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Hopes for Bakerloo line extension dashed by Rachel Reeves' spending review
Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres joined the call for government funding to deliver the project. But today's announcement excluded London from UK transport infrastructure spending. Lewisham will be getting a new Bakerloop bus route, "mirroring" the underground line.
Police impound disabled man's wheelchair for 3 weeks
A severely disabled man from New Cross was left housebound and completely dependent on friends and family, while he appealed to police to release his wheelchair from Charlton Vehicle Pound.
Sydenham Hill and Dulwich Woods: A hidden gem in south east London
Photographer Patty Gambini finds nature flourishing in this peaceful haven. Together, the woods form the largest remaining fragment of the old Great North Wood, which once covered the area.
Scott House tenants will be served with section 21 eviction notices "shortly"
Tribe has informed more than 60 residents that it will soon will be sending out the eviction notices. Residents report that the building's condition has deteriorated over recent months. In February, construction work began outside their windows.
Sports Fun 4 All - delivering free football and improving young lives across south London
Starting out with free football sessions at Downham and Bellingham, Kieran Connolly's organisation has seen extraordinary growth. This year, Connolly's young coaches have delivered 283 free football sessions, working with 847 young people in Lewisham, Greenwich and beyond.
The rise and rise of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Deptford
A growing number of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) tower blocks have appeared in Deptford and Lewisham town centre. As developers move into the highly profitable sector, campaigners say PBSA does nothing to address housing need.
Deptford's Jack in the Green lives again
Kirsten Downer finally catches up with Jack on his May Day parade through Deptford and Greenwich, and investigates the folklore behind him.
Fighting for my daughters' future: A Mother's Rebellion
In her powerful new film, Martha McAlpine charts the journey of an ordinary health worker and mother to civil resistance, taking the immense personal risks of “slow-walking” with Just Stop Oil.
Deptford High Street - safe and healthy streets don't cause gentrification, shortage of housing does
Deptford resident Tomilyn Rupert argues that gentrification is caused by restricting housing supply, not pedestrianisation, and local people deserve safer streets and cleaner air. If you really want to fight gentrification, then she suggests start by looking at land tax.
Rerouting the South Circular in Catford - will it ever happen?
Plans to reroute the South Circular were first mooted in 1987. After the latest consultation in 2023, Mark Morris finds more delay and uncertainty.
Disabled people, peace campaigners and councillors join protest at Lewisham AGM
Disabled People against the Cuts were joined by councillors opposing the government's plans to slash disability benefits. Peace groups rallied in support of Cllr Shrivastava, who lost his role on the Pension Investment Committee after calling for divestment for Palestine.
A journey of eco-friendly house renovation: Part 2
In Part 1, Andy Stevens described how he and his partner began to transform their 1930's home in Hither Green into a low carbon, energy-efficient space. Now with the heat pump installed, they turn their focus to the roof.
Plans for 113 homes for Thomas Lane, Catford agreed, but community music venue fears complaints
Lewisham council approved the development on the site of the Thomas Lane car park. But Sister Midnight raised concerns that noise complaints could shut down the fledgling live music venue.