The Latest Breaking News from Catford

Goldsmiths to open new university campus in Catford

More than 600 students will be based at the new site at Lewisham Council’s Old Town Hall building

Evening Standard · Jan 14

Man warns over e-scooters after fleeing fire which destroyed flat

Jahmell Campbell was at his grandmother’s flat in Catford, south-east London, when his e-scooter burst into flames.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Man arrested in Scotland on suspicion of murder after 'devoted father' stabbed to death in Lewisham

Sanchini Thompson was rushed to hospital after being discovered with stab wounds in Rushey Green, Catford

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Woman rescued from roof as 60 firefighters tackle Catford house fire

Woman slipped from ladder as fire crews tried to pull her from burning building

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024

C of E diocese apologises over peace walk that included church accused of abuses

Diocese of Southwark says it ‘deeply regrets’ distress after interfaith walk visited Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Catford

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

Catford Mews: Only cinema in Lewisham closed down after council repossess building

Catford Mews, Lewisham borough’s only cinema, suddenly shut its doors after council-owned landlord repossessed building over rent arrears

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Private schools urged to share grounds to help UK children access green spaces

Head of sports charity hails partnership that allows local people to use London independent school’s football pitch

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

Catford fire: 70 firefighters tackle blaze in high rise on day Grenfell report released

The London tower block fire comes on the day the Grenfell inquiry report was released

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

Catford fire: Investigation launched after 70 firefighters battle blaze at tower block

Two flats on the 9th and 10th floor of the building were on fire

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024

Catford police stand-off finally ends after 55 hours as man injured by dog during arrest

Man suffered injury to his foot from police dog when Met police officers detained him at 2am on Thursday

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2024