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All you need to know about the SL11 Superloop bus from Greenwich to Abbey Wood

A new bus route is set to launch across south east London early next year and it’s promising faster, more direct connections between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood.

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Unlicensed Greenwich landlords issued £167,000 in fines

Greenwich Council is cracking down on unlicensed landlords and has so far issued 70 fines worth over £167,000.

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Dozens of new planning applications show changes to buildings across Greenwich

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Greenwich Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, loft conversions, tree works, and changes to local buildings.

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What you need to know as Blackwall Tunnel set for maintenance closures

The Blackwall Tunnel is set to face a series of temporary closures for maintenance.

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The Southeastern trains in Greenwich and Lewisham cancelled this week

Several Southeastern trains running in Greenwich and Lewisham will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.

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Top spots for the cheapest petrol and diesel in south east London this November

Whether you’re filling up in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich or Lewisham, we’ve tracked down the lowest petrol and diesel prices in south east London to help you save a little extra this month.

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All the Christmas panto shows coming to south east London this Christmas

Christmas is approaching, and there is a full line-up of festive pantos in south east London this year.

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Greenwich roads could be closed for 18 months for resurfacing work

A series of roads in Greenwich are set to be closed temporarily for resurfacing work.

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Two people evacuated as fire spreads at Greenwich industrial unit blaze

Two people have been evacuated as firefighters continue to dampen an industrial unit alight in Tunnel Avenue, Greenwich.

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Greenwich buffet restaurant given top hygiene rating after previous zero score

A popular world buffet restaurant at The O2 in Greenwich has bounced back from the lowest possible hygiene score to achieve the top rating after a recent inspection.

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'Significant smoke' warning as 70 firefighters tackle Greenwich industrial unit blaze

A fire has broken out at an industrial unit in Greenwich, prompting a large emergency response.

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'I'm a volunteer Greenwich wildlife rescuer - I see a dead animal every week'

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Greenwich and Herne Hill named top spots to move to in 2026

If you’re planning a move next year, Greenwich and Herne Hill come out on top as the best areas to live in south east London.

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Toilet-spying pub landlord and child rapist among south Londoners jailed in October

Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison time - including a child rapist and a pub landlord who spied on punters in the toilet.

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Eltham, Greenwich and Woolwich town centres to get facelift with £2.1m boost

Greenwich Council is spending £2.1 million on boosting its town centres

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Greenwich and Bexley trains cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend

Several Southeastern trains in Greenwich and Bexley will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week.

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Greenwich Council posts with swear words branded 'unprofessional and offensive'

Social media posts by Greenwich Council featuring bleeped out swear words have been criticised by councillors for being “unprofessional and offensive”.

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Campaign to have TfL take over Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnel management

A campaign to have Transport for London (TfL) take over management of the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels has been launched.

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The three south London boroughs named among the capital's top 10

A new list by the Telegraph has revealed London’s highest and lowest ranked boroughs – and three south east London boroughs have taken spots in the top 10.

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The Greenwich tunnel under the Thames that’s among London’s most haunted spots

Greenwich Foot Tunnel has been named one of London’s most haunted hotspots according to new data.