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South east Londoners left waiting for justice as Woolwich court backlog soars

Locals are facing long waits for justice as the case backlog at Woolwich Crown Court rose by 40 per cent.

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All the best boozers where south east Londoners had their first pint

South east Londoners have been looking back fondly on where they had their very first pint and the answers paint a rich and often bittersweet picture of a changing pub scene.

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NEW glass floor cabin opens at London cable car costing twice a regular ticket

Thrill-seekers can now book a glass floor cabin at London’s cable car between Greenwich and the Royal Docks, TfL has revealed.

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Plans to build high-rise student towers by Deptford Creek refused

Plans to build two high-rise student tower blocks by Deptford Creek have been refused over fears they would negatively impact views from Greenwich Park and Maritime Greenwich.

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Lewisham predator sexually assaulted schoolgirl and five other women on trains

Lewisham man Zevenor Gordon repeatedly sexually assaulted women on trains.

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Greenwich planners want to build over 1,200 flats on top of Ikea car park

Greenwich planners want to approve plans to build over 1,200 flats on top of Ikea’s car park but the Swedish retail furniture giant is against the proposal.

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Boy, 14, among three arrested after double stabbing in Greenwich

A 14-year-old boy is among three others who have been arrested after a double stabbing in Greenwich.

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Two people taken to hospital after stabbing near Greenwich Odeon

Two people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing near an Odeon cinema in Greenwich.

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Greenwich Council could buy over 250 'discounted' homes for social housing

Greenwich Council is entering negotiations to purchase 253 homes in the borough “at a discounted rate” to bolster its social housing stock.

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Two Greenwich firms named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage

Two Greenwich employers have been publicly named by the government for failing to pay the minimum wage – with one of them now out of business.

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Greenwich bakery spends £2k pest-proofing after inspector finds mice droppings

A Greenwich bakery has spent over £2,000 to right its wrongs after being slapped with a food hygiene rating of one due to the presence of mice.

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Knife threat at Orpington church, sword found on bus and other cases

Our weekly round up of the cases heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts.

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Teenager and adult in hospital after crash in Greenwich

A teenager and an adult are in hospital after a crash in Greenwich.

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A first look at Greenwich Park’s new resident deer

Greenwich Park’s new resident deer have begun to settle into their new home one month after arriving.

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Police search for missing 11-year-old girl from Greenwich - call 999 if seen

Police are appealing for help to find a missing girl from Greenwich.

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Wave of planning applications includes new homes and extensions across Greenwich

Loft conversions, rear extensions, HMO proposals, and major developments like Morden Wharf feature in this week’s planning activity across the Greenwich borough.

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New stamps released to mark 350 years of iconic Greenwich landmark

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675.

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New homes being built in Greenwich hits ten-year low amid housebuilding 'crisis'

The number of new homes being built in Greenwich has hit a ten-year low, government figures for the 12 months from April 2023 show.

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The Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses for the first week in June 

Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses during the first week in June.

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Riverside seating ban at popular Greenwich pub 'could cost jobs and culture'

The owner of one of Greenwich’s best-known pubs says a council order to remove its outdoor seating could damage tourism and put jobs at risk.