A youth homelessness prevention scheme has won a prestigious award for teaching young people how to handle their money. The Money House, a Woolwich-based project run by the charity MyBnk, scooped first prize at the London Homelessness Awards 2021.
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A dozen organisations have joined forces to level-up Lewisham after the borough was ‘hit hard’ by the Covid-19 pandemic. Twelve institutions have signed a new agreement to work together to boost employment, education, health and the environment across the borough.
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At a time when scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police is high, one officer is sharing his story in the hope that more Black people will join the force. Acting Police Sergeant Richard Gayle started his career as a neighbourhood police officer in Lewisham before moving to his current role in the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
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A former football coach and youth worker has been found guilty of 30 years of sexual offences against boys as young as eight. David Hughes, 66, of King Henry’s Drive, New Addington, was convicted at Croydon Crown Court of 14 offences against four boys between the ages of eight and 15.
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A man in his 40s has been left hospitalised in a critical condition after being assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning. Cops were called at 1.22am to the High Street, Beckenham, on October 18 after reports of an assault.
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Politics, climate change and let’s not forget the ongoing global pandemic, it is safe to say that we have all had a lot on our minds this year, writes Lottie Kilraine. Sunday is World Mental Health Day. Arguably, the conversation around mental well-being is improving and slowly but surely we are beginning to prioritise our mental health.
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A man has been prosecuted after tying to illegally sell a litter of puppies. The man, who has not been named, pleaded guilty at Bexley Magistrates’ Court in July to a charge of selling animals as pets without a licence.
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A borough has thanked foster carers’ children for ‘creating a loving, safe and friendly’ space for children in need. Greenwich Council is celebrating foster families this October as part of the Fostering Network’s ‘Sons and Daughters Month’.
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We are constantly reminded to take at least 10,000 steps each day to maintain general good health. But even before we are up and out, our breakfast has already travelled millions of steps to reach us. A sustainability expert has revealed that British breakfast favourites avocado on toast and a traditional English fry up travel the most miles to reach our plates.
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Can art help a community become happier and healthier? Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Tessa Jowell Health Centre (TJHC) are calling for submissions for a new health-led art commission series to show that no one is too young to experience great art.
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A council leader will take on two marathons for a performing arts charity appeal. Cllr Danny Thorpe, the leader of Greenwich Council, will be swapping the town hall for the starting line as he takes on the London Marathon this weekend.
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The Met has advised women to ‘shout out to a passer-by, run into a house or wave a bus down’ if they don’t trust a male officer. The response follows yesterday’s sentencing of former police officer Wayne Couzens who faked an arrest in order to kidnap, rape and murder 33-year-old Sarah Everard.
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A Staffordshire bull terrier has suffered serious head injuries and lost an eye after being dragged 50 metres by a van in Lambeth.
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A Lewisham hospital worker has won an award for her dedication and volunteer work. Philomena McElroy, who has worked at University Hospital Lewisham for 35 years, was awarded September’s Employee of the Month.
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A funeral arranger and her two dogs have raised over £300 for a pet rescue charity. Emma Stupple, who works at Co-op Funeralcare in Brockley, took part in a 5km obstacle course earlier this month.
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A video has surfaced online showing a man threatening a motorist with what appears to be a knife at a petrol station. The video, shared on Instagram, shows a dispute unfold at a petrol station in Welling.
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Sarah Everard was “arrested” by Wayne Couzens before he kidnapped, raped and murdered her, a court has heard. A two-day sentencing hearing for the former cop has began today at the Old Bailey.
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A man in his 30s has been charged with the murder of Kidbrooke school teacher Sabina Nessa. Koci Selamaj, 36, of Terminus Road, Eastbourne, was charged today. He will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (September 28).
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A union has called for more to be done to help ‘people stuck in death traps’ and stop disasters like the Grenfell Tower fire. A motion was put forward by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) during the Labour Party’s conference over the weekend.
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