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Lewisham trains cancelled due to overnight work this week
Southeastern trains in the Lewisham area will be cancelled this week.
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Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
Woman left with serious facial injuries after unprovoked Peckham attack
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was left with serious facial injuries following an unprovoked attack in Peckham.
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'We turned mould-ridden mansion into boutique B&B - but now we're selling up'
A couple from Bexley who transformed a rundown Tudor mansion into a stunning B&B - including refurbishing all 132 windows - are now selling for £1.5million.
Erith home could be transformed into HMO for six
A home in Erith could be turned into a six-bedroom HMO, but only if Bexley Council gives the green light to new plans.
The Bexley businesses recognised at annual awards
All the winners at the 2026 Bexley Business Awards, held at Hall Place in Bexley.
The long-lost Lewisham train station which is now a quirky antiques yard
Beneath mannequins, mismatched furniture and old traffic lights, hides remnants of Lewisham Road station.
Woman rushed to hospital after falling unwell near McDonald’s in Orpington
A woman was rushed to hospital after falling unwell near a McDonald’s in Orpington.
South Londoners jailed in May including support worker who stole from vulnerable man
Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in May 2026.
Drivers warned to 'expect delays' after M25 lorry crash causes diesel spillage
Drivers have been warned to "expect delays" after a lorry crashed on the M25 in Kent
Opposition hits out at Labour committee chair monopoly in Greenwich
Minority Greenwich councillors called for “common sense” after all of the council’s 22 committee chairs were handed to Labour members.
Lewisham Green Party candidate apologises over 'rapey Indian guys' tweet
A Green Party Lewisham candidate has apologised for using racist language in an old social media post.
Kent's top secondary schools have been revealed – see where your school ranks
The best secondary schools in Kent have been revealed in national rankings by The Telegraph.
Three big planning developments for Greenwich set to progress this year
Greenwich could be set for a major jobs boost, with proposals for three significant developments expected to bring at least 475 jobs to the borough.
Man in his 40s stabbed during 'fight' near busy road in Catford
A man has been taken to hospital after he was found suffering stab wounds in Catford.
Woolwich phone repair shop must pay £15k after selling vape to 14-year-old
Cell Fone City Ltd, a mobile phone repair shop in Woolwich, was found to have sold a vape to a 14-year-old.
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.
CCTV appeal after two arrested following theft of Volkswagen in Kent
An Orpington man and a woman have been arrested following investigations into the theft of a vehicle from Sevenoaks, as police look to speak to a third person.
Man remains fighting for life after Sidcup assault near pub on bank holiday Monday
A man in his 50s remains fighting for his life after an assault in Sidcup on bank holiday Monday.