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Lambeth to spend £3.4m of expiring Right to Buy funds on buying back council homes
Lambeth Council is set to spend up to £4 million buying homes on its own estates in a bid to boost affordable housing supply — and avoid handing back £3.4 …
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The Ritzy Cinema celebrates its 115th anniversary with a special double header, Sun 1st March 2025
The Ritzy Cinema turns 115 this year, and they’re celebrating with a special double bill that reflects both their history and their home. They will open with The Lonedale Operator …
The Met Police explains how they’re tackling e-bike crime in Lambeth (without really saying anything)
There’s been a huge explosion in e-bike related crime in recent times, and the Met Police sent us a press release which – to be frank – doesn’t seem to …
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Award-winning hip-hop production inspired by the killing of Tyisha Miller comes to Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre
Dreamscape, which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 before transferring to New York, blends beatboxing, spoken word and hip-hop dance to explore the relationship between race and violence through …
Get your bike fixed for free with Dr Bike at Brixton Police Station, Weds 25th Feb 2026
The Dr Bike crew are inviting you to bring along your misfiring bicycle to Brixton Police Station on Wednesday, 25th Feb 2026 for some free care and attention. They’ll be …
Council accused of running down Central Hill dementia service before proposing closure and 10 redundancies
Lambeth Council is proposing to close the adult day care centre on the Central Hill Estate — a specialist dementia service used by some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents …
Lambeth campaigners and Met Police respond as High Court rules Palestine Action ban unlawful
News that the High Court has ruled the government’s proscription of Palestine Action unlawful has prompted a flurry of reactions from numerous local campaigners and politicians, while the Metropolitan Police …
Brixton Chamber Orchestra joins Love Jamaica community fundraiser at St Matthew’s Hall
Zumba, boxercise, a children’s cake sale and live music from Brixton Chamber Orchestra (BCO) will all feature at the ‘Love Jamaica 2’ community fundraiser taking place at St Matthew’s Tenants …
Take a shufti at the rather splendid restored Crystal Palace Subway on Tuesday, 17th Feb 2026 Open Day
Following the completion of the major restoration project to the Victorian Subway, the Crystal Palace Park Trust has announced that this incredible space will be hosting further open days. Here’s …
Dispute over how much park is “lost” as Brockwell Live heads to Town Hall decision – is it 26 per cent? Or closer to 45–60 per cent?
That stark disagreement over how much of Brockwell Park would effectively be taken out of public use sits at the heart of the officer report going before Lambeth’s Planning Applications …
The Living Museum: For many of us, it begins in Brockwell Park…
“Meet at the Big White House,” someone would say, and that was all the instruction needed. It was the landmark, the gathering point, the unofficial headquarters of childhood. On the …
Brixton mum starts petition to ask Vinted to add adapted clothing category
Every child should have access to clothes that fit THEM. Which is why I’ve created a petition to ask Vinted to add an ‘adapted clothing’ category/filter to their website. My …
The Prince Regent’s website suddenly explodes with diversity
Just two days after Brixton Buzz flagged up the fact that the new website for the Prince Regent in Herne Hill completely lacked diversity of any kind, the company has …
The Living Museum: Brixton on Vinyl
You start Before the market noise. Before the buses. Before Brixton really opens its mouth. [Above: breakdancing at Solar Records inside Brixton tube station, 1984. Photographer unknown] Inside Brixton tube …
MAGGI Brunch welcomes a fresh new feel to London’s Dancehall scene, March 21st at Fire Vauxhall
The MAGGI TAKE OVER is happening on Saturday 21st March at Vauxhall’s Fire venue, promising a “high-energy, dancehall experience which is designed to take authentic Jamaican culture to the world.” …
View the Under Our Skin group exhibition in Brixton Tate Library as part of LGBTQ+ History Month
Under Our Skin is a group exhibition taking place until 26th February 2026 within the gallery of Brixton Tate Library as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. It’s curated by the …
BAFTA nominee Johnny Harris to headline Performers of Morley Festival 2026 in Waterloo
BAFTA-nominated actor and ex-Morley student Johnny Harris leads the line-up for Performers of Morley Festival 2026, a five-week celebration of music, dance, drama and performance running from week commencing 23rd …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet slump into 13th place after away defeat at Aveley, Sat 7th Feb 2026
Dulwich Hamlet’s hopes of getting in the play offs took another knock on Saturday as they lost 1-2 away at in-form Aveley. Buzz photographer Max travelled to the match to …
Watch ‘Voices of South London’ – a short film made by local young people
The Rekindle Supplementary School, a charity working with young people in Tulse Hill, has just released “Voices of South London” – a short film made by local young people. They …
Brixton Topcats announce their Half-Term February Basketball Camp, for 11–16 year olds
The Brixton Topcats Half-Term February Basketball Camp camp provides young athletes with a chance to develop basketball skills, build confidence, and connect with the local community in a fun and supportive environment. …