Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham artist Jahnavi Inniss, 27, celebrates Black history through intricate quilting, using her art to honor heritage and cultural memory. Jahnavi Inniss, a 27-year-old graduate of Central Saint Martins, was born and raised in Catford and currently
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – For nearly 20 years, volunteers have preserved Lewisham’s Victorian cemeteries, protecting history while helping families reconnect with their heritage. Since its founding in July 2007, the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries (FOBLC) has grown to include
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launched the Bakerloop BL1 bus from Lewisham to Waterloo in September 2025, free for a week, funded £5m by developers; Mayor Sadiq Khan and Lewisham Mayor Brenda Dacres supported it. As The Greenwich Wire
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Several planning applications have been submitted in Lewisham and Greenwich, including Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment (Ref. 25/2942/K), new telecommunications at Ravensbourne College, and additional flats at Eltham Grill. As News Shopper reported, several new planning applications have
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pastor Omareshola Omaghomi, 43, left a man seriously injured in a “nasty” drunken attack at a Lewisham High Street bar, a court has heard. Woolwich Crown Court heard that he was extremely inebriated when he carried out
Lewisham (Parliament News) – Lewisham Council has cancelled plans to turn abandoned swimming baths into a cinema and housing after the developer said they could no longer afford it. Plans to convert the Grade-II listed Victorian baths into 33 residences and a
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham residents can now attend free sewing sessions to mend clothes, thanks to a partnership between Make Mee Studio and the council’s waste team. Nearly 300 garments have been mended or are undergoing repair during the last
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham Council will debate using money from local developments to help cover a funding gap for a new London Overground station near Millwall FC’s ground. The Cabinet of Lewisham Council is scheduled to approve the use of
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mother has been awarded £9,400 after Lewisham Council left her sick child living in a damp, mouldy flat, exposing serious housing and health concerns. After receiving a life-threatening diagnosis, the woman’s youngest kid had to spend
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham, Catford businessman Kaual Patel of Torridon Convenience Store features in Coca-Cola’s campaign, highlighting the stories of UK’s unsung corner shop heroes. Kaual is one of six entrepreneurs nationwide who will be featured in a six-part documentary
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haberdashers’ Knights Academy in Lewisham was placed on lockdown around 1pm on May 16 after intruders were reported on the school grounds. Three girls were interviewed by police after they were summoned to the school. No further
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police arrest a man following a stabbing incident on New Cross Road in Lewisham. Investigation ongoing as authorities urge witnesses to come forward. Following reports of a stabbing, the Metropolitan Police were dispatched to New Cross Road
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heritage buses will run for free next month on route 54 through Blackheath and Lewisham, giving passengers a nostalgic ride back in time. The event will take place in conjunction with Catford Bus Garage’s open day, which
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Train stations across Lewisham and Bromley will be closed this weekend due to planned engineering works, with services cancelled or replaced by buses. Trains will be impacted by the engineering work on Sunday, August 10. Trains on
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL has ruled out introducing a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) night service to Lewisham, confirming no overnight expansion will be implemented. Only a few weeks have passed since Lewisham Council demanded more DLR hours in order to
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man arrested following an armed police standoff that locked down Lewisham has escaped custody, prompting a renewed manhunt by authorities. Around 10.45 a.m. on February 10, a shirtless man was observed brandishing a knife from a
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London has introduced a temporary stopping ban on Lewisham High Street to ease traffic flow and improve pedestrian safety during peak hours. The restriction is in place to make room for future water hookup projects.
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deptford Yard Market is set to host a free flower show in Lewisham, offering vibrant displays, local stalls, and community activities for all ages. The main street will be transformed into a colorful floral display on Saturday,
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust has paid over £4m in compensation since 2019 for A&E negligence claims, according to figures from Medical Negligence Assist. More than a million residents of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley are supported by
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has died following a serious DLR incident at Station Road, Lewisham, near the junction with Lewisham High Street shortly after 8:15am on June 15. The individual was declared dead at the scene despite the presence
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 31-storey tower with 900 homes is planned for Deptford Bridge, Lewisham. With just 11% affordable housing, nearly nine in ten homes will be sold privately. The development’s plans have been submitted to the authorities of Lewisham
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Lewisham single mum has inspired a new Mother’s Day campaign, urging people to support and uplift single mothers on this special day. The Hour To Give campaign, spearheaded by the south London charity MammaKind, invites people
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New government data reveals a rise in fly-tipping cases in Lewisham between 2023-2024, raising concerns over environmental and public health impacts. According to data released by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), there were
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Felicity, a 34-year-old single mum from Lewisham, is breaking barriers as a maintenance supervisor in the trades industry, inspiring a new generation of women. Despite having no prior experience, she joined L&Q as a maintenance planner and
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been arrested in Lewisham’s Catford on suspicion of five offences today after a police chase ended in a crash. Investigation is still ongoing. Shortly after 10.20 a.m. today February 17, 2025, a collision occurred
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London (TfL) plans the Bakerloop bus, linking Waterloo to Lewisham, providing faster connections in London amid Bakerloo line extension plan. With services perhaps beginning as early as this autumn, it would be the first of
