Lewisham Archive

Media campaigner Brian Cathcart lambasts The Times for “journalism abuse”

The Times newspaper committed a “grotesque abuse of journalism” with a series of stories about Muslims, according to the prominent …

by Joshua Statter/ October 11, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/

XR Lewisham and XR Hackney take to the streets of London in their fight against the climate crisis

Climate change protesters from Hackney and Lewisham joined forces with thousands of others in central London on Monday as part …

by Victoria Smith/ October 9, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Society/

Millwall manager Neil Harris announces shock exit

Millwalls’ all time leading goal scorer and manager quit yesterday as the Lions jittery start to the season resulted in …

by William Cotton/ October 4, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Sports/

Stoptober – what support your borough offers

Locals in Hackney, Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets are being offered support and resources to quit smoking as part of …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ October 4, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Gang Jailed for 70 Years After Committing 24 Armed Robberies

Four men have been jailed for a total of 70 years for a string of robberies across the country. On …

by Bella White/ October 3, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Police swoop on suspected people smugglers in Lewisham raid

Two men suspected of belonging to a migrant smuggling network were arrested by the UK’s National Crime Agency last Tuesday …

by Victoria Smith/ October 2, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Housing association hires interns with learning disabilities in first for Lewisham

A housing association in Lewisham has recruited a group of young people with learning disabilities for a nine-month work placement, …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 24, 2019/ Education, Employment, Lewisham, Local News/

Sainsbury’s bids to build high-rise flats on New Cross Gate store car park

A proposal from Sainsbury’s to build 1,500 flats in the car park of its New Cross Gate store would see …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 19, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Lewisham hit hard as Brexit jitters cause fall in property prices

Lewisham has seen the biggest dip in property prices of all four of East London Lines boroughs, figures reveal. In …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 16, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Plans for 32 temporary and supported living homes in Lewisham

  A planning application has been submitted for the development of 32 new council homes on Mayow Road in Perry …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Housing, Lewisham, Local News/

Man dies after ‘accidentally shooting himself’ in Lewisham

A man in his 20s has died of gunshot wounds in Sydenham. The Metropolitan Police has suggested in a statement …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

World Suicide prevention day- what support does your borough offer

With today marking World Suicide Prevention Day, and September being National Suicide Prevention Month, organisations across London are hoping to draw …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 10, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Goldsmiths’ finest- Fine Art Lecturer named 2020 Artist in Residence for the National Gallery.

A senior lecturer in the department of Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London has been named 2020 Artist in Residence …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 5, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Goldsmiths’ new warden says bye bye to beef in bid to reduce carbon footprint

In a bid to meet Goldsmiths’ target of becoming carbon natural by 2025, new Warden, Professor Frances Corner has announced controversial …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 3, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

On this day in history: The Battle of Lewisham

The Battle of Lewisham 1977   On 13 August 1977, the far-right group National Front (NF) attempted to march from …

by Astra McKenzie/ August 13, 2019/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

What’s on this Summer

by Astra McKenzie/ August 2, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Summer, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Great places to visit in your borough that you may have missed

Manor House Gardens Manor House Gardens is a family-friendly park which is situated in Lee. It is a great place …

by Astra McKenzie/ August 2, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Summer, Tower Hamlets/

Free advice for private landlords in Lewisham

The National Landlords Association (NLA) will host a free information evening for private landlords in south-east London. The event aims …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 30, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

GARA anti-racist occupation ends after 137 days

The BME (Black and Minority Ethnic)-led student occupation of Deptford Town Hall, part of Goldsmiths College, came to an end …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 29, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Lewisham MP writes in support of GARA’s anti-racism occupation

The MP for Lewisham, Vicky Foxcroft has written a letter to the Acting Warden of Goldsmiths college, urging her to …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 25, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Man charged with Beckenham murder

A man has been charged by detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Beckenham. Mrs Dyer was found unresponsive …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Update: Goldsmiths Anti-Racist Action issued with eviction notice

The Goldsmiths Anti-Racist Action group (GARA) who have been occupying Deptford Town Hall for the past 135 days have been …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Further protests as Anti-Racism occupation are threatened with legal action

After 133 days of occupation, the Goldsmiths Anti-racist Action group (GARA) have received a notice of eviction from the University’s …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 22, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Return to Teach: Meet the woman improving flexibility for teachers with children

Holly Power was frustrated. Yet another talented teacher she knew left work because they could not juggle childcare and the …

by Sarah Benhamou/ July 5, 2019/ Business, Education, Lewisham/

Slow down and smell the roses: Hither Green florists creates a haven for shoppers

Hither Green’s florist attracts locals with its beautiful bouquets, exquisite desserts and chic style – and also with its diverting …

by Ting Hu/ July 2, 2019/ Lewisham, Meet The Traders/

On the doorstep: witnessing the transformation of Brockley

This week we feature Sharon Gardner, founder of a sustainable health and wellbeing consultant Core of Life. Having lived in Brockley, …

by Tiffany Leung/ July 2, 2019/ Lewisham, On The Doorstep/

Revamped Beckenham Place Park Flower Show returns

Plant enthusiasts, beekeepers, and artists will be gathering in the Beckenham Place Park to celebrate this year’s Beckenham Place Park Flower …

by Ting Hu/ June 29, 2019/ Lewisham, News/

Clean air event encourages locals to reduce their carbon footprints

Residents in Lewisham were encouraged to pledge to reduce to their carbon footprints at an event to mark Clean Air …

by Ting Hu/ June 25, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News/

Invisible Voices: A conversation on BAME mental health

Identity, trauma and representation dominated discussion at the performance event Invisible Voices held at Goldsmiths this week.  The event doubled as …

by Sarah Benhamou/ June 25, 2019/ Education, Health, Lewisham, Society/

NHS public trusts in Lewisham and Hackney among those who used supplier linked to listeria outbreak

Lewisham and Hackney University Hospitals have both been  supplied by the food company linked to the nationwide listeria outbreak in …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 19, 2019/ Health, Lewisham, Local News/

Lewisham underlines plans to tackle air pollution as climate protests continue

 Green Chain Walk, Beckenham Place Park,  Pic: N Chadwick Lewisham council have declared a nine-point plan to improve air quality and …

by Ting Hu/ June 18, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News/

Extinction Rebellion protests disrupt traffic in Lewisham

Dozens of Extinction Rebellion activists blocked traffic and caused disruptions during rush-hour in Lewisham this morning. The Lewisham branch claimed …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 14, 2019/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Uncategorized/

Man arrested by police investigating sexual assaults

Police investigating a series of sexual assaults in Greenwich and Lewisham arrested 24-year-old man in the early hours of Monday, …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 12, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Brockley Max festival closes with family art day in Hilly Fields

Opening Night Art In Brockley Max Art Festival. Pic: Caro Swan Local musicians, poets and dancers were celebrated when the …

by Ting Hu/ June 12, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, Music, Society/

Police release CCTV image of cyclist suspected of sexual assaults

Police are seeking public help in identifying a cyclist who is suspected of committing three sexual assaults that occurred in …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 11, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

New cycling superhighway to pass through Deptford

A new cycle superhighway is set to pass through Evelyn Street and Creek Road in Deptford after the council approved …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 10, 2019/ Environment, Lewisham, Local News/

15 year-old boy drives Mercedes to Lewisham for an ice cream

A 15-year old boy was arrested after being caught driving a Mercedes in Lewisham for an ice cream on June …

by Sahira Raja/ June 3, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

Independent publishers in East London

  More independent publishers are appearing across London. East London’s independent publishing scene is buzzing. Graphic novels, poetry, memoirs, and …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ June 3, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

We vote for our pockets, not our health: Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah on life as an environmental campaigner

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah arrives at the Good Hope Café in Hither Green on a scooter. She has a look of determination …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 31, 2019/ Features, General Features, Lewisham, People/

Housing Crisis in 2019 – Is anyone better off yet?

London has been in the grips of a housing crisis since the economic crash of 2006. Since then, the struggle …

by Tom Higgins/ May 31, 2019/ Croydon, Data, Features, General Features, Hackney, Housing, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/