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Children start at nursery opened within new Kidbrooke development

New More2Kidbrooke nursery opens in Greenwich’s 100% social housing development, offering early years education and care for 81 children in SE3.

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'Deeply concerned' CQC places supported living service into special measures

Three C's Support, a supported living provider operating across south and east London and run by Choice Support, has been placed into special measures after it was rated 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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Greenwich man threatened to rape teen girl and encouraged her to self-harm

Greenwich man Shabaz Khokar threatened to rape a girl and encouraged her to self-harm.

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'Shining stars'- Greenwich schools celebrate government rankings

Primary schools across Greenwich are celebrating their performances in the latest Department for Education figures, which place the borough top among south east London local authorities.

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Mayor promises faster journeys as Superloop SL11 set to launch through Thamesmead

Passengers travelling between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood are set to benefit from significantly faster bus journeys when the new Superloop SL11 launches this weekend, London mayor Sadiq Khan has said.

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The big Burns Night celebrations happening in south east London this weekend

Burns Night is just around the corner, and you can get involved with the celebrations at these south east London spots.

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New Superloop route set to launch - as Sadiq Khan 'keen to keep it affordable'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he is “keen to keep fares down” as the new Superloop SL11 bus route prepares to launch through Thamesmead at the weekend.

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'I was one of the first to ride the new Superloop bus route with Sadiq Khan'

One minute I was at my desk, the next I was stepping aboard a brand-new double-decker bus with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan ahead of the new Superloop launch.

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Green light given for new riverside theatre in Greenwich

Greenwich councillors have given the go-ahead for a new temporary theatre to be built on the Peninsula.

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SL11 Superloop bus route launching across south east London this weekend

A new limited-stop Superloop bus route is set to launch across south east London this weekend.

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Greenwich parents call for safe school crossing after lollipop man retires

A group of parents at Rockcliffe Manor School are urging Greenwich Council to reconsider not replacing the Swingate Lane lollipop man following his retirement in November.

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Unsolved murders in south east London including Petts Wood 'train ripper' killing

We look back at eight unsolved murder cases in south east London.

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Greenwich, Eltham and Woolwich people urged to have their say on nightlife

Have your say on the future of Greenwich, Eltham and Woolwich town centres. Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks residents’ view.

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'Enthusiastic' volunteers praised for 'vital' role as station remains closed

Greenwich volunteers praised for supporting tourists during Cutty Sark DLR closure. Initiative funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund boosts visitor experience.

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Lewisham and Greenwich Southeastern trains cancelled this weekend

Lewisham and Greenwich Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend.

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Decision on new temporary 3,000-seat theatre in Greenwich set to be made

Greenwich councillors are set to vote on whether a major temporary theatre complex should be built on Greenwich Peninsula.

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Revealed - which south east London borough had the most crime last month?

Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south east London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in December.

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Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday 'filming at Naval College Gardens in Greenwich'

Hollywood blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday is in the making, and a slice of the action is reported to have landed in Greenwich.

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Top primary schools in Greenwich and Lewisham revealed in latest government rankings

Government data has revealed how primary schools across Greenwich and Lewisham performed in the latest rankings, as the deadline to apply for places approaches.

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Inside Greenwich’s most expensive area to live which has cherry trees in spring

A neighbourhood with quiet walks and easy access to London has been named as Greenwich’s most expensive area to live.