry, great vibes

This has long been one of our favourite nights in Brixton, and we thoroughly recommend checking out the excellent Errol Linton band at the Effra Hall tonight. Admission is free …