Martin Abrams confirmed as new leader of Lambeth Green group after overwhelming member vote Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 18:07 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 at 6pm today. Brixton Buzz
‘Wake up’ call from Croydon MP as she backs PM ‘Uncle Keir’ Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 12:31 As health secretary Wes Streeting considers resigning from government, possibly triggering a leadership challenge, Steve Reed, Sarah Jones and Natasha Irons are backing Starmer Inside Croydon
Helen Hayes MP criticised for failing to speak out against Thames Water Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 12:13 Helen Hayes – MP for Dulwich and West Norwood – has yet to sign an open letter calling for Special Administration of Thames Water. Brixton Buzz
SE19, SE27 and SW16 homes without water for second day Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 11:43 The incident, which began early on May 12, has affected customers across SE19 (Crystal Palace / Upper Norwood), SE27 (West Norwood / Tulse Hill) and SW16 (Streatham / Norbury), resulting in no water or low pressure. News Shopper
SE19, SE27 and SW16 homes without water for second day Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 11:43 The incident, which began early on May 12, has affected customers across SE19 (Crystal Palace / Upper Norwood), SE27 (West Norwood / Tulse Hill) and SW16 (Streatham / Norbury), resulting in no water or low pressure. London Now
Lidl's £13.45 rule is now in force across all of its UK supermarkets Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 07:00 The rule has been brought in at every Lidl Lidl announced a significant change in February which would impact all of its UK stores. Advertisement The budget supermarket confirmed it would be giving thousands of employees a pay rise, which has now come into effect. Daily Express
All the Southern trains cancelled this week Submitted by daniel on Tue, 12/05/2026 - 13:18 The cancellations will take place between Tuesday to Friday (May 12 to May 15). We have broken down the details for you to plan ahead. Tuesday to Friday (May 12 to May 15): London Now
In photos: live music at the Freight Brixton launch party, Thurs 7th May 2026 Submitted by daniel on Tue, 12/05/2026 - 10:47 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 .’ Brixton Buzz
In photos: Another wonderful day at the Streatham Kite Day, Sunday 10th May 2026 Submitted by daniel on Tue, 12/05/2026 - 08:00 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 the whole day, particularly children’s kites, which was very nice to see. All photos © Roy Reed More info Brixton Buzz