Gorne Wood in Brockley, London's most ancient woodland

A south east London borough could be getting a new public park after locals have raised £130,000 to buy an ancient patch of woodland.

Gorne Wood in Brockley, Lewisham, the closest designated ancient woodland to the City of London, dating back to the 1600s, was at risk of being sold to developers.

But after a community wide fundraising effort involving charity bike rides, concerts and street parties, locals along with the help of Lewisham Council, have managed to save it.