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Lewisham recorded the highest crime rate in southeast London for January and February 2025, driven by violent and theft-related offences.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal incident at a Lewisham pub.

Human remains were found near a children's playground during a community clean-up in Lewisham, causing shock among local residents.

A man has been charged with the murder of Charlie Prodromou after an assault outside a Wetherspoons pub in Lewisham.

Provisional trial date set for October following assault believed to stem from a pub disturbance.

Charlie Prodromou died after an assault at a pub in Lewisham, and a suspect has been charged with his murder.

Police are seeking public help to find 14-year-old Khadija missing from Lewisham since January 13.

A father is desperately searching for his missing daughter, Lily-Anne Hook, who vanished two weeks ago, causing immense emotional distress.

An eight-year-old boy named Ivor has gone missing in Lewisham after being last seen in Forest Hill.

Lilyanne Hook, 19, disappeared after reporting her phone stolen, alarming her family who are desperately seeking information about her whereabouts.

Police are seeking help to locate missing 19-year-old woman Lilyanne from Lewisham.

Police are searching for 14-year-old Diana from Lewisham who has been missing since December 27.

Police resolved a 17-hour standoff in Lewisham involving an armed man, lifting cordons and allowing residents to return home.

Police in Lewisham Town Centre have enforced a Section 35 Dispersal Zone due to earlier disorder.

A murder investigation is underway following a woman's death in Lewisham after paramedics found her injured.

Police responded to a disturbance on Lewisham High Street, closing the A20 while investigating the situation inside a property.

A man died in hospital following a medical emergency on Brownhill Road in Lewisham.

The incident is currently being treated as unexpected by authorities.

Police have implemented a dispersal order in Lewisham due to increasing anti-social behaviour related to fireworks.

Southeastern train services to Lewisham will face cancellation or diversion due to engineering work during Easter week.

Southern train services through Croydon and Lewisham are temporarily altered due to engineering work from March 17 to March 20.

Individuals in Lewisham may be eligible for unclaimed estates due to people dying without wills and no relatives to claim them.

There are 86 unclaimed estates in Lewisham waiting for rightful heirs.

Individuals could claim a fortune from estates passed to the Crown.

The Lewisham Food Market is set to relaunch on April 6, providing a community-driven space for local food vendors.

The Gaff coffee shop promotes community engagement by serving local food, showcasing artist work, and providing barista training to Lewisham residents.

Dolce Dessert and Cafe in Catford has been awarded Best Cafe at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2024 for its community-focused service.

The Metropolitan Police's deployment of live facial-recognition technology in Lewisham lacks proper community engagement despite claims of support from local residents.

Lewisham recognized as London's top borough for park services in the Good Parks for London Report 2024.

The £1.3 billion renovation project for Lewisham aims to provide affordable housing, new shops, and public green spaces, enhancing local community.

The Lewisham Business Awards celebrated diverse local businesses with significant public engagement, highlighting their role in community and economic growth.

Glendale's annual gardening contest highlights community engagement and promotes biodiversity and wellness through gardening.

Radio Lewisham empowers young people in Lewisham by providing them with skills and a platform for self-expression through radio.

DfE's 2024 ratings show varying levels of student progress among Lewisham's secondary schools.

Prendergast School and St Matthew Academy exemplify high educational performance in Lewisham.

The five-bedroom Victorian house in Lewisham features excellent living spaces and is up for sale at 1.5 million.

Conveniently located near transport links and schools, enhancing living experience.

Forest Hill School in Lewisham achieved the highest parent satisfaction with 94% for children's happiness, according to Ofsted survey data from 2020-2025.

Lewisham plans its first dedicated Travellers' site in 15 years with seven pitches proposed north of Pool Court estate.

From November 1, 2025, businesses in designated areas will require planning permission to convert commercial properties into residential homes.

The planning of the Jubilee line incorporated future-proofing strategies for construction, reflecting foresight in urban development.

Lewisham council tax will increase by 4.99% in April 2025 for all property bands.

Lewisham Council is implementing drastic budget cuts, including eliminating the mayor's driver, to address a significant 25 million budget shortfall.

A tense standoff between armed police and a knifeman in Lewisham High Street led to a nearly 12-hour closure of the area.

Two people were injured in Lewisham and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Armed police have locked down Lewisham High Street due to a man wielding a knife, urging residents to avoid the area.

The 15-hour police stand-off in Lewisham ended with a man detained and taken to hospital following a knife incident.

Armed police responded to an incident outside HSBC in Lewisham, closing roads and establishing cordons.

Police responded to a knife-waving incident from an upper window in Lewisham, prompting lockdown and investigations.

Homes in Lewisham may face water outages again this month due to a faulty pipe, prompting urgent inspections and repairs.

A burst pipe in Lewisham is causing water supply issues for local residents.

A man has been charged with murder following the fatal assault of Charlie Prodromou outside a Wetherspoons pub in Lewisham.

The Brockley Barge is the top rated Wetherspoons pub in Lewisham for food and drinks.

A bus and car crash in Lewisham caused one hospitalization and significant traffic disruption.

Police safely detained a man in Lewisham following a disturbance, responding to the situation effectively.

A major police incident in Lewisham involved armed officers confronting a man with a knife waving from a window.

A man was arrested after a 15-hour police stand-off in Lewisham involving threats to kill and mental health concerns.

A man brandishing a knife led to police intervention and street closures in Lewisham, but residents have since returned home.