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Lambeth Labour responds to Brixton homelessness campaign but refuses to meet
Lambeth Labour councillors have responded to a growing Brixton homelessness campaign but declined to attend meetings held by campaigners this week, instead directing residents to January advice surgeries and existing …
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MP Helen Hayes praises Lambeth school for its ‘positive impact’ on pupils
MP Helen Hayes, the Chair of the Education Select Committee, has praised a Lambeth alternative provision school for the “positive impact” it has on its pupils. Ms Hayes, the MP …
Prince Regent in Herne Hill taken over by Urban Pubs & Bars chain
Brixton Buzz has learned that the Prince Regent in Herne Hill has been taken over by the Urban Pubs & Barschain. We haven’t been able to confirm this yet, but …
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Plans submitted to turn going-out hotspot in south London into skyscrapers
Where to find mental health crisis support in Lambeth this festive season
Christmas can be a challenging time for some people, so we thought we’d share this useful list of contacts where people can find help and support, 24 hours a day. …
Brixton at night: rainy pavements, street scenes and umbrellas, Dec 2025 (16 photos)
It’s been a damp December so far and here’s some of the things we’ve see on the streets at night so far this month: Electric Avenue from the railway station. …
The Prince of Wales and Brixton Storeys to reopen for New Year’s Eve
We were shocked when the Prince of Wales and Brixton Storeys unexpectedly closed last month, but the good news is that new management have taken over the building and they’ll …
Lambeth Liberal Democrat leader Donna Harris announces she is stepping down
Councillor Donna Harris, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Lambeth, has written to members of her local party saying she will not stand in the 2026 elections. This is for …
Sing for Palestine at the Herne Hill entrance to Brockwell Park, Fri 19th December 2025
Following on from the successful lantern walk in October this year, there’s a ‘Songs for Palestine’ event taking place this Friday 19th December at 2.30pm at the Herne Hill entrance …
No Labour councillors attend Brixton homelessness meeting at library
A public meeting on homelessness and housing held at Brixton Library yesterday went ahead without a single Labour councillor in attendance, despite organisers issuing formal invitations to the entire Labour …
Police facial recognition cameras in Brixton, Weds 17th Dec 2025 – in photos
There’s another Live Facial Recognition Operation being conducted by the police today, with the van parked outside Boots on the corner of Electric Avenue and Brixton Road. The first time …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet dumped out of the Velocity Cup by lower league Kingstonian FC, Tues 16th Dec 2025
There was very little Christmas cheer on the terraces of Champion Hill last night, as Dulwich Hamlet fans suffered the embarrassment of seeing their team being roundly beaten by lower …
Democracy, Lambeth-style: Half the votes, nearly all the seats – new report calls for a reform of the voting system ahead of the 2026 local elections in the borough
Lambeth’s 2022 council election result has been ranked among the most undemocratic in London, according to a new report that argues the borough’s voting system is distorting local democracy. Labour …
Homes for Lambeth now costs residents £500 each – as Lambeth claims it can’t afford £1m Country Show
By any reasonable measure, Homes for Lambeth has become one of the most expensive policy failures in Lambeth Council’s recent history. Buried deep in the council’s newly published Draft Statement …
Clink Charity wins competitive tender process to retain its restaurant at HMP Brixton
The Clink Charity prison has successfully retained its restaurant at HMP Brixton for a further five years, following a competitive commercial procurement process. The charity say that this marks a …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet lummoxed by Lewes in 1-4 home defeat, Saturday 13th Dec 2025
In a serious dent to their play-off hopes, Dulwich Hamlet were thumped by Lewes FC in front of a crowd of 2,500 people at Champion Hill on Saturday. Buzz photographer …
Photofusion offers new free courses in photography for the New Year
Photofusion in Brixton has announced new free photography courses starting in the new year. Here’s the details: SATURDAY WORKSHOPS – THE CREATORS’ STUDIO: Free photography course for 16-25 year olds. Young …
Queen of the South pub in Tulse Hill has ceased trading
The Queen of the South pub in Tulse Hill has announced that it will be closing, just two and a half years after taking over the former White Hart pub. …
Lambeth calls for tougher enforcement on dumped e-bikes bikes and more bays for parking
Lambeth is asking residents if they want “tougher action on dumped bikes and more parking bays so our pavements stay clear and safe?” They’ve launched a petition to gauge local …
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 …