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George The Poet named patron of charity making ‘poetic voice heard’ in politics

The Brixton-based charity has run programmes including, Mandem, Lets Talk, helping young boys to express themselves through poetry.

Evening Standard

Reward and fresh appeal for information over murder of James Akinwande in 1994

The 18-year-old was chased, beaten and stabbed by a group of men after leaving the Vox nightclub in Brixton, south London.

The Independent UK

Police offer £20,000 reward for information about 1994 Brixton murder

James Akinwande was just 18 when he was fatally stabbed in Brixton

Evening Standard

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We Live in Time filming locations: All the London spots in the movie

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s new release was shot in places familiar to many south Londoners, such as Herne Hill and Brixton

Evening Standard

Vampire Weekend at Brixton Academy review: The indie rockers were back with real bite

4/5 The band hadn’t played this venue in almost 15 years but from the set it seemed like they hadn’t aged a day

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"Confidence Man are ridiculous. They're also one of the best live acts on Planet Earth right now." Melbourne's EDM party starters turn Brixton Academy into a delirious rave with one of the gigs of the year

Confidence Man are a dazzling, ludicrous triumph in Brixton. Surely arenas beckon?

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Man appears at Old Bailey after fatal attack on board bus in Brixton

Victim Donovan Martin, 40, was fatally assaulted on board the route 59 bus in Brixton

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Man jailed for life for murdering 22-year-old Keelen Wong on busy Brixton street

‘There are no joy or winners in this scenario, only levels of loss’, said Keelen’s father

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Man charged with attempted murder after bus attack leaves victim fighting for life in Brixton

Detectives do not believe any weapons were used in the incident but police enquiries are ongoing

Evening Standard

Lillian Bickley obituary

Other lives: Social worker, academic and community activist who supported families impacted by the 1981 New Cross fire and the Brixton riots

The Guardian - UK

Squatters move into iconic Brixton venue Dogstar just days after it closes

The Dogstar is the latest in a string of venues targeted by squatters after a Gordon Ramsay pub was also occupied

Evening Standard

Iconic Brixton pub Dogstar closes after owners go into administration

Brixton’s Dogstar pub has shuttered its doors after a buyer could not be found

Evening Standard

Chef AJ to pop up at Turtle Bay for one-off supper club

The All in a Box chef is headed to Brixton

Evening Standard

Inside Chris Kaba’s Brixton Hill-based 67 gang, one of London’s most notorious and feared postcode crime groups

The ruthless 67 mob is said to have taken its name from the telephone code for their south London neighbourhood from which many associates hail

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‘Shocking’: Chris Kaba verdict stokes old frustrations in Brixton

Latest acquittal of an officer who shot dead unarmed Black man provokes disbelief, frustration and resignation in south London

Evening Standard

London music festival line-ups 2025: All Points East, Mighty Hoopla, BST and more announce acts

Pop festival Mighty Hoopla in Brixton is also among events to have started announcing acts for 2025

Evening Standard

Rapper was ‘core member’ of violent street gang 67, court told

The 67 gang is said to have taken its name from the telephone code for Brixton Hill in south London from which many of its members hail.

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Chris Kaba’s violent gang history revealed

Neither the 24-year-old rapper’s gang history nor criminal record was revealed in the trial of firearms officer Martyn Blake.

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Evening Standard

Man guilty of murder after horror broad daylight stabbing in busy Brixton street

Police used forensics and CCTV to find the killer

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Lauryn Hill calls for end to London knife violence as Fugees star meets survivor

Lauryn Hill met James Bascoe-Smith, who suffered brain damage after he was stabbed in Brixton, and called for ‘peace’ on the capital’s streets

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Cyclist dies in collision with lorry in Brixton

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man died at the scene

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Buster's: Ploussard founders to open wagyu burger concept in Brixton

The concept will take the place of Other Side Fried in Brixton, and will go big on natural wine

Evening Standard

Black History Month: your guide to the best cultural events in London

From Neneh Cherry to Ghetts, there’s a lot going on in the capital

Evening Standard

Lennon Gallagher’s guide to London: Burberry, the Barbican and Brixton

Lennon Gallagher likes a drink at the Seven Stars, treats himself to morning matchas and would lower the price of pints if he were Mayor

The Independent UK

HMP Brixton: Inspection finds catalogue of failings at one of UK’s most overcrowded jails

Inspectors warn of ‘appalling’ conditions and failures to take basic steps to reduce inmates’ potential risk to public

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