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Pensioner launches petition to save the Freedom Pass from council cuts

London Councils, the collective body representing London’s local authorities, has said that it will be carrying out a review of the Older Person’s Freedom Pass. The Freedom Pass allows anyone …

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Celebrate Wassail Day at the Village Orchard Dulwich, Sat 17th January 2026

The London Wildlife Trust is inviting the local community to help awaken the apple trees to ensure a good harvest of fruit in autumn with this traditional Wassailing event on …

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Opinion piece: What should we ask of a public park? Large festivals and Protect Brockwell Park

With the news that Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) has sent an objection to Lambeth Council over the upcoming season of festivals in the park, we thought it would be good …

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Lambeth hit with 347 damp and mould cases in first three weeks of Awaab’s Law

Lambeth Council recorded 347 damp and mould hazard cases in just three weeks after Awaab’s Law came into force, underlining the scale of the housing disrepair crisis facing tenants across …

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Lambeth set to build Healthy Route extension with five new zebra crossings in West Dulwich

Lambeth say they are set to take another step towards delivering a Healthy Route between Brockwell Park and Gipsy Hill, to “allow more people to safely walk, wheel, or cycle …

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Lambeth trade unionists, councillors and MP back mobilisation against far right

Brixton and Clapham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Streatham Green Party councillor Martin Abrams are among a range of Lambeth trade unionists, campaigners and elected representatives backing two key upcoming anti-far-right …

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Inspiring Elephant Community Fund offers £50,000 in grants to support local initiatives in Elephant and Castle

Get Living has announced that the Inspiring Elephant Community Fund is returning for applications in 2026, with £50,000 in grants available to support local initiatives in Elephant and Castle. The …

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In photos: Peckham Town stay in second place after sweeping Orpington FC aside, Sat 10th Jan 2026

A confident and solid performance from Peckham Town yesterday saw them comfortably defeat Orpington 3-0 on a chilly afternoon. The players nag Brixton Buzz when the photos don’t go up …

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Lambeth looks to secure the carsharing future for the borough

Lambeth council say that they have moved to bolster car sharing services in the borough after news the sector’s biggest firm Zipcar announced it would no-longer operate in the UK. …

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Passyunk Avenue – a self-styled ‘American Dive Bar’ in south London

Now, we go crazy for a proper American dive bar. We love the dark walls covered in dodgy stickers, the horrendously grim toilets, the blaring punk rock music and the …

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Labour councillor sat on board of Brixton housing group red-flagged over ‘significant’ payments to third parties

Cllr Irfan Mohammed served as vice chair of Ash-Shahada Housing Association (ASHA), a supported housing provider based on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, during a period when the Regulator of Social …

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Urban Pubs & Bars confirms the acquisition of The Prince Regent pub in Herne Hill

As we reported last month, the fast growing Urban Pubs & Bars independent pub group, has now taken over the Prince Regent public house in Herne Hill. The chain currently …

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Labour plans to slash council tax support will increase inequality, warn Lambeth Greens

Lambeth Greens say that Lambeth Labour is planning reductions in council tax support that will impact Lambeth’s most vulnerable residents. They told Brixton Buzz about their concerns: Council Tax Support, …

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The Tunnels – a suburban science fantasy ghost story set in West Norwood to be published on Feb 26th 2026

An intriguing new novel set in West Norwood is due for release next month. The book is called The Tunnels and is described as a “suburban science fantasy ghost story” …

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Saturated streets: a photo essay of a very rainy night in Brixton

Brixton was hit hard by relentless heavy rainstorms last night. Brixton Buzz braved the elements – and tested our waterproofs to the max – to bring you these damp scenes …

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Cressingham Gardens residents face another baffling engagement exercise: Déjà vu with a twist of lemon and guile

On Cressingham Gardens a letter arrives with the mind-boggling title, Options Appraisal Update Event Invitation, offering drop in events of three to four hours. This process is also taking place on …

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Lambeth Lib Dems demands urgent action to protect car clubs in the borough

Lambeth Liberal Democrats have called on the Leader of Lambeth Council, Cllr Claire Holland, to take urgent action to protect car club provision in the borough following Zipcar’s announcement that …

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Get involved with some hedge planting action at the Brixton Windmill, Sat 10th Jan 2026

This Saturday is Hedge Planting Day at the Brixton Windmill, and you’re all invited to come along and join in the shrubbery-based fun. They say: Join us for a hedge …

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Brixton House theatre reopens in February with a powerful one-man performance, ‘Far Gone’

Brixton House will remain dark for all of January but will be reopening on the 11th February 2026 with a powerful one-man performance of ‘Far Gone,’  which traces a young …

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The Royal Mail Delivery Office in Stockwell is now open for just TWO hours a day

South Londoners  who receive the dreaded ‘we tried to deliver’ red card from the Royal Mail may find themselves in for an unpleasant shock if they try to pick up …