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Suspended Green candidate Saiqa Ali declines Streatham St Leonard’s seat after historic Lambeth election win

Saiqa Ali, the suspended Green candidate elected for Streatham St Leonard’s just last week, has decided not to take up her seat – leaving one of three seats vacant in …

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Appeal for information after violent stabbing attack in Acre Lane, Brixton on Sat 2nd May 2026

Detectives are appealing for people to come forward with dashcam or doorbell footage after a stabbing left a man fighting for his life in Brixton. Following the incident on Acre …

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Met release details of BMW linked to Brixton stabbing attack

Police have recovered a black BMW 330E estate which was seen speeding off following the attack on May 2

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Watch Dulwich Hamlet’s youth team try to clinch the league title this Sunday, 17th May 2026

This Sunday, 17th May, Dulwich Hamlet’s new Youth Team look to finish the season with a league title win, if they can defeat Cray Wanderers at Flamingo Park. A draw …

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Local residents get a free drink at tonight’s Freight Brixton event, Thurs 14th May 2026

Freight Brixton are inviting locals to the second edition of Soul of the South night tonight, promising an “evening celebrating music, culture, and community” – with the bonus of a …

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Martin Abrams elected Leader of Lambeth Green Group: official statement

As we reported yesterday, Martin Abrams has now been confirmed as the new leader of the Lambeth Green Party, after his party won  29 of Lambeth’s 63 seats, ending Labour’s …

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Formerly bedbound Brixton cyclist rides 12,000km across Africa for mental health charities

South London cyclist Henry Ellis is undertaking a 12,000km solo journey across Africa to raise funds and awareness for mental health charities, combining extreme endurance with a powerful personal story …

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En Root have left the Ritzy Cafe after three and a half years

After three and a half years, the En Root team have said goodbye to The Ritzy Cinema, with the Indian Fusion chefs serving  their last plant based meal on May …

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Martin Abrams confirmed as new leader of Lambeth Green group after overwhelming member vote

Lambeth Green Party members have formally ratified Martin Abrams as the new leader of the Green Group of councillors, following a decisive vote on the party’s Helios platform that closed …

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Helen Hayes MP criticised for failing to speak out against Thames Water: updated

Helen Hayes – MP for Dulwich and West Norwood – has yet to sign an open letter calling for Special Administration of Thames Water. 83 MPs – including 39 Labour …

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What’s on at Dash The Henge in Brixton and Camberwell this week, 13th-16th May 2026

Our friends at Dash the Henge have announced this week’s series of live events for their Brixton and Camberwell stores. Scroll down to find out more. WED 13th May:  EMOM …

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Windrush: the untold story of the children left behind – Brixton meeting on 18th May 2026

Do you have a story to tell? LAMPAG (Lambeth Pensioners Action Group) is having a special meeting next Monday, 18th May, to talk about the children left at home when …

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Youth Enrichment and Activities Exhibition in Tulse Hill, Weds 13th May 2026

This is a self-funded community event organised by a CIC, and their goal is to ensure that members of the community are aware of the support, enrichment programmes, and activities …

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Safety-critical temporary weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge to be introduced from July 2026

A new safety-critical 18 tonne weight restriction, except buses and emergency vehicles, will be introduced on the Vauxhall Bridge from 1st July 2026 to ensure the structure remains safe for …

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New York Jets and Crystal Palace host finale of Jets NFL Girls Flag League

Yesterday, the New York Jets and Palace For Life, the official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club, hosted the finale of the 2026 Jets NFL Girls Flag League. The event, …

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In photos: live music at the Freight Brixton launch party, Thurs 7th May 2026

Brixton Buzz was in attendance for the official launch of Freight Brixton last Thursday – a large space above Pope’s Road which bills itself as ‘ London’s Largest Rooftop Venue …

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In photos: Another wonderful day at the Streatham Kite Day, Sunday 10th May 2026

There was a very cold wind from the north-east, but despite that many people attended the 2026 kite day on Streatham Common. There were lots of kites in the sky …

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Bell Ribeiro-Addy calls for Starmer departure timetable, Steve Reed urges party unity – Lambeth’s Labour MPs draw their dividing lines

Clapham & Brixton Hill MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Streatham’s Steve Reed have come out swinging in opposite corners as Labour figures across the party take sides over Keir Starmer’s leadership …

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In photos: Peckham Town end the season with a huge 4-3 fightback at Ide Hill, Sat 9th May 2026

Peckham Town wrapped up a decent season by coming back from 0-3 down to defeat Ide Hill 4-3 and finish third in Division One West of the Kent County Football …

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Cherry on Top Launch Party – Supercute x Brixton Brewery, Thurs 14th May 2026

This Thursday marks the official launch of Cherry on Top, a special collaboration between Supercute and Brixton Brewery – with a free party taking place at the Supercute Brewhouse in …