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TfL plans for DLR, Overground and Bakerloo extensions in Lewisham

BCer Monkeyboy has sent us a copy of the latest TfL Business Plan. In the section called "Unlocking the Future Growth of London", the document highlights Lewisham as a borough where future capacity is required and alludes to the possible extensions of Overground, Bakerloo and DLR services in the borough:We are continuing to assess ways ...

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Brockley Cross Supermarket gone

The Brockley Cross corner shop has closed for good. The area is not short of alternatives - most obviously the neighbouring Londis - but they were BC's preferred option locally and their departure now leaves this blighted bit of street scape looking pretty empty.

Like an Old Dead Tree

The damage from October's storm wasn't as bad as some feared, but running round Hilly Fields at parkrun* it was sad to see some fallen landmarks.*Hilly Fields parkrun is a free timed 5k run every Saturday morning at 9 am, with a regular attendance of 80 to 100 people of all levels of ability. On 21 ...

South London People’s Assembly in New Cross

South London People's Assembly is happening this Saturday at Goldsmiths in New Cross. They say:'On Saturday 7 December, hundreds of people will attend the ‘South London People's Assembly’ at Goldsmiths' College to discuss alternatives to the government’s austerity programme and a plan of action to oppose it. They will be joined by nationally known speakers ...

MKK planning application

Buying and selling in Brockley

This week, we moved house. We only moved around the corner, so we still get to run this blog, although BT is currently doing its best to thwart us.After a tortuous six month process, we can offer the following observations:1. The Brockley property market is frenetic at the moment. We moved to Brockley in 2006, ...

hopscotch cafebar – honor oak park – news and whats on

Ladywell Christmas Market, December 14th