Strep A scarlet fever: Bexley and Lewisham are London hotspots

Strep A scarlet fever: Bexley and Lewisham are London hotspots

Latest figures show that Bexley and Lewisham are among authorities in London with the highest scarlet fever cases. The data, which is released by the UK Health Security Agency, shows Lewisham has... Read more »
Lewisham rated the happiest place to live in south east London

Lewisham rated the happiest place to live in south east London

Lewisham has been rated the “happiest borough” in the whole of south east London, according to new data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has used the results of a national survey... Read more »
Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham Deptford – South London News

Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham Deptford – South London News

COP27 began in Egypt last week as nations met to discuss action to meet collective climate goals and build on the commitments and ambitions of COP26 (held in Glasgow last year). Ahead... Read more »
Lewisham Southeastern train cuts ‘risk women’s safety’

Lewisham Southeastern train cuts ‘risk women’s safety’

Women’s safety will be put at risk if train company Southeastern pushes ahead with cuts, a Lewisham MP has warned. Labour’s Janet Daby said mothers had been contacting her worried about their... Read more »
Lewisham Indian named south London’s takeaway of the year

Lewisham Indian named south London’s takeaway of the year

An Indian takeaway in Lewisham has been crowned the regional takeaway of the year for south London at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2022. Curry World, which is located in Blackheath,... Read more »
Lewisham council announces Black History Month cultural programme – South London News

Lewisham council announces Black History Month cultural programme – South London News

Lewisham is marking Black History Month with a series of events celebrating the impact and influence of Afro-Caribbean culture.  Kandace Chimbiri, author of The Story of the Windrush, will be hosting children’s... Read more »
Lewisham and Southwark leaders urge Kwarteng to start Bakerloo extension

Lewisham and Southwark leaders urge Kwarteng to start Bakerloo extension

South London council leaders have called on the government to start digging tunnels for the proposed Bakerloo line extension. Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan, and Southwark Council leader Kieron Williams, have urged... Read more »
Ellie Reeves, MP for Lewisham West & Penge – South London News

Ellie Reeves, MP for Lewisham West & Penge – South London News

The last few weeks have been momentous as we have mourned the loss of the Queen. This has not just been a period of national mourning, but global, as people the world... Read more »
Lewisham ranked ‘most stressful’ borough for commuting in London

Lewisham ranked ‘most stressful’ borough for commuting in London

(image: Canva) Lewisham has been ranked as the most stressful borough for commuting, according to new data. The average London commute is one-third longer than the UK as a whole, according to... Read more »
Lewisham ranked most stressful borough for commuting in London

Lewisham ranked most stressful borough for commuting in London

Lewisham has been ranked as the most stressful borough for commuting, according to new data. The average London commute is one-third longer than the UK as a whole, according to the Trades... Read more »