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Peak-time traffic-curbing measures set for imminent trial in Greenwich
The aim is to help make the area safer, more accessible and attractive for people to walk and cycle, by reducing the amount of non-residential traffic passing through the area.
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Road safety consultation launched as locals fear being ‘run down’
Greenwich council has announced plans to reduce car use and encourage greater road safety in the borough.
Police driving on ‘wrong side of the road’ before crash killed pregnant woman, witness claims
The victim has not been formally identified, but messages left at the scene in tribute to the woman have named her ‘Mariam’.
Greenwich care home manager suspended after 'resident not washed for six months'
A manager for a Greenwich care home has been suspended after a resident at the home was reportedly not washed for six months.
New tower block development will bring 400 homes to Woolwich town centre
Plans have been revealed for a 12-storey block in Woolwich town centre including 120 student rooms.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by motorcycle in Greenwich
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Greenwich.
Bid submitted for giant tower block close to Abbey Wood’s Elizabeth line station
The application includes a pair of blocks, with the shorter structure rising to seven storeys, with the main one reaching 25 storeys
Tributes pour in for heavily pregnant woman and unborn baby after fatal crash with unmarked police car
the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it is investigating the fatal collision and is now appealing for witnesses.
Heavily pregnant woman and unborn baby die after crash with unmarked police car
The incident happened at around 6.15pm when the unmarked car was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the A20.
Bus fleet from south to north London gets upgraded with 'class' and USB chargers
A new fleet of buses with cutting-edge features has been introduced on bus route 63.
Blackwall Tunnel set to close for works - what you need to know
The Blackwall Tunnel will close overnight this Friday.
Alan reunites with ‘heroic’ life-saver Matt to spread word about CPR training
Matt Philips performed CPR on 78-year-old Alan Ford when he suffered a heart attack which caused a cardiac arrest during a game at Goals in Eltham in South East London, in June.
Greenwich gearing up to impose tougher fines for littering
Greenwich council is increasing the fine for littering from £85 to £200 from Monday.
Temporary road closures begin in Greenwich - what you need to know
A rolling programme of temporary road closures is set to begin in Greenwich today.
Primary school forced to close for three days as staff walk out on strike
Parents and children will face locked gates at Mulgrave Primary School in Rectory Place until Friday.
Greenwich teen at centre of knifepoint robbery gang as CCTV shows bus muggings
The Met Police has explained how its officers brought down a gang responsible for 35 robberies across east London, including in Dagenham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Grade II listed power station and car parks among assets Greenwich Council will sell
A Grade II listed power station and several council-owned car parks have been included among a list of assets Greenwich Council intends to sell off in an effort to plug a £27 million budget gap.
Gates to be locked for two days at Greenwich primary school due to strikes
Parents and children will face locked gates at Mulgrave Primary School in Greenwich this week.
Orpington drink driver and Eltham sex assaulter in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Blackheath sex offender and cannabis grower in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, October 11, 2024.