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South Londoners jailed in May including support worker who stole from vulnerable man
Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in May 2026.
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Opposition hits out at Labour committee chair monopoly in Greenwich
Minority Greenwich councillors called for “common sense” after all of the council’s 22 committee chairs were handed to Labour members.
Three big planning developments for Greenwich set to progress this year
Greenwich could be set for a major jobs boost, with proposals for three significant developments expected to bring at least 475 jobs to the borough.
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'Let's make Greenwich the place to be' - council leader's vow as cabinet appointed
Greenwich Council formally approved its new cabinet at a meeting on Wednesday, May 27.
'Unacceptable' longer delivery hours at Pizza Hut in Greenwich met with backlash
Pizza Hut Charlton has faced backlash over "unacceptable" noise and "antisocial behaviour" following its bid to extend delivery hours.
South east London to see record-breaking heat as temperatures hit 33C
South east London is set to swelter in record-breaking heat this bank holiday as temperatures could soar to 33C.
All the Southeastern trains not running this May bank holiday weekend
Several Southeastern trains will not run this May bank holiday weekend.
Antique atlas worth £20,000 damaged by thief at National Maritime Museum Greenwich
An atlas valued at £20,000 was damaged at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
Greenwich LTN all you need to know - times, roads and fines
Now Greenwich has made its lower traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trial permanent, we’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know.
Bexleyheath man stalked woman with repeated calls and visits to her home
A Bexleyheath man who stalked a woman and smashed her bedroom window has been jailed.
New padel courts to open at Greenwich university campus
Padel courts are set to open at the University of Greenwich, at the Avery Hill Campus with a special event on May 30.
The bizarre laws that still exist in south east London today
South east London’s boroughs are home to a surprising collection of laws and byelaws that still technically remain in force today - we explore them.
Tens of thousands expected to attend festival at world heritage site this summer
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is set to host eight-day music festival Labyrinth on the Thames this summer if plans are approved.
Former charity building in Greenwich could become HMO for TWELVE
Plans have been submitted to convert a former Mind building in Greenwich into a 12-person house in multiple occupation (HMO).
Historic Greenwich villa where Bridgerton was shot hosts new filming
The Ranger's House in Greenwich - used in shoots for Bridgerton - is hosting film crews.
A dog show and outdoor theatre - what's on in May at Old Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has announced its programme for May, which includes a dog show.
GP boss and grinning domestic abuser among south Londoners jailed in May so far
We round-up the south Londoners who have been jailed in May 2026 so far.
St Paul’s Cray man charged with attempted murder of woman in Greenwich
Davis Nsumba has been charged with attempting to murder a woman in Greenwich.
South-east London - how much crime was there in each borough last month?
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south east London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in April.
Everything we know about Greenwich’s planned new immersive cinema venue
A brand-new Secret Cinema immersive experience could be coming to Greenwich – here’s everything we know so far.