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The Ferndale: we take a look around Brixton’s newest pub (13 photos)
Declaring itself to be a ‘proper pub,’ the Ferndale has taken over the premises formerly occupied by Canova Hall in the Department Store on Ferndale Road. A billboard outside invites …
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Dulwich Hamlet – here’s who they’ll be playing in their 2026/27 Isthmian League campaign
The Isthmian League has announced the Premier League line up for the 2026/27 season, and there’s a few tasty trips for Dulwich Hamlet fans coming up. Here’s the full league line up: …
The Great British Carve-up with Lambeth and Southwark public land on the menu
London boroughs including Lambeth are fully represented at the UK’s very own public land sale in Leeds all this week. 15,000 developers, landowners, and asset extractors are mixing it up …
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Lambeth Council pays out more than £8.4m in housing disrepair claims as London payouts top £31 million
Reports of disrepair in Lambeth soar by 154% over five years as legal experts warn of ‘systemic failure’ in social housing maintenance Lambeth Council has paid out more than £8.4 …
Annual Brockwell Spring Club Relays at Brockwell Park this Thursday 21st May 2026
South London’s outdoor swimming community comes together this Thursday, 21st May, for the annual Brockwell Spring Club Relays at the iconic Brockwell Lido. Taking place from 8pm to 9pm, the …
The Brixton branch of Franco Manca has now permanently closed
Founded in Brixton’s Market Row back in 2008, Franco Manca’s popularity saw it eventually being swallowed up by private equity and growing into a nationwide chain of 70 pizza restaurants. …
Lib Dems elect Matthew Bryant as new group leader as party doubles in size
Cllr Matthew Bryant has been elected leader of Lambeth’s Liberal Democrat group, stepping up from deputy leader after the party doubled its representation from four to eight seats on 7th …
Newly elected Clapham Park councillor resigns due to ill health – second by-election expected
Lambeth Greens have paid tribute to Cllr Joanna Eaves, who has resigned from her Clapham Park seat due to ill health just days after becoming the ward’s first ever Green …
CAMRA’s Dulwich Beer Festival – with dog show – will take place at Champion Hill, 21st – 23rd May 2026
The hugely popular Dulwich Beer Festival returns to Champion Hill this week, running from Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd May, with a dog show on Sat afternoon. Here’s the details: …
Video: the longest trainload of new cars we’ve ever seen roll through Brixton
This astonishingly long train carrying new cars was seen travelling east through Brixton last week. Pulled by just one locomotive, the goods train took over one and a half minutes …
Saiqa Ali’s vacant seat draws eleven hustings hopefuls as Streatham St Leonard’s by-election looms
Lambeth Green Party members gather online this evening for a hustings with eleven candidates seeking the party’s nomination for the expected Streatham St Leonard’s by-election. The seat became vacant after …
‘Morally bankrupt’: departing councillor delivers damning verdict on Claire Holland’s Labour
Former Clapham East councillor Andrew Collins has left Labour and joined the Green Party, following what he described as ‘longstanding ally’ Martin Abrams into the party. In a statement on …
London Football Book Market at the Brixton Library, Sat 30th May 2026
There’s a market celebrating independent football books, magazines, fanzines, kits, art and other independent football-related projects happening at the Brixton Tate Library on Saturday, Sat May 2026. Join Stanchion Books and Brixton Library for …
Safer Neighbourhood Team to hold a Drop In Surgery in the Moorlands Estate, Brixton, Weds 20th May 2026
The Safer Neighbourhood Team of the Met Police will be hosting a Drop-In Surgery in central Brixton this Wednesday, 20th May 2026. The one hour surgery will run from 4pm …
Get your bike fixed for free with Dr Bike outside the Brixton Ritzy, Weds 27th May 2026
The Dr Bike crew are inviting you to bring along your misfiring bicycle to outside the Brixton Ritzy in Windrush Square for some free care and attention. They’ll be onsite, …
Join the free basic computer skills class at Brixton Tate Library, every Monday afternoon
New to computers or need to brush up on your IT skills? The Brixton Library offers free weekly classes every Monday afternoon to help you learn the basics. The lessons …
South London speaks: “We are not going away” – Nakba 78 march, Saturday 16th May 2026
Lambeth Greens, West Norwood 4 Palestine and Peckham Town FC supporters were among the south London contingent joining an estimated quarter of a million people who marched through central London …
In photos: a thunderous rainstorm in Windrush Square
Last Friday, Brixton was hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain. Here’s the view from Windrush Square.
Reward offered following shooting of Keanu Taylor in Brixton
A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information that could help police investigating the murder of Keanu Taylor in Brixton. Police were called at 01:14hrs on Saturday, …
Charities call for urgent action to guarantee ‘5 Basics’ in every temporary accommodation home in Lambeth
Charities working on the frontline of Lambeth’s housing crisis are calling on the council to guarantee five simple essentials: cooking facilities, laundry access, Wi-Fi, secure storage, and access to clear …