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Jail for man who terrorised women on DLR into Greenwich
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Greenwich
Jail for man who terrorised women on DLR into Greenwich
Charity which supports critically ill children announces latest hospital partnership
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Greenwich
Charity which supports critically ill children announces latest hospital partnership
Submission deadline nears for Astronomy Photographer of the year competition
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Greenwich
Submission deadline nears for Astronomy Photographer of the year competition
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Greenwich
Council launches consultation over sale of Woolwich Barracks site
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Following nearly 250 years of use as a military base, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to sell Woolwich ...
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Croydon
Some ideas of how to entertain half-term kids – leisure centres gearing up for next week
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Half-term is almost here once again and ‘Better’ leisure centres in south London are putting on a range of activities ...
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Greenwich
Young volunteers transform 116-year-old working men’s club
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Young volunteers have transformed a working men’s club, giving the century old community centre a much-needed facelift. The group of ...
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Greenwich
London Pantomime Horse Race raises £8k for charity
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A pantomime horse race has raised more than £8,000 for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital (GOSH). Each year teams gallop ...
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Croydon
Appeal to find vulnerable man missing from Woolwich
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Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a vulnerable man who is missing from Woolwich. Paul Merrett, 28, ...
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Greenwich
Three years on from Ben’s passing, his family continues to help cause of young people facing cancer
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It is an anniversary that will always feel crushingly sad for a family in Greenwich. World Cancer Day coincides with ...
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Greenwich
‘An important platform for culture’: New community radio station set for Greenwich
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Plans for a new community radio station in Greenwich have been approved by the council. LOOSE.FM, will be housed in ...
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Greenwich
‘Fat and bald banter’ that led to brawl ends in £19k pay-out to hospital receptionist
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A hospital receptionist who was allegedly attacked by a security guard after the pair’s ‘escalating’ banter got ‘out of hand’ ...
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Greenwich
Greetings for new Millennium Village tenants – with council keen to flag up positive impacts
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New council tenants of Greenwich Millennium Village joined the council leader and local ward councillors at a special event to ...
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Greenwich
Council U-turns on decision to close Maryon Wilson Animal Park
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A council has U-turned on plans to close an animal park after more than 10,000 people signed a petition against ...
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Greenwich
Gunman jailed after ‘brazenly’ shooting rival gang member in broad daylight
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A gunman and his accomplice have been jailed for a total of 30 years after a broad daylight shooting in ...
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Greenwich
Greenwich homeless charity strengthens ties with French Embassy
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A Greenwich homeless charity strengthened its ties with the French Embassy during a special visit last week. Emmaus Greenwich welcomed ...
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Greenwich
Public invited to have their say on blueprint for a more bike-friendly Greenwich
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Greenwich council is asking for feedback on the proposed design for improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure in the town ...
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Greenwich
Garden makeover for childcare home – boxing punchbag and trampoline included
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The garden of a children’s care home in Greenwich has been given an extensive makeover by three companies working to ...
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Greenwich
More details emerge in murder case of Citibank executive Marianne
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As the search for the killer of Marianne Kilonzi intensifies, more information is coming to light about her death. Marianne, ...
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Greenwich
Woolwich murder victim is named
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Police investigating the death of a woman in Woolwich have named the victim as 43-year-old Marianne Kilonzi. Officers attended a ...
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Greenwich
Murder inquiry in motion after woman’s body discovered in flat
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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Woolwich. Police were called to a flat ...
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Greenwich
Two teenagers charged with murder of Kelyan Bokassa on Woolwich bus
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Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on a bus ...
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Greenwich
The ‘mould torture’ that never ends for Blackheath couple
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A Greenwich couple claim they are going through ‘mental torture’ after dealing with damp ...
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Greenwich
Two boys and woman, 44, arrested in connection with Kelyan Bokassa murder
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Police have arrested two boys and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa. A 15-year-old ...
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Greenwich
Two sought in relation to Kelyan murder on Woolwich bus
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Detectives investigating the murder of Kelyan Bokassa in Woolwich have named two people they would like to speak to. Police ...
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Greenwich
Woolwich blocks which did not comply with buildings regs ‘can stay’ inspectorate rules
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A pair of Woolwich tower blocks earmarked for demolition will be allowed to stay ...
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Greenwich
Elizabeth line becomes UK’s busiest railway service
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The Elizabeth line is now the busiest railway service in the UK, with a new report showing the route has ...
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Greenwich
Shed fire contained after alarming spread to neighbouring gardens
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One shed and ten metres of garden fencing were completely destroyed by a fire in Abbey Wood last night. Half ...
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Greenwich
Court hearing today for man accused of Shooters Hill stabbing
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A man has been charged following a stabbing that took place in Shooters Hill on Monday. Oquaine Simpson, 19, of ...
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Greenwich
Woolwich locals call for greater police presence as two teenagers stabbed in less than 24 hours
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter Woolwich locals have called for a greater police presence following two teenagers being stabbed ...
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Greenwich
Stabbing claims life of 14-year-old boy as fears of ‘turf war’ take root
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A 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on Tuesday afternoon is the latest fatality in a recent spate of ...
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Greenwich
‘A horrendous crime’: Manhunt launched after boy, 14, stabbed to death on bus
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A manhunt has been launched to find the killer of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on board ...
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Greenwich
Boy, 14, stabbed to death on bus in Woolwich
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A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich. Police were called at just before 2.30pm ...
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Greenwich
Greenwich’s ice cream war takes fresh turn with court order over ban
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter Greenwich council faces yet more costs in a row over its policy on ice ...
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Greenwich
Royal Observatory announce dates of annual Astronomy Photography Competition
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The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the dates for its annual astronomy photography competition. In its 17th year, the Astronomy ...
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Greenwich
Silvertown tunnel opening date confirmed as drivers prepare for new charges
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The official opening date for the Silvertown tunnel has been announced by Transport for London (TfL) today. With construction coming ...
Children’s services leader in Greenwich awarded CBE in New Year Honours list
Children’s services leader in Greenwich awarded CBE in New Year Honours list
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South London has the most dangerous prisons in the country, new data shows
South London has the most dangerous prisons in the country, new data shows
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Creating fans of the future: Charlton relaunch Schools Partnership
Creating fans of the future: Charlton relaunch Schools Partnership
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Fresh ‘student housing’ scheme on the drawing board for ‘dilapidated’ Woolwich site
Fresh ‘student housing’ scheme on the drawing board for ‘dilapidated’ Woolwich site
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Calling arts and culture organisations: Apply for Greenwich festivals funding
Calling arts and culture organisations: Apply for Greenwich festivals funding
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Festive cheer for scores of sheltered accommodation residents
Festive cheer for scores of sheltered accommodation residents
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Best seat in the house: Woolwich couple revel in good fortune
Best seat in the house: Woolwich couple revel in good fortune
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Labour regains West Thamesmead seat
Labour regains West Thamesmead seat
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‘A wonderful surprise’: Lifelong Charlton Athletic fan receives festive visit in hospital
‘A wonderful surprise’: Lifelong Charlton Athletic fan receives festive visit in hospital
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Christmas comes early at children’s hospice with Charlton Athletic visit
Christmas comes early at children’s hospice with Charlton Athletic visit
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Council raises £500,000 for climate action investment
Council raises £500,000 for climate action investment
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Community in new development comes together for first festive celebration
Community in new development comes together for first festive celebration
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Owners of missing rescue dog hoping for safe return in time for Christmas
Owners of missing rescue dog hoping for safe return in time for Christmas
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Man who lured 20-year-old victim to his death jailed for life
Man who lured 20-year-old victim to his death jailed for life
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‘An attack on democracy’: Developer admits discouraging residents’ objections
‘An attack on democracy’: Developer admits discouraging residents’ objections
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Mystery death of young man in Blackheath ‘not seen as suspicious’
Mystery death of young man in Blackheath ‘not seen as suspicious’
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Student artwork projected on to side of former bank building
Student artwork projected on to side of former bank building
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‘I don’t want to invest in war’: Greenwich council urged to divest pensions from arms suppliers
‘I don’t want to invest in war’: Greenwich council urged to divest pensions from arms suppliers
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Collaboration making Woolwich Common estate a better place all round
Collaboration making Woolwich Common estate a better place all round
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University campus locked down after four attacked with ‘unknown substance’
University campus locked down after four attacked with ‘unknown substance’
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Drivers caught out by new Greenwich restrictions spared fines until new year
Drivers caught out by new Greenwich restrictions spared fines until new year
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‘They saved my life’: The Greenwich charity providing a solution to the maternal health crisis
‘They saved my life’: The Greenwich charity providing a solution to the maternal health crisis
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Greenwich free school ranked in top 12 schools in the country
Greenwich free school ranked in top 12 schools in the country
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Men who mowed down teenage boy in reckless car chase jailed
Men who mowed down teenage boy in reckless car chase jailed
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