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Divide over new Greenwich high rise with some calling it ‘eyesore’
South London locals have criticised plans to add a 27-storey tower block to their area, calling it an “eyesore”.
27,000 turn out for Christmas events kicking off festive season
The park was transformed into an enchanted winter wonderland.
John Roan School Greenwich rated good by Ofsted
A Greenwich school is “incredibly pleased” to have been rated as “good” by Ofsted following its recent inspection.
The faces of south Londoners jailed in November including murderer
Here's a run down of the criminals who have been jailed in November.
Top roads in Greenwich for PCN fines and reasons why
We gathered a list of the top five roads which were the source of the most penalty charge notices (PCNs) in the Greenwich borough in 2022 – as well as finding out why motorists were getting fined and how much they were paying out.
The TfL London bus changes for this December weekend
We have rounded up the latest timetable changes to bus routes across London for this weekend.
Cases at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts including stalker
The following cases were heard at Bromley or Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on the week beginning November 10.
Greenwich blind man walking from Canterbury to Rome
A blind man from Greenwich is currently trekking roughly 1200 miles across Europe to raise funds for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
Greenwich Council proposes Blackwall and Silvertown toll exemptions
A South London council has revealed plans for local residents and small businesses to be exempt from the tolls for using the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels.
St Ursula’s Convent School Greenwich teachers to strike for Mr Turpie
Teachers will be striking in solidarity with a Greenwich teacher who has been suspended based on a “concerning” and “seemingly arbitrary allegation”.
Greenwich drug addict stole handbag from vulnerable 85-year-old woman
A drug addict stole an 85-year-old woman’s handbag and went on a spending spree using her bank cards.
Plans to exempt residents and small businesses from Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges put forward
The Mayor of London suggested a tunnel charge at peak hours of £5.25.
TfL introduces 20mph limits across south east London
Tfl introduce 20mph roads across five busy south east London roads
November planning applications in Bromley and Greenwich
A hospital being converted into a new school, over 300 new flats being built on a care home and refurbishments to a 17th century pub are all included in the latest planning applications sent to Bromley and Greenwich councils.
Urgent search for girl, 16, missing from Bexley for over three months
Police are urgently searching for a girl who has been missing from Bexley for over three months.
Plans approved for 27-storey tower block for 414 students in Greenwich
Plans for a new 27-storey tower block in South London have been approved. Greenwich Council has approved plans to build 414 student rooms in a 27-storey tall block in Ravensbourne Wharf.
Hospital opens toy appeal for kids who are sick over Christmas
Gifts can be donated to young patients too ill to go home over Christmas.
Dad and son attacked by dog at Kidbrooke football game
A dad was savaged as he protected his son from an American Bulldog at a youth football game, a court heard.
Family hub launched bringing services for parents and carers under one roof
Hubs help parents with everything from pregnancy right through to teenagers.
Man bottled by 17-year-old in fight at Greenwich mega-club Studio 338
A 17-year-old bottled a man during a scrap at Greenwich mega-club Studio 338, a court heard.