What’s On This Week
October 18, 2019/
Arts, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Music, People, Reviews, Tower Hamlets, What's On This Week/
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
August 13, 2019/
Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/
What’s on this Summer
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
May 31, 2019/
Features, General Features, Lewisham, People/