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West Norwood and Tulse Hill Business Improvement District secures third term

Station to Station Business Improvement District operating in West Norwood and Tulse Hill, has secured a third term, following a successful renewal ballot. The ballot results, which were announced on …

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Annual Herne Hill Forum Community Meeting takes place at Herne Hill Baptist Church, Tue17th March 2026

The Annual Herne Hill Forum Community Meeting will be taking place this Tuesday, 17th March, running from  7–9pm at Herne Hill Baptist Church. You’ll be able to hear updates from …

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In photos: underachieving Dulwich Hamlet fail to impress at Lewes, Sat 14th March 2026

Dulwich Hamlet’s league season seems to be fizzling out into a long exasperated sigh, with the pink and blues losing to the most out of form team in the league …

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Photo report: No goals and not a lot of action as Peckham Town draw 0-0 with leaders Equinoccial FC, Sat 14th March 2026

With Peckham’s last three games accumulating a total of no less than 15 goals, fans were hoping that this top of the table, six-pointer clash was going to be a …

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Lambeth sets “ambition” for 10,000 new homes over the next decade – but most won’t be built by the council itself

A Lambeth Cabinet report due to be discussed next week sets out a new housing “ambition” for the borough: enabling 10,000 new homes over the next decade, with 40 per …

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My Mother-in-Law’s Dresses – a celebration of memory, fabric and fragrance – returns to Brixton Library on Windrush Day 2026

This Mother’s Day, a reminder of a Brixton project celebrating the dresses, memories and stories of the Windrush generation, with its second outing confirmed at Brixton Library on Monday 22nd …

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Your Party’s Lambeth branch hits early turbulence as chair and vice-chair resign – but group still plans St Martin’s council election run

A fledgling branch of the new political movement Your Party in Lambeth appears to have run into internal turbulence even before it has properly taken to the electoral stage. Minutes …

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Love to sing? Join the Choir of Friends community choir at the Old Fire Station in Norwood

The Choir of Friends is inviting singers to join their community choir based in West Norwood. They told Brixton Buzz: Looking to join a friendly, welcoming and fun community choir …

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The Carnegie Library Hub is looking to hire a hub coordinator, caretakers and appoint a trustee treasurer.

The Carnegie Library Hub have been in touch with Brixton Buzz to say that they’re lookingto hire a hub coordinator, caretakers and appoint a trustee treasurer. If you’re interested in …

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Community meeting to discuss Brockwell Lido’s future as users seek clarity over long-term management

A community group representing regular swimmers and users of Brockwell Lido is calling a public meeting later this month to discuss the future management of the historic pool and explore …

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Parkinsons: Brixton communities are being encouraged to try new local chair dancing classes

People living with Parkinson’s in Streatham and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to try a new chair dancing class which is aiming to help more people to live well …

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Two towers, 288 homes and the end of Pop Brixton: major redevelopment plans submitted for Brixton Station Road and International House site

A major redevelopment proposal that would transform the centre of Brixton town centre has reached a key planning stage, with Lambeth Council set to consider an application for a large …

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Alan Slingsby funeral: correction

The funeral notice published in the Blog on 26 February gave an incorrect link for those who would like to watch the live stream of the 10.15am service tomorrow, 13 March, for our dear friend and colleague Alan Slingsby. The correct link is as follows: https://watch.obitus.com Username: neve0532 Pin...

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Family pay tribute to ‘inspiring’ grime star Dot Rotten who died aged 37

The Brixton-born music producer died suddenly on March 8, according to a family statement.

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Free Entry: Black Elvis brings rock ’n’ roll shine to Mother’s Day on Streatham Hill, Sunday 15th March 2026

Black Elvis is bringing a burst of rock ’n’ roll glamour to Streatham Hill this Mother’s Day with a special afternoon show at The Crown & Sceptre on Streatham Hill, …

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The Living Museum: Mayall Road to Shakespeare Road.

I must have been six years old. Behind the front room windows, psychedelic curtains glowed. Yellow, brown and orange, with white squares that weren’t joined but weren’t separated. They hovered …

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Ofsted raises children’s services in Lambeth from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’

Ofsted say children’s services in Lambeth have dramatically improved since the last inspection in 2022, when they were judged to require improvement. Their latest inspection found Children’s services at Lambeth …

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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 …

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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 …