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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 b…
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February 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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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.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Reed urges gambling controls in Croydon as Lambeth opens door to casino licences
Streatham MP Steve Reed has published a petition urging Croydon Council to block a 24-hour gambling licence for an Admiral Casino site on Westow Hill.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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In photos: Dulwich Hamlet defeated at home by league leaders Folkestone Invicta, Sat 14th Feb 2026
Despite a strong performance, Dulwich Hamlet were overturned by two second half goals by the runaway league leaders Folkestone Invicta last Saturday. Max was on the terraces to capture the action f…
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February 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Brixton flashback to the year 2000: Brixton 15 years ago – market life, street scenes, Windrush Square and more, November 2000

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Brixton 15 years ago – market life, street scenes, Windrush Square and more, November 2000
Brixton has changed an incredible amount since the turn of the century, with gentrification displacing many old residents and businesses. Some may argue that gentrification was already well under w…
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February 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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London: umbrellas, rain and reflections with the OM System OM-3 camera
Regular readers of this blog will know that after a year of prevarication, I recently went out and bought the OM System OM-3 camera. I’m still getting to grips with the thing, but the fact th…
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February 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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In photos: A Saturday night walk from Streatham down to Brixton
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In photos: A Saturday night walk from Streatham down to Brixton
Here’s a series of 16 photos taken around midnight on Saturday night, documenting a walk from Streatham to Brixton, via Brixton Hill.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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The Living Museum: Brixton on Vinyl
You start Before the market noise. Before the buses. Before Brixton really opens its mouth.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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The Prince Regent’s website suddenly explodes with diversity
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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 quietly – but swiftly &#…
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February 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Brixton’s Black People’s assembly launches to confront cost-of-living crisis, racism and democratic failure​
At a time of grinding economic pressure, rising racism and collapsing trust in public institutions, Brixton’s Black communities are coming together to do what too often politics refuses to do: tell…
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February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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A customer laments the closure of the much-loved kiosk in Brixton tube station
Last month we broke the news that as a result of a massive rent increase, the popular news kiosk inside Brixton tube station will be permanently closing.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Inequality map reveals that 39% of children in Lambeth are living in poverty
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Inequality map reveals that 39% of children in Lambeth are living in poverty
An interactive map created by the Trust for London charity has revealed that Lambeth has the third highest rate of households in temporary accommodation and that 39% of children in the borough are …
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February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Brixton tonight! Open till 1am, free entry! #underworld

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Brixton’s legendary MegaPop Party is back at Effra Social this Friday, 6th Feb 2026
The monthly Brixton MegaPop night returns to the Effra Social this Friday, 6th February, for another big, free night of pop-tastic  fun. You can expect to hear DJs throwing down huge party tunes fr…
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February 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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RIP Alan Slingsby, legendary Brixton journalist and Brixton Blog editor (1949 -2026)
Brixton Buzz was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Alan Slingsby. Alan dedicated his life to principled, independent local journalism. As editor of the Brixton Bugle and Brixton Blog, …
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The government wants to ban social media for under-16s – but what do Lambeth’s young people say about that?
Last year, Australia banned under-16s from using major social media platforms, now the UK government is carrying out a public consultation on whether to introduce similar restrictions here.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Obituary: Joe Benjamin, accomplished Brixton musician and composer
Joe was born in Bermuda 17/1/37 and made his home in Brixton for over 50 years. His lifelong passion was music and he was an accomplished musician and composer.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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OSR Restaurant & Bar in Atlantic Road closes after ‘significant rent increase’ by landlords
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OSR Restaurant & Bar in Atlantic Road closes after ‘significant rent increase’ by landlords
The OSR Restaurant & Bar in Atlantic Road has announced that it is closing  “for now” after their landlord demanded a  “significant rent increase.” In a statement, the o…
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February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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In photos: Five goal thriller as Peckham Town bag all three points against a battling Bermondsey Town, Sat 31st Jan 2026
It  was Town versus Town yesterday as Peckham travelled to Bermondsey Town’s rather lovely stadium near the Thames at Rotherhithe.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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The Victoria line tube trains are officially the loudest in London
This won’t come as much of a surprise to regular users of the Victoria line, but a new study has found that the stretch of line between Green Park and Victoria is positively deafening, regist…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Housing fraud cases rise in Lambeth as property recoveries lag behind
Lambeth Council’s counter-fraud team is dealing with a growing workload this year, with more fraud investigations opened and more housing-related recommendations issued, according to a new report p…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Council admits most spending took place without proper approval as purchase order compliance slumped
Lambeth Council has acknowledged serious weaknesses in how it authorises spending, after a new report revealed that purchase order compliance fell as low as 34 per cent, meaning that in most cases …
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But the Rent: Lambeth to raise council rents by maximum 4.8 per cent as housing finances hit danger zone
Lambeth Council is proposing to increase council rents by 4.8 per cent from April 2026, the maximum rise allowed under national rules, as it struggles to stabilise a housing budget.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Air pollution still above WHO limits in Lambeth, despite improvements on Brixton Road
Lambeth Council is still exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines for fine particulate pollution (PM2.5), despite recording significant improvements in air quality in parts of the borough, ac…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Lambeth’s education squeeze: falling rolls, rising deficits and the uncertain future of council-run nurseries
Education in Lambeth is facing a slow, grinding squeeze, shaped by falling pupil numbers, tightening council finances and a growing number of schools that can no longer balance their books.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 PM