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From Crown to Tu Pub Latino: Streatham Hill boozer’s 3am dream meets Licensing reality
Once one of south London’s most beloved old-school boozers, the Crown & Sceptre on Streatham Hill is now back before the Council – this time under its new name, Tu …
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Tesco looks to open a new licensed store in the former Costa Coffee shop in Brixton Road
Tesco has posted a licensing application to open up a new ‘Express’ store in the former Costa Coffee premises opposite Brixton tube station. The supermarket giant is looking to launch …
Met Police offer £20,000 reward for information about fatal Clapham shooting
Met detectives investigating the murder of a man on New Park Road, Clapham, are offering a substantial reward as they continue to pursue justice for his family. Up to £20,000 …
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The London Reggae & Food Festival: Hurricane Melissa fundraiser in Brixton this weekend, 8th/9th Nov 2025
In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, City Splash has partnered with the London Reggae & Food Festival at Freight Brixton for a major fundraising event this weekend. …
Lambeth to flog five more empty council homes – too pricey to fix for local families, but apparently fine to sell to private investors
Lambeth Council has signed off plans to flog five more of its long-vacant council-owned homes – arguing that the cost of making them fit for local families would simply be …
Consultation on changes to Council Tax Support Scheme launched by Lambeth Council
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to Lambeth’s Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age households on low incomes, to simplify how the council supports the most in need and reduce the cost of the scheme by £2.4 million in the face of huge pressures …
Brixton’s legendary MegaPop Party is back at Effra Social this Friday, 7th Nov 2025
The monthly Brixton MegaPop night returns to the Effra Social this Friday, 7th November, for another big, free night of pop-tastic fun. You can expect to hear DJs throwing down …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet sweep aside Harrow Borough 4-0 in Velocity Cup win, Tues, 4th Nov 2025
As far as Brixton Buzz is concerned, an obscure cup game under the floodlights on an autumnal evening is about as good as football gets, so we were surprised to …
Lambeth: Marking Remembrance Sunday across the borough, 9th Nov 2025
A series of Remembrance Sunday events are taking place across Lambeth on 9 November, with the Mayor of Lambeth and the Leader of Lambeth Council joining our communities to mark …
Jeremy Corbyn blasts Streatham MP Steve Reed over Thames Water ownership at Your Party assembly
At Sunday evening’s packed Your Party assembly in Peckham, independent MP Jeremy Corbyn turned his fire on Streatham MP and cabinet minister Steve Reed. Reed had recently dismissed public ownership of Thames Water …
Five draws in a row as Dulwich Hamlet earn a point at Chichester City, Sat 1st Nov 2025
Dulwich Hamlet notched up their fifth draw in as many games as they battled out a 0-0 draw in the charming city of Chichester. Buzz photographer Max took the trip …
Mindfulness Meditation at the West Norwood Library – free sessions every Thursday morning
Are you looking to find a moment of peace and tranquillity in your busy day? The West Norwood Library invites you to discover the power of mindfulness with their free …
Friday night’s Halloween party at Westow House in Crystal Palace – ten photos
On Friday night, the Brixton MegaPop DJs took over Westow House in Crystal Palace for a fun night of Halloween partying. The DJs will be back in action at the …
Night views: the stunning scene from Ruskin Park looking towards the Vauxhall/Nine Elms skyscrapers
The walk along the southern end of Ruskin Park affords some spectacular views of central London at night. Here’s a selection of hand held photos (one day we’ll be back …
In photos: Peckham Town salvage a point with a last minute goal against Stansfeld FC, Sat 1st November 2025
Spectators who have been enjoying Peckham’s recent run of champagne football had to settle for a warm pint of supermarket white cider yesterday, as the team struggled to contain Stansfeld …
Pressure mounts on Lambeth Council as XR-linked Brixton Assemble channels public concern over street homelessness
About 130 residents joined the latest Brixton Assemble meeting on Thursday to tackle the growing frustration with Lambeth Council’s response to the street homelessness and drug addiction crisis. The event …
Jeremy Corbyn returns to South London for Your Party rally at Peckham Levels, Sunday 2nd November 2025
Your Party continues its South London expansion with a Regional Assembly and rally in Peckham on Saturday 2 November, headlined by Jeremy Corbyn alongside trade unionists and local campaigners. The …
The next Atlantic Road Car Free Day is happening in Brixton on Saturday, 8th November 2025
Brixton Car Free Day is returning to Atlantic Road on 8th November 2025, although – as usual – we’ve no idea what the theme will be because neither Lambeth or …
In photos: Thames Path extended as Heathwall Quay opens between Vauxhall and Battersea Power Station
Thanks to the opening of the new Heathwall Quay, walkers heading from Vauxhall towards Battersea Power Station no longer have to face an annoying brief diversion onto an adjacent busy …
Review: Bright lights and upmarket prices at Another Brother coffee shop in Morleys Brixton
Taking over the space formerly occupied by Caffe Nero, who closed late last month, Another Brother is a small chain of stylish coffee shops founded by two brothers from Sheffield, and …