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- Can London survive future heatwaves without air con?by Kumail Jaffer - Local Democracy Reporter on 14 March 2026 at 09:48
London homes are at unique risk of overheating - experts told the London Assembly that planning and building regulations need an overhaul.
- Energy-efficient and flicker-free - Selce's new share offer is all about LEDsby Nadia Smith on 11 March 2026 at 08:00
Nadia Smith, co-chair at South East London Community Energy (Selce) introduces their latest project to install LED lighting at Marvels Lane Primary School, Lewisham.
- Long-term empty homes up by 30% in Bromleyby Barbara Buchanan on 10 March 2026 at 08:00
During National Empty Homes week, Barbara Buchanan reports from Bromley where Lib Dem opposition councillors and local campaigners are calling on the council to do more.
- Shunya, the ethical Etsy alternative that started in Deptfordby Agatha Scaggiante on 7 March 2026 at 14:08
Inclusive Trade founder Rupa Ganguli dishes on textiles from Mumbai to Lewisham, tips for starting a business, and her new online platform.
- Lewisham council votes down Green budget amendment at acrimonious meetingby Dorothy Stein on 7 March 2026 at 11:29
For the first time since 2014, Lewisham Labour faced opposition as the Greens proposed an alternative budget. Following bitter attacks, Labour's budget was passed.




