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Lewisham mum to run 2k every day throughout May to raise funds and awareness for five-year-old son with Dravet Syndrome
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Lewisham mum to run 2k every day throughout May to raise funds and awareness for five-year-old son with Dravet Syndrome
Two teenagers convicted of stabbing man to death in Lewisham
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Two teenagers convicted of stabbing man to death in Lewisham
Firefighters tackle blaze at Lewisham dry cleaners
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Firefighters tackle blaze at Lewisham dry cleaners
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First World War flying ace remembered at RAF base
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By Stephen Hayward A First World War flying ace has been remembered at the RAF base where he made his ...
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Blackheath runner, 69, reveals Lewisham’s ‘best-kept’ sporting secret
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A 69-year-old athlete who only took up running in his early sixties has become the oldest person to receive funding ...
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Catford set for new homes, green and public spaces as major regeneration approved
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Catford is set for new homes, public and green spaces after a major regeneration was approved by the council. Thomas’ ...
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Greenwich
‘I never thought it would be possible’: Blood transfusion patient’s pride at London Marathon
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A woman who relies on blood transfusions every two weeks has spoken of her pride in finishing the London Marathon ...
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Lewisham woman attends Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome
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A Lewisham woman queued from 3:30am last Saturday, to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City, Rome. Nana Anto-Awuakye, from ...
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Family duo release memoir to reveal forgotten voice of Deptford boy from WWII
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A wartime memoir which sheds light on the quiet heroism of a South London boy, is set to be released ...
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Diverse Lewisham projects – from beauty salons to clothes recycling – win grants that will aid sustainability
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Twenty three local businesses and community groups in Lewisham have been awarded grants of up to £1,000 to kickstart environmental ...
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Childminder locked in dispute with millionaire Labour donor over garden trees
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A Lewisham childminder is locked in a dispute with a firm owned by a ...
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Crematorium recycling scheme raises £12.5k for bereavement charities
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A recycling scheme at a crematorium has raised £12,500 in the last year to support charities in the area. The ...
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Bromley
Fewer delays for train passengers after major works completed
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Trains will travel faster through key South London routes after Network Rail completed a major programme of works over the ...
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Lewisham
Campaigners say no to ‘top down gentrification’ of Deptford High Street
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From an angry conversation in a church crypt, a community campaign has sparked outrage against council plans to pedestrianise a ...
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Lambeth
Woman takes on London Marathon to support victims of domestic violence
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A woman dedicated to supporting domestic violence victims in her community will take on the London Marathon to raise funds ...
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Lambeth
Mental health trust unveils successor to Sir Norman Lamb
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed the appointment of Jane Bailey as its new chairwoman. She will ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham man living with prostate cancer inspired by Trisha Goddard’s Celebrity Big Brother appearance
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Trisha Goddard’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, while undergoing palliative treatment for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, struck a chord ...
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Greenwich
Former college site at Deptford Bridge earmarked for skyscrapers up to 31-storeys
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By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter Plans have been submitted to build a large high-rise development on the grounds of ...
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Lewisham
Three Lewisham schools selected for climate-friendly energy-saving grants
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Following the council’s successful bid for funding, three Lewisham schools have been selected for the Mayor of London’s Greener Schools ...
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Disabled mum fleeing abusive partner let down by Lewisham housing chiefs, says report
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A disabled mum has won over £3,500 from Lewisham council after she was split ...
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Lewisham man charged with killing his 45-year-old wife
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A man has been charged with murder following the death of his 45-year-old spouse. Hai Van Nguyen, 41, of Hatfield ...
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Man in custody on suspicion of murdering woman in Lewisham
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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in her 40s in Lewisham. At around 6:40am ...
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Community space in Lewisham wins award for wellness impact
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By Keerthana Syam A community space was honoured with a prestigious award for its impact on health, physical activity, and ...
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Brother-sister team revive a much-loved Lewisham food market
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Lewisham Food Market has made its popular return in Cornmill Gardens.  The new iteration of the market is being operated ...
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‘His legacy is one of love’: Tributes pour out after death of boy at Beckenham Place Park Lake
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By Regina Motalib Friends, parents and teachers gathered to pay their tributes at Beckenham Place Park Lake, where 15-year-old Izaiah ...
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Lewisham lifeguard runs London marathon for friend’s cancer recovery
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By Keerthana Syam A lifeguard and swimming instructor is gearing up for this year’s London Marathon to encourage his friend ...
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‘It’s painful to see my mum go through this’: Family stuck in ‘uninhabitable’ temporary accommodation
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A daughter living with her family in “uninhabitable” temporary accommodation has described the pain she feels for her mother who ...
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Extra bus route will add yet more stress on homes and occupants, say residents
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A road where traffic is so bad residents’ houses shake and crack is set ...
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Lewisham
Community unites for ‘Big Iftar’ celebration
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A community gathered together for a ‘Big Iftar’ celebration last week, to share food, conversation and reflect. More than 60 ...
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Cars could be banned from Deptford High Street for up to eight hours per day
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Cars could be banned from Deptford High Street for up to eight hours per ...
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Abandoned Catford Mews cinema now subject of a eviction battle with squatters
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Squatters have reportedly moved into a cinema which closed suddenly six months ago. The ...
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Squatters move into Catford Mews as cinema remains empty months after closure
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Lewisham's only cinema has been occupied by squatters, having been left empty for months following the venue's closure. Really Local ...
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New hearing for Lewisham Hospital doctor over bra removal controversy
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A doctor found to have been unfairly dismissed from a hospital after a patient ...
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Flower power date as Lewisham prepares to celebrate its blooms
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Green-fingered residents are being invited to showcase their flowers, imagination and gardening skills in the latest edition of Lewisham in ...
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‘I don’t feel like a human’: Mothers in temporary accommodation say children suffering from overcrowded, flooding flats
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Mothers living in a council-run hostel say their children are suffering from overcrowded conditions and flats constantly flooding from leaks. ...
Lewisham pays out £1.5k to compensate mum over schooling lapse
Lewisham pays out £1.5k to compensate mum over schooling lapse
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RSPCA appeal after dead puppy found in park
RSPCA appeal after dead puppy found in park
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Three women hospitalised after Deptford house fire
Three women hospitalised after Deptford house fire
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Government announces £740m investment for SEND schoolchildren
Government announces £740m investment for SEND schoolchildren
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More than £31m paid out by NHS for misdiagnoses, new figures show
More than £31m paid out by NHS for misdiagnoses, new figures show
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Lewisham man charged after £2m of cocaine found hidden beneath seat of plane
Lewisham man charged after £2m of cocaine found hidden beneath seat of plane
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Parents express grief after son’s death as his Southwark Tube station attacker is convicted
Parents express grief after son’s death as his Southwark Tube station attacker is convicted
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Hospitals secure £2m funding to go green, saving money for front line care
Hospitals secure £2m funding to go green, saving money for front line care
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South-east London makes its mark on The Sunday Times best places to live
South-east London makes its mark on The Sunday Times best places to live
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Hundreds of residents forced to leave homes after ‘catastrophic’ leak in new-build
Hundreds of residents forced to leave homes after ‘catastrophic’ leak in new-build
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Lewisham and Lambeth both come under fire in housing watchdog’s reports
Lewisham and Lambeth both come under fire in housing watchdog’s reports
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The push is on to get Government to commit to ‘game-changing’ Bakerloo line extension
The push is on to get Government to commit to ‘game-changing’ Bakerloo line extension
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Guilty verdicts passed down on drive-by shooter from Lewisham
Guilty verdicts passed down on drive-by shooter from Lewisham
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Defector to the Greens claims Labour have ‘sold out’ on core principles
Defector to the Greens claims Labour have ‘sold out’ on core principles
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Lewisham’s only cinema Catford Mews enters liquidation
Lewisham’s only cinema Catford Mews enters liquidation
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Council secures £7.1m in push to make homes more energy-efficient
Council secures £7.1m in push to make homes more energy-efficient
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Hospital unveils new section to speed up patient care
Hospital unveils new section to speed up patient care
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High-flyer Kim sees her gym dream take shape
High-flyer Kim sees her gym dream take shape
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Fitness instructors enrolled in breast cancer screening drive
Fitness instructors enrolled in breast cancer screening drive
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Lewisham’s inspiring young denizens earn awards recognising uplifting efforts
Lewisham’s inspiring young denizens earn awards recognising uplifting efforts
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Levels of deadly pollutants cut after ULEZ expansion, study finds
Levels of deadly pollutants cut after ULEZ expansion, study finds
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Affordable, low-energy development hailed as ‘huge step forward’ for social housing design
Affordable, low-energy development hailed as ‘huge step forward’ for social housing design
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Three jump from building to escape blaze in flat caused by e-scooter
Three jump from building to escape blaze in flat caused by e-scooter
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Good Shepherd school not guiding young lambs well enough, says Ofsted report
Good Shepherd school not guiding young lambs well enough, says Ofsted report
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