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.
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Campaigners fight plans for 31-story student high rise at Scott House, Deptford
Developer Tribe plans to demolish the Victorian building, evicting more than 60 residents, and build a tower block providing 502 student rooms. Campaigners say that Lewisham is failing to follow its own Local Plan and failing to meet local housing needs.
Nature in the city - Brookmill Park, Deptford
The park with its nature areas provides an urban sanctuary for wildlife. Greenwich photographer Karin Tearle shares her pictures and invites you to visit.
Why is the UK's 8th largest incinerator sited in the heart of Deptford?
The SELCHP plant is located in a densely populated and deprived area. It burns 360,000 tonnes of household waste per year. The plant was commissioned in 1987, while campaigners fought against the rise in rubbish dumps and scrap metal yards across Deptford.