LEWISHAM

Police appeal to find three men after fatal stabbing of Jason Romeo
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Police appeal to find three men after fatal stabbing of Jason Romeo
Woman badly injured by van in New Cross may have been deliberately targeted, say Met
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Lewisham
Woman badly injured by van in New Cross may have been deliberately targeted, say Met
Domestic abuse victim felt ‘helpless’ after temporary accommodation locked down by armed police
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Lewisham
Domestic abuse victim felt ‘helpless’ after temporary accommodation locked down by armed police
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Free use of gyms and pools in Lewisham for recovering addicts
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Lewisham residents trying to get back on their feet following problems with drugs or alcohol can get a free three-month ...
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Croydon
Some ideas of how to entertain half-term kids – leisure centres gearing up for next week
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Half-term is almost here once again and ‘Better’ leisure centres in south London are putting on a range of activities ...
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Lewisham
Youth hub in Downham aims to fill gap in creation of employment pathways
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A new youth hub has opened in Downham which aims to help guide young people into careers. Elevate 100 is ...
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Lewisham
Police thank public after Lewisham High Street closure prompted by ‘mental health’ incident
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A senior officer from the Met has thanked local residents for their patience while officers dealt with a disturbance on ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham High Street reopened after man “safely detained” by police
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Lewisham High Street has been reopened after a man was seen waving a knife from a flat window leading to ...
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Lewisham incident: Residents urge people to avoid area as police remain at scene in ‘stand off’
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Residents have taken to social media to urge people to avoid Lewisham after a man was seen allegedly waving a ...
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Breaking: Armed police lock down Lewisham High Street
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Armed police have locked down Lewisham High Street after a man was seen allegedly waving a knife outside a window. ...
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Lambeth
Doorstep killer given indefinite secure hospital term for ‘unprovoked’ slaying
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A man has been sentenced for manslaughter by diminished responsibility – after investigators managed to recover footage of the killing ...
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Lewisham
Young mayoral election sees record-breaking turnout
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Lewisham has a new young mayor following a record-breaking election earlier this week. Shane Grant, 14, was elected as Lewisham’s ...
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Lewisham
Nearly quarter of TfL cycleways ‘unsafe’ for women, report says
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Almost a quarter of Transport for London’s (TfL) cycleways are “socially unsafe” for women after dark, a new report says. ...
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Catford Mews: MP leading campaign to reopen Lewisham’s only cinema
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Lewisham East MP Janet Daby is leading the campaign to reopen Lewisham’s only cinema, which was forced to close last ...
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Lewisham
Cycling group challenges developer over Lewisham Shopping Centre plans
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A cycling group has called on developers running the revamp of Lewisham Shopping Centre to “drastically improve” green space for ...
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Lewisham’s cabinet reshuffled after two councillors resign
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Lewisham council has performed a cabinet reshuffle after the resignation of two members. Mayor of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres, confirmed the ...
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Greenwich
‘Fat and bald banter’ that led to brawl ends in £19k pay-out to hospital receptionist
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A hospital receptionist who was allegedly attacked by a security guard after the pair’s ‘escalating’ banter got ‘out of hand’ ...
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Lewisham
Councillor calls on local authority to distance itself from ‘cult’ church
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A councillor slammed Lewisham's local Labour leadership for not distancing itself from a ‘cult’ church during a meeting last week. ...
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Lewisham
Consultation launched for ‘Bakerloop’ bus to link Elephant & Castle and Lewisham
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Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation for the proposed new ‘Bakerloop’ express bus service.  The Bakerloop bus would ...
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Lambeth
On the buses – breaking the silence, one stop at a time
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A new campaign teaches young people to identify and call out bullying, misogyny and toxic masculinity among their peers. On ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham council signs union anti-racism charter
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Lewisham council became the latest local authority in London to sign up to Unison’s anti-racism charter today. By signing the ...
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Lewisham
Met officers cleared of gross misconduct over death of Kevin Clarke
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Two Met cops who denied hearing the pleas of a restrained man before he died have been cleared of gross ...
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Lewisham
Court today for man accused of petrol station knife attack
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A man has been charged with possession of a knife and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged ...
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Two women PCs cleared after death in Lewisham of man who ‘couldn’t breathe’
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Two Met officers have been cleared of wrongdoing following the conclusion of a misconduct hearing. The panel found allegations against ...
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Murderer of schoolboy recalled to prison after ‘shamelessly’ boasting of killing
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The murderer of a schoolboy has been recalled to prison after “shamelessly” boasting about his violent crime. Jake Fahri was ...
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Lewisham
Arts centre launches community council to help shape its future
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A South east London arts centre has launched a community council, inviting six residents to help shape its future. The ...
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Bromley
‘Very lucky’ fox saved after getting paws stuck in garden chair
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A fox that got three paws stuck through the wooden slats of a garden chair was saved by the RSPCA ...
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Lewisham
Council loses 131 temporary accommodation homes to private landlords
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A council lost more than 100 private sector homes it was using for Temporary Accommodation (TA) last year due to ...
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Lewisham
Council secures £4m government investment for children’s social care reform
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A council has secured £4million of government funding to continue leading the way in reforms to children's social care. Lewisham ...
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Lewisham
Met police officers accused of lying at inquest into death of Kevin Clarke
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Two Met cops have been accused of lying to the inquest of a man who died after being restrained by ...
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Lewisham
Single mum left in mould-ridden flat with broken front door for months by council
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A young, single mother was left in a mould-ridden flat with a broken front door for months by her council. ...
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First win for Lewisham at New Year’s Day Parade since 1998
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A Lewisham charity brought home first prize from the London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP), marking the first win for ...
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Lewisham
Youth charity to represent Lewisham at New Year’s Day parade
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A charity which supports young people from under-represented communities has been selected to represent Lewisham at the iconic London’s New ...
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Lewisham
‘The heartache continues’: Daughter pleads for information leading to recovery of mothers body
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The Met is offering up to £20,000 for information leading to the recovery of the remains of 48-year-old Fiona Holm. ...
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‘It was chaos’: Tenants scramble to find somewhere to live after entire block evicted
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Residents of an entire apartment block are scrambling to find somewhere to live after being ordered to leave their homes. ...
Man falls from roof as explosion destroys family home days before Christmas
Man falls from roof as explosion destroys family home days before Christmas
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Hospital staff secure major pay increase after strike action, says union
Hospital staff secure major pay increase after strike action, says union
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Councils band together to improve sexual health for at risk communities
Councils band together to improve sexual health for at risk communities
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‘Devastated and heartbroken’ family of father-to-be killed in triple shooting appeal for information
‘Devastated and heartbroken’ family of father-to-be killed in triple shooting appeal for information
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The ‘Superdads’ using fitness to inspire younger generations
The ‘Superdads’ using fitness to inspire younger generations
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CCTV images released following attempted robbery on train
CCTV images released following attempted robbery on train
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British Transport Police searching for man in connection with sexual assault
British Transport Police searching for man in connection with sexual assault
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Hospice patient treated to early Christmas present thanks to motorbiking staff members
Hospice patient treated to early Christmas present thanks to motorbiking staff members
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Man jailed for rape of young woman after night out
Man jailed for rape of young woman after night out
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‘Keep creativity alive’: Community cooperative champions as music venue saved from closure
‘Keep creativity alive’: Community cooperative champions as music venue saved from closure
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Proud sixth-form Principal Shireen receives OBE at the Palace
Proud sixth-form Principal Shireen receives OBE at the Palace
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Hospitals pay out £3.8m in gynaecology medical negligence claims
Hospitals pay out £3.8m in gynaecology medical negligence claims
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Lion-hearted Millwall players bring seasonal cheer to youngsters in hospital
Lion-hearted Millwall players bring seasonal cheer to youngsters in hospital
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‘We all love you’: Father’s desperate plea to find missing daughter
‘We all love you’: Father’s desperate plea to find missing daughter
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Chauffeurs sidelined as part of Lewisham drive to cut costs
Chauffeurs sidelined as part of Lewisham drive to cut costs
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Teenage girl missing from Lewisham for nearly three weeks
Teenage girl missing from Lewisham for nearly three weeks
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40,000 jobs in London pay below the minimum wage, new report finds
40,000 jobs in London pay below the minimum wage, new report finds
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Nearly 200 people with HIV helped back into life-saving care
Nearly 200 people with HIV helped back into life-saving care
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Hospitals open Christmas toy appeal to spread festive cheer for young patients
Hospitals open Christmas toy appeal to spread festive cheer for young patients
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Youngster’s tribute to late sister emphasises importance of Grief Awareness week
Youngster’s tribute to late sister emphasises importance of Grief Awareness week
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Car crash is latest fearful episode in Lewisham road where accidents wait to happen
Car crash is latest fearful episode in Lewisham road where accidents wait to happen
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Lewisham’s thriving and diverse businesses get red carpet treatment
Lewisham’s thriving and diverse businesses get red carpet treatment
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Donations for Christmas already in full swing at Christ the King sixth forms
Donations for Christmas already in full swing at Christ the King sixth forms
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Catford storage unit featured in ‘Most Boring Calendar Ever’ for 2025
Catford storage unit featured in ‘Most Boring Calendar Ever’ for 2025
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