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London Taco Experience comes to Freight Brixton on Sat 18th April 2026

The London Taco Experience will be opening up at the newly opening Freight Brixton this April for what they’re describing as “a springtime Mexican extravaganza featuring the city’s hottest taco …

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West Norwood: Apartheid-Free High Street launch with film screening and Eid celebration, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March 2026

Lambeth locals are launching an Apartheid-Free High Street this weekend with two community events – a free film screening on Friday evening and an Eid celebration on Saturday afternoon. Friday’s …

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Lambeth gets its accounts over the line – but the auditors are still watching and the fix is far from finished

Lambeth Council is attempting to steady its financial ship after external auditors raised concerns about its governance and accounting processes — but new reports suggest the borough is still firmly …

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Lambeth tightens rules on dockless e-bikes as new deal promises cheaper fares and cleared pavements

Dockless bike operators Lime, Voi and Forest have signed new agreements with Lambeth Council aimed at clearing pavement clutter and cutting fares to the cost of a bus ticket. Under …

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Lambeth’s nursery U-turn: Another fine mess swept under the rug as election looms for Labour

Lambeth Council has made a surprise reversal on plans to close three maintained nursery schools, withdrawing consultations and citing changes in national policy – a move that has taken parents, …

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Award-winning film makers need your help to complete their documentary ‘Beyond Brix & Mortar

A team of  film makers  have launched a crowdfunder to complete their independent documentary entitled, ‘Beyond Brix & Mortar.’ Described as a “David vs Goliath story,” the film explores how …

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The MoonWalk London to take place on Clapham Common on Saturday, 16th May 2026

Walk the Walk, the UK breast cancer and other cancers charity, have announced details of their MoonWalk London 2026, which is taking place in south London. Taking place on Saturday, …

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Easter beer festival at the London Beer Lab in Brixton, 3rd to 5th April 2025

The Easter beer festival at the London Beer Lab  is being billed as a “celebration of independent beer in the UK,” and a great way to check out  great beer …

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Whistleblowing claims of fraud, bullying and misconduct at Lambeth often handed back to departments to investigate themselves

Lambeth Council has received a string of whistleblowing allegations over the past year ranging from claims of financial mismanagement and bribery to concerns about school governance and senior leadership conduct …

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Free Urban Elephant Festival returns for the fifth year on Saturday 21st March 2025

The popular, free Urban Elephant Festival will return for its fifth year this Saturday 21st March from 12pm – 6pm, once again transforming Elephant & Castle into a vibrant celebration …

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London Welsh male voice choir to perform charity concert at Oasis Waterloo, Sat 28th March 2025

Oasis Hub Waterloo will be hosting a special charity concert by the renowned London Welsh Male Voice Choir on Saturday 28th March at 7pm in the Oasis Waterloo auditorium. The …

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Traffic down 50% outside Lambeth schools as School Streets go permanent – but fines bring in “significant” income

Traffic outside two Lambeth primary schools has been cut by more than half under School Streets schemes now set to become permanent — with the council also pointing to improved …

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Lambeth issues final warning to Loughborough Estate Management Board

We’ve received multiple messages from residents who are deeply concerned – and angry – about the manner in which the Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) has been managing their estate. …

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Brixton Chamber Orchestra – Spring Concert at the Brixton Rec, Sat 21st March 2025

The finale of the Brixton Chamber Orchestra’s four events will see an exploration of neo-classical music in the unique setting of the Brixton Recreation Centre 3G football pitch. Their 30 …

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Shopfronts, buildings, graffiti and lights: Brixton at night photo series

Here’s another update from our Brixton at Night photo series, covering scenes we’ve photographed in the area over the last month. Join the Brixton forum discussion Brixton news and chat …

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West Norwood and Tulse Hill Business Improvement District secures third term

Station to Station Business Improvement District operating in West Norwood and Tulse Hill, has secured a third term, following a successful renewal ballot. The ballot results, which were announced on …

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Annual Herne Hill Forum Community Meeting takes place at Herne Hill Baptist Church, Tue17th March 2026

The Annual Herne Hill Forum Community Meeting will be taking place this Tuesday, 17th March, running from  7–9pm at Herne Hill Baptist Church. You’ll be able to hear updates from …

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In photos: underachieving Dulwich Hamlet fail to impress at Lewes, Sat 14th March 2026

Dulwich Hamlet’s league season seems to be fizzling out into a long exasperated sigh, with the pink and blues losing to the most out of form team in the league …

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Photo report: No goals and not a lot of action as Peckham Town draw 0-0 with leaders Equinoccial FC, Sat 14th March 2026

With Peckham’s last three games accumulating a total of no less than 15 goals, fans were hoping that this top of the table, six-pointer clash was going to be a …

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Lambeth sets “ambition” for 10,000 new homes over the next decade – but most won’t be built by the council itself

A Lambeth Cabinet report due to be discussed next week sets out a new housing “ambition” for the borough: enabling 10,000 new homes over the next decade, with 40 per …