LEWISHAM

Two women PCs cleared after death in Lewisham of man who ‘couldn’t breathe’
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Lewisham
Two women PCs cleared after death in Lewisham of man who ‘couldn’t breathe’
Murderer of schoolboy recalled to prison after ‘shamelessly’ boasting of killing
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Lewisham
Murderer of schoolboy recalled to prison after ‘shamelessly’ boasting of killing
Arts centre launches community council to help shape its future
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Lewisham
Arts centre launches community council to help shape its future
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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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Lewisham
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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Lewisham
‘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. ...
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Lewisham
Man falls from roof as explosion destroys family home days before Christmas
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Three people were taken to hospital after a fire caused by an e-bike battery explosion tore through a family’s home ...
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Lewisham
Hospital staff secure major pay increase after strike action, says union
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Healthcare staff at two hospitals have secured a pay rise and a deal on back pay, a union has said.  ...
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Lambeth
Councils band together to improve sexual health for at risk communities
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Three local authorities are working together to improve sexual health and well-being for residents and at-risk communities. Lambeth, Southwark and ...
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Lewisham
‘Devastated and heartbroken’ family of father-to-be killed in triple shooting appeal for information
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The family of a father-to-be who was fatally shot in Sydenham last month have made an emotional appeal for anyone ...
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Croydon
The ‘Superdads’ using fitness to inspire younger generations
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A team of ‘Superdads’ are using fitness to raise money for youth clubs and schools and inspire the younger generation. ...
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Lewisham
CCTV images released following attempted robbery on train
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British Transport Police (BTP) have released CCTV images of two men following an attempted robbery on a train. The incident ...
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Lewisham
British Transport Police searching for man in connection with sexual assault
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The British Transport Police (BTP) have released an image of a man wanted in connection to a sexual assault that ...
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Lambeth
Hospice patient treated to early Christmas present thanks to motorbiking staff members
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A motorbike-loving patient got an early Christmas present from hospice staff as he was treated to a display of their ...
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Lewisham
Man jailed for rape of young woman after night out
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A man who took advantage of a young woman after a night out has been jailed.  Craig Dorney, 35, of ...
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Lewisham
‘Keep creativity alive’: Community cooperative champions as music venue saved from closure
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A beloved music venue has been saved from closure after a year of uncertainty, and is now gearing up to ...
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Lewisham
Proud sixth-form Principal Shireen receives OBE at the Palace
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The Principal of Christ the King Sixth Forms (CTK) has been honoured with an OBE for her services to education. ...
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Lambeth
Hospitals pay out £3.8m in gynaecology medical negligence claims
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Hospitals across South London have paid out a total of £3.8million in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against ...
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Lewisham
Lion-hearted Millwall players bring seasonal cheer to youngsters in hospital
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Millwall Football Club players visited University Hospital Lewisham on Tuesday to deliver Christmas cheer and gifts to young patients. The ...
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Croydon
‘We all love you’: Father’s desperate plea to find missing daughter
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A father is desperately searching for his missing daughter who disappeared from her Lewisham flat almost three weeks ago. Lily-Anne ...
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Lewisham
Chauffeurs sidelined as part of Lewisham drive to cut costs
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Lewisham council will get rid of mayor Brenda Dacres' driver as part of a ...
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Croydon
Teenage girl missing from Lewisham for nearly three weeks
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A teenage girl has been missing from her home in Lewisham for nearly three weeks. Lily-Anne Hook, 19, disappeared from ...
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Lambeth
40,000 jobs in London pay below the minimum wage, new report finds
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A cross-party group of council leaders has called for urgent action to tackle employment rights abuse, after a new report ...
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Lewisham
Nearly 200 people with HIV helped back into life-saving care
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Nearly 200 people living with HIV across South-east London have been helped back into life-saving care as part of an ...
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Greenwich
Hospitals open Christmas toy appeal to spread festive cheer for young patients
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An NHS charity has launched its annual toy appeal to spread some festive cheer to young patients who will be ...
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Lewisham
Youngster’s tribute to late sister emphasises importance of Grief Awareness week
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Hundreds of people from across south London will dedicate a light in memory of loved ones this weekend to mark ...
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Lewisham
Car crash is latest fearful episode in Lewisham road where accidents wait to happen
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A dramatic crash involving two cars somehow did not end with any serious injuries - but a resident who captured ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham’s thriving and diverse businesses get red carpet treatment
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A celebration of Lewisham business saw 15 awards handed out at a glitzy annual event held at Catford's iconic and ...
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Lewisham
Donations for Christmas already in full swing at Christ the King sixth forms
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An annual Christmas fundraiser is up and running at a sixth form college which every year raises thousands of pounds ...
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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Sports arena that nurtured Alex Yee’s amazing talents gets renamed in his honour
Sports arena that nurtured Alex Yee’s amazing talents gets renamed in his honour
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Hundreds of workers to strike across four hospitals in dispute over pay
Hundreds of workers to strike across four hospitals in dispute over pay
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New site for travellers earmarked in Catford
New site for travellers earmarked in Catford
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Mouldy ex-office block ‘not fit for purpose’ as a home say suffering Lewisham families
Mouldy ex-office block ‘not fit for purpose’ as a home say suffering Lewisham families
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Jamaican patty maker shortlisted for £25K business grant
Jamaican patty maker shortlisted for £25K business grant
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Catford’s town centre car park identified as ideal venue for two tower blocks
Catford’s town centre car park identified as ideal venue for two tower blocks
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Man wanted for breaching court bail ahead of rape trial
Man wanted for breaching court bail ahead of rape trial
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‘So many killings’: Communities call for authorities to step in after hour of violence sees two killed and four hospitalised
‘So many killings’: Communities call for authorities to step in after hour of violence sees two killed and four hospitalised
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Victim of abuse being rehoused urges council to have more empathy
Victim of abuse being rehoused urges council to have more empathy
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Search is on for new operator to take over Catford Mews
Search is on for new operator to take over Catford Mews
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Councils welcome funding to protect rough sleepers through winter, but fear it may not be enough
Councils welcome funding to protect rough sleepers through winter, but fear it may not be enough
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Family of ‘happy and beautiful’ father-to-be killed in Sydenham shooting speak out
Family of ‘happy and beautiful’ father-to-be killed in Sydenham shooting speak out
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Plans to build 31-storey student tower above Victorian warehouse approved
Plans to build 31-storey student tower above Victorian warehouse approved
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South London falls silent to remember war heroes as it marks Remembrance Day
South London falls silent to remember war heroes as it marks Remembrance Day
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Two killed and four injured after separate shooting and stabbing incidents
Two killed and four injured after separate shooting and stabbing incidents
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Concerns raised over relationship between ‘cult’ church and Lewisham council
Concerns raised over relationship between ‘cult’ church and Lewisham council
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‘What is our money being spent on?’: Leaseholders crippled by 118% increase in service charge
‘What is our money being spent on?’: Leaseholders crippled by 118% increase in service charge
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Shopping centre could get a rooftop meadow, new music venue and 1,700 homes, under new plans
Shopping centre could get a rooftop meadow, new music venue and 1,700 homes, under new plans
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Catford Mews shuts it doors, leaving Lewisham without a cinema
Catford Mews shuts it doors, leaving Lewisham without a cinema
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Sit-in protesters at Lewisham council offices highlight case of two families with housing issues
Sit-in protesters at Lewisham council offices highlight case of two families with housing issues
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Rosamund Kissi-Debrah settles legal claim against Government over daughter’s death
Rosamund Kissi-Debrah settles legal claim against Government over daughter’s death
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Morden and New Cross stations make the cut for £15m revamp of TfL’s toilets
Morden and New Cross stations make the cut for £15m revamp of TfL’s toilets
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More than 25% of Lewisham GPs fail commitment to migrants and refugees, secret campaign finds
More than 25% of Lewisham GPs fail commitment to migrants and refugees, secret campaign finds
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