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Community food projects invited to apply for free growth programme as Cook for Change returns
Community food projects across London are invited to apply now for a free programme to help them develop more sustainable models and support more people. Designed to help projects explore different ways to generate income, …
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Brockwell Lido in 1995: view this fascinating BBC documentary
The BBC Archive has posted up an archive 45 minute documentary about Brockwell Lido, filmed in 1995. You can view it full below, but please note it comes with the …
Crowdfunder launched to create a permanent archive for the Brixton Blog & Bugle
Following the tragic death of editor Alan Slingsby, the trustees of the Brixton Blog and Bugle have announced that that both media outlets will now permanently cease publication, which is …
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The Living Museum: The Brixton We Grew Up In
As a child I witnessed what could only be described as the potty mouth of the society around me. The streets had their own vocabulary, and children absorbed it without …
Lime launches LimePrime subscription offering more affordable travel options
Electric bike and scooter hire company Lime has announced the launch of a new subscription model called, LimePrime. This allows frequent riders, such as commuters, to access lower-cost travel for everyday …
Opinion: Does Lambeth hate its council tenants? [updated]
Hate might be a strong word, but Labour’s behaviour running Lambeth council housing is beyond awful. Lambeth is one of the most complained about councils for repairs in the whole …
The Perks & White coffee bar at Loughborough Junction station has now permanently closed
As if things weren’t bad enough at Loughborough Junction station – with its constant overcrowding, safety issues and non-existent accessibility– we’ve just learned that the handy Perks & White coffee …
Brixton Villlage: accessible toilets should not depend on someone answering the phone [opinion piece]
A couple of years ago, when my bladder issues first started, I was travelling across London on the bus for over an hour. Traffic was bad and I suddenly needed …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet lose to a single goal at St Albans City, Saturday 7th March 2026
Dulwich Hamlet’s recent winning run came to a juddering halt at St Albans on Saturday, with the pink and blues losing 0-1 in front of a crowd of 2,259 people. …
Photo report: Peckham Town make it three wins in a row at Otford United, Saturday 7th March 2026
Peckham Town’s victory over Otford United yesterday made it three 3-2 wins in a row. Buzz took the train to this exceptionally picturesque ground and village yesterday, and grabbed these …
From surplus food to spring clean: Friends of Max Roach Park call-out for volunteers
Following the success of their recent community planting session, Friends of Max Roach Park are putting out a fresh call for volunteers to join their next monthly clean-up this Wednesday …
Today: St Matthews Estate marks International Women’s Day with Belles of the Ball (of Wool) – 8 March 2026
St Matthews Estate Tenants & Residents Association (SMETRA) is marking the 115th International Women’s Day today with the launch of a new monthly community gathering, Crochet Sundays. Marked on 8 …
Crowdfunder launched to bring Simon “Lenin” Forbes home
A crowdfunder has been launched to help bring much-loved South London community figure Simon “Lenin” Forbes home following his death this week in Portugal, aged 60. Lenin was a regular …
In photos: a packed Saturday night at Streatham’s Crown & Sceptre (Tu Pub Latino)
Located at the top of Brixton Hill, the Crown & Sceptre is a pub that has seen many changes over the years (it was once a Wetherspoons), but more recently …
Helping dads stay connected: LEYF donates 150 books to HMP Brixton
Children from LEYF Brixton Garden Nursery & Pre-School, other LEYF nurseries, and local parents have donated nearly 150 books to HMP Brixton, prioritising high-interest non-fiction plus titles on parenting, mental …
Central Hill dementia day centre faces closure as Lambeth seeks £450k savings and eyes £2.5m site sale
Lambeth Council is planning to close a dementia day centre on the Central Hill Estate and move services to another site across the borough, as part of plans to save …
Grassroots community leaders to gather at House of MOBO for landmark London event, 23rd April 2026
Grassroots leaders from across London will gather next month at House of MOBO in Gipsy Hill, South London, for a new community event aimed at recognising the often unseen work …
Brixton Spirits and Brixton Distillery announce merger at the launch of Brixton Rum – in photos
Brixton Spirits, the maker of Brixton Gin and Brixton Vodka, is merging with Brixton Distillery, the producer of the Market Row range of rums. The announcement was made on Tuesday …
Brixton Road pollution drops by 26% – but Lambeth still a long way from clean air goals
Air pollution levels in Lambeth are improving, but the borough still faces a tough challenge to meet its long-term clean air targets, according to a new council report. A fresh …
Strut Safe launches world’s first ‘Strut Stop’ as over 75% of people say they feel unsafe walking home alone at night
Strut Safe, the volunteer-run phone line that helps people feel safer on their journey home, is launching the UK’s first ‘Strut Stop’, a new initiative sign-posting safe waiting spaces for …