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Meet the Candidates: from Abrams to Winifred and in between – the Labour members who went Green
With the majority of polls predicting a seismic shift away from Labour across the country in this week’s local elections, Greens are projected to break the party’s 20-year grip on …
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Why I’m stepping down – and why Lambeth must change: opinion piece by Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Donna Harris
Councillor Donna Harris, Lambeth’s Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition, announces she will stand down in May – and says the borough’s ‘one-party state’ is finally starting to crack In …
More scruff than Crufts: Running order confirmed, Brockwell Bark Dog Show Landing in Brockwell Park, Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026
Brockwell Bark returns to Brockwell Park on Monday 4th May 2026 from 2-5 pm on the Brockwell Hall lawn, culminating with the Mayor of Lambeth awarding Best in Show. We’re …
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Brixton shooting: Four in hospital after 'drive-by attack at south London BBQ'
Four people were rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds and one remains in a life-threatening condition after the attack in south London
Coldharbour Lane shooting update: four people hospitalised with one in life-threatening condition
Following our report early this morning about the shooting incident on Coldharbour Lane, the Met Police have released a statement: [Above: Forensic officer on the scene this afternoon] Four people …
Most London voters blame the government for pub closures – study
Brixton has been hit particularly hard by pub, bar and club closures, and new research has revealed that London voters are likely to blame the Government when their local closes, …
Meet the Candidates: Laura Graham the borough’s only Your Party backed independent
With election day looming, we’ve asked the parties standing candidates in Lambeth to put forward a selection of their brightest and best for Brixton Buzz to feature. Your Party, the …
Brixton’s new ‘quick service’ PizzaExpress is now open for business
PizzaExpress quietly opened their pint-sized ‘Quick Service Restaurant’ yesterday, one day ahead of their official launch date today. [Passers by were greeted by a super friendly staff member] The chain …
Breaking: Shots fired on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, early Saturday morning, 2nd May 2026
Police are investigating after reports of gunfire on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, 2 May). The incident occurred outside the Barrier Block (Southwyck House) …
Met action against Lambeth Green candidates ‘disproportionate’, says Jewish Voice for Liberation officer
Speaking to Brixton Buzz today, Jewish Voice for Liberation officer Mike Cushman has criticised the arrest of Lambeth Green candidates Saiqa Ali and Sabine Mairey, calling the Met’s action ‘disproportionate’ …
Protect Brockwell Park announce High Court hearing for Weds 6th May 2026
Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) has announced a date for its third judicial review challenge, with a High Court hearing date confirmed for Weds 6th May 2026 This follows two successful …
Lime offers free e-bike rides to the polls on Thursday, 7th May 2026
Lime, together with My Life My Say, will offer free rides across London on Thursday 7 May to help people get to and from polling stations during this year’s local elections. …
Local Elections 2026: What’s on offer for the libraries? Friends of Lambeth Libraries takes a look at the manifestos
Ahead of the 2026 London local elections taking place, the Friends of Lambeth Libraries have got in touch with Buzz to offer their thoughts on the main parties: Lambeth Labour …
Breaking News: Two Lambeth Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic posts
Saiqa Ali, the Green candidate for Streatham St Leonard’s, and Sabine Mairey (pictured), the Green candidate for Clapham Town, were arrested by Metropolitan Police officers on Thursday morning, the Daily …
‘We want to be heard’: Lambeth’s young people on being locked out of May 7 elections
With a bill to lower the voting age going through Parliament, 16 and 17-year-olds still won’t get a say on the housing crisis, whether they can afford to stay in …
Dulwich Hamlet 1-5 QPR – bonus photo set from the London Senior Cup final, Tuesday, 28th April 2026
Following on from our extensive photo report from Tuesday’s Senior Cup Final at Champion Hill, here’s a second set of photos, as seen through the eyes of Buzz photographer Max. …
Police appeal for witnesses to Kennington Park Road fatal collision on Weds 29th April 2026
Met Police detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision in Lambeth. On Wednesday, 29 April officers, the London Ambulance Service and …
Young musicians join global stars at Youthsayers 10th Anniversary Fundraiser
On Saturday night, the Portico Gallery in West Norwood was packed. Young Brixton-based musicians shared the stage with legends like Courtney Pine and Dele Sosimi, for a fundraiser marking 10 …
Lambeth Votes Palestine – Lib Dems call out government inaction over genocide, but won’t sign the full pledge
Liberal Democrat spokesperson Chris Nicholson has given Brixton Buzz a full and substantive response on the Palestine Pledge – condemning Israel’s genocide, calling out continued UK arms sales and government …
Lambeth Libraries and Archives events for May 2026 – and the Readers and Writers Festival
The month of May sees the start of the Lambeth Libraries Readers and Writers Festival where they delight in contemporary literature while celebrating some great classics. It’s a month of …