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Featured local business - Clubtek

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I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Green Party Heavyweight Bows Out of Lewisham Politics

Apr

2014

Darren Johnson, Green Party councillor for Brockley, is to step down at the council elections in May. I recently met up with Darren to talk about his twelve-years in the thick of Lewisham politics. [...]

Gay Men in Lewisham Warned Over Dangers of “chemsex”

Apr

2014

Gay and bisexual men in Lewisham are risking harm and are in danger of spreading sexually transmitted infections and HIV by having unsafe sex while under the influence of drugs, according to the findings of a study into sexual behaviour described as “chemsex”. [...]

Mayor of Lewisham Promises More Council Housing if Re-elected

Apr

2014

Steve Bullock, Labour’s candidate for Mayor of Lewisham, has pledged to build 500 new council homes and tackle rogue landlords and rip-off letting agents if he is re-elected as Mayor of Lewisham at the local elections on 22 May. [...]

Smaller Parties Target North Lewisham in Council Elections

Apr

2014

Wards in the North of Lewisham are in the sights of smaller parties as the May council elections approach. [...]

Mayor Candidate Brooks’ Plan for Lewisham

Apr

2014

Lewisham Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Duwayne Brooks sets out his six-point plan for improving the borough: [...]

Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition Selects Lewisham Candidates

Apr

2014

The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition announced on Wednesday, 3 April that one in ten council seats with have a TUSC candidate. [...]

The Deptford Day Club with a Difference

Mar

2014

If your perception of a day club for the over 60s is a room full of pensioners planted in front of a TV showing sleep-inducing daytime programmes then one in Deptford couldn’t be further from this vision. [...]

The Not So Hidden Hungry

Mar

2014

More than 40% of households in Lewisham have an annual income of £15,000 or less. More than 30% of children in New Cross and Deptford live in poverty. [...]

Lewisham Council Budget 2014/15 – Winners and Losers

Feb

2014

On Wednesday, 26 February 2014 a full sitting of Lewisham Council voted through its budget for 2014/15. [...]

Online Gallery Is New Addition to Art Scene

Feb

2014

The Telegram Gallery is a new addition to the art scene in Lewisham with its official launch taking place on 13 February in New Cross. [...]