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Map of proposed Bakerloo line extension, showing line from Harrow to Hayes

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.

Construction worker with drilling equipment seen through resident's window

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.

3D map showing 4 of the PBSA developments in Deptford, with other tower blocks

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.

Artist's impression of road realigned to south of Laurence House.

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.

Campaigners outside Lewisham Town Hall

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.

Image of two brick towers with central yard

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.

Campaigners marching with giant envelope stamped "petition 3000+ signatures"

"A borough that cares for peace" - Lewisham Palestine Solidarity Campaign calls for council to divest

Several hundred protesters marched up Lewisham High Street on Saturday to a rally outside Lewisham Town Hall, Catford. They delivered a petition with more than 3,000 signatures, calling for the council to "Divest for Palestine".