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Greenwich people can have say on development in borough
Greenwich people can have their say on development in the borough at a half-day public meeting about its next local plan.
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Thief caught on camera in 3am break-in at award-winning Greenwich chippy
A fish and chip shop in Greenwich has been left counting the cost after a man smashed his way inside, taking cash and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
South London murderers jailed in 2025 - including thug who killed teenage girl
With 2025 drawn to a close, we look back at those jailed for murder in south London.
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Sainsbury's and Wetherspoon killers among south Londoners jailed in December
Our monthly round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison time.
The award-winning Greenwich restaurants to visit in 2026
If you’re searching for your next place to eat in Greenwich, these restaurants and cafés have been recognised as some of the best in the borough.
All you need to know about the Superloop buses coming to south east London
South east London is set to get two new Superloop bus routes over the next two years.
Four south east London pubs won national acclaim and thrived in 2025
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at four south east London pubs that thrived in 2025 earning awards and national recognition.
Meet the south east Londoners who inspired us in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, south east Londoners have given plenty of reasons to celebrate community spirit, creativity and resilience.
All the big Greenwich plans set for 2026 with demolished buildings and more
Several tower blocks could be coming to Woolwich town centre in 2026. These are some of the plans to build homes throughout Greenwich in the coming years.
Man in his 30s fighting life after bicycle and van crash in Greenwich
A man in his 30s is fighting for his life after a bicycle and van crash in Greenwich.
Peeping pub landlord and other crimes which shocked News Shopper readers in 2025
Our round-up of the most shocking south east London court cases in 2025.
Prime Minister visits Greenwich school to discuss tackling violence
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited a Greenwich school with Olivia Colman as part of efforts to tackle violence against women and girls and address the need for greater education for young boys and men.
All Southeastern trains to London Victoria cancelled until New Year’s Eve
Southeastern rail passengers face major service changes this Christmas period due to engineering work.
Greenwich Council scraps most of its 'controversial' parking scheme
Greenwich Council has scrapped most of its plans to introduce controlled parking zones (CPZs) across the borough following widespread public backlash.
Call 999 if you see missing boy, 15, from south east London
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old from the SE2 area.
The Greenwich nightclub with an outdoor terrace named among world’s best
A Greenwich nightclub has been named among the 100 best clubs in the world.
The brightest and most beautiful Christmas trees in south east London
From glittering gold bows to pink ribbons and twinkling fairy lights, Christmas spirit is shining brightly across south east London this year.
Extremely famous face set to return to south east London TONIGHT
South east Londoners have been warned to “remain calm” after reports that a huge and extremely familiar face is set to make a surprise return to the area tonight.
Plan ahead as Southeastern trains diverted and replaced by buses before Christmas
Travellers are being warned of disruption to late-night rail services across the region in the run-up to Christmas due to planned engineering works.
Tree works, loft conversions and compliance details submitted across Greenwich
Greenwich Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including a key proposal to replace garages on Ashburnham Place with three detached houses.