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Henge Brixton announces their line up of free shows for March 2026

Our favourite local record store and bar has announced its series of free shows for this month (March 2026). MARCH 2026 LINEUP FRI 6: BEATS &WAX – HIP HOP AND …

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Brixton Topcats are hosting a youth basketball camp at the Brixton Rec, from March 30th to April 3rd 2026

The Brixton Topcats are hosting a youth basketball camp from March 30th to April 3rd at the Brixton Recreation Centre, running from 10am to 4pm every day. They told Brixton …

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In photos: Dulwich Hamlet flattered by 3-1 scoreline against Chichester City, Sat 28th Feb 2026

Hamlet’s wining ways continued on Saturday, with the club picking up three points against a strong Chichester who were better than the scoreline suggests. Buzz photographer Max went along to …

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In photos: squatters evicted after the Brixton Dogstar is taken over for the second time

Squatters returned to the empty Dogstar building on Coldharbour Lane recently, but found themselves being evicted last Tuesday. Once a legendary landmark Brixton venue that used to attract huge queues …

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In photos: Peckham Town slam home a last minute goal to claim all three points at Stansfeld O&BRs, Sat 28th Feb 2026

In a hard fought encounter blighted by some incompressible refereeing decisions, Peckham came from behind twice against Stansfeld O&B Reserves to snatch a winner in the eighth minute of added …

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Phone theft in Lambeth: figures are falling – but local voices say the impact remains

Mobile phone theft has fallen by around 12% across London compared with 2024, according to Metropolitan Police figures. But in Lambeth, where thousands of phones are still reported stolen each …

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Country Show comeback? Lib Dems pitch scaled-down community revival in alternative budget

The battle over Lambeth’s 2026/27 budget has found its most potent symbol in the future of the Lambeth Country Show. After Labour confirmed that this year’s Lambeth Country Show will …

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A new Brixton ‘Safe Hub’ has been opened up in Windrush Square, operating on Thursdays to Saturdays

A ‘Safe Hub’ on Windrush Square was officially launched this week, as part of a new Home Office-funded initiative to tackle crime in Brixton Town Centre. The ‘hyperlocal’ funding will …

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Police facial recognition cameras return to the streets of Brixton, Friday 27th Feb 2026

The police have once again installed Live Facial Recognition cameras in the heart of Brixton, with a van parked directly outside the tube station this evening. This time they’ve placed …

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Coalition of Independents aim to end Labour’s vice-like grip on Lambeth Council

“It was all different when I first lived here in 1975” says Carol, a local Clapham resident, as she describes her frustration attempting to navigate the opaque, inscrutable layers of …

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Pro Choice demonstration to take place outside Lambeth Town Hall on Sunday 1st March 2026

Pro Choice campaigners will be demonstrating outside Lambeth Town Hall at noon this Sunday, 1st March 2026. In a leaflet seen by Brixton Buzz, they say [Anti abortion campaigners on …

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The Hamlet Dash: friends to race across Champion Hill to support local hospice and raise grief awareness

At half time  this Saturday, 28th February 2026, two friends will run a 100m race across Dulwich Hamlet’s pitch in a bid to raise £10,000 for St Christopher’s Hospice. Here’s …

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Reed plays both tables: Croydon anti-casino crusader silent as Lambeth scraps “No Casino” rule

Lambeth’s long-standing “no casino” rule is heading for the scrapheap — and the spotlight is now falling on one of the borough’s most senior political figures. The Labour-run council’s Licensing …

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The funeral of Alan Slingsby

You are invited to join his family and friends to celebrate the life of ALAN SLINGSBY who passed away on 28 January 2026. A gathering will be held 10.15 – 11.15am on Friday 13 March West Norwood Crematorium, Norwood Rd, London, SE27 9JU Refreshments afterwards in the Great North Wood Pub 3 Knight...

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Bad Behaviour: Brixton arts collective seeks crowdfunding boost for major exhibition in May 2026

Brixton arts collective Bad Behaviour are appealing for funds to put on their Gritted Teeth show at The Department Store Brixton in May this year. The free exhibition will feature …

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Lambeth gains reaccreditation as “Borough of Sanctuary”

Lambeth’s status as a welcoming place for people forced to flee violence and persecution in their own countries has once again won national recognition. Three years after it was officially …

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Peckham club TOLA relaunches with new bar, club room, soundsystem and refreshed interior

It’s been a difficult time for venues recently so Brixton Buzz was delighted to hear that TOLA in Peckham was  doubling down on its future. They told Brixton Buzz about …

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South London Women Artists exhibition ‘Sisterhood’ at Lambeth Archives, 2nd – 31st March 2026

  Coming together in force to celebrate International Women’s Month,  South London Women Artists (SLWA) are presenting  Sisterhood at the Lambeth Archives. This free exhibition will run through March 2026 …

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In photos: last minute goal for Dulwich Hamlet seals victory over Chatham Town, Tues 24th Feb 2026

Last night, Dulwich Hamlet overcame a strong and combative Chatham Town to emerge 1-0 winners after a 96th minute strike by Michael Chambers. On the Hamlet forum, PP posted his …

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Balanced on paper: Lambeth’s 2026/27 budget relies on £116m government support, £46m in savings and asset sales, as Greens seek Council Tax Support boost

Lambeth Full Council will meet on 4th March to set its budget for 2026/27, with the Labour administration presenting a plan it says puts the borough “on a path to …