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CORONAVIRUS

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Health and wellbeing bus in Brixton

temporary Covid testing site

New Lambeth Covid cases highest since October

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Half Lambeth residents have one jab, one third two as Covid...

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Council extends testing as Covid cases continue to rise

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Covid variant testing extended to Brixton

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Planning & housing

Residents prepare new fight against giant scrap yard

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Shopping & Fashion

Two markets kick off Christmas shopping in Brixton

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Boxing

Another victory for Afewee boxer Vivien Parsons

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Charity & volunteering

Local food banks help more than 10,000 people in six months

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Changing Brixton

Former Club 414, Ms Cupcake and Blacker Dread premises set to open with new tenants

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Planning & housing

Mayor Khan announces new consultation on Pope’s Road tower plans

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Music

Brixton – from Tufty Club to the Fridge

EXPLORE BRIXTON

scaffolding outside building

Changing Brixton

Former Club 414, Ms Cupcake and Blacker Dread premises set to open with new tenants

man in record shop

Brixton – from Tufty Club to the Fridge

woman in face mask

Images – 25 years of nail care for Brixton

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Brixton lockdown film premieres in West End

Brixton Advice Centre to leave historic Railton Road HQ

COMMUNITY

protesters outside public building

Planning & housing

Residents prepare new fight against giant scrap yard

foodbank worker

Charity & volunteering

Local food banks help more than 10,000 people in six months

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Planning & housing

Mayor Khan announces new consultation on Pope’s Road tower plans

BUSINESS

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Business

Prince Charles meets young entrepreneurs in Brixton

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Business

Images – 25 years of nail care for Brixton

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Business

‘Teachers and leaders’ – stars back Brixton Wholefoods appeal as it...

CULTURE

Ones to watch Brixton: Marc Thompson

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Brixton – from Tufty Club to the Fridge

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Ritzy show ‘icing on cake’ for Brixton film-maker

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Life, love, art and Brixton

New work unveiled at Brixton Underground Station

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Brixton launch for beautiful portrayal of working-class women of colour

PLANNING & HOUSING

protesters outside public building

Planning & housing

Residents prepare new fight against giant scrap yard

Mayor Khan announces new consultation on Pope’s Road tower plans

Council approves demolition to build 20 new homes at Cressingham Gardens

to women in hard hats etc

Brixton Windrush pioneer honoured in new building

Shakespeare Road flats must wait on replacement waste site

COUNCIL NEWS

Council

Council announces two more LTN consultations

Council to compensate sheltered housing residents

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Two thirds of Windrush Square lights not working

Council plans LTN exemptions for Blue Badge holders and taxis

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Council announces Railton and Oval LTN consultations

EDUCATION

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Education

Brixton’s Winter Windows light up Ferndale Road

FOOD & DRINK

urban orchard

Enjoy Apple Day in Brixton

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Brixton’s Bar Marino – mixing cocktails, Sicilly, Thailand and Bangladesh

woman at door of cake shop

Bonded by cheesecake – and in Brixton

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‘I was always a doer’ – meet Brian Danclair

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Positively vegan on Brixton Road

wine and water glasses

Bellefields: seafood, simplicity and startup couture in the heart of Brixton

shopfitting

Nouvelle Caribbean, pasta, custom cheesecake, and more for Brixton food scene

urban public house

Farewell Market House, welcome Karakana

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Enjoy Acre Lane culture at Sam’s Cafe

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Nanban recruits UV robot to combat Covid

LIFESTYLE

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Shopping & Fashion

Two markets kick off Christmas shopping in Brixton

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Family & kids

‘All these books need to be in schools now!’

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Can you help

History on the wall at Brixton’s Grove adventure playground

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Lifestyle

The local one-stop shop for your dog, cat, hamster – or...

FOR THE FAMILY

woman reading to audience of small children

‘All these books need to be in schools now!’

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History on the wall at Brixton’s Grove adventure playground

Celebrate Jamaica independence day in Brixton

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No experience necessary – just commitment and a love for Brixton

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SPORT

young woman boxing

Boxing

Another victory for Afewee boxer Vivien Parsons

Young BMX riders

Can you help

Brixton BMX Club still looking to future after 40 years

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Campaigns

Dulwich Hamlet back gambling ads ban campaign

BMX race

BMX

Brixton BMX club makes a strong showing at Merton

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Cricket

Champions! Dulwich finish season in style

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Cricket

Dulwich clinch promotion with game to spare

LOCAL CAMPAIGNS

Lambeth town hall

Only half of women in Brixton Hill feel safe walking at night – survey

woman feeding baby

Brixton launch for beautiful portrayal of working-class women of colour

Brixton

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4.8 ° C

5.8 °

3.7 °

86 %

1.8kmh

96 %

Sun

7 °

Mon

7 °

Tue

7 °

Wed

8 °

Thu

5 °

YOU AND THE LAW

Brixton Advice Centre to leave historic Railton Road HQ

Lambeth town hall

Council aid for EU residents to stay in Lambeth

Watch your wheels!

Brixton Advice Centre online

TRAVEL & TRANSPORT

Brixton now inside ultra low emission zone

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Parents warn ULEZ not enough to counter toxic diesel pollution

bicycle with kids in low traffic neighbourhood

Council announces Railton and Oval LTN consultations

man in hospital bed

West Norwood cyclist’s road safety appeal

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Anti-LTN campaigners plan to raise thousands more for appeal

e-scooter riders

Electric scooter trial extended to North Lambeth

CAN YOU HELP?

rapper performs with orchestra

Brixton’s very own orchestra needs your help

‘Teachers and leaders’ – stars back Brixton Wholefoods appeal as it bursts through target

Lambeth School Patrol seeks new volunteers and donors

History on the wall at Brixton’s Grove adventure playground

Brixton BMX Club still looking to future after 40 years

Rock for Refugees at Off The Cut

VOLUNTEERING

foodbank worker

Local food banks help more than 10,000 people in six months

Dance, quiz, volunteer – to Tackle Loneliness in Lambeth

New director for Black Cultural Archives

‘Brixton Boys’ help families across London with back-to-school events

LOCAL CRIME

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Brixton Wholefoods shut today after break-in

police officers

Brixton police use dispersal order in Ferndale ward

urban police station

Van will be front counter of Brixton police station for six...

MISSING

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Have you seen Philippe Fraser from Hootananny?