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Former college site at Deptford Bridge earmarked for skyscrapers up to 31-storeys
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Former college site at Deptford Bridge earmarked for skyscrapers up to 31-storeys
Shortlist of three names for new leisure centre – now it’s time for residents to choose
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Shortlist of three names for new leisure centre – now it’s time for residents to choose
Campaigners ‘thrilled’ after rare post-war mural saved
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Campaigners ‘thrilled’ after rare post-war mural saved
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Woman dies after Plumstead house fire
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A woman has died after a house fire in Plumstead in the early hours this morning. The blaze tore through ...
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Greenwich signs up to weekend foster care programme
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Greenwich council has teamed up with Now Foster - a new charitable enterprise made up of experienced social workers - ...
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Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised
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A spate of stabbings swept across South London last week leaving five victims in hospital. The attacks occurred over a ...
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Search for Kaliyah: Body found in the Thames
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A body has been recovered from the River Thames at Maritime Quay. The body, which has yet to be formally ...
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New innovative partnership to recruit more foster carers
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By Keerthana Syam A council has teamed up with a charity to launch a new pilot project in a bid ...
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Six crews mobilise to put out blaze on Woolwich vessel
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About 40 firefighters arriving in six fire engines tackled a fire involving a boat moored near Harrington Way in Woolwich ...
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Children’s hospice appeals for spring funding
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By Keerthana Syam A children’s hospice is encouraging residents to back its spring appeal before a match-funding pledge ends in ...
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Escalating its efficiency – but it will mean year-long closure for Cutty Stark station
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Cutty Sark DLR station is due to get four new escalators to replace ones which are currently out of use. ...
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Woolwich pub reopens after six-figure investment
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By Keerthana Syam A popular pub has reopened its doors to the public after a six-figure refurbishment and four new ...
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Trying out the Silvertown Tunnel bike bus on its first day in service
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The Silvertown Tunnel “bike bus” opened today, transporting its first cyclists under the Thames. The £2million Cycle Shuttle Service runs ...
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Hospital unveils £1.8m investment in new high-tech medical equipment
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By Keerthana Syam A new investment in state-of-the-art technology aims to deliver faster diagnosis and treatment of cardiology patients. Queen ...
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Critics warn of ‘traffic nightmare’ as Silvertown Tunnel opens
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A £2billion road tunnel under the River Thames will be a “traffic nightmare” and worsen pollution from the moment it ...
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‘People running round on the roof’: Disabled veteran fed up with lack of council support
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A disabled veteran has been left fed up with his council after they failed to respond to his complaints of ...
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Greenwich keen to make the most of lengthy Thames Path – and is inviting local input
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Greenwich council is asking residents to share their views on how they could make the peninsula's Thames Path better. The ...
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Woolwich town centre gets knife bin after spate of teen stabbings
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A council has installed a new knife amnesty bin in its town centre following a spate of fatal stabbings. The ...
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Thamesmead deaths of brother and sister still being looked into
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Police say they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a brother and sister in Thamesmead - ...
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Terrorist sympathiser who gloried in brutal killing of soldier Lee Rigby is back in jail
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A registered terrorism offender who glorified the murder of Lee Rigby has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years’ in prison after ...
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Greenwich’s strong ties to armed forces set to make VE Day especially poignant
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Greenwich is preparing to party - and partake in solemn reflection - as the nation celebrates the 80th anniversary of ...
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More than £31m paid out by NHS for misdiagnoses, new figures show
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Misdiagnosed patients have been paid more than £31million in compensation by NHS trusts in South London in the past five ...
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Tuskar Street development held up by Greenwich as example of housing stock it’s aiming to grow
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Greenwich has completed a new zero-carbon housing scheme in East Greenwich, taking the council a step closer to meeting its ...
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Hospitals secure £2m funding to go green, saving money for front line care
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Two hospitals have secured more than £2million of funding to become more energy efficient, saving money for front line care. ...
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Trio facing lengthy jail terms after attempt to kill east London rival left target paralysed for life
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Three men with links to Greenwich, who shot a rival in his own home, have been convicted of involvement in ...
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Sixth-formers take to House of Lords for fiery debate final
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Sixth form students took to the House of Lords on Friday after securing their place in the final of a ...
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Man, 35, jailed for sexually abusing two 12-year-old girls
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A man has been jailed for more than 11 years for sexually abusing two children. Jamal Armstrong, 35, of no ...
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Stephen Lawrence killer reportedly admits role in attack for first time
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One of Stephen Lawrence's murderers has accepted his role in the attack for the first time, according to reports from ...
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Record on adult social care in Greenwich impressing peer group assessors
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Findings from the body representing the nation's local authorities have hailed significant strengths and achievements of adult social care in ...
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Community kitchen set for free refurb as part of council trial to connect organisations
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A community kitchen is set to reap the rewards of an online social value platform after securing a free makeover. ...
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Eltham library hailed for its status as a community hub and friend of Ukraine
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Eltham Centre Library has been been highly commended in the ‘Library of the Year’ awards - acknowledging the part it ...
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Greenwich Mayor celebrates grand opening of relocated Post Office
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The Mayor of Greenwich cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of a relocated post office yesterday. Cllr Jit ...
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Disruption expected ahead of 10-week closure to fix leaking Blackheath tunnel
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Train services will be disrupted for 10 weeks this spring and summer as engineers work to fix leaks in Blackheath ...
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Star cast brings Parlour Song to Greenwich
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One of the major stages in the creation of a new show, and sometimes one of the hardest, is casting. ...
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TfL reveals final details of Silvertown tunnel cycle bus
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Transport for London (TfL) has revealed the final details of how the Silvertown Tunnel “bike bus” will transport cyclists under ...
Drama training in crisis
Drama training in crisis
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Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke
Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke
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TfL ask for feedback on another express bus route as Superloop expands
TfL ask for feedback on another express bus route as Superloop expands
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’80s pop superstar comes to Greenwich
’80s pop superstar comes to Greenwich
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‘They bring so much positivity’: Disability football scheme brings joy to Charlton Women
‘They bring so much positivity’: Disability football scheme brings joy to Charlton Women
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Greenwich’s new budget places renewable energy among top aims for new year
Greenwich’s new budget places renewable energy among top aims for new year
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Greenwich prepares to embrace International Women’s Day – and a wide ranging programme of events
Greenwich prepares to embrace International Women’s Day – and a wide ranging programme of events
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Swim the channel, or double, at your local pool to support diabetes research
Swim the channel, or double, at your local pool to support diabetes research
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Home that champions independent living earns top award for Greenwich
Home that champions independent living earns top award for Greenwich
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Prison drone smuggler given close to seven-year term
Prison drone smuggler given close to seven-year term
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Charlton fans get behind bereaved family’s bucket collection at the Valley
Charlton fans get behind bereaved family’s bucket collection at the Valley
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Council’s pilot project on estate shortlisted for community award
Council’s pilot project on estate shortlisted for community award
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Four libraries in the running for Library of the Year award 2025
Four libraries in the running for Library of the Year award 2025
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Jail for man who terrorised women on DLR into Greenwich
Jail for man who terrorised women on DLR into Greenwich
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Charity which supports critically ill children announces latest hospital partnership
Charity which supports critically ill children announces latest hospital partnership
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Submission deadline nears for Astronomy Photographer of the year competition
Submission deadline nears for Astronomy Photographer of the year competition
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Council launches consultation over sale of Woolwich Barracks site
Council launches consultation over sale of Woolwich Barracks site
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Some ideas of how to entertain half-term kids – leisure centres gearing up for next week
Some ideas of how to entertain half-term kids – leisure centres gearing up for next week
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Young volunteers transform 116-year-old working men’s club
Young volunteers transform 116-year-old working men’s club
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London Pantomime Horse Race raises £8k for charity
London Pantomime Horse Race raises £8k for charity
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Appeal to find vulnerable man missing from Woolwich
Appeal to find vulnerable man missing from Woolwich
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Three years on from Ben’s passing, his family continues to help cause of young people facing cancer
Three years on from Ben’s passing, his family continues to help cause of young people facing cancer
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‘An important platform for culture’: New community radio station set for Greenwich
‘An important platform for culture’: New community radio station set for Greenwich
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‘Fat and bald banter’ that led to brawl ends in £19k pay-out to hospital receptionist
‘Fat and bald banter’ that led to brawl ends in £19k pay-out to hospital receptionist
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