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Plans for Eltham sports complex and several Woolwich tower blocks to be approved

Proposals to build a sports complex in Eltham and several tower blocks on a vacant lot in Woolwich are among those set to be approved by Greenwich Council next week.

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'Magical’ Greenwich with ‘incredible’ park named among UK’s best places to live

Greenwich has been named as one of the UK’s best places to live for 2026.

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Plumstead family home could be converted into eight-person HMO

A two-storey house in Plumstead could be turned into an HMO for eight, but only if Greenwich Council approves it.

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The brand new light trail in Greenwich that's inspired by time

I visited Greenwich’s brand-new light trail that’s completely inspired by time at one of the area's most iconic locations.

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Greenwich HMO residents 'had to wee in bathtub or at nearby IKEA' for 58 days

Residents of a Greenwich HMO had to urinate in a bathtub or use the lavatories at a nearby furniture superstore for 58 days because their toilet was broken.

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The dazzling Christmas light switch-ons in Eltham and Woolwich this November

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across Greenwich, with a number of festive events for families planned this November.

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Hundreds of illegal cigarette packets found hidden behind Greenwich shop wall panel

Hundreds of illegal cigarette packets have been found hidden behind a shop wall panel in Greenwich.

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Woman in her 30s fighting for life after crash with bus near Blackwall Tunnel

A woman in her 30s is fighting for her life in hospital after a crash near the Blackwall Tunnel.

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Greenwich's best business set to win £3,000 at awards ceremony

Nominations are open for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards.

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Serial rapist who drugged victims in Greenwich to be sentenced for 24 sex offences

A serial rapist who drugged victims and placed a hidden camera in an air freshener in Greenwich will be sentenced for a spree of sexual offences.

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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.