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Lewisham celebrates rating as top spot for parks in capital
The second and third highest scoring boroughs were Hackney and Lambeth.
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The Beckenham road that has turned into a mass of ‘mini ponds’
Local residents feel the issue has been made worse by parents dropping their kids off to the local school as it causes ever bigger pools of water on the unpaved road which shifts and sinks with the weight of car tyres.
Council approves hundreds of controversial homes after failing to meet housing targets
Councillors sitting on Lewisham’s planning committee received legal advice that they would have ‘zero per cent success’ in defending a decision to block hundreds of homes.
Struggling businesses in Catford Shopping Centre owe landlord £1.3million
The report blames a “highly challenging high street and retail environment” for the difficulties firms are having.
The road closures in and around Bexley that may cause delays for drivers
Drivers in Bexley should be aware of three upcoming road closures during the final weeks in October.
Four men found guilty of killing man after luring him to London alleyway
Four men have been convicted of killing a man after luring him to a meet up involving drugs in an alleyway in London.
Girls aged 13-15 accused of assaulting emergency worker at Bexleyheath Starbucks
Three teenage girls have been arrested after an emergency worker was reportedly assaulted in Bexleyheath.
Six towers up to 14 storeys high could be built at former Lewisham gas works
Plans which would see six tower blocks up to 14 storeys high built at the site of historic gas works in Bell Green are set to be decided by Lewisham Council.
London's busiest station to shut for eight days over Christmas
London’s busiest station - Liverpool Street - is set to close for eight days over Christmas.
Week of disruptions on South London rail network starts on Saturday
Upgrade work will mean that no trains will run on parts of the National Rail and London Overground networks for seven days starting on Saturday and finishing on Friday, November 1 (half-term week).
Multiple arrests made as drugs seized by undercover police in Woolwich
A police operation on Woolwich High Street led to multiple arrests.
Richard E. Grant confronts 'household name' who treated daughter ‘appallingly’
Richard E Grant was asked what the most “underappreciated” role in the film and TV industry was.
Seal spotted relaxing on banks of the Thames near Canary Wharf
Londoners have spotted a seal relaxing on the banks of the River Thames near Canary Wharf on Rotherhithe Beach.
New tower block development will bring 400 homes to Woolwich town centre
Plans have been revealed for a 12-storey block in Woolwich town centre including 120 student rooms.
Greenwich care home manager suspended after 'resident not washed for six months'
A manager for a Greenwich care home has been suspended after a resident at the home was reportedly not washed for six months.
Orpington school that 'champions inclusivity' set to expand in 2025
Midfield Primary School in Orpington - a school that champions inclusivity - is set to take on even more pupils in 2025.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by motorcycle in Greenwich
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Greenwich.
Man, 20, dies in hospital three days after being stabbed near busy London station
A 20-year-old man has died three days after a stabbing near Farringdon station.
Woman with service dog barred from entering Bexleyheath Asda in viral video
A disabled woman has said she is banned from every Asda in the UK after being told by security she could not bring her service dog into the Bexleyheath store.
‘AVOID area’ warning as traffic on M25 ‘expected to get worse’ during rush hour
Drivers are being urged to avoid a section of the M25 due to major delays that are expected to last into the evening.