Shoplifter Caught After Third Attempt at Same Petrol Station
Ryan Kiely, a 34-year-old shoplifter, was apprehended by police after returning to the same BP garage in Lewisham for a third theft attempt, leading to a 16-week prison sentence.
Ryan Kiely, a 34-year-old shoplifter, was apprehended by police after returning to the same BP garage in Lewisham for a third theft attempt, leading to a 16-week prison sentence.
Emergency Thames Water repairs in Grove Park cause severe traffic disruptions, forcing local businesses to report significant losses as customers cancel appointments.
A Lewisham resident receives £500 compensation after the council failed to plan for his Education, Health and Care Plan ending during a college course, with his sister awarded £250 for distress.
A Lewisham restaurant owner has been fined nearly £6,000 and banned from running food businesses after inspectors found evidence of mice and cockroaches in his establishment.
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RecommendedLewisham Council's 2026/27 budget includes a 4.99% council tax hike, £35 million in savings, and £5.1 million for road and pavement improvements in Catford and beyond.
Lewisham residents face a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, with Band D households paying £2,237. The hike comes alongside £30 million in budget cuts, including reductions to children's services and adult social care.
A significant fire has broken out at a three-storey nursery on Rushey Green in Lewisham, with eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze.
Liam Shrivastava, the Green mayoral candidate for Lewisham, pledges to stand up to developers over affordable housing and improve road safety. The former Labour councillor aims for change in the 2026 election.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
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RecommendedA Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.