“What do we want? Pay justice. When do we want it? Now. “ This was the chant of GMB members who work at Lewisham Hospital…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Leafy Ladywell … Street Trees for Living to plant 19 more in the neighbourhood
by TonyA further 19 trees are going to be planted in and around Ladywell over the next few months thanks to Street Trees for Living in…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Update: Curzon increase number of screens to four in revised Playtower cinema plan
by TonyDON’T MISS …. Developers Guildmore are hosting public exhibitions of their proposals for the restoration of the Ladywell Playtower ahead of submitting a planning application.…
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NeighbourhoodTop Stories
Bekir’s persistence pays off as his sweet treat for the neighbourhood opens after a two year battle
by TonyBekir will beathe a sigh of relief when he finally opens Sundae, his cafe-cum-ice cream parlour on Brockley Road. It’s been a long haul. He…
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Local HistoryTop Stories
Neighbourhood notables 5: A victim of Christie, a World War Two artist, and a chronicler of life and love in wartime London
by TonyMike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries and a local historian, reveals the stories of some of the people – the…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Ladywell Assembly on December 18: police update, NCIL, Bakerloo line and lots more on the agenda
by TonyThe next Ladywell Assembly, delayed because of the election, will be held on Wednesday December 18 from 7.00pm until 9.00pm at St Andrews Centre, Brockley…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Save Brockley Max: community arts festival aims to raise £6,500 in crowdfunding campaign
by TonyBrockley Max organisers have launched a crowdfunding campaign to save the community arts festival which is threatened by big cuts in council funding. The festival,…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Safer neighbourhood panel briefing: constant drug dealing angers Elswick Rd residents
by TonyWhat follows is an edited summary of the Safer Neighbourhood Panel meeting in September. The Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at the local assembly on…
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Local HistoryTop Stories
The Catford murder that led to big changes in the criminal justice system
by TonyOn April 22 1972 Maxwell Confait’s body was found by a fireman at 27 Doggett Road, Catford. A Seychelles born sex worker known locally as…
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Brockley Max, the community arts festival that showcases local talent, is facing a challenging 2020 after assembly funding cuts. A campaign to save Brockley Max…