Marks and Spencer is to close its Lewisham High Street store as part of a wide ranging restructuring of its shops. M&S has been transforming…
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Lewisham increases council tax 4.99 per cent for 2026-27 to balance budget but faces further cuts over next three years
by TonyLewisham council will need to make further savings of almost £36m over the next three years despite making cuts of £30m in this year’s budget…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Community turns out for a “spring clean-up” of the Playtower grounds
by TonyThe 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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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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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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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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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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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…