‘Most of our children live in flats’: London park boarded up by developers Peabody yet to restore park after finishing construction work in 2020, leaving children with no green space The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
Taxi driver slapped with £100 fine after getting trapped in car park by delivery truck Taxi driver Leonard Egbedi, 43, was taking a client 220 miles to Lewisham, south London, from Manchester when his car became trapped in a car park by a delivery truck Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023
Mayor in London coming home to Bristol with hopes of becoming MP The race to be Labour candidate in Bristol North East has begun Bristol Post · Jun 16, 2023
Residents dismayed by ‘wanton destruction’ of trees along rail line in Lewisham Network Rail apologised for “letting down” locals by not explaining the work or giving enough notice Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023
Pupils lose 300,000 hours in London’s ‘most strike-hit schools’ Parents call for end to ‘disproportionate’ string of strikes by teachers over plans to turn schools in Lewisham into academy trust Evening Standard · May 25, 2023
'My son walked out the door - then I got the call that's every mother's worst nightmare' Aspiring boxer Teon Campbell, 16, was killed in April last year outside Double Jab Boxing Club, Lewisham, when he was stabbed to death to the despair of his mother Janine Campbell Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023
Everest Curry King, London: ‘It’s a simple place, but oh so good’ This curry house in Lewisham is much loved by locals, but the cooking is so gorgeous that outsiders make the journey too. By Jay Rayner The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
Four arrested after man found stabbed to death in BMW on busy London street Metropolitan Police officers were called to Malyons Road in Ladywell, Lewisham, at around 2pm on Wednesday. The Independent UK · May 12, 2023
Met accused of ‘siding’ with rightwing group in anti-drag act protest Supporters of drag queen lodge complaint over police behaviour during latest ‘culture war’ confrontation The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023
‘We made a nuisance of ourselves’: how Citizens House created real affordable housing – for ever! After years of campaigning, 11 homes have been built as London’s first community land trust – protected in value from the volatile property market. We meet the people who made it happen The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023
Children among 14 people rescued from fire in four-storey Lewisham flats Around 60 firefighters were called to the blaze shortly before 4am on Friday Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023
Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the fire at 3.56am on Friday. The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
David Rocastle remembered: Celebrating the life and career of the Arsenal hero with those who knew him best David Rocastle wasn't just a fantastic footballer – to those at Arsenal, the Lewisham maestro represented something much greater. On the anniversary of his tragic death aged just 33, FFT celebrates a genius FourFourTwo · Mar 31, 2023
More than 400,000 people took part in Lewisham’s stint as London Borough of Culture A report found that the events drew in more than £4 million of inward investment Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2023
Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023 How 11 south Londoners escaped the rental trap thanks to genuinely affordable community housing scheme The homes at Citizen’s House in Lewisham cost from just £215,000 — no wonder 400 people applied. We meet the 11 lucky homeowners moving in
Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023 London council ‘kept hundreds of people in dark by failing to reply to information requests’, ICO rules Enforcement action has been taken against Lewisham Council after it failed to respond to more than 300 Freedom of Information requests
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023 TfL to slap 20mph limit on 65km more of London roads in September Transport chiefs have announced plans to bring a 20mph speed limit to more of the capital’s roads in September.
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023 Man left fighting for life after being beaten with pole during Lewisham robbery Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to following the ‘extremely violent robbery’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023 Russ Millions: One of a Kind review – hugely enjoyable mixtape The Lewisham drill rapper showcases his promise with swaggering if overfamiliar hymns to women and bling
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 Revealed: London’s stingiest and most generous delivery rider tippers Brixton and Lewisham residents are more likely to offer a tip than those who live in Mayfair and Canary Wharf, new data has found
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2023 Prints charming: Richard Quinn on gimp suits, creative collaboration and courting the Queen The Lewisham-born fashion designer spoke to Chloe Street ahead of his autumn/winter 2023 show
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023 The Standard View: 10 years on from Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s death, we must rid the capital of its toxic air It’s 10 years ago to the day that nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died following a severe asthma attack. In the preceding three years, Ella — who lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham — had been to hospital almost 30 times and suffered multiple seizures. In December 2020, she became…
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Jury retires to consider verdicts in Mark Cavendish robbery trial Romario Henry, 31, of Bell Green, Lewisham, south-east London, and Oludewa Okorosobo, 28, of Flaxman Road, Camberwell, south London, deny robbery.
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023 Maureen Gitau: Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.