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Bid submitted for giant tower block close to Abbey Wood’s Elizabeth line station
The application includes a pair of blocks, with the shorter structure rising to seven storeys, with the main one reaching 25 storeys
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Tributes pour in for heavily pregnant woman and unborn baby after fatal crash with unmarked police car
the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it is investigating the fatal collision and is now appealing for witnesses.
Heavily pregnant woman and unborn baby die after crash with unmarked police car
The incident happened at around 6.15pm when the unmarked car was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the A20.
Alan reunites with ‘heroic’ life-saver Matt to spread word about CPR training
Matt Philips performed CPR on 78-year-old Alan Ford when he suffered a heart attack which caused a cardiac arrest during a game at Goals in Eltham in South East London, in June.
Greenwich gearing up to impose tougher fines for littering
Greenwich council is increasing the fine for littering from £85 to £200 from Monday.
Primary school forced to close for three days as staff walk out on strike
Parents and children will face locked gates at Mulgrave Primary School in Rectory Place until Friday.
Blackheath sex offender and cannabis grower in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Ten survive devastating house fire blamed on yet another e-bike battery disaster
Tragedy was only narrowly avoided. Two adults were rescued by firefighters from a rear roof via a short extension ladder. Seven adults and one child escaped the house before firefighters arrived. Several of the occupants were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews to be treated for smok...
Male stopped in Greenwich charged with possessing child pornography
A male who was stopped in Greenwich has been charged with possessing child pornography.
South London’s over-60s triumph at older persons Olympic Games
More than 750 players took part in the event on October 2.
Blaze caused by lithium batteries claims life of a cat
Four people evacuated the property in Jenningtree Road before the Brigade arrived - a fleet of four fire engines and around 25 firefighters being involved in yesterday afternoon's emergency.
Woolwich house closed down after evidence of drug dealing
Following regular patrols of the estate, council officers identified drug dealing and other antisocial behaviour near the property in Marine Drive.
Bromley girl and Southeastern train attackers among south Londoners jailed this month
Here are the names and faces of the south Londoners who are have been sentenced to prison time in October 2024 so far.
Football banning order and Lewisham shoplifter in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Pet owner urges gardeners to cap bamboo canes, after cat skewered in chest
Thankfully the plucky puss made a full recovery owing to the expertise of vet charity PDSA.
Council to sell off Grade-II listed power station to plug £27million budget gap
Greenwich council described the assets as being “functionally obsolete” and said the sales would help the council remain financially stable.
Asda given booze licence despite residents’ backlash
The scheme received 72 objections from residents and was discussed at a licensing meeting on October 3.
Nursery burglar and Thamesmead drug driver in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
A huge splash of colour and cash to benefit a deserving cause
The Colour Run event brought together about 800 participants and raised the healthy total to support vital care services for patients and families.
Abbey Wood’s Eynsham Drive tower blocks can go ahead, says town hall
The new development will see four new blocks being added to the site on Eynsham Drive, just a seven minute walk from Abbey Wood Elizabeth line station.