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An evening with Yvvette Edwards & Bernadine Evaristo at Brixton House, Sat 7th March 2026

Join Brixton House for a very special evening with acclaimed novelist Yvvette Edwards, in conversation with Booker Prize–winning author Bernardine Evaristo, to celebrate the publication of Yvvette’s powerful new novel, …

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Far Gone: Brixton House – Theatre Review

Okumu’s life is violently upended when he is kidnapped by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and forced into a perverted holy crusade, his harrowing journey unfolding in a visceral and …

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Lambeth Council wants your help to defeat fly tippers in your area

Lambeth Council is asking local people to report fly tipping, which is criminal offence and wastes public money, as well as promoting the easy and legal channels to get rid …

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Bad Friday BBQ + bands all-dayer returns to the Windmill Brixton on Friday, 3rd April 2026

  The Sonic Tonic ensemble are taking over the Windmill Brixton on Friday 3rd April for a BBQ all-dayer, with no less than eight bands on offer. They enthused to …

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In Photos: Friends of Max Roach Park brave the elements to brighten Brixton green space

Volunteers turned out in the rain last week to plant daisies and continue improvements at Max Roach Park, as the newly formed Friends of Max Roach Park stepped up efforts …

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After the rain: Darkened skies and a beautiful rainbow over south London

After it rained for most of yesterday afternoon, the clouds parted and a beautiful rainbow could be seen arcing over Brixton. There could be a pot of gold right by …

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Croydon FC crush Chessington & Hook Utd 11-0 in a Valentine’s Day football massacre, Sat 14th Feb 2026

Croydon FC equalled their all-time highest scoring record on Saturday, thumping 11 goals past a hapless Chessington & Hook Utd at the Croydon Arena in South Norwood. Croydon FC were …

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Homes for Lambeth loans stand at £36.7m as consultants appointed to review future

Lambeth Council’s outstanding loans to its wholly owned development company Homes for Lambeth (HfL) stood at approximately £36.7 million as of 31 December 2025, according to the council’s 2026/27 budget …

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Lambeth seeks £116m Government bailout after reserves fall to £5m — but £129.6m gap still looms by 2030

Lambeth Council is relying on £116 million of government Exceptional Financial Support after its unallocated General Fund reserves fell to just £5 million — far below its own stated prudent …

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Music scene flourishes at Brixton Hill Studios with new EP and London shows from The Doldrums

South London garage-punk duo The Doldrums join the long list of bands recording at Brixton Hill Studios, home to Fat White Family, Shame and Black Midi, as they release a …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …