Lewisham is one of the few areas in the country where students can be tested for undetected cardiac abnormalities and irregularities that can cause Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). These problems hit young, sporting people throughout the world, causing instant tragedy for families and friends of those affected.…
The family of missing journalist Michael Dixon have gone to Costa Rica to seek out new clues on his whereabouts on the anniversary of his disappearance. His brother David and girlfriend Nadia Martinez of East Croydon, will be travelling to Tamarindo along with his father Hubert, mother Lynn in another…
Half of London's fire engines are off the road as a result of industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union. Croydon is one station affected. It is specially equipped to handle terrorist incidents.…
A Millwall football fan who was attacked after an away game against Bristol City…
This weekend, East London not only sees temperatures of up to 30oC, but some amazing events all the way along the East London Line. So, if the football or the tennis are not for you and you didn’t get a ticket for Glastonbury, then art, comedy and exercise are all…
Ghost signs are the faded traces of another age before East London exploded into the concrete, glass and metal jungle it is today. Look past the tall buildings, the kitsch markets, the shopping centres and the night clubs, and some hidden gems of local history remain, still lightly printed onto…
Brockley Society’s Midsummer Fayre took place at Hilly Fields, on Saturday and even the rain and freezing wind didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended. For other summer events see the end of this post. The Brockley Fayre was jam packed with children, families and teenagers having a day…
Local authorities and healthcare providers in Lewisham have announced a new partnership in administering adult health and social care, the latest stage in a collaborative project to deliver better standards of care to the borough's residents.…
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