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What happened at the Brixton Hustings at St Mathews Community Centre – Mon 27th April
Yesterday, a Brixton Hustings was held at St Mathews Community Centre, and local writer The Back Row sent Brixton Buzz his report: “No-one there from Lib Dems (surprisingly – they’ve …
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Tooting Bec Lido re-opens for Summer on May 1st 2026
If you fancy a change from the Brockwell Lido, the historic Tooting Bec Lido awaits your swimming action! The UK’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool will reopen for the summer …
Brixton Topcats – May Half-Term Basketball Camp at the Brixton Rec, 25th to 29th May 2026
The Brixton Topcats have announced details of their May Half Term Basketball Camp. The camp runs from 25th to 29th May 2026 at Brixton Recreation Centre for ages 9 to …
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Artist selected for the new Higgs Yard mural in Loughborough Junction, Brixton
A new mural “shaped by local stories and experiences” will soon take shape at Higgs Yard, a new housing scheme in Loughborough Junction. London based artist Oliwia Boberwas chosen out of …
Rapture Church’s 30-year mission: Pastor Joe and volunteers still feeding people in Brixton
Pastor Joe and his team from Rapture Church in Selhurst were back outside Brixton tube last night, distributing hot drinks and food to rough sleepers and people in need – …
Lambeth offers a primary school place to every child in 2026
Every child who had an application for a reception place in a Lambeth primary school for September 2026 has been offered one, according to new figures released this month. In …
Peckham’s Glengall Wharf Garden is hosting a hen-celebrating Spring Fête on Sunday 3rd May 2026
Amongst all the gloom and depressing politics, here’s a feel-good community story from Glengall Wharf Garden in Peckham. Following a recent break-in that devastated their chicken coop and flock, the …
Update: Detectives charge man with April 2026 Camberwell murder
A man is due to appear in court charged with murder following the death of a man on the Camberwell/Brixton borders. Vasyl Myslyvets, 66 (24.02.60), of Winterslow Road SW9 is …
New Brixton-focussed photography exhibition opens at the Lambeth Archives, 28th April to 29th May 2026
A selection of photographs from Jan Enkelmann’s stunning photobook, The Triangle, is going on show at the Lambeth Archives in Brixton from Tuesday 28 April to 29 May 2026. Shot …
In photos: A weird wire, a moody goalie and cricket: Peckham Town draw 2-2 at Parkwood Rangers, Sat 25th April 2026
On Saturday, Peckham Town played their penultimate game of the season at Parkwood Rangers, located in the hinterland between Bexley and Crayford. The club play on a plastic pitch with …
Murder investigation launched after the death of a 30 year old man in Camberwell
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Camberwell. On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 18:39hrs, police were notified by the London Ambulance Service about …
Lambeth is crying out for change, Zack Polanski tells packed Brixton rally
The Green Party leader singled out Steve Reed, who ran Lambeth Council from 2006 to 2012 and is now MP for Streatham and Croydon North and Secretary of State for …
Levi Roots mentors local talent to open The House Bar in the Brixton House theatre
This month, Brixton House a cultural arts venue in the heart of South London, is opening its doors to celebrate the launch of The House Bar and its brand-new food …
Clink Cafe masterclass – an introduction to bread making in Herne Hill, 13th May 2026
Refine your culinary skills with professionally led, hands-on masterclasses at The Clink Café in Herne Hill, designed to build technique, confidence and restaurant-quality results. The Clink Café supports young people …
Afro-Caribbean restaurant faces sudden eviction from Brixton Village by landlords Hondo
‘I have paid them £2000 every week for the last 17 weeks. I don’t know what to do anymore’ – Brixton trader’s surprise eviction sparks questions of tenant mistreatment. William …
Metropolitan Police charge two men in connection with a Clapham murder investigation from September 2025
The Met Police have announced that two men have been charged in connection with a murder that took place in Clapham on the 8th September 2025. Police were called at …
Lib Dem leader files police complaint over Labour’s ‘lying Leaflets’ as scandal intensifies
Lambeth Lib Dem leader Cllr Donna Harris has reported Labour’s election leaflets to the Metropolitan Police, citing Section 106(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 – which makes …
Take a guided tour of the Van Gogh House Museum in Stockwell: upcoming dates for April – June 2026
The Vah Gogh House museum offers tours on the last Saturday and Sunday of each month, giving visitors the chance to look around the property in Stockwell that was briefly …
‘Founded in racism’: Ciara Alleyne takes on Reform and Labour at packed Herne Hill hustings
Green candidate Ciara Alleyne delivered a measured but unflinching challenge to racist immigration rhetoric from Reform UK’s candidate at a packed hustings in Herne Hill on Wednesday evening – while …
Brixton Village Lates – top notch DJs and a Disco Festival in Brixton Village, May – June 2026
Now in its eighth year, Brixton Village Lates is the flagship music initiative hosted within the vibrant common areas of Granville Arcade and Market Row indoor market. Curated and led …