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South London murderers jailed in 2025 - including thug who killed teenage girl
With 2025 drawn to a close, we look back at those jailed for murder in south London.
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Sainsbury's and Wetherspoon killers among south Londoners jailed in December
Our monthly round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison time.
The award-winning Greenwich restaurants to visit in 2026
If you’re searching for your next place to eat in Greenwich, these restaurants and cafés have been recognised as some of the best in the borough.
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All you need to know about the Superloop buses coming to south east London
South east London is set to get two new Superloop bus routes over the next two years.
Four south east London pubs won national acclaim and thrived in 2025
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at four south east London pubs that thrived in 2025 earning awards and national recognition.
Meet the south east Londoners who inspired us in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, south east Londoners have given plenty of reasons to celebrate community spirit, creativity and resilience.
All the big Greenwich plans set for 2026 with demolished buildings and more
Several tower blocks could be coming to Woolwich town centre in 2026. These are some of the plans to build homes throughout Greenwich in the coming years.
Man in his 30s fighting life after bicycle and van crash in Greenwich
A man in his 30s is fighting for his life after a bicycle and van crash in Greenwich.
Peeping pub landlord and other crimes which shocked News Shopper readers in 2025
Our round-up of the most shocking south east London court cases in 2025.
Prime Minister visits Greenwich school to discuss tackling violence
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited a Greenwich school with Olivia Colman as part of efforts to tackle violence against women and girls and address the need for greater education for young boys and men.
All Southeastern trains to London Victoria cancelled until New Year’s Eve
Southeastern rail passengers face major service changes this Christmas period due to engineering work.
Greenwich Council scraps most of its 'controversial' parking scheme
Greenwich Council has scrapped most of its plans to introduce controlled parking zones (CPZs) across the borough following widespread public backlash.
Call 999 if you see missing boy, 15, from south east London
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old from the SE2 area.
The Greenwich nightclub with an outdoor terrace named among world’s best
A Greenwich nightclub has been named among the 100 best clubs in the world.
Plan ahead as Southeastern trains diverted and replaced by buses before Christmas
Travellers are being warned of disruption to late-night rail services across the region in the run-up to Christmas due to planned engineering works.
Tree works, loft conversions and compliance details submitted across Greenwich
Greenwich Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including a key proposal to replace garages on Ashburnham Place with three detached houses.
The top five south east London winter walks to explore this Christmas
With the festive season in full swing and the last of the autumn leaves settling under boot and paw, south east London offers some of the capital’s most charming walking routes.
Child in hospital after incident in block of flats in Greenwich
A child is in hospital after becoming unwell in a block of flats in Greenwich.
All the places where 30,000 new homes will be built with DLR extension
Transport for London says its latest DLR extension plans will unlock up to 30,000 new homes and create 10,000 jobs for Londoners – but where will these new homes be built?
Proposal to develop land near popular Woolwich pub among new applications
A proposal to develop land beside The Pickwick on Woolwich Road headlines this week’s Royal Greenwich applications, alongside co-living plans and new-build housing.