Lewisham has decided to redirect funding secured from the redevelopment of the former Catford Greyhound Stadium, now Catford Green, to pedestrian improvements around Catford Bridge…
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Shell Road residents alarmed by plans to site 20 metre telecom mast on pavement next to low-rise flats
by TonyResidents of Shell Road SE13 have been alarmed by a proposal to site a 20 metre high telecoms mast at the corner of Shell Rd…
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Is it time to abandon our cars and make Ladywell a healthier place to live?
by TonyAs a longtime Ladywell resident I have often, at busy times especially, opted to get to Blackheath via the Hither Green backstreets rather than sit…
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Help Catbytes get more Lewisham families online by donating your unwanted laptops and hardware
by CereliaThere are families in Lewisham who don’t have access to a computer or laptop, and/or an internet connection. There are also people who are shielding,…
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An oasis of calm in the heart of Lewisham – the Therapeutic Garden at St Mary’s
by TonySince the Covid-19 pandemic struck, St Mary’s Therapeutic Garden has come into its own. It has finally been discovered by the local community and is…
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It’s the new normal at the Ladywell Tavern – booking in advance and ordering from your table with a smartphone app
by TonyThe Ladywell Tavern will be welcoming customers back through its doors this weekend for the first time since lockdown began in March. But you will…
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Covid19 emergency response measures set to leave big hole in council budget without more government support
by TonyLewisham council acted quickly to protect vulnerable members of the community but now faces a significant funding shortfall, warns Cllr Amanda De Ryk, Cabinet Member…
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Guildmore strengthens Play Tower fencing after complaints over security but restoration work still left in limbo
by TonyDevelopers Guildmore have strengthened and repaired fencing around the Play Tower after Lewisham Building Preservation Trust raised concerns over the lax security surrounding the grade…
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Fitness online: legendary local instructor, Orlene Henry, tells us about moving her classes online during the Coronavirus crisis
by CereliaWith lockdown, we have had to say goodbye for now to a number of establishments, including local gyms. We’ve looked at what this has meant…
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Life after lockdown: Masks, gloves and aprons in the salon … takeaways and collection only at the cafe
by TonyHow and when will our high streets return to something like normality? As the government starts to ease lockdown measures, Ladywell Live talks to Xpressions…