Deptford Church Street - Lewisham's newest cycle lane already in use
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.
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Housing
Deputy mayor slams Building Safety Regulator and ex-housing secretary Michael Gove for London's poor record on affordable homes starts
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Climate
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Transport
Deptford Church Street - Lewisham's newest cycle lane already in use
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.
Deptford High Street – hopes of pestrianisation crushed by gentrification fears
Inclusion London calls for funding for lifts at Peckham Rye station
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London pollution alert - ozone soars in the heat
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