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One person hospitalised after being rescued from blaze in block of flats
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended the fire in Hevelius Close, Greenwich.
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‘Our street is no place to set up expanded HMO,’ say worried residents
Greenwich council has approved an application for a sixth resident and a rear extension added to 17 Moordown - an end-of-terrace home on a residential street between Woolwich Common and Shrewsbury Park - which garnered 50 objections from local residents.
Teenaged girls sought in connection in with alleged assaults on train passengers
At around 9.30pm on Tuesday, March 18, a man was on the train from London Bridge to Woolwich Arsenal when a group of three girls assaulted him.
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Property tribunal agrees with Blackheath tenant’s rent challenge due to ‘shoddy state’ of home
A property tribunal calculated that the ground floor studio flat in Blackheath would be worth £1,400 per month based on market rate, but determined it is actually worth £1,183 per month due to its “lack of modernisation” and “general disrepair”.
Ice cream van prohibition looms for long-term trader at Greenwich Park
Last week, Greenwich council’s cabinet recommended that King William Walk be designated a prohibited street for itinerant ice cream trading, with a final decision to be made at an upcoming full council meeting.
South Londoners jailed in April so far including three murderers and YouTuber
Our round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison in April 2025 so far.
How Greenwich ranks in 'best places to live' - with house prices dragging it down
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has performed strongly for heritage, schools and transport in a national ranking of the best places to live – but its score was dragged down by poor wellbeing outcomes and limited value for money in the housing market.
The Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this Easter weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this Easter weekend.
Former college site at Deptford Bridge earmarked for skyscrapers up to 31-storeys
The scheme involves demolishing the former Deptford Campus of Lewisham College by Deptford Bridge DLR Station and using the land to build several high-rise apartment buildings, the tallest of which would be 31 storeys.
Shortlist of three names for new leisure centre – now it’s time for residents to choose
The new multi-million-pound venue will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the town, and all it needs is a catchy moniker.
Bin collection dates for Greenwich for Easter weekend confirmed
The bin collection dates for Greenwich over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend have been announced.
Man arrested after 30-inch machete found in taxi near Kidbrooke
A man has been arrested after a 30-inch machete was discovered in a taxi near Kidbrooke.
Thamesmead burglar and unlawfully-at-large prisoner among latest cases in court
The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts this week
Campaigners ‘thrilled’ after rare post-war mural saved
The artwork, by William Mitchell, has adorned the walls of the Brooklands Community Centre in Blackheath’s Brooklands Park Estate since 1958.
South east London paedophile ex-teacher abused young boys dozens of times
Geoffrey Dolamore admitted sexually abusing a young boy in the 1970s and then abusing a second boy more recently.
Woman dies after Plumstead house fire
The blaze tore through the ground floor of a mid-terraced property in Nithdale Road.
Greenwich signs up to weekend foster care programme
Weekenders offer children in care a regular and stable home to visit at weekends, helping them explore new interests, develop skills, and build a supportive, long-term relationship.
Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised
The attacks occurred over a three-day period from April 9 to April 11 in Greenwich, Plumstead, Woolwich, Clapham and Stockwell.
Southeastern trains cancelled in the lead up to Easter
Due to engineering work, several Southeastern trains will be cancelled this week as we head into the Easter weekend.
Search for Kaliyah: Body found in the Thames
The body, which has yet to be formally identified, was taken away shortly after 9am yesterday.