Replaiced

Tony's Plaice has gone, hail the new Kings.The Brockley Cross fish and chip shop has had some cosmetic changes under its new owners, although it is fittingly sticking with the royal blue colour scheme.But is it as good - or better- than its predecessor? Let us know once you've had a chance to try it ...

Doris day

We seem to have been reasonably lucky not to have lost too many trees to storm Doris yesterday, but this large Sycamore did succumb. Adelaide Avenue was closed briefly but the tree was pretty quickly removed by the council's contractors. As you can see, the heart wood was rotten (see the dark brown staining in ...

Saw this dust …!

Anyone know what is happening here? Pictured this Wednesday near the corner of Harefield and Breakspears Roads, this maple tree (Acer saccharinum) appears to have been hollowed and then flushed out by the rain, possibly by some sort of borer. We welcome any suggestions as to what may have caused this and what it means for the ...

Are you over 60? Enjoy friendly social activities

Would you like to meet new people and try new activities? Link Age Southwark offers friendly social activities to over-60s in Southwark, including more than 20 social groups ranging from singing to bridge to yoga. You can also be matched with a befriender to visit you at home for an hour a week for a ...

Writer seeks partner

Jacqui writes:I am an aspiring writer who needs nudging and I am looking for a writing buddy.Although writing and reading groups are great I'm really looking for an individual in the same boat as me  - have an idea for a book, done some of the donkey work but need some help / criticism / ...

Farewell Steve Wilson

The funeral took place in Beckton on February 10th of Steve Wilson (1955-2017), who died recently after nearly two years of serious illness.A man of multiple enthusiasms including Leonard Cohen, Crystal Palace FC, and folklore,  it was in the pagan/occult scene that Steve was most active. Among other things he was at various times an ...

Brockley business break-in

Terrible to see @FredsSe4 & @MalaysianDeli broken in to last night😡 Closed today. Make sure you #SupportLocal & get them back on their feet pic.twitter.com/HDEF1U3BPW— South London Club (@SouthLondonClub) February 22, 2017

Lewisham records 4% GDP growth as East rises

Lewisham's GDP grew at 4% in 2016, twice the national average, putting it in the top-10 fastest growing boroughs.The figures, produced by property consultancy CBRE, reflect local economic activity, rather than salaries earned from jobs outside the borough. While Lewisham may be growing from a relatively low base, these numbers dispel the idea that Lewisham ...

Pasta-way

After the love has gone. A shop has become availableLadywell did not love pasta enough to sustain We Love Pasta, the first new business in the door at PLACE Ladywell. The deli has carbo-loaded the removal van and left town. Ed writes:"The posh pasta shop has gone... Jimmy Mizzen cafe reports 'yes, I think he's ...

Mobile hairdresser

Hello everybody! My name is Natalie Thomas and i am a mobile hairdresser! I have been qualified for 4 years now. Iv worked in London salons and now i travel to people homes so they can have fabulous hair without even stepping out the door i will come to you. I do keep up with ...