The first Ladywell Community Forum aims to bring together local residents and community groups to help shape the future of our neighbourhood. Organised and funded…
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Pressure on rents and house prices in Ladywell as living costs and mortgage rates climb
by TonyFor homeowners and renters alike the outlook for 2026-27 doesn’t look great. Mortgage rates are going up, rents are rising and other costs pressures are…
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Ladywell Physic Garden ‘brings history out of the pages of a book and into the community’
by TonyThe herbalist garden created by David Congram and Joao Afonso was inspired by the history and mystery of the Lady Well. Here we print a…
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CommunityLocal News
From fly-tipping hotspot to community garden: how Ladywell’s Sandrock Road reclaimed its corner
by TonyFor years, a small dead-end section of Sandrock Road, between Ladywell and Hilly Fields, was a persistent fly-tipping hotspot, writes local resident and community gardener…
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Award-winning Ladywell Physic Garden hosts Autumn Fair with herbal teas, crafts, tours, Morris dancing and more
by TonyHerbal teas, crafts, garden tours, morris dancing and a book sale – it will all be happening on Sunday September 20 when the award winning…
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Have your say – Community Day at the Playtower on September 19 with music, refreshments and video film interviews
by TonyThe Ladywell Society has organised a community day in the grounds of the Grade II listed Playtower on Saturday September 19 from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. There’ll…
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Council holds consultation on BT plan to remove Ladywell telephone kiosk
by TonyBT is seeking the removal of the telephone kiosk at the junction of Algernon Road and Ladywell Road. It says the payphone is no longer…
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The Crown & Anchor – a long demolished Ladywell pub that was an old favourite of the Richardson gang
by TonyThe Crown and Anchor was a “grotty” 1960s estate style pub in Ladywell. It had little to recommend it and was demolished in 2006. But…
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Planning application submitted for changes to front of Grade II listed Ladywell station
by TonyA planning application has been submitted (DC/26/144897) to change the front of Ladywell station, a grade II listed building. The proposed plan involves removing a…
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Local HistoryLocal News
Council asks shortlisted bidders to draw up detailed development proposals for the Playtower by October 2
by TonyThe four shortlisted bidders competing to be the council’s chosen development partner for the Grade II listed Ladywell Playtower have until October 2 2026 to…