Lewisham Archive

New Year New Team

Goldsmiths MA in Television Journalism students have now taken over from their MA Journalism colleagues to run our independent local …

by Ilaria Cafaro/ January 16, 2020/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, People, Society/

Inquest to rule on whether air pollution led to Lewisham child’s death

An inquest can determine whether the Government’s inaction on air pollution contributed to the death of a nine-year-old Lewisham girl, …

by Alex Mistlin/ December 19, 2019/ Environment, Lewisham, News/

Meet the Councillors: “We’re facing a catastrophic future. It’s climate suicide”

As the dust of the General Election settles, the bins still need emptying and the schools still need running. Many …

by Celine Wadhera/ December 18, 2019/ Features, General Features, Lewisham/

C4 raises a glass to brewery scheme that employs the disabled

The work of a Lewisham brewery which trains people with learning disabilities has been recognised by Channel 4, as they …

by Caitlin Griffith/ December 15, 2019/ Lewisham/

Demand for food banks rockets as Christmas looms

In the second of a two part examination of the poverty crises affecting people this Christmas, Barney Stone looks at …

by Barney Stone/ December 15, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE2019 Lewisham landslide for Labour in the face of national Tory sweep

By James Bayley and Charles Woodham All three Labour MPs retained their seats in the Lewisham constituencies, albeit with reduced …

by Eastlondonlines/ December 13, 2019/ Lewisham/

#ELLGE19 Councillor Joe Dromey – “Politicians are failing young people”

Councillor Joe Dromey has been on the campaign trail over the past few weeks, urging his young constituency to make their voices …

by Daisy Lester/ December 10, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Lewisham Deptford: ‘Tories getting in would be a disaster’

Home to many forward thinking, left wing, creative types, Lewisham Deptford is set to remain a Labour stronghold this election. …

by Charles Woodham/ December 9, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham, Local News, Politics/

Demolition of Deptford pub in conservation area “criminal offence” say Lewisham Council

An historic building in the Deptford High Street Conservation Area has been torn down, despite having no planning permission for …

by Caitlin Griffith/ December 5, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Gary Younge on gun and knife crime: ‘Media are failing the victims’

The media often characterise knife crime victims as ‘feral’ and fail to report on the social context of the offences, …

by Celine Wadhera/ December 5, 2019/ Lewisham/

Squatter-run community cafe relocates and re-opens

Despite being forced by Lewisham Council to switch off their ovens, take out their pies and hurriedly find new a …

by Charles Woodham/ December 3, 2019/ Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News/

#ELLGE19 Election Preview: Lewisham West and Penge – “The Tories have one card to play and it’s Brexit”

From the dinosaurs of Crystal Palace Park to the friendly, vibrant atmosphere on Sydenham High Street. For every fried chicken …

by James Bayley/ December 1, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham/

Deptford’s Blue Story: cinemas reinstate screenings after outrage at brawl ban

Vue Cinemas will reinstate screenings of Blue Story after pulling it following a brawl at the Star City multiplex in Birmingham last week. They will be providing …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 28, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Lewisham Hospital workers fight for living wage in new private contract

Lewisham hospital workers due to be employed by a private company are demanding guarantees that the promise of a pay …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 28, 2019/ Health, Lewisham, News/

Universities strike continues as lecturers attack ‘neoliberal models of education’

Local university lecturers began a second day of strike action over pensions and working conditions, expressing a determination to make …

by Charles Woodham/ November 26, 2019/ Education, Lewisham/

Community fridge dishes out a tonne of food

Since launching six weeks ago, Catford Fridge Station has redistributed 1250kg of food to vulnerable people in the community. The …

by James Bayley/ November 25, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, People/

Deptford’s Rapman: banned film is a powerful love story, not glorification of violence

The Deptford director of a groundbreaking film about childhood friendships amid postcode wars in South London, controversially banned following a …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 25, 2019/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Construction on New Cross enterprise hub to start in New Year

Construction on a new enterprise hub to link Goldsmiths, University of London with the wider community of New Cross and …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 22, 2019/ Business, Lewisham, News/

Petition gains 3,000 signatures after another Catford Road death

A petition has gained nearly 3,000 signatures in an attempt to protect pedestrians and cyclists from the perils of Catford …

by James Bayley/ November 21, 2019/ Lewisham, Transport/

Police close file on Deptford double murder investigation 

The investigation into the brutal double murder in 2017 of a Deptford man and his daughter has now been closed, …

by Charles Woodham/ November 19, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Campaigners question vote backing controversial Achilles Street plans

A group of New Cross residents have voted 73 per cent in favour of Lewisham Council’s plans for the “comprehensive redevelopment” of the Achilles …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 18, 2019/ Housing, Lewisham/

Lewisham rapist jailed for 8 years

A Lewisham man will serve eight years in prison for two counts of rape and two counts of actual bodily …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 17, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Squatters ‘Pie ‘n’ Mash’ café serving free meals faces eviction by council

An autonomous squatter’s café that provides free ‘pie’n’mash’ meals to local people has been given 24 hours to close or …

by Charles Woodham/ November 15, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Society/

Mayor recognises booming businesses in Lewisham

Eight Lewisham businesses were recognized for their contributions to the community at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Award Ceremony last …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 14, 2019/ Business, Lewisham, News/

Indie cinema promises to pay London living wage

Independent cinema, Catford Mews, has signed up to be Lewisham’s 80th real living wage employer, promising to pay its staff …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 14, 2019/ Employment, Lewisham, Uncategorized/

Breaking: Person killed by train causes severe delays

A person who was hit by a train near Anerley station at 7am this morning was pronounced dead at the …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 14, 2019/ Lewisham/

Lewisham McDonald’s strikers join march on Downing Street

Striking McDonald’s workers from Lewisham joined dozens of others yesterday in a march on Downing Street to protest at low …

by Charles Woodham/ November 13, 2019/ Lewisham, Politics, Society/

Brockley’s Rock is a different kettle of fish

Popular Lewisham fish and chip shop, Brockley’s Rock, has been awarded the prestigious Good Food Award for Fish and Chips …

by James Bayley/ November 13, 2019/ Lewisham, Meet The Traders, Reviews/

New homes for homeless Lewisham families

More than 70 much needed new council homes are to be built in Lewisham after the council planners approved a …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 12, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

#ELLGE2019 Lewisham Labour candidate Ellie Reeves gives birth

Ellie Reeves, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Lewisham West & Penge, gave birth to a baby boy this morning.   Reeves, 38, took just one …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 12, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham, News, Politics/

Police renew appeal for sightings of stolen ‘Asian gold’

The Metropolitan Police have renewed their appeal for information about stolen ‘Asian gold’ worth in excess of £300,000 taken from …

by Harry Thompson/ November 7, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

Women’s Equality Party campaigns against domestic violence in Lewisham

The Women’s Equality Party (WEP) in Lewisham are campaigning against domestic violence in Lewisham, urging victims to get in touch if they …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ November 4, 2019/ Lewisham, News, Politics/

Local church steps in to fund disabled daughter’s athletic wheelchair

A mother from Lewisham has finally raised enough money for an athletic wheelchair for her disabled daughter. Nine year-old Millie …

by Grace Hoffman/ November 1, 2019/ Lewisham, News, People/

Lewisham’s new young mayor thanks God for his win

Lewisham’s new young mayor has thanked God after winning the election with a resounding majority. Femi Komolafe, 15, who attends …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ November 1, 2019/ Education, Lewisham, News/

Goldmiths honours Battle of Lewisham anniversary with new public artwork

A mural by a former Goldsmiths student inspired by the 1970s zines, punk and reggae culture commemorating 42 years since …

by Victoria Smith/ October 31, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, Society/

Achilles Street residents raise concerns over planned demolition of their homes

Residents from an estate in New Cross are being told to vote in a ballot to decide if the estate will be …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ October 31, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/

The cost of living near Ofsted’s top-rated schools in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon

Hackney, Tower Hamlets Lewisham and Croydon are some of the best places to live in London and also some of …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 30, 2019/ Croydon, Education, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Lewisham teen singing sensation heads to New York

“It’s the best feeling when you win trophies for something that you love doing.”  14 year old school girl from …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ October 29, 2019/ Lewisham, Music/

News in Brief

Hackney businessman leaves work to follow passion for non-alcoholic beverages. A Hackney businessman has left his city job to set …

by Bella White/ October 24, 2019/ Business, Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Music/

Rowett appointed Lions’ Boss

Gary Rowett has been announced as the new Millwall boss yesterday, in what could prove a coup for the south-east …

by William Cotton/ October 24, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Sports/