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Greenwich police given extra powers after ‘Red vs Blue school wars’ escalate
The “Red vs Blue” school wars trend has escalated, prompting a dispersal order in Greenwich following concerns over student gatherings.
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Sixth forms and universities named in new ‘Red vs Blue South London Wars’ trend
The “Red vs Blue” school wars trend has expanded to include sixth forms and universities, with a new TikTok post promoting “South London Wars”.
Greenwich youth club warns against ‘Red vs Blue school wars’
A Greenwich youth club has warned parents as the social media trend encouraging “Red vs Blue” school fights continue to spread.
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Greenwich school alerts parents over TikTok ‘Red vs Blue’ trend
A Greenwich secondary school has alerted parents after police launched an operation over the ‘Red vs Blue’ social media trend.
Police statement on ‘Red vs Blue’ school gatherings planned in Greenwich
Police have issued a statement following ongoing concerns over planned “Red vs Blue” school gatherings spreading in Greenwich and other parts of London.
Ongoing works at Dartford cancels Southeastern trains this weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to major engineering work at Dartford Junction.
FREE travel on Silvertown Tunnel buses to be extended for seven more weeks
Free travel on Silvertown Tunnel bus routes SL4, 108, and 129 has been extended by seven weeks.
Free bus travel through Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels to end soon
Free bus travel through two major south east London river crossings will come to an end in April.
Southeastern trains in Bexley and Lewisham cancelled or diverted this half term
Several Southeastern trains in Bexley and Lewisham will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this February half term.
The ‘hidden gem’ dog-friendly Greenwich café praised by reviewers
Greenwich’s dog-friendly eating spot River Gardens Café is loved by Tripadvisor reviewers.
Sex offender teacher and killer among south Londoners jailed so far this month
Our twice monthly round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison time.
Bromley and Greenwich motorists sentenced for drink and drug driving
Three people from Bromley and Greenwich have been sentenced for drink and drug driving offences.
Revealed - which south east London borough had the most crime in January?
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south east London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in December.
How house prices have changed in each south east London borough in the last 10 years
The average house price in south east London is now more than £190,000 higher than it was a decade ago, according to new data.
Lunar New Year events taking place in south east London this month
Families across south east London will be able to celebrate the Lunar New Year with fairs, performances and hands-on activities this month.
Greenwich theatre to stage shows across south London venues
A Greenwich theatre is set to stage productions at locations across London.
Justice denied as ex-Greenwich youth worker dies waiting for child sex abuse trial
Hulbert Alexander died whilst awaiting trial at Woolwich Crown Court over historic child sex abuse allegations.
Former Greenwich NatWest to open as Screwfix next month
A new branch of Screwfix will be opening in Greenwich next month, creating nine new jobs.
These are the south east London nightclubs readers say they miss the most
South east London has said goodbye to some of its most beloved nightclubs.
Greenwich named one of London’s ‘safest places to live’ on TikTok
Greenwich has been named one of London’s safest places to live in a viral TikTok video.