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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

What you need to know as Lewisham heads into mayor's election

The mayoral election in Lewisham is scheduled for 7 May 2026, featuring eight candidates from various political backgrounds.
#fly-tipping
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London politics

Residents accuse council of fly-tipping rubbish

Residents in Lee, Lewisham, accuse the council of failing to collect rubbish, leading to fly-tipping issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Environment

Binbags and abandoned beds - on patrol with a fly-tip enforcement team

Fly-tipping in Lewisham is widespread and costly, prompting a dedicated enforcement team to gather evidence and issue fixed-penalty notices to deter illegal waste dumping.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Lewisham signalling failure sparks delays and cancellations until 9am

A fault with the signalling system at Lewisham is causing disruption to services this morning, with trains running through the station subject to cancellations, delays or revisions until around 9am. The issue means services from Hither Green towards central London are currently unable to use platform 1 at Lewisham. As a result, trains heading towards central London from Sidcup and Sevenoaks are unable to call at Lewisham.
UK news
Film
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This shuttered south east London cinema is coming back to life in 2026

Catford Mews will reopen in 2026 as The Castle Catford, offering three screens, community space, a bar and café, and a diverse independent film programme.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Green surge shows British politics has reached a turning point - and it has surprisingly little to do with Zack Polanski | Aditya Chakrabortty

On a dreary Saturday morning, they stream in from all over London, hare along Kent's A-roads, pour off Suffolk and Surrey trains, to converge on this primary school. It's the largest venue the volunteers could hire and the corridors, the loos, even the little library with its impressive range of Julia Donaldsons, are all heaving with grownups. We cram into the assembly hall, where the crowd is declared as the biggest turnout in Green history.
UK politics
#murder-charge
#stabbing
#murder
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Lewisham man found guilty of stabbing his wife to death

Nguyen told the court he had grown jealous in the months leading up to the incident as he believed his wife had been unfaithful. In the hours before she died, he made her access the TfL app to prove her movements. Speaking of his actions, Nguyen told the court he had been controlled by the devil and had lost control.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Two jailed for 'senseless' death of man in pub row

remained with Charlie Prodromou's loving family and friends, who have shown so much strength over the last few months
UK news
London food
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

After five years away, this popular south London market is reopening

Lewisham's Model Market will reopen in spring after a five-year closure, returning as a 1950s-inspired food, events, and cultural hub despite nearby redevelopment.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Woman, 65, fighting for life after suspected hit-and-run in Lewisham

A 65-year-old woman remains in life-threatening condition after a suspected hit-and-run on Southend Lane, Lewisham; police urgently seek witnesses and dashcam footage.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Mother's tribute to much-loved' son, 20, stabbed to death in Lewisham as police hunt killer

A 20-year-old man, Messiah Robb, died after a daytime stabbing in Hither Green; police are investigating, seeking witnesses, and no arrests have been made.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Killer at large after man in his 20s stabbed to death in south London

Borough Commander Trevor Lawry, who leads policing in the borough of Lewisham said: Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of this young man who have lost someone they love in such a tragic way. I know the community will have concerns following this incident, a dedicated homicide team is currently working to piece together this morning's events. If you have any information for police, please do come forward.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

Moped rider, 25, killed in horror south London car crash as driver arrested

A 25-year-old moped rider died after a collision with a car in Lewisham; a 52-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death while under the influence.
#murder-investigation
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Empty homes are on the rise. So why aren't they being used to solve the housing shortage?

Large numbers of empty homes in England remain unused despite council grants, limiting potential to address the national housing shortage.
fromianVisits
8 months ago

How Network Rail plans to fix Lewisham's dreaded signalling delays

The Lewisham upgrade is a £250 million investment to address signalling issues, reflecting a larger trend of increasing rail traffic and age-related infrastructure challenges.
London politics
#crime
Food & drink
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

The three Lewisham food businesses given lowest hygiene ratings in 2025

Three businesses in Lewisham received low food hygiene ratings from environmental health officers.
M A Butchers London Ltd received a score of 0, indicating urgent improvements are necessary.
#southeastern-trains
Manchester United
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

'Popular' student, 12, who died in Lewisham flat fire had 'bright future ahead of him' as school pays tribute

A popular Year 7 student at The John Roan School, Fabian died in a flat fire, remembered fondly by classmates and teachers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

Boy, 12, dies after fire destroys block of flats in Lewisham

"A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire. Part of a maisonette split between the second and third floors was damaged by the fire along with a small part of the external fascia of the building."
London
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

Investigation launched after Lewisham flat destroyed in fire

A fire destroyed a flat in Lewisham, involving ten fire engines and 40 firefighters, with an investigation currently ongoing.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
10 months ago

The Lewisham pubs and restaurant up for sale with one closed for 9 years

Crofton Park Tavern, listed at £1.75 million, features a large bar area, commercial kitchen, and residential flats, making it a community hub in Lewisham.
Real estate
#missing-person
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
10 months ago

The 'everyday heroes' celebrated at Lewisham's biggest ever community awards

This year, we recognized those who have made a notable impact across various sectors, celebrating contributions that reflect the compassion and resilience of Lewisham's community.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago

All Lewisham secondary schools ranked according to government ratings

The Department for Education has released new progress scores for Lewisham secondary schools, indicating how much students have advanced from key stage two to key stage four.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago

Proposal to convert part of ground floor into shop and two flats in Lewisham

Multiple planning applications in Lewisham focus on renovations and extensions, reflecting ongoing development in the conservation areas.
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