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Video shows arrest of ‘remorseless’ man who robbed lone women on DLR
A man who hit and robbed a woman on the DLR in Greenwich - and then asked her to follow him on Instagram - has been jailed.
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Submission deadline nears for Astronomy Photographer of the year competition
Photographers of all ages and abilities have until March 3 to submit up to 10 images into the various categories of the competition.


Council launches consultation over sale of Woolwich Barracks site
Following nearly 250 years of use as a military base, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has decided to sell Woolwich Barracks.

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All the Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this half term
Due to planned engineering work, some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this February half term.
Nostalgic pictures of how Greenwich Observatory has changed over 350 years
This year Greenwich Observatory is set to celebrate its 350th anniversary, since it was first constructed in 1674.
South Londoners jailed in February so far including knifeman and drug dealer
These men and women were locked up in February 2025.
Southeastern trains cancellations and diversions as half term begins
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend at the start of half term.
Five must-see filming locations in Greenwich from Bridgerton to The Crows
Digi: Five must-see filming locations in Greenwich from Bridgerton to The Crows
Teen with Rambo knife outside Grove Park special needs school among latest in court
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts this week.
Greenwich man accused of plot to murder cage fighter who stole £54 million in cash
Paul Allen, then 41, was paralysed for life after shots were fired at his rented home in Woodford Green.
Greenwich social housing tenant keeps being woken by Aldi 'faulty siren alarm'
A resident living in social housing in Greenwich said she is woken up every time by a alarm that sounds like a “siren” at the nearby Aldi store.

Some ideas of how to entertain half-term kids – leisure centres gearing up for next week
Croydon, Greenwich, Lewisham and Merton leisure centres list a whole range of activities for youngsters during the half-term break

The shows on at the Greenwich Planetarium this February half term
Families looking for a fun and educational half-term activity can visit the Greenwich Planetarium throughout the school holidays.
Bromley and Bexley Met Police detective ‘told woman I could rape you if I wanted’
Former Detective Constable David Fall has been found guilty of gross misconduct relating to the domestic abuse or harassment of seven ex-partners.
All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week
Due to planned engineering work, some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week.

Young volunteers transform 116-year-old working men’s club
The club, which first opened its doors 116 years ago, hosts regular darts tournaments for the London Youth National League.

The roads in Greenwich with the cheapest priced properties
Greenwich is in huge demand for property and the lowest-priced property transactions in the borough during 2024 have been revealed.
Greenwich's Cutty Sark DLR station to close for £4m broken escalator replacements
Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich, south-east London, is set to close while all four of its broken escalators are replaced. The work is expected to cost around £4m, according to the BBC.
The cheapest petrol prices in south east London in February 2025
These are the latest petrol and diesel prices across south east London this February.
The south east London immersive experience that’s a hilarious Mamma Mia mashup
I visited one of London’s most popular immersive experiences that transports you to sunny Greece for an all-singing, all-dancing Mamma Mia medley.