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Met officers under criminal investigation after crash which killed pregnant woman

Two Met police officers under criminal investigation for potential driving offences, which include causing death by dangerous diving.

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Town hall wants Greenwich residents’ feedback on budget priorities

Each year, the royal borough spends more than £332 million on a wide range of services - including everything from child services and help for residents with additional health needs to building brand new council homes. 

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It’s a Labour win in Shooters Hill

Labour candidate Raja Zeeshan has been elected to represent the Shooters Hill ward for Greenwich council in a by-election held on Thursday, having received 1,043 votes.

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Falling numbers could spell the end for another Greenwich primary school

Greenwich council has agreed to hold a consultation on plans to close Gallions Mount Primary School in Plumstead as the school faces a £1.2 million deficit.

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The Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this week

Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work.

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Developer appeals refusal for flats next to 19th century Greenwich chimney

A developer has appealed Greenwich Council’s decision to refuse its plan to build a block of flats beside a 19th century chimney.

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South Londoners jailed this month including Greenwich drug dealer and Taekwondo coach

South London men and women who are have been sentenced to prison time in November 2024 so far.

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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work.

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19th century Greenwich train station set to get series of upgrades

A 19th century train station in South London will see a series of upgrades including improved seating and a local history installation.

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Investigation launched after East Greenwich home partially destroyed in fire

A home in East Greenwich has been partially destroyed in a fire.

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Set of Grade II listed buildings to be converted into 500 news homes

The scheme will see 20 flats and 485 co-living rooms being added to the site in Woolwich town centre.

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Historic Greenwich building added to Historic England’s at Risk Register

There are 599 buildings at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate development in London.

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Greenwich railway station set for new seating and history installation after funding

Southeastern Railway will be providing up to £50,000 to the Greenwich Society to improve Greenwich railway station.

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Councils welcome funding to protect rough sleepers through winter, but fear it may not be enough

The number of people sleeping rough in the capital has risen to a new record.

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'We need £50,000 by tomorrow to save our beloved 'affordable' Greenwich pub'

A Greenwich pub set up to be affordable has been forced to call its last orders after its landlord ordered them to pay £50k in rent arrears - within weeks.

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Developer appeals decision to refuse building next to 19th century chimney

Greenwich council's Planning Board refused the application on March 5, criticising the lack of affordable housing.

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Blackwall Tunnel set for another closure for Silvertown Tunnel works

TfL has announced a southbound closure of the Blackwall Tunnel this weekend.

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‘Mastermind’ drug dealer from Greenwich was behind £80,000 meth operation

A man from Greenwich described as the “mastermind” behind an £80,000 meth operation has been jailed.

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South London falls silent to remember war heroes as it marks Remembrance Day

Across the weekend South London came together to honour all those who lost their lives in both World Wars.

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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week

Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses between November 11 and November 15 due to planned engineering work.