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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.
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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The Southeastern trains cancelled this last weekend of May
Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this last weekend of May.
Decision deferred on high-rise student tower blocks by Deptford Creek
A decision on whether two high-rise blocks of student accommodation by Deptford Creek will be built has been deferred after councillors voted for a site visit.
New state-of-the-art leisure centre in Woolwich given name after public vote
Greenwich’s new state-of-the-art leisure centre has been given its name after a vote on social media.
Attempted murder charge made after stabbing in Greenwich
Police have charged a man with attempted murder following a stabbing in Greenwich.
The Southeastern trains cancelled this last week of May
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this last week of May
The Southeastern trains cancelled this May Bank Holiday Monday
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this Bank Holiday Monday.
The hilarious results if south east London’s busiest roads had a personality
From the vibrant chaos of Peckham to the polished charm of Greenwich, some roads in south east London feel less like places and more like people.
A guide to Greenwich summer festivals with music, outdoor theatre and more
Greenwich will be playing host to four festivals over the summer months, with plenty to do for all the family.
You could be sitting on MILLIONS if you have these surnames in Greenwich
You could be entitled to a fortune through one of these unclaimed estates in Greenwich.
The Southeastern trains cancelled this May bank holiday weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this late May bank holiday weekend.
Popular Greenwich pub fights order to remove riverside seating
The Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich is appealing an enforcement notice by Greenwich Council ordering the removal of its outdoor seating area which extends onto the Thames Path.
Demolition of community hall has Blackheath residents up in arms
Residents of a Blackheath cul-de-sac are furious and saddened over the loss of their community hall, with some likening the effects of its demolition to an earthquake.
‘Supporting RNLI’s life-saving work’: Fundraising boat race to set sail through Greenwich
Greenwich Yacht Club (GYC) has announced the second edition of its Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race, set for June 1.
Lecturers ‘devastated’ after university announces 300 job cuts
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Thief banned from Greenwich after supermarket shoplifting spree
A thief has been exiled from Greenwich and supermarkets nationwide after a four-month shoplifting spree.
Council takes on grassroots football team in friendly to celebrate fostering
RBG United, made up of Greenwich councillors, staff foster carers and children, put on a fearless display against Avery Hill Reserves.
Passengers warned as Blackheath tunnel closes for 10 weeks of repairs
Repair work to the Blackheath railway tunnel being undertaken by Network Rail began on Sunday, with train services diverted via Greenwich and Bexleyheath until July 27.