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Lewisham Archive

Your East London guide to Summer events 2021

As the government’s gradually lifting Covid restrictions, this summer is looking up for many of us. There are many East …
by Cara Houlton/ April 19, 2021/ Arts, Community, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Music, On The Doorstep, Summer, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/

Murder of Sarah Everard sparks questions over death of Blessing Olusegun

The recent murder of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive who went missing in Clapham while walking home has re-sparked interest …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ April 14, 2021/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Meet the man behind 100,000 free meals to frontline workers

When the pandemic first hit, Sujan Katuwal was tempted to close down the Nepalese restaurant that he had been running for more than 10 years.   But his wife, Bandana, suggested …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ April 14, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Meet The Traders/

How Goat Girl guitarist beats cancer and works on new album On All Fours

If you’ve had your ear placed firmly to the concrete of South London’s bustling music scene over the last few …
by Lewis Budd/ April 14, 2021/ Features, Lewisham, Music, People/

Hundreds of ‘cultural gems’ get recovery fund

By Esmae Palmer and Monet Olrod More than 100 organisations across Eastlondonlines boroughs have received financial support from the Government’s …
by ELL Admin/ April 14, 2021/ Arts, Arts Features, Community, Croydon, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

The headmaster behind the LGBTQ+ headlines

Nicholas Hewlett sits down with a calm and poised energy for our Zoom chat. Academic books are organised neatly on …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ April 14, 2021/ Features, Lewisham, People/

Call for Lewisham residents to volunteer in Vaccine Bus initiative

By Lewis Budd and Olivia Haller-Clarke An independent charity based in Lewisham has called on locals to continue their help …
by ELL Admin/ April 13, 2021/ Lewisham/

Deptford X festival wins vital recovery fund to stage 10-day event in the summer

Deptford X, a 10-day festival set to take place from July 9-18, 2021, has won £30,000 from a fund set …
by Lewis Budd/ April 13, 2021/ Lewisham, News/

‘Kill the Bill’ protest came to Deptford

A ‘Kill the Bill’ protest took place on Deptford High Street with South-London activists hoping for local involvement and education …
by Winnie Lee/ April 12, 2021/ Lewisham, News/

Murder investigation launched after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Sydenham

A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Sydenham.  Police were called to Hazel …
by Lewis Budd/ April 11, 2021/ Lewisham/

Pepys Park rape: Police appeal for witnesses as girl raped by three teenagers

Police are appealing for witnesses following the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl in a Lewisham park. The alleged rape …
by Lewis Budd/ April 11, 2021/ Lewisham, News/

Making blankets for the homeless – out of crisp packets

Despite experiencing a demanding few months making blankets, Keare Pearce-Downey cracks a friendly smile on the Zoom call. The 34-year-old …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ April 2, 2021/ Features, Lewisham, People/

Community garden project smash fundraising target

Grow Lewisham, a local community garden project producing healthy food for the community has exceeded their fundraising target and received …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ March 25, 2021/ Community, Lewisham/

Lewisham’s vulnerable residents given Irish stew

The Irish Community Centre in Lewisham spent St Patrick’s Day delivering Irish stew and soda bread to those most vulnerable …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ March 20, 2021/ Lewisham/

Bakerloo line extension on hold ‘indefinitely’

The £4 billion extension plans to expand the current Bakerloo line from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham and potentially further …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ March 20, 2021/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, Transport/

Covid-19: Lewisham groups receive council funding

Eight Lewisham community organisations will be given over £155,000 of funding from Lewisham Council to cope with changes and restrictions …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ March 16, 2021/ Lewisham, News/

Lewisham launches bursaries to promote cultural engagement

Lewisham has introduced bursaries worth a total of £7,500 for local organisations and professionals who want to promote diversity in …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ March 12, 2021/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News/

Future of Goldsmiths: staff and students hold virtual picket

Academic staff and students at Goldsmiths, University of London held a virtual picket in response to senior management’s restructuring plan …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ March 7, 2021/ Community, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

Lewisham wants to be a sanctuary for Aegean refugees

Lewisham Council, one of the eight established boroughs of sanctuary in London, is calling on the government to restart the …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ March 5, 2021/ Lewisham, News/

Covid-19: test centre opens in a brewery

A brewery in Lewisham that employs and trains people with learning disabilities has been turned into a rapid Covid-19 test …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ March 3, 2021/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/

Lewisham Donation Hub able to reopen

A donation hub in Lewisham that helps people struggling the most through lockdown reopened on February 16, 2021, after a …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ February 20, 2021/ Lewisham/

Covid test centre opens in Deptford

A new Covid-19 test centre opened in Lewisham on February 15, bringing the number of test centres in the borough …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ February 17, 2021/ Lewisham/

Man runs 500 miles for brain tumour research

A Bellingham man has raised over £8000 for a brain tumour charity by running nearly 500 miles. The 28-year-old railway …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ February 10, 2021/ Lewisham/
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Dr Alex George becomes Mental Health Ambassador

A Lewisham A&E doctor and former Love Island star Alex George has been appointed as Youth Mental Health Ambassador by …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ February 10, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Education, Health, Lewisham/

‘Virtual hospital ward’ to monitor Lewisham patients

A pilot scheme tracking the health of Lewisham patients at home to prevent the need for hospital visits has been …
by Ariana Hashtrudi/ February 7, 2021/ Lewisham/

Headmaster makes national news by coming out in assembly

A school headmaster in Catford marked the start of LGBT+ History Month with an inspiring move of openness and acceptance.  …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ February 3, 2021/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Justin Bieber reunites with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir for Xmas charity song

Superstar singer Justin Bieber has joined forces with the renowned Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Choir for a new Christmas recording …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 19, 2020/ Christmas, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Solving the Catch-22 for the homeless by giving them an address to call their home

A social-enterprise tackling homelessness, is currently being piloted in Lewisham. ELL spoke to its founder, Chris Hildrey. For people who …
by Dominique Boulan/ December 17, 2020/ Features, Lewisham, People, Society/

Ellie Reeves MP: Covid, Starmer, Corbyn and representing her home borough in the House

Talking to Eastlondonlines a year after re-election, Lewisham MP Ellie Reeves discussed the issues facing her constituents, how she got …
by Daniel King/ December 17, 2020/ Features, General Features, Lewisham, Politics/

Air pollution ‘materially contributed’ to Lewisham girl’s death, coroner rules in landmark case

Illegal levels of air pollution caused the death of a nine-year-old girl from Lewisham in 2013, a coroner ruled today …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 16, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Award-winning community store appeals for public support

A Lewisham community store won the Mayor of London’s community champion award on International Volunteers Day, last week. ELL spoke …
by Dominique Boulan/ December 9, 2020/ Lewisham, Society/

Boos turn to cheers at The Den as arm-in-arm players display anti-racism banner

Millwall fans applauded the anti-racism banner displayed by their team, who linked arms with Queens Park Rangers players before their …
by Daniel King/ December 9, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/

Scientist tells inquest: no link between high pollution and asthmatic girl’s hospital admissions

A leading scientist said today there is no evidence of a link between increased air pollution and a nine-year-old Lewisham …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 8, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lewisham/

Boost for Bakerloo extension as land along route given protection

Plans for the Bakerloo underground line extension to Lewisham have been given a boost by the Government acting to protect …
by Dominique Boulan/ December 8, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Transport/

Lewisham MP resigns shadow post after saying registrars can refuse gay marriage

Lewisham MP Janet Daby has resigned as Labour’s shadow minister for faith and apologised for making “misjudged” comments relating to …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 8, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/

Missing Lewisham woman found in ISIS camp in Syria

A woman who was the subject of a national missing persons appeal has been found six years later in a …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 7, 2020/ Lewisham/

Mother of girl who died from asthma attack: “We do not understand the dangers of air pollution”

The mother of a nine-year-old girl who died from a chronic asthma attack has said people still do not understand …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 7, 2020/ Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Millwall and Derby players booed for taking the knee as fans return to The Den

Boos rang out around The Den yesterday, as Millwall and Derby County took the knee for what was their first …
by Daniel King/ December 6, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/

COVID 19: As virus death toll tops 60,000, a chance to remember with hospice service

The pandemic has cast a shadow upon so many communities throughout 2020; in honour of those who have lost their …
by Fiona Holland/ December 5, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham/

Inquiry as payouts to departing council staff more than double over past year

Councillors have ordered an inquiry after it was revealed that more than £2 million was paid to staff leaving Lewisham …
by Thomas Newlove/ December 3, 2020/ Lewisham, Local News/
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