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Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the fire at 3.56am on Friday.

The Independent UK

David Rocastle remembered: Celebrating the life and career of the Arsenal hero with those who knew him best

David Rocastle wasn't just a fantastic footballer – to those at Arsenal, the Lewisham maestro represented something much greater. On the anniversary of his tragic death aged just 33, FFT celebrates a genius

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More than 400,000 people took part in Lewisham’s stint as London Borough of Culture

A report found that the events drew in more than £4 million of inward investment

Evening Standard

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How 11 south Londoners escaped the rental trap thanks to genuinely affordable community housing scheme

The homes at Citizen’s House in Lewisham cost from just £215,000 — no wonder 400 people applied. We meet the 11 lucky homeowners moving in

Evening Standard

London council ‘kept hundreds of people in dark by failing to reply to information requests’, ICO rules

Enforcement action has been taken against Lewisham Council after it failed to respond to more than 300 Freedom of Information requests

Evening Standard

TfL to slap 20mph limit on 65km more of London roads in September

Transport chiefs have announced plans to bring a 20mph speed limit to more of the capital’s roads in September.

Evening Standard

Man left fighting for life after being beaten with pole during Lewisham robbery

Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to following the ‘extremely violent robbery’

Evening Standard

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Russ Millions: One of a Kind review – hugely enjoyable mixtape

The Lewisham drill rapper showcases his promise with swaggering if overfamiliar hymns to women and bling

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: London’s stingiest and most generous delivery rider tippers

Brixton and Lewisham residents are more likely to offer a tip than those who live in Mayfair and Canary Wharf, new data has found

Evening Standard

Prints charming: Richard Quinn on gimp suits, creative collaboration and courting the Queen

The Lewisham-born fashion designer spoke to Chloe Street ahead of his autumn/winter 2023 show

Evening Standard

The Standard View: 10 years on from Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s death, we must rid the capital of its toxic air

It’s 10 years ago to the day that nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died following a severe asthma attack. In the preceding three years, Ella — who lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham — had been to hospital almost 30 times and suffered multiple seizures. In December 2020, she became…

Evening Standard

Jury retires to consider verdicts in Mark Cavendish robbery trial

Romario Henry, 31, of Bell Green, Lewisham, south-east London, and Oludewa Okorosobo, 28, of Flaxman Road, Camberwell, south London, deny robbery.

The Independent UK

Maureen Gitau: Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman

He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman

He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Lewisham woman

Maureen Gitau, 24, was reported missing by her family on December 10.

Evening Standard

Mother of London girl who died from air pollution says she would be ‘overjoyed’ by CBE

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, from Lewisham, has been named in the New Year Honours list for services to public health

Evening Standard

‘It is so hard at Christmas’: Mother’s desperate plea for missing Lewisham daughter to come home

Maureen Gitau, 24, has been reported missing since December 10

Evening Standard

Light festival draws Lewisham’s tenure as London Borough of Culture to a close

A spectacular free public performance featuring giant illuminated puppets is being staged to mark the end of Lewisham’s tenure as London Borough of Culture.

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Daily Mirror

Doctors 'terrified' of missing signs of Strep A as at least 6 children die in UK

A 12-year-old secondary school pupil in Lewisham, South East London, and a nursery-age lad from Ealing, West London, are among the latest victims of Strep A

Daily Mirror

England’s Senegalese football fans want to silence the Three Lions' World Cup roar

Soukeina Sy is hosting a World Cup party for the last 16 clash between England and Senegal in Lewisham, South East London, after setting up one of the city’s dedicated Senegalese fan zones

The Independent UK

Boy, 12, dies from Strep A infection as parents warned to be vigilant

Lewisham boy latest to fall victim to bacterial illness after a spike in cases in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

Boy, 12, is first secondary school pupil to die in wave of Strep A cases

A Year 8 pupil from private Colfe’s School in Lewisham, south east London, has died after contracting Strep A, after at least six other children have died amid the outbreak

Daily Mirror

Lewisham fire: Firefighters scramble to tower block after reports of 'explosions'

Around 60 people evacuated their flats early on Tuesday morning before fire crews arrived after flames began rising out of a tower block following reported explosions

The Guardian - UK

One to watch: Coby Sey

The Lewisham producer, vocalist and DJ explores a multitude of genres to create strange, unpolished melodies full of feeling

Evening Standard

Woman in her 30s stabbed to death in Deptford, Lewisham, sparking murder investigation

A 33-year-old man who was known to the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder

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