Local news from Lewisham and the surrounding area
The 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
The Green Party has secured a historic outright majority
Croydon, 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
A rundown of each party's local election pledges for Lewisham where Labour has control of the council
Leaseholder David Jeffs used other cases to support his own but it appears one may have been invented by artificial intelligence
Amanda De Ryk has spent the last 16 years as a councillor in Lewisham. She is currently the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Performance
Sylbourne Sydial is the Conservative candidate for the Mayor of Lewisham
New Cross residents were worried over the height of the telecommunications mast
Josh Matthews is the Lib Dem candidate for the Mayor of Lewisham and is also standing as a candidate for Catford South ward
Lewisham is one of only five London boroughs where there is a directly-elected mayor
Sexually 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.
