Flowers are not the only things to meet the eye when walking into Fanny Ford of London. A statue of Buddha, home-made jewelry and gifts are placed among the plants, and owner Gillian Ford’s dog Ellie welcomes the customers as they enter.

A £4 million package to provide additional classrooms at local primary schools has been approved by the Mayor of Lewisham. Mayor Sir Steve Bullock said: “The increase in demand for primary school places is a problem across London and here in Lewisham we are managing the situation by putting additional classes in our existing schools.” [...]