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Exciting discovery made as Astronomy Photographer of the Year winners announced
The photograph captures a previously unknown gigantic supernova remnant.
Wallet and mobile phone snatches on the rise in Eltham High Street, elderly residents fear
Residents living around Eltham High Street have claimed individuals are targeting pensioners on the road in pickpocketing and theft offences, with one woman having close to £2,000 in cash taken.
Greenwich wants investors to give cash boost to its green policies
Greenwich Green Investment is inviting residents, businesses and organisations to make low-risk investments into environmental projects in their local area from as little as £5.
No blame attached to authorities after Thameside prisoner died from overdose, report concludes
Ged Corbett was sentenced to HMP Thameside in April 2023 after failing to comply with the requirement of the sexual offences order. He was sentenced a week after he was released from HMP Hull following a previous assault conviction.
Celebrating the very best – Greenwich hails its exam greats
Schools were invited to nominate students to recognise their achievements in GCSEs, A-levels and BTecs, to attend a special ceremony hosted inside Woolwich Town Hall's historic Victoria Hall.
Gyms to display NHS cancer message stickers in push for early diagnosis
It is part of an NHS initiative around body awareness to get more people diagnosed early.
Council leader urges community to help those living with sickle cell disease
New figures revealed demand for blood to treat sickle cell patients has gone up by more than 50 percent since 2016.
Flasher and man with 'machete knife' in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, September 9, 2024.
How much international students boost economy by in each south east London area
Lewisham North is riding the wave of international student impact, topping the charts among south east London boroughs.
Blackwall Tunnel Southbound to close TONIGHT – here’s what you need to know
The southbound Blackwall Tunnel will be closed from 12.01am (Saturday) until 5am on Monday (September 9).
14 TfL bus timetables changing in London this weekend
14 bus routes will be undergoing changes throughout the upcoming weekend in September across London.
Bexleyheath club knifeman and Greggs thief in Bexley and Bromley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Plans revised for nearly 200 new homes in pair of Kidbrooke tower blocks
Plans for nearly 200 new homes in a pair of tower blocks stretching up to 15 storeys tall in Greenwich have been revised.
New Year’s Eve drink driver and domestic abuser in Bromley and Bexley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Plans submitted for nearly 200 student rooms in Greenwich
Plans for nearly 200 new student rooms in Greenwich have moved forward, replacing the previous plans for flats on the site.
Revenge porn threat and Wetherspoons thief among cases at Bexley and Bromley courts
These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Hundreds of healthcare support workers stage historic strike
It is the first time healthcare support staff have gone on strike in London. independently of national NHS disputes.
The Blackwall Tunnel is set to close southbound this weekend
The southbound Blackwall Tunnel is set to close throughout the upcoming weekend, from the early hours of Saturday, September 7, to Monday morning.
Erith thief stole £13,000 of goods from BP and Boots in three-month crime spree
Martin Keane-Jackson stole £13,000 of goods from BP and Boots in a three-month period.
Design tweaks for Greenwich tower blocks – with slight height reductions
The two blocks, which would be between 12 and 15 storeys high, have had a series of changes to windows and fire safety elements put forward by the developer of the scheme.