Major £650m Plans Submitted for Lewisham Retail Park
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
IKEA's long-awaited first New Zealand store is now open in Auckland. The massive 34,000 sq m outlet promises affordable furniture and Swedish meatballs. Discover what it means for Kiwi shoppers.
The beloved Lewisham street food market is set to return in spring 2026 after a five-year closure. It will feature retro 1950s styling, live music, and a focus on local vendors.
UK food inflation eased to 3% in November, down from 3.7% in October, as Black Friday discounts hit shops. However, experts warn of persistent pressures and challenges ahead for retailers and consumers.
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
A 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.
Joshua Michals, 26, claims he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed fellow student Zhe Wang in her Lewisham flat. The Old Bailey murder trial continues.
Two dozen First World War heroes buried in unmarked pauper's graves in South London for over a century are finally receiving individual headstones. Discover how to check if you're related.
Outsourced staff at a South London hospital demonstrate for better wages, with many relying on food banks. Union threatens strike action if demands are not met.
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.
Mumford & Sons announce their 2026 BST Hyde Park headline show on July 4. Get presale details, ticket prices, and info on their new album 'Prizefighter'. Book your tickets now!
Mumford & Sons confirmed for BST Hyde Park on July 4, 2026. Get dates, ticket details, and full lineup info for the star-studded London summer festival.
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in challenging economic conditions.
Major UK caravan park operator Cove UK enters administration, threatening 11 resorts and 250 jobs. Find out which parks are affected and what it means for holidaymakers.
UK retail sales fell 1.1% in October, a disappointing start to the festive season. Shoppers turned cautious ahead of the Budget and Black Friday. Discover the full impact on the sector.
UK retail sales fell 1.1% in October as consumers delayed purchases ahead of Black Friday. Clothing stores saw the biggest decline. Discover the full impact.
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing reached £17.43bn in October, exceeding forecasts as consumer spending fell unexpectedly. Stay informed about economic developments.
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
Revised plans to demolish derelict Leegate Shopping Centre in Lewisham approved, delivering 620 homes including 17-storey tower and nearly half affordable housing. Read the full details.
JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.
Asda has secured nearly £600m through sale-and-leaseback deals for its stores, using the funds to repay looming debt to former owner Walmart. Discover the supermarket's financial strategy.
Asda plans to sell and lease back 24 stores and a distribution centre to raise £568m, a move analysts call a 'sign of weakness' as the supermarket continues to lose market share.
Asda is selling 24 supermarkets and a distribution centre for £568m in a sale-and-leaseback deal. No stores will close, and all staff will remain in place. Read more.
Marks & Spencer unveils two new London food halls in Clapham and Fulham this week, creating over 100 jobs and boosting festive shopping options. Get the first look inside.
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling resigns following a critical Deloitte audit revealing major operational flaws. Discover how the stock reacted and what's next for the retailer.
Britons spent £3.6bn during Black Friday 2023. Our expert guide reveals how to find genuine bargains, avoid scams and shop responsibly this sales season.
Over 600 West End businesses launch the largest private security investment to combat phone theft and retail crime this festive season. Discover how Operation West End aims to keep shoppers safe.
WH Smith boss Carl Cowling resigns immediately after an accounting failure slashes profit forecasts by £30m. Read the full story on the retail giant's turmoil.
Interactive Investor quits the government's flagship retail investment campaign, dealing a major blow to Rachel Reeves' Leeds Reforms ahead of the Budget.
WH Smith's chief executive departs immediately following a major accounting failure in its North American division that slashed profits and wiped nearly £600m from market value.