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Hospitals open Christmas toy appeal to spread festive cheer for young patients
Toys can be dropped off at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s main reception, between 10am and 3pm every day until December 22.
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Youngster’s tribute to late sister emphasises importance of Grief Awareness week
Families and friends will come together to remember loved ones at St Christopher’s hospice in Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, at 3pm on Sunday December.
Car crash is latest fearful episode in Lewisham road where accidents wait to happen
"There are many residents who could share their own experiences of nearly being run over. Me included. We've been campaigning for decades, but nothing ever changes."
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Lewisham’s thriving and diverse businesses get red carpet treatment
This year's Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards received overwhelming and unprecedented public engagement, with close to 9,000 votes and nominations and 300 attendees at the awards ceremony.
Donations for Christmas already in full swing at Christ the King sixth forms
Spearheaded by the dedicated husband-and-wife duo, Shireen and Graham Razey, the campaign has not only amassed thousands of pounds in financial support but also received countless gifts for those in need.
Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25
Man charged after 'bomb hoax' outside US embassy in London
A 43-year-old man has been charged with a bomb hoax outside the US embassy in London.
Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award
The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024.
‘Cunning and deceitful’ Orpington doctor swindled NHS with forged timesheets
An Orpington Hospital doctor who falsified timesheets has been struck off.
Planning application submitted for major alterations to Greenhithe home
Planning application submitted for major alterations at The Orchard, Mounts Road, Greenhithe.
Cancer patient and pregnant mum among those stuck in mouldy Catford office block
Homeless South London families are stuck in a mouldy converted office block where malfunctioning fire alarms wake up their sleeping kids in the middle of the night.
Drivers to Bromley station being fined £100 for stopping on road outside
Southeastern Railway has been urged to look into creating a drop-off point outside Bromley South station, as drivers are receiving fines for stopping on the road by the station.
All the A2 road closures this week for 'essential maintenance'
Essential maintenance is planned on the A2 this week, potentially impacting travel with delays and diversions.
All the Southeastern trains affected this week by maintenance work
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work.
London's least used station that has fewer than 50 passengers a day revealed
Fewer than 50 journeys a day are made through London’s least used station, new figures from the Office of Rail and Road have revealed.
Two companies fined after failing to license skips in Bromley
Bromley Council has prosecuted two skip companies for placing unlicensed skips on the road.
Lewisham teen bragged in a rap about stabbing which left student with brain injury
A teen knifeman from Lewisham left a student with a life-changing brain injury.
Met officer drove off after crashing police van into parked car while eating
Met Police officer Adejuwon Adebiyi was eating his lunch when he crashed into a parked car.
Crackdown on crime as CCTV trial at London bus shelters begins
Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police have launched a 12-month CCTV trial at 20 bus shelters across London to enhance safety, focusing on women and girls.
Davina McCall shares first health update after brain operation for tumour
Davina McCall has taken to Instagram to share her first health update after an operation for a brain tumour.