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- Projects · South London
Blackheath homes plan risks market, say campaigners
Plans for 45 new homes and a public square on a Blackheath car park face opposition from residents and traders who fear it will end the weekly farmers' market. Developers say the scheme has support and will improve facilities.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSt John's station to unveil memorial for 1957 rail disaster
A memorial plaque will be unveiled at St John's station on Saturday, 4 December, to mark the 1957 rail disaster. The collision claimed the lives of 90 people and injured many more, and is considered one of Britain's worst railway accidents.
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Projects · South LondonLewisham Taxicard failure leaves disabled councillor waiting 90 minutes in 30°C heat
A Lewisham councillor waited 90 minutes for a Taxicard taxi on 29 July before wheeling herself home in 30°C heat. An administrative error on her account prevented a wheelchair-accessible vehicle from being booked. The Mayor of Lewisham has demanded performance data from London Councils.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTwo crashes cause traffic queues on Deptford and Brockley roads
Two separate crashes on roads in Deptford and Brockley caused traffic delays on 6 August 2026. Emergency services attended both incidents, which blocked lanes and created queues for drivers in the area.
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