New Lambeth Dashboard displays updated stats of local COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases
11/08/2020 - Lambeth council has today launched a new, public-facing COVID-19 ‘dashboard’, which displays Expand
11/08/2020 - Lambeth council has today launched a new, public-facing COVID-19 ‘dashboard’, which displays regularly updated information about infection rates in the borough. [Current stats displayed today on Lambeth’s COVID-19 ‘dashboard’,] The … Collapse
Dulwich Hamlet Women announce pre-season friendlies – behind closed doors
10/08/2020 - Dulwich Hamlet Women have announced four, behind-closed-doors friendlies as their pre-season Expand
10/08/2020 - Dulwich Hamlet Women have announced four, behind-closed-doors friendlies as their pre-season campaign ramps up. The first match is against Oxford United on Sunday but – sadly – it’s all gone … Collapse
Thunderstorm warnings for Brixton all week – follow the lightning strikes on an interactive map
10/08/2020 - Although we’re still in the midst of a heatwave, the Met Office has issued ‘yellow Expand
10/08/2020 - Although we’re still in the midst of a heatwave, the Met Office has issued ‘yellow warnings’ for severe thunderstorms in Brixton from today through to Thursday, 13th August 2020. Although … Collapse
Listen to a podcast about the Brixton Windmill – London’s finest small live venue
08/08/2020 - Discover Live are celebrating Britain’s finest venues, and they’ve just released a Expand
08/08/2020 - Discover Live are celebrating Britain’s finest venues, and they’ve just released a lengthy (as in 1hr 20mins) podcast on our favourite Brixton gig, the Windmill. They say: Brixton boozer and … Collapse
Lambeth Labour label Tory housing plans a developers’ charter – despite local track record that deserves scrutiny
07/08/2020 - The ruling Labour party in Lambeth has been quick to criticise the government’s White Paper Expand
07/08/2020 - The ruling Labour party in Lambeth has been quick to criticise the government’s White Paper to shake up planning policy for housing. < Tory Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick introduced his … Collapse
Brixton’s Loughborough Park partially closed until early Sept 2020 for pathway repairs
05/08/2020 - Anyone looking to take an afternoon strut around Loughborough Park in Brixton should be advised Expand
05/08/2020 - Anyone looking to take an afternoon strut around Loughborough Park in Brixton should be advised that a hefty chunk of the park is currently out of bounds due to pathway … Collapse
Help Andrew Morris raise community funds in memory of his dad – former Dulwich Hamlet player, Ralph Morris
05/08/2020 - Andrew Morris, a Dulwich Hamlet fan and son of ex Hamlet player Ralph Morris, is planning a Expand
05/08/2020 - Andrew Morris, a Dulwich Hamlet fan and son of ex Hamlet player Ralph Morris, is planning a fundraising walk in memory of his father. Ralph Morris was a bit of … Collapse
Lambeth Libraries events for August 2020, with talks, competitions, homework help, book chats and more
04/08/2020 - Following on from Lambeth Libraries’ cautious reopening last month, the events for August Expand
04/08/2020 - Following on from Lambeth Libraries’ cautious reopening last month, the events for August 2020 have been announced, with ‘summer reading fun for the family,’ plus talks, competitions, homework help, book chats … Collapse
See how the London Underground’s signs are made in this fascinating short video
03/08/2020 - Here’s something a little offbeat that we thought you might enjoy – a short video Expand
03/08/2020 - Here’s something a little offbeat that we thought you might enjoy – a short video showing the complicated processes behind the creation of London Underground signage. Created by the London … Collapse
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Visit Coldharbour Gardens – Brixton’s newest green space in an unexpected location
11/08/2020 - It’s long been a run-down eyesore on Coldharbour Lane, but the former Texaco garage in front Expand
11/08/2020 - It’s long been a run-down eyesore on Coldharbour Lane, but the former Texaco garage in front of the Barrier Block has suddenly burst into colour. Since the garage closed, the … Collapse
Developer cashes in with £480,000 for one bed flat in new ‘SO BRX’ tower overlooking Stockwell Skate Park
10/08/2020 - One bedroom flats at the new BRX tower by Stockwell Skate Park are being sold by the developer for Expand
10/08/2020 - One bedroom flats at the new BRX tower by Stockwell Skate Park are being sold by the developer for £480,000. If you can splash out for a two bed then … Collapse
What a whopper! The Brockwell Park Giant Conker sculpture in photos
09/08/2020 - Greeting visitors entering Brockwell Park via the Brixton Water Lane entrance is this giant wooden Expand
09/08/2020 - Greeting visitors entering Brockwell Park via the Brixton Water Lane entrance is this giant wooden conker. Standing some 120cm high and nearly ten years old, the artwork was carved out … Collapse
Lambeth Council to fund extra £81,000 for Cherry Groce Memorial in Windrush Square after Foundation struggles to meet target
07/08/2020 - Lambeth Council is set to fund a further £81,749.24 for the Cherry Groce Memorial in Windrush Expand
07/08/2020 - Lambeth Council is set to fund a further £81,749.24 for the Cherry Groce Memorial in Windrush Square. Councillor Sonia Winifred, Cabinet Member for Equalities and Culture has been asked to … Collapse
Olive Morris House demolition: residents affected by noise told to close their windows and have a single free fan
06/08/2020 - Residents suffering noise pollution from the ongoing demolition of Olive Morris House in Brixton Expand
06/08/2020 - Residents suffering noise pollution from the ongoing demolition of Olive Morris House in Brixton have received a letter from Lambeth Council telling them to close their windows and have a … Collapse
South London Botanical Institute events for August 2020 – walks, plantings, cuttings, cannabidiol and talks
05/08/2020 - The South London Botanical Institute has a fascinating line up of events coming up throughout this Expand
05/08/2020 - The South London Botanical Institute has a fascinating line up of events coming up throughout this month, for people of all ages. Here’s the listing below: Wildflower Walk – Streatham … Collapse
Remembering the lost King of Sardinia pub in Somers Road, between Brixton and Streatham
04/08/2020 - We first documented the King of Sardinia pub in Somers Road, SW2, back in April 2005, two years Expand
04/08/2020 - We first documented the King of Sardinia pub in Somers Road, SW2, back in April 2005, two years after it had permanently closed. Known locally as the ‘King of Sardines’, … Collapse
The Friends of Windmill Gardens move in to the new Brixton Windmill Centre
03/08/2020 - At the beginning of July, the Friends of Windmill Gardens signed the lease on the new Brixton Expand
03/08/2020 - At the beginning of July, the Friends of Windmill Gardens signed the lease on the new Brixton Windmill Centre in Windmill Gardens and have now moved in. A group of … Collapse
Pink Floyd’s first ever photo shoot in Ruskin Park – south London rock history
02/08/2020 - Over half a century ago, photographer Colin Prime took Pink Floyd into south London’s Ruskin Expand
02/08/2020 - Over half a century ago, photographer Colin Prime took Pink Floyd into south London’s Ruskin Park for their first official photo shoot. Taking place in April 1967, Prime took a … Collapse
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Norwood & Brixton Foodbank need more volunteer drivers – can you help?
10/08/2020 - The Norwood & Brixton Foodbank have been in touch to say they they need some more volunteer Expand
10/08/2020 - The Norwood & Brixton Foodbank have been in touch to say they they need some more volunteer drivers as demand continues to surge for their services. They told Buzz: The … Collapse
Peckham Town to take on AFC Cubo in the London Senior Trophy cup final, Fri 28th Aug 2020
10/08/2020 - The date for Peckham Town’s cup final against AFC Cubo has been confirmed for Friday 28th Expand
10/08/2020 - The date for Peckham Town’s cup final against AFC Cubo has been confirmed for Friday 28th Aug 2020, with the match taking place at Fisher FC’s ground in Rotherhithe. With … Collapse
UFO spotted hovering over Brixton
08/08/2020 - The Truth Is Out There insisted Mulder & Scully in the X-Files, and these photos seem to back Expand
08/08/2020 - The Truth Is Out There insisted Mulder & Scully in the X-Files, and these photos seem to back them up completely, with a cigar-shaped object seen mysteriously and silently hovering … Collapse
Brixton Atlantic Road update: road expected to remain closed until 12th March 2021
07/08/2020 - We’ve had quite a few people ask us about how long the Atlantic Road closure is expected to Expand
07/08/2020 - We’ve had quite a few people ask us about how long the Atlantic Road closure is expected to go on for – so here’s our latest update. The sign seen … Collapse
Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy highlights the plight of migrant care workers in letter to the Home Secretary
06/08/2020 - Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP – who has already proved herself to be infinitely more Expand
06/08/2020 - Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP – who has already proved herself to be infinitely more effective, human and compassionate than her slippery, party-switching, Chuka Umunna, has issued a statement on … Collapse
In photos: Stockwell’s secret duck pond and island, south London
05/08/2020 - Who knew that Stockwell had a lovely duck pond? Well, we certainly didn’t until a bout of Expand
05/08/2020 - Who knew that Stockwell had a lovely duck pond? Well, we certainly didn’t until a bout of lockdown boredom sent us pouring through Lambeth’s photo archives where we discovered a … Collapse
Brixton in August 2005: Street photos, the unhappy policeman, Dogstar, Prince Albert and Medussa Club
04/08/2020 - The latest trawl through our extensive Brixton photographic archives has produced a selection of Expand
04/08/2020 - The latest trawl through our extensive Brixton photographic archives has produced a selection of images from fifteen years ago, when James Blunt, McFly and Oasis took turns at #1 in … Collapse
In photos: Brixton Station Road before it becomes the Brixton Rec Quarter
03/08/2020 - Arguably one of the very few areas of Brixton with any kind of authentic, old-school community Expand
03/08/2020 - Arguably one of the very few areas of Brixton with any kind of authentic, old-school community vibe left, Station Road has long been known for its collection of cafes and … Collapse
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