Lewisham

Damien Egan, ex-mayor of Lewisham, said there would be a terrace drinking venue in the revamped library when proposals for the multimillion pound facelift were announced in January 2023.

If it ever comes to fruition, it would impact thousands of South East Londoners, creating a link to the Underground network that has long been sought after by residents.

The Flower of Kent on Lewisham Way would open until midnight on weekends instead of 2am under conditions of an application submitted to the local council. 

Habiba Naveed, 34, of Polsted Road, Catford, was charged with murder on Friday.

Ellie Reeves, MP for Lewisham West and East Dulwich, and councillor Amanda De Ryk both attended to speak to the young people about their A-level results and their next steps.

Kasia Blackwell founded her dream business, Yoga House, in 2018 and her studio is a much-loved oasis in the heart of Catford at Winslade Way.

Shomiah McKenzie, 18, was charged on Friday, along with Cody Godfrey, 18, from the Isle of Dogs.

From September 9 to 15, free webinars and conferences will be hosted to advise parents on how to manage asthma in children.

Joshua McCorquodale was arrested on Monday, July 29. The following day he was charged with Antonios’ murder.

Rikke Osterlund, 46, says she has been in a protracted bid to get the City of London Corporation to fix damage to window sills at her home in Lewisham, which the corporation owns the freehold for, caused by damp and mould.

The award also celebrates Lewisham’s commitment to addressing critical food-related social challenges, such as food poverty, diet-related health issues and the decline of independent food retailers.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters responded to the blazel in Loampit Vale, Lewisham. 

Pupils from the Good Shepherd Primary School, Moorside Road, were joined by Lewisham Deputy Mayor, Cllr Louise Krupski, to open the new playground at Durham Hill.

Housing Ombudsman boss Richard Blakeway said he was concerned about recurring faults found in complaints about the local authority.

Enterlechy Arts befriending project, Meet Me at the Albany, has received £321,000 in funding.

Lewisham council has told both of Unison’s branch secretaries in the borough that it intends to scrap their jobs.

Anabel, whose name has been changed to protect her family’s privacy, and her newborn son were placed in the flat by Lewisham council in July 2022 after becoming homeless – yet since 2003, it has been against the law for families with kids to be kept in b&bs for more than six weeks.

Deborah O’Connell, 38, was last seen at home on July 15 by a family member visiting from Ireland. She left the property saying that she had to go somewhere.