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No public mandate, no clear author: Who’s behind the casino push in Lambeth – and Why?
Despite public resistance, the borough’s long-standing ‘no casino’ clause has disappeared from draft council policy, with no clear rationale and no named author on the consultation documents. Lambeth Council’s proposed …
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Dulwich Hamlet FC – ‘a club running in all but crisis mode for over a decade’
Our sister site, urban75, hosts the Dulwich Hamlet forum which has become one of the busiest non league forums in the UK, with over 100,000 posts. Forum contributors include both …
Lambeth moves to cover £1m parking contract overspend as PCNs bring in £55m a year
Lambeth Council has approved a £1.07 million increase to its parking enforcement contract after costs outstripped the original budget, while also signing off a new £3.12 million deal to continue …
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Moment brazen shoplifter arrested on Oxford Street after trying to evade facial recognition cameras
Officers detain woman, in her 50s, minutes after she gave store security staff the slip during Christmas theft spree
Lambeth LibDems call shame on Lambeth as study finds them ranking 349th out of 353 social housing providers
Labour-run Lambeth Council ranks 349 out of 353 social housing providers, according to the latest statistics from the Regulator of Social Housing. Tenants are deeply dissatisfied with Lambeth, and the …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet slip into 10th place after scoreless draw against Ramsgate, Sat 20th Dec 2025
Dulwich Hamlet’s hopes of securing a play-off place took another knock on Saturday after they drew 0-0 at home to Ramsgate. Max made the journey to Champion Hill to take …
Christmas and New Year – South London public transport and travel information 2025
Bus and Train services across South London and the rest of the UK are subject to alteration from 22 December through to 4 January this year. We will run a …
West Norwood BID eyes £700k third term as council backs renewal ballot
Businesses in West Norwood and Tulse Hill are being asked to back a third five-year term of the Station to Station Business Improvement District (BID), a move that could see …
Get free expert advice at the Debt Advice Kiosk in Streatham Library
While greedy, despicable billionaires continue to stuff their fat wallets, millions of people struggle to make ends meet every week, The debt advice kiosk in Streatham Library is here to …
Tesco permanently closes its Streatham Crown Express store
Ahead of the opening of its new branch in central Brixton, Tesco has confirmed the permanent closure of its Streatham Crown Express store. In a statement, Tesco said that it …
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 …
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 & Bars chain. We haven’t been able to confirm this yet, …
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 …