“It’s so empowering”: Lewisham menopause boxing club helps women fight for visibility – video Women in Lewisham have started a boxing class and community club that is “punching through the menopause.” Menobox, which started … by Miri de Villers/ November 8, 2022/ Features, Lewisham, Videos/
“Working to tackle stigma”: Lewisham addiction recovery day focuses on harm reduction Drug and alcohol addiction charities in Lewisham advocated for the use of overdose reversal drug Naloxone at a recovery day … by Miri de Villers/ November 7, 2022/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Did Lewisham Council deliver 1,200 social homes? Housing campaigners take a stand Residents and housing campaigners are taking a stand against Lewisham Labour’s claim that it has delivered 1,200 social homes over … by Miri de Villers/ November 3, 2022/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
“Black boys from Lewisham”: residents respond to Tory MP’s controversial tweet – video Eastlondonlines took to the streets to ask local residents their thoughts about a controversial tweet written by Lewisham-born Conservative MP, … by Miri de Villers/ October 26, 2022/ Lewisham, News, Videos/
Lewisham Chris Kaba police meeting protested by local activists Local activists protested outside a meeting called to address concerns of Lewisham residents in the wake of the death of … by Miri de Villers/ October 13, 2022/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News/
Come Dine in Blue: Lewisham exhibition celebrates more than 100 migrant stories Over 100 Lewisham residents from migrant backgrounds have come together to create a participatory art project, celebrating stories of identity, … by Miri de Villers/ October 11, 2022/ Arts Features, Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
From Iranian Prison Cell to London Marathon: an Interview with Anoosheh Ashoori Dressed in the uniform he wore in an Iranian prison courtroom, Anoosheh Ashoori completed a gruelling 26-mile run for the … by Miri de Villers/ October 7, 2022/ Features, Lewisham/
Ashoori blames UK government for incarceration in ‘valley of hell’ Lewisham resident Anoosheh Ashoori has told mainstream news media over the past week in several key interviews that the British … by Miri de Villers/ March 30, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News/
Anoosheh Ashoori’s family paid £27,000 to Iran to secure his release The family of the Lewisham man released last week after five years of captivity in Iran were forced to pay … by Miri de Villers/ March 23, 2022/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Tears and hugs bring a happy end to a ‘long and cruel separation’: two families finally reunited last night After years in prison and house arrest, Anoosheh Ashoori and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe were reunited with their families in the early … by Miri de Villers/ March 17, 2022/ Lead Stories, Uncategorized/
Family joy as Anoosheh Ashoori returns to Lewisham after five years in Iran jail Iranian-British national and Lewisham resident Anoosheh Ashoori was returning to Britain today alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe – both suddenly released after … by Miri de Villers/ March 16, 2022/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/
What to do this week: International Women’s Day Special It’s International Women’s Day Today! And our boroughs are celebrating throughout the week with a stellar line-up of music, talks, … by Miri de Villers/ March 8, 2022/ Events, Music, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/
Ukraine refugee crisis: Polish centre appeals for volunteers amid flood of donations The Lewisham Polish Centre has become one of London’s hubs for collecting aid parcels – including baby milk, soup and … by Miri de Villers/ March 4, 2022/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Bank of Things offers free everyday essentials to young people Many young people in Lewisham will now have access to free everyday necessities from a ‘Bank of Things’ community donation … by Miri de Villers/ February 21, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/
Second round of strikes by lecturers at Goldsmiths in dispute over redundancies Hundreds of academic staff at Goldsmiths in New Cross have begun another extensive series of strikes in response to the … by Miri de Villers/ February 9, 2022/ Lead Stories/