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1 month ago

Celebrities oppose Blackheath station housing plan

Celebrities and local residents oppose Lewisham Council's plan to build 45 homes on Blackheath station car park, citing inadequate social and affordable housing.

3 months ago

South London just got a step closer to getting a brand-new Overground station

TfL first announced plans to extend an Overground line to Bermondsey all the way back in 2009. It was finally approved by Lewisham Council in 2022. Then, after years of setbacks, in 2024 property developers said they wanted to drop £17 million on a brand new station next to Millwall Stadium. But with no more news, by the end of 2025 south Londoners had all but given up on their dreams of a new Overground hub.

UK politics

#blackheath-fireworks

London

Return of annual Blackheath Fireworks takes shape

London

One of the biggest fireworks displays in London will return in November after six years away

London

Return of annual Blackheath Fireworks takes shape

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London

One of the biggest fireworks displays in London will return in November after six years away

7 months ago

London's DLR could soon run overnight on weekends

Lewisham Council is advocating for an overnight Docklands Light Railway (DLR) service on weekends, stating it could operate within the existing network without extensive upgrades.

London

7 months ago

Safety fears after road has 10 bus crashes in 2025

Residents demand urgent safety measures on Sandhurst Road after 10 bus crashes in seven months.

8 months ago

Fresh package of savings worth more than 34million in Lewisham

Lewisham Council approved £34.034 million in savings to address a £30 million deficit, with significant cuts planned for Children's and Adult Social Care services.

London

8 months ago

Blackheath Fireworks could return after six-year break after licence application

Blackheath Fireworks may return after six years with a new annual event proposed by Slammin Events pending council approval.

8 months ago

Lewisham nan lived in home with no heating or hot water' before dying

Lou Abbott's unresolved heating issues and inadequate response from Lewisham Council may have exacerbated her health problems.

Church, school, and flats set for transformation in Lewisham with new plans

Lewisham Council is evaluating multiple property proposals aimed at increasing residential capacity and enhancing existing structures across various locations.

Catford club 'cannot weather storm of noise complaints' from new tower blocks

Lenny Watson, co-founder of Sister Midnight, expressed concern that the current designs pose a serious risk to the future operation of The Brookdale Club.

London politics

Environment

23 Lewisham businesses and community groups get cash boost to help environment

Grants in Lewisham support community projects that promote sustainability, aiming for economic and environmental benefits.

'Banning cars in Deptford is smokescreen for gentrification that punishes shops'

Lewisham Council plans to pedestrianise Deptford High Street, sparking local business concerns about economic impact.

11 months ago

Disabled Lewisham mum fleeing abusive ex gets payout after being split up from kid

Lewisham Council violated Mrs X's human rights by housing her in inadequate temporary accommodation.