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Brixton House wins national Stage Award for Black Power Desk campaign
Brixton House has won a national award at the The Stage Awards 2026, taking Campaign of the Year for Black Power Desk, in partnership with PlayWell Productions. The awards were …
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In photos: Dulwich Hamlet bag all three points at struggling Potters Bar Town, Sat 10th Jan 2026
Despite a spirited performance by bottom of the table Potters Bar Town, Dulwich Hamlet collected all three points from their visit to the Lantern Stadium. Max was there to capture …
Brixton Rec to close for three days this month for essential works
Brixton Rec will need to be closed for three days this month, from Friday 23, January to Tuesday 27, January 2026 for essential works. During the shutdown Active Lambeth memberships …
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Quit smoking and give Nick O’Teen the boot for 2026 with this six-step programme
Stop Smoking London has launched “Six for 2026”, a positive, action-focused campaign highlighting six proven ways Londoners can get support to stop smoking. Each option offers a clear, achievable starting …
Lambeth appears to backtrack on West Dulwich CPZ after court defeat over controversial traffic scheme
Lambeth Council has all but abandoned its flagship West Dulwich Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) proposals following months of sustained local opposition — and after a High Court ruling that forced …
Crowdfunder launched to replace ‘train benches’ outside Herne Hill train station
The Herne Hill forum has launched a campaign to raise funds to replace the popular – but knackered – ‘train benches’ outside Herne Hill railway station. On their crowdfunding page, …
Pensioner launches petition to save the Freedom Pass from council cuts
London Councils, the collective body representing London’s local authorities, has said that it will be carrying out a review of the Older Person’s Freedom Pass. The Freedom Pass allows anyone …
Celebrate Wassail Day at the Village Orchard Dulwich, Sat 17th January 2026
The London Wildlife Trust is inviting the local community to help awaken the apple trees to ensure a good harvest of fruit in autumn with this traditional Wassailing event on …
Opinion piece: What should we ask of a public park? Large festivals and Protect Brockwell Park
With the news that Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) has sent an objection to Lambeth Council over the upcoming season of festivals in the park, we thought it would be good …
Lambeth hit with 347 damp and mould cases in first three weeks of Awaab’s Law
Lambeth Council recorded 347 damp and mould hazard cases in just three weeks after Awaab’s Law came into force, underlining the scale of the housing disrepair crisis facing tenants across …
Lambeth set to build Healthy Route extension with five new zebra crossings in West Dulwich
Lambeth say they are set to take another step towards delivering a Healthy Route between Brockwell Park and Gipsy Hill, to “allow more people to safely walk, wheel, or cycle …
Lambeth trade unionists, councillors and MP back mobilisation against far right
Brixton and Clapham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Streatham Green Party councillor Martin Abrams are among a range of Lambeth trade unionists, campaigners and elected representatives backing two key upcoming anti-far-right …
Inspiring Elephant Community Fund offers £50,000 in grants to support local initiatives in Elephant and Castle
Get Living has announced that the Inspiring Elephant Community Fund is returning for applications in 2026, with £50,000 in grants available to support local initiatives in Elephant and Castle. The …
In photos: Peckham Town stay in second place after sweeping Orpington FC aside, Sat 10th Jan 2026
A confident and solid performance from Peckham Town yesterday saw them comfortably defeat Orpington 3-0 on a thermal underwear-required afternoon. Manager Mary Phillip leads the Peckham Town players on to …
Lambeth looks to secure the carsharing future for the borough
Lambeth council say that they have moved to bolster car sharing services in the borough after news the sector’s biggest firm Zipcar announced it would no-longer operate in the UK. …
Passyunk Avenue – a self-styled ‘American Dive Bar’ in south London
Now, we go crazy for a proper American dive bar. We love the dark walls covered in dodgy stickers, the horrendously grim toilets, the blaring punk rock music and the …
Labour councillor sat on board of Brixton housing group red-flagged over ‘significant’ payments to third parties
Cllr Irfan Mohammed served as vice chair of Ash-Shahada Housing Association (ASHA), a supported housing provider based on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, during a period when the Regulator of Social …
Urban Pubs & Bars confirms the acquisition of The Prince Regent pub in Herne Hill
As we reported last month, the fast growing Urban Pubs & Bars independent pub group, has now taken over the Prince Regent public house in Herne Hill. The chain currently …
Labour plans to slash council tax support will increase inequality, warn Lambeth Greens
Lambeth Greens say that Lambeth Labour is planning reductions in council tax support that will impact Lambeth’s most vulnerable residents. They told Brixton Buzz about their concerns: Council Tax Support, …
The Tunnels – a suburban science fantasy ghost story set in West Norwood to be published on Feb 26th 2026
An intriguing new novel set in West Norwood is due for release next month. The book is called The Tunnels and is described as a “suburban science fantasy ghost story” …