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Plea to Londoners with B negative blood type to come forward and donate

People with B negative blood type in London are being called on to donate as the NHS warns that supplies of this much-needed blood type are running low. The NHS …

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Brockwell Bark dog show returns to Brockwell Park after 10-year gap this May Bank Holiday 2026

A much-loved local tradition is set to return to Brockwell Park this May Bank Holiday, as the new non-profit community dog show Brockwell Bark launches on Monday 4 May 2026. …

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Join the free basic computer skills class at Brixton Library, every Monday afternoon

New to computers or need to brush up on your IT skills? The Brixton Library offers free weekly classes every Monday afternoon to help you learn the basics. The lessons …

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Get involved with the Set Design Masterclass at Vinters Studios, Streatham, Tues 10th March 2026

If you fancy having a go at designing a set for a production, or you would just like to explore the principles of set design, this masterclass put on by …

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Lambeth tightens rules on dockless e-bikes as usage soars and new tiered fees introduced

Lambeth Council is set to tighten its grip on the rapidly expanding dockless e-bike market, replacing its existing agreement with operators with a more robust two-year Memorandum of Understanding running …

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The number Lambeth won’t reveal: Brockwell Live 2025 payment finalised – but kept secret

Just days after the High Court ruled — for a second time — that Lambeth Council acted unlawfully in its handling of Brockwell Live 2025, another question remains unanswered. How …

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Save the Brixton Blog & Bugle Archive Campaign

To preserve the Brixton Blog & Bugle as a permanent archive accessible to the local community and beyond, we’ve launched a Crowdfunder to save the Blog & Bugle archive in Alan Slingsby’s memory. Please read more and donate here:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-brixton-blog-bug...

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Oops… They Did It Again: High Court rules Lambeth Council acted unlawfully over Brockwell Live 2025 – for the second time

For the second time in less than a year, the High Court has ruled that Lambeth Council acted unlawfully in its handling of Brockwell Live 2025. A sealed High Court …

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Art: Jo Gibbs’ ‘Full of Beans’ at the Bonnington Café, Vauxhall, March 2026

Jo Gibbs returns to Bonnington Café with Full of Beans, a month-long exhibition rooted in reuse, reflection and a little mischief. The first “Critter” was made for Bonnington in 2023. Its …

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Brixton Police Station to extend front counter opening hours from today

From today (3rd March 2026), Brixton’s police station’s front counter will move to extended opening hours, covering 10am–10pm on Monday to Friday, and 9am–7pm on weekends. You can also contact …

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Henge Brixton announces their line up of free shows for March 2026

Our favourite local record store and bar has announced its series of free shows for this month (March 2026). MARCH 2026 LINEUP FRI 6: BEATS &WAX – HIP HOP AND …

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Brixton Topcats are hosting a youth basketball camp at the Brixton Rec, from March 30th to April 3rd 2026

The Brixton Topcats are hosting a youth basketball camp from March 30th to April 3rd at the Brixton Recreation Centre, running from 10am to 4pm every day. They told Brixton …

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In photos: Dulwich Hamlet flattered by 3-1 scoreline against Chichester City, Sat 28th Feb 2026

Hamlet’s wining ways continued on Saturday, with the club picking up three points against a strong Chichester who were better than the scoreline suggests. Buzz photographer Max went along to …

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In photos: squatters evicted after the Brixton Dogstar is taken over for the second time

Squatters returned to the empty Dogstar building on Coldharbour Lane recently, but found themselves being evicted last Tuesday. Once a legendary landmark Brixton venue that used to attract huge queues …

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In photos: Peckham Town slam home a last minute goal to claim all three points at Stansfeld O&BRs, Sat 28th Feb 2026

In a hard fought encounter blighted by some incompressible refereeing decisions, Peckham came from behind twice against Stansfeld O&B Reserves to snatch a winner in the eighth minute of added …

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Phone theft in Lambeth: figures are falling – but local voices say the impact remains

Mobile phone theft has fallen by around 12% across London compared with 2024, according to Metropolitan Police figures. But in Lambeth, where thousands of phones are still reported stolen each …

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Country Show comeback? Lib Dems pitch scaled-down community revival in alternative budget

The battle over Lambeth’s 2026/27 budget has found its most potent symbol in the future of the Lambeth Country Show. After Labour confirmed that this year’s Lambeth Country Show will …

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A new Brixton ‘Safe Hub’ has been opened up in Windrush Square, operating on Thursdays to Saturdays

A ‘Safe Hub’ on Windrush Square was officially launched this week, as part of a new Home Office-funded initiative to tackle crime in Brixton Town Centre. The ‘hyperlocal’ funding will …

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Police facial recognition cameras return to the streets of Brixton, Friday 27th Feb 2026

The police have once again installed Live Facial Recognition cameras in the heart of Brixton, with a van parked directly outside the tube station this evening. This time they’ve placed …

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Coalition of Independents aim to end Labour’s vice-like grip on Lambeth Council

“It was all different when I first lived here in 1975” says Carol, a local Clapham resident, as she describes her frustration attempting to navigate the opaque, inscrutable layers of …