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- Community Safety · Lewisham
Lewisham Council defers Blackheath Station homes plan
Lewisham Council's Planning Committee has deferred a decision on building 45 homes at Blackheath Station's car park. Over 2,000 objections have been submitted, citing concerns over the loss of the farmers' market and impact on the area's character.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · LewishamFiona Holm murder: Killer Carl Cooper jailed for 35 years, body still missing
Carl Cooper has been sentenced to a minimum of 35 years for the murder of Fiona Holm, who was last seen in June 2023. Her body has not been found, and police are re-issuing an appeal for information.
Lewisham2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 41
Policing · GreenwichMetropolitan Police taser man in Kidbrooke Grove welfare arrest
Metropolitan Police officers used a taser to arrest a man in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, after responding to a welfare concern at 00:35 on 2 July. The man, in his 20s, was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and indecent exposure.
Greenwich4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50