After 15 years as a web developer, Damian Griffiths was keen to take a break and “do something in the community.” He volunteered with the…
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Lewisham Local finds new home at Parkside after leaving the Place Ladywell
by TonyLewisham Local, the charity which helps connect individuals, groups and businesses to create a stronger and healthier community, has finally found a new home in…
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Local business Gaff opens short-term community coffee shop in Catford space while search goes on for Catford Mews operator
by TonyGaff, an expanding coffee business that started out as a market stall in Deptford market, is opening a short-term community coffee shop in Catford. The…
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Better leisure centres offer gym and sports classes for free in ‘open weekend’
by TonyLeisure centres across south London will be flinging open their doors at the end of this month, offering local people the chance to try out…
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Local police warn of ‘huge increase’ in mobile phone theft in Ladywell
by TonyThe Safer Neighbourhood police team says there has been a huge increase in mobile phone theft in Ladywell. From nine such thefts in February, September…
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Grade II listed Coroner’s Court and Mortuary in Ladywell set to be sold for residential and workspace development
by TonyThe old Coroner’s Court and Mortuary on Ladywell Road is one of four council owned sites that Lewisham has decided are surplus non-strategic assets and…
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Ladywell Arena is fast becoming the top ground for local football teams. Popular local club SE Dons has merged with Forest Hill Park and will…
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Sutainable streets survey shows residents satisfied with existing parking controls but want more street trees, EV charging points and cycle storage
by TonyThe results of Lewisham council’s sustainable streets survey in four areas (Deptford Central, Deptford South, Elverson and Ladywell) showed most respondents in Ladywell were satisfied…
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“We are here for everybody” – Lewisham Plus credit union supports and serves financial needs of community
by Tony“We are here for everybody – we don’t cherry pick our customers like the banks,” says Liam Carlisle, one of the founding members of the…
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Transform your street into a play space for world Car Free Day
by TonyLewisham will be celebrating World Car Free Day on Sunday September 22 2024 and is encouraging residents to hold traffic free Play Streets on their…