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Four libraries in the running for Library of the Year award 2025
Entries from all over the UK have been whittled down, with finalists selected for their innovation in supporting the needs of their communities.
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'Ridiculously oversized' block of flats to be built in Greenwich after appeal
A decision to reject plans for a five-storey block of flats in Greenwich described as “ridiculously oversized” has been overturned by a planning inspector.
Man arrested after ‘knife fight’ near O2 Arena in Greenwich
A man has been arrested after knife was reportedly during a fight near the O2 Arena in Greenwich.
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Jail for man who terrorised women on DLR into Greenwich
The court heard how, just after midnight on Friday, May 6, 2022, Edward Ampeh followed a woman off of a DLR service into Greenwich DLR station. He began to verbally abuse her, swearing at her and threatening her and forcing her towards the railings on the platform.
Charity which supports critically ill children announces latest hospital partnership
Spread a Smile, which offers entertainment to children and young people receiving care in hospitals, will partner with Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.
Video shows arrest of ‘remorseless’ man who robbed lone women on DLR
A man who hit and robbed a woman on the DLR in Greenwich - and then asked her to follow him on Instagram - has been jailed.
Submission deadline nears for Astronomy Photographer of the year competition
Photographers of all ages and abilities have until March 3 to submit up to 10 images into the various categories of the competition.
Council launches consultation over sale of Woolwich Barracks site
Following nearly 250 years of use as a military base, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has decided to sell Woolwich Barracks.
All the Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this half term
Due to planned engineering work, some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this February half term.
Nostalgic pictures of how Greenwich Observatory has changed over 350 years
This year Greenwich Observatory is set to celebrate its 350th anniversary, since it was first constructed in 1674.
South Londoners jailed in February so far including knifeman and drug dealer
These men and women were locked up in February 2025.
We asked ChatGPT to plan a day out in Greenwich - and we’re amazed by what it knows
To combat an exhaustive list of search engine options for a fun-filled day out in Greenwich, we asked Chat GPT to summarise the best tourist spots.
Southeastern trains cancellations and diversions as half term begins
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend at the start of half term.
Five must-see filming locations in Greenwich from Bridgerton to The Crows
Digi: Five must-see filming locations in Greenwich from Bridgerton to The Crows
Teen with Rambo knife outside Grove Park special needs school among latest in court
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts this week.
Greenwich man accused of plot to murder cage fighter who stole £54 million in cash
Paul Allen, then 41, was paralysed for life after shots were fired at his rented home in Woodford Green.
All the exciting events happening at the O2 Arena in Greenwich this half term
As one of the world’s busiest entertainment venues, The O2 Arena hosts top-tier concerts and events.
Romantic walks in south east London to take this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day weekend, why not take a break from the usual dinner reservations and explore south east London’s most romantic walking routes with your loved one?
Greenwich social housing tenant keeps being woken by Aldi 'faulty siren alarm'
A resident living in social housing in Greenwich said she is woken up every time by a alarm that sounds like a “siren” at the nearby Aldi store.
Some ideas of how to entertain half-term kids – leisure centres gearing up for next week
Croydon, Greenwich, Lewisham and Merton leisure centres list a whole range of activities for youngsters during the half-term break