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
