The community came out in force for a “spring clean” of the Ladywell Playtower grounds. Well over 40 people turned up to clear litter, cut…
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CommunityLocal News
Fox and Firkin takes over nearby shop to open cafe, restaurant and bar with access to pub garden
by TonyThe Firkin Group which runs the Fox and Firkin pub and brewery in Lewisham high street has taken on the lease for the nearby Black-Heath…
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A developer is hoping to convert the ground floor of the Ravensbourne Arms pub on Lewisham High Street into a 10-room House in Multiple Occupation…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Inside the Playtower: time, rain and vandals have taken their toll on Grade II listed building
by TonyThe last time Robert Sheppard looked around inside the Playtower was 10 years ago. In February Robert was one of four members of the Ladywell…
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CommunityNeighbourhoodTop Stories
Independent group Castle Cinema to take over former Catford Mews site and open cinema in the summer
by TonyCastle Cinema, an independent crowd-funded cinema operator, is to take over the old Catford Mews site at Winslade Way in the Catford shopping centre. The…
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CommunityLocal News
Brockley Max celebrates 25 years and calls on local talent to take part and make the 2026 festival bigger than ever
by TonyBrockle Max, the community arts festival, celebrates 25 years this year and is calling on local talent to take part and help make this year’s…
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Planning enforcement may seek injunction to halt all activity at “garage site”
by TonyLewisham’s planning enforcement team have decided to “trigger the process” of seeking an injunction” that would make current activity at the “garage site” on Ladywell…
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CommunityFeaturedLocal News
Ladywell Dry Cleaners celebrates 60 years of “trusted service to the community”
by TonyThe oldest business in Ladywell is about to celebrate its 60th year. As Geoff Hurst was sealing a World Cup victory with a first final…
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CommunityLocal News
Music co-op Sister Midnight plans to raise further £150k and hopes to open Catford venue in 2026
by TonySister Midnight, the co-operative that is aiming to open a radio station and community-owned music venue in Catford, has taken another important step towards opening…
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The Rolls-Royce engineer turned priest – meet David, the new Vicar at St Mary’s
by TonyWhen the fishmonger in Borough market gave David a whole cod it didn’t take him long to rustle up 100 fish pies and freeze them…