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Front view of the centre onto Lewisham high street, with Islamic pattern metalwork designs over windows.

'Visionary' plan to redevelop Lewisham Islamic Centre approved

The planning committee heard that the existing facilities were no longer "fit for purpose" and new purpose-built development would bring benefits to the congregation and wider local community.

CGI image of development, looking north up Bromley Road.

Phoenix plans for 63 homes at Catford police station approved

The former police station will be converted into 100% affordable homes, after the plans were unanimously approved by Lewisham planning committee.

Small crowd at event. 3 story blocks joined at entrance, red brick facade, orange/red tiles, window frames, balconies

Phoenix completes Passivhaus, affordable rent homes at Farmstead Road, Bellingham

Phoenix delivers its second scheme in Lewisham which meets the highly sustainable, low energy building standard. This will reduce residents' energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Workshop participant beaming with joy in green sparkling sari

SEEN Lewisham exhibitions: Bun n Cheese, the Caribbean Living Room .. and This is England

Three exhibitions are running at the Broadway Theatre - Aneesa Dawoojee's portraits Bun N Cheese: Things That Bring Me Joy, Tony Fairweather's Caribbean living room and Matt Small's acclaimed This is England. Don't miss them!

Emily Obasohan and Ryan Calais Cameron on red, green and gold lit up stage with backdrop banner for SEEN festival.

SEEN Lewisham is back! Celebrating cultural diversity

The 10-day festival of theatre, dance, music, comedy and visual arts nurtures and showcases young creative artists alongside established talent.

Computer generated artist's impression of Rushey Green looking northwards, with new pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes.

Rerouting the South Circular in Catford takes a small step forward

TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.

Flats of the estate built on top of the 3-storey car park.

Milford Towers, Catford: brutalist scheme loathed by its residents since 70s

Dubbed "Faulty Towers", residents began calling out the estate's design flaws soon after it opened. Mark Morris responds to our interview with architectural historian Jon Wright, who argued for the building's preservation.