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The Greenwich primary school where 'impeccable’ pupils are ‘enthusiastic’
A primary school in Greenwich has been praised by Ofsted for its “impeccable” pupil behaviour and rich learning environment, following a two-day inspection in May.
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The new Kidbrooke policing hub which aims to reconnect with community
A new policing hub has opened in Kidbrooke Village, placing officers closer to the neighbourhoods they serve and hoping to reconnect with the community.
Dog 'restrained by the neck and held down for 30 seconds' in Greenwich
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was reportedly restrained by the neck on Cutter Lane, Greenwich Peninsula.
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Weapon surrender bin designed to fit 'ninja swords' installed in Thamesmead
A weapon surrender bin, designed to fit "ninja swords", has been installed in Greenwich to help reduce knife crime.
More residents to benefit from home adaptation grants and loans in Greenwich
Greenwich Council has expanded its disability housing grants, loans, and support for home adaptations.
The latest Greenwich restaurant, takeaway and cafe food hygiene ratings
The newest food hygiene ratings for Greenwich are in.
'Pillar of society' Forest Hill teacher and charity worker sexually abused young boys
Forest Hill teacher and charity worker Geoffrey Dolamore sexually abused children as young as nine years old.
The cheapest places for fuel in south east London this July
Fuel prices are once again creeping upward, and drivers across south east London may be feeling the squeeze.
Shocking TikTok shows illegal goods hidden in passageway behind Greenwich cupboard
A viral TikTok video has revealed the moment officers discovered a secret passageway behind a kitchen cupboard in Greenwich - hiding more than £30,000 worth of illegal goods.
Single storey upgrades, dormer extensions and tree works among Greenwich plans
Greenwich Council is reviewing new planning applications, including dormer extensions, single-storey upgrades, and tree works in Eltham, Plumstead, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, and Woolwich conservation areas.
Royal Observatory Greenwich plans major redevelopment to mark 350th anniversary
The Royal Observatory Greenwich will celebrate its 350th anniversary with a major redevelopment, enhancing visitor access and galleries.
Southeastern trains through Greenwich and Dartford affected this week
Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week as major engineering work takes place.
The meaning behind the name of Greenwich's oldest pub with links to royalty
One of Greenwich’s oldest pubs dating back centuries earned its name from its links to royalty.
Man arrested after woman left with life-changing injuries in Greenwich
A woman has been left with life-changing injuries following a crash in Greenwich, with one man arrested on suspicion of GBH.
South Londoners jailed in June 2025 including two bus drivers and killer paedo
Our round up of the south London jailed in June 2025 including two bus drivers and two murderers.
Greenwich elects first ever Green councillor in historic by-election win
Greenwich elected its first ever Green councillor last week in a historic by-election win that followed the resignation of a Labour councillor.
Man dies after car and cyclist crash in Greenwich
A man has died after a crash between a car and a cyclist on Creek Road, Greenwich.
The award-winning Greenwich parks for you to explore this summer
With summer upon us and the longer days inviting you outdoors, Greenwich offers some of the finest parks in London.
Most shocking court cases in 2025 including puppy thief and paedo Bromley teacher
We round up the most shocking south east London court cases in 2025 so far.
South east Londoners left waiting for justice as Woolwich court backlog soars
Locals are facing long waits for justice as the case backlog at Woolwich Crown Court rose by 40 per cent.