News800 homes either side of Deptford Creek refused but Sadiq Khan can push it through
Lewisham Council refused the 548 homes on its side of the creek, while Greenwich voted to defer its final decision on the remaining 254
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NewsLewisham Council refused the 548 homes on its side of the creek, while Greenwich voted to defer its final decision on the remaining 254
NewsJordan Burton, 34, was 14 when he brutally attacked Daniel Allright, who was 16 at the time
NewsA man has been found guilty of murder after his victim suffered an epileptic fit and died 15 years after being assaulted aged 16
NewsCampaigners against the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre presented a petition backed by more than 4,600 people to full council
NewsThe pair bundled a shop worker into a stockroom and forced her to unlock a cage holding expensive handsets
NewsBilal and Zachariya Rakik pleaded guilty to kidnapping, blackmail and possession of an imitation firearm
NewsThe residential children's home will care for up to six children with complex needs which cannot be met in family-based care
NewsGreat news for Lewisham! Our council has just given the green light for a brand new children's home, the first one in the borough for many years. This is a significant step forward in providing much-needed local support for our young people.
NewsLewisham Council describes the blueprint as a "rescue plan" for the South East London town centre
NewsA dispute allegedly broke out and he was in the head with a punch, causing him to “fall back on the ground”.
NewsLord Duval, who represents Greenwich and Lewisham on the London Assembly, called for better information for residents and businesses on how they'll be affected
NewsLiam Shrivastava romped to victory in May as the borough's first ever Green Mayor, and he's had nearly 4 months to show voters they were right to back him
NewsLewisham Council wants more power to have a say on which businesses can open up in Catford
NewsJosé Bell, 69, had spent the best part of a year trying to seek answers over a £2,022.41 bill issued by British Gas
NewsCatherine Morgan died on September 4, 2024 after falling from a height in Kent
NewsIt's the latest setback in a long line of issues for the library
NewsTheo Seward's former schools said they had been left "heartbroken" by the tragic loss
NewsLewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust also did not fully explain the man's prognosis to his family
NewsAn 18-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug and dangerous driving
NewsThe South London council is aiming to launch the new service from April 2027 helping people with everything from housing and finance to benefits and immigration
NewsOne incident resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy in Lewisham
NewsThe Green-led councils of Hackney and Lewisham have joined forces with the Aspire Party-controlled Tower Hamlets to launch a judicial review opposing affordable housing reforms in London
NewsPolice found 47-year-old Barbara McCann during a welfare check in Catford Hill last week
NewsThe new SEN unit at Deptford Park Primary School is one way of creating more choice for Lewisham families to suit their child's needs
NewsA woman in her 50s has been found dead inside a property in South London
NewsThe family of Taiwo Ekerin said he was killed in an "unprovoked attack"
NewsEach cabinet member is in charge of a different portfolio from safer homes, homelessness and housing services to workers, business and skills
NewsThe school in Deptford was also praised for a number of its attributes including how it prioritises reading and makes children feel like they belong there
Labour suffered further losses on second day of election results in the capital
NewsThe Green Party has secured a historic outright majority
NewsCroydon, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets 2026 election results are still to be declared
It was a day of election disaster for Labour as Keir Starmer’s party lost control of Lewisham, Hackney and Waltham Forest to the Greens
Some 1,817 London council seats are up for grabs - with mayoral races in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham and Tower Hamlets
NewsA rundown of each party's local election pledges for Lewisham where Labour has control of the council
NewsLeaseholder David Jeffs used other cases to support his own but it appears one may have been invented by artificial intelligence
NewsAmanda De Ryk has spent the last 16 years as a councillor in Lewisham. She is currently the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Performance
NewsSylbourne Sydial is the Conservative candidate for the Mayor of Lewisham
NewsNew Cross residents were worried over the height of the telecommunications mast
NewsJosh Matthews is the Lib Dem candidate for the Mayor of Lewisham and is also standing as a candidate for Catford South ward
NewsLewisham is one of only five London boroughs where there is a directly-elected mayor
NewsSexually explicit texts were sent about the attack
Exciting news for Lewisham residents! One of our own is stepping up to run for Mayor, bringing a fresh perspective from the Socialist Party to our community. It'll be fascinating to see their vision for our borough unfold!
Crikey, it's a worrying thought that so many youngsters are being suspected of crimes right here in Lewisham and our neighbouring boroughs. We'll be looking into what's being done to support these families and steer our young people in the right direction.
We've got some concerning news from our local train lines today. Police are appealing for a witness after an incident of indecent exposure occurred on a train travelling through Lewisham. If you saw anything, please get in touch with the authorities.
We've got some concerning news coming out of our local rail network this week. Police are appealing for help after an incident of indecent exposure occurred on a train travelling through Lewisham.
Crikey, can you believe it? Our very own Lewisham bakery has hit a massive 130 years! This local gem has seen it all, from wartime struggles to modern-day changes, and it's still serving up deliciousness right here on our doorstep. Let's raise a pastry to their incredible journey!
Oh dear, it looks like some of our neighbours in Lewisham are feeling the pinch with changes to the 484 bus service. From Camberwell all the way to us, the frequency has been reduced, which is sure to cause a stir for many relying on that route.
Exciting news from Lewisham this week as one of our very own paediatric nurses is set to star on CBBC's popular show, Operation Ouch! It's wonderful to see our local healthcare heroes getting the recognition they deserve.
Shocking news coming out of Lewisham this week. A young man has been charged with murder following a burglary that sadly turned fatal right here in our borough. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic event.