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Summer open days at Lambeth Palace, May – Aug 2026

If you’ve ever fancy having a shufti around the stunning Lambeth Palace, here’s your chance to look around its historic halls and rooms during on summer open days, in aid …

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Lib Dems celebrate Streatham Wells Cllr Judy Best as Deputy Mayor

Liberal Democrat Cllr Judy Best was unanimously elected Deputy Mayor at Wednesday night’s Annual Meeting, marking the first time in 20 years that the mayoralty will rotate between political groups …

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Lambeth man ‘trapped’ in hospital launches crowdfunder for legal aid to get him discharged

Ravi Mehta, 36, from Lambeth, lives with a life-limiting disability and has been stuck in hospital for 8 months despite being told by doctors that he is medically fit to …

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Mimosa, a new multi-space cocktail bar and restaurant opens in Clapham on Thurs, 4th June 2026

  This June, Clapham High Street will welcome Mimosa, a new cocktail bar and restaurant designed to take guests from relaxed brunches and after-work dining through to lively late-evening gatherings …

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Understanding Planning Workshop by the Brixton Society, Tuesday 7 June 2026

Development projects, large and small, across Brixton and Lambeth require planning permission. The planning process is a chance for residents to have a say on what they like or dislike about proposed …

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Padel Court at Battersea Sports Centre is now open

Padel is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, enthusiasts and beginners can now enjoy a new outdoor court at Battersea Sports Centre which opened on Monday 25 May. Places Leisure, an agent for Wandsworth Council, has re-introduced a new state-of-the-art padel court to the...

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Paul Valentine elected Mayor of Lambeth, as borough inches towards committee system

The Green Party councillor for Loughborough Junction and Herne Hill has just been elected the new Mayor of Lambeth at the first Full Council Meeting, following historic local election results …

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Relive the pandemic shopping vibes at Brixton’s half empty Sainsbury’s today

The Sainsbury’s supermarket next to Brixton tube is giving off some serious COVID shopping vibes today, with multiple shelves blocked off, and few options available to shoppers. We’re not sure …

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Lib Dems launch campaign to move polling stations out of schools ahead of St Leonard’s by-election – 2nd July 2026

Liberal Democrat candidate Alex Davies has launched his campaign for the forthcoming St Leonard’s by-election with calls for Lambeth Council to move polling stations out of schools, arguing that election-day …

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Reader review: Field Day festival in Brockwell Park

Ahead of our full photo coverage of last weekend’s three days of festivals in Brockwell Park, here’s a personal account of their Field Day experience by Buzz reader Ronan Sullivan: …

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Feel Safe, Feel Welcome: Waterloo’s BFI IMAX Tunnels: night walk on 3rd June 2026

The “Feel Safe, Feel Welcome: Waterloo’s BFI IMAX Tunnels” project is looking at ways to make it easier, safer, and more enjoyable to use the tunnels and the space around …

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UK Round Robin Domino tournament concludes successful inaugural season in Brixton

The inaugural UK Round Robin Domino Tournament concluded memorably on 23 May at the Karibu Education Centre in Brixton, bringing together players, supporters, families, and domino enthusiasts from across the UK for an evening that …

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Ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Lands at The Garden Vauxhall

The Garden Vauxhall will be transforming into what they’re claiming will be one London’s “most exciting live screening destinations” for this year’s World Cup. Located just moments from Vauxhall Station, …

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On The Rye free festival is happening – Today, Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May 2026

On The Rye Festival is bringing an incredible program of culture & community to Peckham Rye Park on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 May 2026 with a fabulous line up of …

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Street Preachers: Windrush Square hallelujah line dancers vs the manosphere

There was an unusual combination of events taking place in Windrush Square last Sunday, with the main area being dominated by what could only be described as a circular line …

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Get your bike fixed for free with Dr Bike on South Lambeth Road, Saturday, 30th May 2026

The  Dr Bike crew are inviting you to bring along your misfiring bicycle to South Lambeth Road – side of St Anne & All Saints Church – for some free …

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Before I’m Dead: Discounted theatre tickets for Lambeth residents

Lambeth residents can see the award-winning new play BEFORE I’M DEAD at The Glitch in Waterloo at a special discounted price. The production is a tender two-hander that shows us, surprising …

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Jobs, Skills and Support Open Day at the Minet Library, Monday, June 1st 2026

Taking place on the 1st June, the Jobs, Skills and Support Open Day is a free community event bringing together local organisations, advisers and specialists all in one place. Whether you’re …

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Lib Dems back Greens to lead Lambeth ahead of watershed committee system vote, 1 June 2026

Lambeth’s Greens and Lib Dems have agreed to work together to end the borough’s cabinet system, with the Lib Dems set to back Cllr Martin Abrams as Leader of the …

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Clapham High Street sealed off after man in his 70s fatally hit by HGV lorry

Just after 11am this morning, emergency services were called to Clapham High Street  after a man in his 70s had been hit by a HGV lorry. An air ambulance rushed …