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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.
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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.
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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.
'I braved the NEW glass floor cabin at London's cable car - the views were worth it'
Despite my early nerves, the new glass floor cabin at the London cable car was surprisingly zen.
All the best boozers where south east Londoners had their first pint
South east Londoners have been looking back fondly on where they had their very first pint and the answers paint a rich and often bittersweet picture of a changing pub scene.
NEW glass floor cabin opens at London cable car costing twice a regular ticket
Thrill-seekers can now book a glass floor cabin at London’s cable car between Greenwich and the Royal Docks, TfL has revealed.
Plans to build high-rise student towers by Deptford Creek refused
Plans to build two high-rise student tower blocks by Deptford Creek have been refused over fears they would negatively impact views from Greenwich Park and Maritime Greenwich.
Lewisham predator sexually assaulted schoolgirl and five other women on trains
Lewisham man Zevenor Gordon repeatedly sexually assaulted women on trains.
Greenwich planners want to build over 1,200 flats on top of Ikea car park
Greenwich planners want to approve plans to build over 1,200 flats on top of Ikea’s car park but the Swedish retail furniture giant is against the proposal.
Boy, 14, among three arrested after double stabbing in Greenwich
A 14-year-old boy is among three others who have been arrested after a double stabbing in Greenwich.