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University of Greenwich issues update after injuries in 'unknown substance' attack
No students or staff were involved in an attack where four people were sprayed with an “unknown substance” outside the University of Greenwich.
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‘A wonderful surprise’: Lifelong Charlton Athletic fan receives festive visit in hospital
Charlton Athletic Football Club's women's and men's teams visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Stadium Road, Woolwich, yesterday to spread festive cheer to patients and colleagues.
Christmas comes early at children’s hospice with Charlton Athletic visit
Charlton Athletic players, from the men’s and women’s first teams, visited Demelza South East London, in Wensley Close, Eltham, yesterday.
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Council raises £500,000 for climate action investment
The money will go towards the installation of solar panels on council buildings and schools, improving energy efficiency across streets, and expanding renewable energy opportunities for communities.
Community in new development comes together for first festive celebration
Residents of Kidbrooke Square enjoyed a family-friendly festive extravaganza on Saturday.
All the Southeastern trains cancelled due to engineering work this week
Due to planned engineering work, some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week.
Owners of missing rescue dog hoping for safe return in time for Christmas
Ebony, a rescue dog from Ukraine, ran off during her daily walk more than eight weeks ago.
Man who lured 20-year-old victim to his death jailed for life
Police are still trying to locate the man who stabbed Julian Ebanks to death.
‘An attack on democracy’: Developer admits discouraging residents’ objections
Berkeley Homes has admitted to discouraging residents from filing objections to planning applications it submits.
Greenwich construction worker wins £145k car from competition ticket that cost 69p
Greenwich construction worker Sorin Calistru wins £145,000 Lamborghini Huracan in BOTB competition, choosing a cash alternative to buy a house.
South Londoners jailed in December so far including killers and stranger rapist
Here are the names and faces of the men who are were jailed in December 2024.
Woolwich car park to be repaired after fears people could be hit by falling concrete
Plans to repair an old Woolwich car park have been approved following concerns members of the public could be hit by falling concrete.
The Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this Sunday
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work.
Greenwich student accused of Bournemouth beach murder told police he ‘blacked out’
A criminology student accused of the murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach told police in interview that he “blacked out” at the time of the fatal attack.
Confusing signs about new traffic rules cause 'chaos' on Greenwich streets
Neighbours have criticised the rollout of a low-traffic scheme after “incorrect” signs caused “chaos and confusion” on some of Greenwich’s roads.
Mystery death of young man in Blackheath ‘not seen as suspicious’
Police were called at 7.30am yesterday with reports of the man - aged in his 20s - being found in St German’s Place.
Student artwork projected on to side of former bank building
The event was part of the closing showcase of an annual exhibition at University Greenwich’s Stephen Lawrence Gallery.
The most popular baby names in each south east London borough
We’ve rounded up the most popular baby names across south east London.
‘I don’t want to invest in war’: Greenwich council urged to divest pensions from arms suppliers
Campaigners allege that £43million of council worker pension fund investments are managed by companies linked to the Israeli army.
Collaboration making Woolwich Common estate a better place all round
It marks the end of the year-long Woolwich Common Estate Improvement Project, and featured stalls from the council and partners, drumming from a local arts group and free food and drink.