EXPLAINED: Lewisham | Vintage Vibes

Road rage van driver deliberately mowed down cyclist while delivering blood

Dashcam footage shows the moment Okotie struck the cyclist in Lewisham

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Manhunt to trace prisoner who absconded from medical facility

Police said Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen at around 4.10pm on Friday after forcing his way out of the unit in Lewisham in South London.

Evening Standard · Oct 24

Developer drops £1.5 billion south London shopping centre plan citing Green council's 'lack of support'

The redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre has paused just one year after the plans were approved by councillors

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Campaigners against Lewisham Shopping Centre homes scheme told objections are too late

The Mayor of Lewisham asked for the petition to be heard by councillors despite existing consent for the 1,700-home scheme

Evening Standard · Sep 29

‘They’re anxious about everything’: life for young people seeking work in Dudley and Lewisham

Challenges vary from poor transport links to high numbers of people flocking to the area looking for work

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Green London councillor cleared over David Lammy 'coconut' comments

An investigation has found Cllr Hau-Yu Tam did not breach the Council’s Code of Conduct when she retweeted posts on her X account, which included criticisms of Israel and Zionism

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Four London councils cover staff parking fines with taxpayers' cash

Councils in Hackney, Lewisham, Wandsworth and Croydon spent thousands on fines for their staff and contractors

Evening Standard · Jul 19

London 'sanctuary borough': Green-led council opposes 'race-based' Home Office immigration raids

Green councillors claim the Government is targeting communities ‘on the basis of race’ and ‘intimidating workers’

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids

Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across London

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Boy, 16, dies after being hit by a car in Lewisham as man arrested on suspicion of drug driving

An 18-year-old man was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving as boy fatally injured

Evening Standard · Jul 14