Lewisham Building Preservation Trust (LBPT), the charity fighting to preserve the borough’s architectural heritage, is to step up its public campaigning for the restoration of…
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In May, Ladywell Live spoke to Mayor Damien Egan about the impact of government funding cuts on Lewisham. He made clear one of the casualties…
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I want real action from government … not rhetoric on knife crime, says Vicky Foxcroft MP
Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham Deptford has talked to Ladywell-Live about violent crime, climate change, housing and spending cuts. In response to our questions, Vicky…
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Mike 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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119 years ago on the 12th July huge crowds lined the streets from New Cross to Ladywell, writes Julian Watson. In Ladywell itself the crowd…
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First I’ll put my cards on the table. I like them. I swipe, touch, tap – and even use my phone. I’m a fully paid…
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Close your road and enjoy a bit of downtime with neighbours – street parties are fun
One of the joys of doing what I do now is being invited to lots of street parties around the local community, writes Sean Ryan.…
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Community Roadwatch: we caught more than 20 cars breaking 20mph speed limit
More than 20 cars in one hour were seen breaking the 20mph speed limit on Malpas Rd when I joined a Community Roadwatch scheme this…
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What happens to our recycling? More answers to your questions from a council officer
Our post on Lewisham’s efforts to improve recycling rates prompted several questions on Twitter. Here Luke Ellis, a council officer who talked to the Ladywell…