Vicky Foxcroft backs charity in fight against unnecessary institutionalisation
Vicky Foxcroft the Labour MP for Lewisham Deptford has thrown her weight behind a Lewisham charity after she signed their …
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‘We feared for his life’ – mother of autistic son joins Right 2 Home campaign
A mother whose son was the victim of abuse after being placed in a mental health treatment unit has joined …
Fire in Deptford block of flats brought under control by 80 firefighters
A fire in a Deptford block of flats, which burned for five hours, was brought under control last night by …
Lewisham renters campaign for Government protection amid eviction fears
Lewisham renters have put up banners across the borough demanding that the government cancels renter’s debts, protects renters from eviction, …
May 20, 2020/
Coronavirus, Lewisham, News/
Local cinemas join fund-raising appeal in battle for survival
Independent cinemas in Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and East Finchley have joined a national campaign set up to protect businesses …
May 18, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham Islamic Centre criticises Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME deaths inquiry
The appointment of Trevor Phillips to the BAME coronavirus inquiry is an insult not only to British Muslims but to …
May 16, 2020/
Coronavirus, Lewisham, Local News, News, News/
Crystal Palace and Millwall edge closer to a return
Crystal Palace and Millwall are a step closer to returning to action after the government announced that professional sports can …
Emergency measures for walkers and cyclists under social distancing
Residents in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Lewisham and Croydon will see emergency measures enforced to their roads to improve social distancing …
May 12, 2020/
Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, News, Tower Hamlets/
We Need To Talk: About our children in lockdown
Tanya Campbell-Rochester, 45, has been practicing as a therapist in Lewisham for the past six years, specialising in counselling for …
May 11, 2020/
Features, Health, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, People/
Deptford Cinema finds online ways to serve its community
Film-lovers in Deptford can watch a variety of independent films – some made by local film makers – free of …
May 11, 2020/
Coronavirus, Lewisham, News/
Not-for-profit Lewisham brewery offers takeaway service
A not-for-profit brewery in Lewisham which employs people with learning disabilities is selling takeaway beer. Ignition Brewery on Sydenham Road has …
May 8, 2020/
Community, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle/
Good deeds in Hackney, Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets during lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has seen many volunteers and charities step up to help the most vulnerable members …
May 8, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, People, Tower Hamlets/
Online dance classes to keep you active during lockdown
Forget online HIIT workouts or 5k runs, local dance communities in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Lewisham and Croydon have come to …
May 7, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/
Park life: where to relax in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Croydon and Lewisham
Staying fit and enjoying green spaces within the city has never seemed more important since lockdown began in March. Eastlondonlines …
May 7, 2020/
Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/
Telegraph Hill community rallies together for vulnerable residents
A community group of over 450 volunteers on Telegraph Hill formed after lockdown has fed over 200 households in the …
May 3, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Health, Lewisham, Local News, Lockdown lifestyle, News, News, Society/
Lewisham Hospital cleaners win pay increase after walk-out
Hospital cleaners in Lewisham won a pay rise after industrial action including a day-long walk-out in protest at being underpaid. …
April 30, 2020/
Community, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Deptford community store is raising money to feed residents amid food shortage concerns
Volunteers at a shop in Deptford have launched an online crowdfunding page to raise money to supply food for low …
April 29, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham/
Fighting back: East London’s history of racism
As racist and religious hate crime rises by 40 per cent in Eastlondonlines’ boroughs, we have produced a timeline, to …
April 15, 2020/
Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Are those in power doing enough to combat hate crime?
When we asked our councillors and police how they were combatting hate crime, we were met with silence. The authorities …
April 15, 2020/
Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Trains, trams – and racism: how East Croydon Station became unsafe for minorities
Recent figures reveal that East Croydon station has more than twice the number of racists incidents than any other station …
April 14, 2020/
Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Hate crime is increasing – it is time to fight back
Hate crime is surging in our boroughs. In Lewisham, homophobic hate crime has increased by 100 per cent, whilst anti-Semitic …
April 14, 2020/
Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
COVID-19 hate crimes continue against East Asians
The current coronavirus pandemic has created an environment of fear that is manifesting itself in increased racist abuse of Chinese …
April 14, 2020/
Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Hateful London: Unveiling the hate crime crisis
Over the last 12 months, racist and religious hate crime has risen by 40 per cent throughout Eastlondonlines boroughs. According to the …
April 14, 2020/
Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham Council pushes health campaigns with Sugar Smart
Lewisham council is collaborating with outdoor advertising companies JCDecaux UK and Outsmart to combat obesity in children with The Sugar Smart …
Lewisham Council warns residents of fake coronavirus scammers
Scammers are said to be going door-to-door posing as coronavirus testers in order to gain entry to other peoples homes, …
March 27, 2020/
Crime, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Graffiti on Crystal Palace pub helps pressure JD Wetherspoon to pay staff
Graffiti that appeared on a Crystal Palace Wetherspoons pub urging the chain to pay their staff yesterday helped force the …
March 27, 2020/
Croydon, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/
Elderly Lewisham residents are worried they won’t see texted COVID-19 information
Elderly residents in Lewisham have voiced their concerns about having access to the advice the NHS is providing about COVID-19 …
March 25, 2020/
Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Catford Constitutional Club awarded £1.65 million from the Mayor of London
A local Catford social club that was facing permanent closure has been awarded £1.65 million from the Mayor of London. …
March 23, 2020/
Lewisham, Local News, News/
Local aid group set up to help residents of Lewisham during Covid 19 outbreak
Local aid groups in Lewisham have rallied together to bring vulnerable residents in the borough support during the Covid 19 …
Sainsbury’s withdraw plans to build tower blocks in New Cross Gate
Sainsbury’s has withdrawn their planning application to build high-rise flats on a plot of their land in New Cross Gate …
Amersham Vale GPs introduce online services prompting concerns over elderly
Plans by a GP surgery in New Cross to put it’s communication services online have been welcomed by the Patients’ …
March 17, 2020/
Health, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Lewisham Council approves its climate action plan
Extinction Rebellion activists in Lewisham said they were “relieved and encouraged” yesterday after the council finally passed its climate action …
March 14, 2020/
Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News, News, Transport/
Telegraph Hill Festival cancelled due to fears over COVID-19 outbreak
The Telegraph Hill festival has been cancelled due to fears over the COVID-19 outbreak. The local festival, which was due …
News In Brief
Lewisham Library first floor closed The first floor of Lewisham Library is closed due to electrical problems. Earlier in the …
March 14, 2020/
Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Millwall and St Christopher’s Hospice collaborate for successful fundraiser
When lifelong Millwall fan Anthony Osbourne died last year – his final wish was to spend his last days with …
First COVID-19 case in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets saw its first case of the Coronavirus yesterday according to Public Health England (PHE). The council …
March 10, 2020/
Croydon, Environment, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Zero-emission mowing machines to be used within Lewisham parks
Eco-friendly mowers were introduced to Lewisham last week in an attempt to reduce high emissions during grass-cutting seasons. The new …
March 10, 2020/
Environment, Lewisham, News/
Drivers to face up to £80 fine for idling their engines
Drivers in Lewisham who leave their car engines running for three minutes face fines of up to £80 in an …
March 9, 2020/
Environment, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Lewisham residents can get up to £5000 for community projects
Lewisham residents who are keen to get involved in projects that could increase visitors to the borough can apply for …
March 7, 2020/
Lewisham, Local News, News/
Students Union criticises university management over Evolving Goldsmiths plan
A Goldsmiths Student Union sabbatical officer has accused the university of treating the SU like “stupid annoying children that are …
March 5, 2020/
Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/