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Will the wurst shop win?

Will the wurst shop win?

If you live in Lewisham and love your local coffee shop or hairstylist, you can now express your gratitude by voting for them in the council’s annual Who Do You Love competition. Ironically the “wurst” shop won last year. Popular local food stall, The Sausage Man, sells award-winning sausages sourced…

New paperless system for benefit claims

New paperless system for benefit claims

Residents claiming financial assistance in Lewisham will be introduced to a new paperless system on 8th February. People who make a claim for Housing or Council Tax benefits will be able to call up a benefits assessor but will also have the option of making an appointment to see someone face…

Jobs fear remains as green shoots finally show

Jobs fear remains as green shoots finally show

The United Kingdom is officially out of recession, according to new figures released on Tuesday. But what does this actually mean for the people of East and South London?…

Economic figures paint a mixed picture

Economic figures paint a mixed picture

The latest inflation figures show a grim picture as prices rose at a high rate in December last year. According to the data by the Office for National Statistics, Consumer Price Index increased from 1.9% in November to 2.9% in December. CPI measures the change in prices for goods and…

Long awaited re-opening of Talbot pub in Brockley

Long awaited re-opening of Talbot pub in Brockley

After years of neglect, the Talbot pub in Brockley, Lewisham, has been restored to its former glory. Crowds of people crammed into the pub for its grand opening last weekend, the culmination of several months cleaning and sprucing up the bar.…

East End businesses slam economic report

East End businesses slam economic report

Local businessmen have reacted angrily to research that claims Tower Hamlets is in the top three local authority areas with the greatest potential for economic growth.…

Joyful shopping is all I want for Christmas

Joyful shopping is all I want for Christmas

In an attempt to prevent the mania inducing last minute shopping runs of Christmas Eve AND to remedy the painful disappointment of receiving unwanted gifts on the big day, The Old Truman Brewery has kindly opened a one stop Christmas market.…

Brockley firms use web to weather the recession

Brockley firms use web to weather the recession

New start-ups in Brockley are harnessing the power of the web, while making use of old-fashioned “community spirit” to give their businesses the best possible chance to survive the recession.…

Foundry bar set to make way for 18-storey hotel

Foundry bar set to make way for 18-storey hotel

This Friday marks the last chance for the public to object to plans to demolish popular Hoxton bar The Foundry.…

Tower Hamlets in top three local authorities for potential economic growth

Tower Hamlets in top three local authorities for potential economic growth

Tower Hamlets is in the top three local authority areas with the best potential for economic growth, a new study reveals.…