Stella Jeffrey feared the worst. But after weeks of lockdown she found some good reasons to stay positive. s A year ago I was dreading…
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We spoke to Frankie Campbell, a local nurse who works for the NHS. She has been involved with the vaccination programme and has very kindly…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Council services face further £34m in budget cuts as government fails to cover mounting costs of Covid pandemic
by TonyGovernment failure to cover the cost of Lewisham’s emergency response to the pandemic will force the council to make a further £34m in cuts as…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
2020 Mayor’s awards will recognise those who played critical role in Covid-19 reponse
by TonyNominations are now open for the Lewisham Mayor’s Awards 2020. This year’s awards will recognise the amazing contributions of those who live, work or study…
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We spoke to Davidson Otobo, whose innovative platform, Ordrs, helps you shop local! The idea Ordrs is an online platform that allows you to shop…
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Local NewsNeighbourhood
Coronavirus safety or noise complaint: popular Hilly Fields live jazz sessions shut down and we don’t know why
by CereliaThere has been a lot of community support for the Monday impromptu improvised jazz sessions that were being held on Hilly Fields on Mondays from…
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CommunityTop Stories
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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CommunityLocal NewsNeighbourhoodTop Stories
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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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
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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NeighbourhoodTop Stories
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…