Lewisham man appears in court over shooting of activist Sasha Johnson
An 18-year-old from Lewisham has been charged with conspiracy to murder in relation to the recent shooting of the prominent …
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Musicians without festivals: surviving another year of uncertainty
“I feel like my memory of the South London jazz scene in full swing is already fading, because I just …
Family-friendly activities for the bank holiday weekend
Explore the local area with our fun and budget-friendly family activity suggestions With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease and the …
May 29, 2021/
Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized, What To Do This Week/
Mayor announces accommodation plans for 10 homeless families
A building in Brockley, Lewisham is set to be transformed into temporary accommodation for 10 homeless families but figures show …
Pressure grows on Lewisham Council to review LTNs
Over 12,000 Lewisham residents are petitioning the council to reopen roads that they closed last June during lockdown. The closures …
May 27, 2021/
Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Transport/
Lewisham refugee cafe close to finding home after fundraiser
A campaign to raise money for a permanent home for a community cafe for refugees in Lewisham is close to …
May 26, 2021/
Lewisham, Local News, News/
News in Brief
Croydon children to be offered free activities during school holidays Children in Croydon borough who are eligible for free school …
May 25, 2021/
Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Local News/
Covid-19: New variants in Dalston, and surge testing, as lockdown eases
Young people in Shoreditch, Old Street and Great Eastern Street and parts of Dalston are being urged to take Covid …
May 21, 2021/
Commentary, Coronavirus, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
News in Brief
Roy Hodgson set to retire as Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has announced he will step down as manager of …
Independent tales: Bookshops’ struggle to survive the pandemic
The country has been in lockdown on-and-off for over a year now and people have used their time at home to …
May 13, 2021/
Community, Coronavirus, Features, Lewisham, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/
Deptford community outraged as leisure pool faces closure
A petition to save a Deptford leisure pool has reached over 3000 signatures in eight days, after the council revealed that they …
May 13, 2021/
Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham, Summer/
‘Kill the Bill’ protests continue in Lewisham
A local anti-racism group protested outside Lewisham police station and plead for “new people, new forces” to join future ‘Kill …
Cladding leaseholders’ fury after MPs vote down law to protect them from costs
Tower Hamlets and Lewisham leaseholders living in high rise buildings with dangerous cladding have expressed their anger and disappointment after …
May 10, 2021/
Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Theatres to re-open in Shadwell, Dalston and Croydon as lockdown eases
Theatre-lovers in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Croydon will be able to attend live performances in the coming weeks after restrictions …
Not going away? From festivals to parks, our guide for a stay-at-home summer
by Fenella Breaks and Monet Olrod As Londoners face yet another summer stuck in the UK, why not make the …
News in Brief
London Mayoral Elections The capital heads to the polls today to vote for the London Mayor. A YouGov Poll shows …
May 6, 2021/
Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir to perform with P!nk and Rag’n’Bone Man at the BRIT Awards
The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir are to perform at the BRIT Awards next week alongside international superstars P!nk and …
Ladywell headteacher praises scheme to make school roads safer
The head of a Ladywell Primary school participating in a Lewisham council initiative that closes roads at drop-off and pick-up …
May 5, 2021/
Environment, Lewisham, News/
Award-winning Lewisham community choir launch exciting project: The Hive
A Lewisham choir have launched a virtual performance project aimed at bringing together the local community through music, funded by …
Free tote bags for Lewisham shoppers aim to kickstart high street after lockdown
Shoppers in Lewisham are being given free tote bags in a bid to encourage them to shop locally after a …
May 4, 2021/
Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham, News/
News in Brief
Former Goldsmiths student takes on key role at Hackney Council A former Goldsmiths student was elected as deputy speaker of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
April 13, 2021/
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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 …
‘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 …
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 …
April 11, 2021/
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …