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Greenwich high-rise student towers plan returns just 6 months after appeal was refused

The developers have returned with reduced plans that propose smaller tower blocks and 200 fewer rooms by Deptford Creek

MyLondon·3 Oct
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800 homes either side of Deptford Creek refused but Sadiq Khan can push it through

Lewisham Council refused the 548 homes on its side of the creek, while Greenwich voted to defer its final decision on the remaining 254

MyLondon·2 Oct
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Mum 'scared' after school worker berates her for owning 'murder' dog in Greenwich Park

Teresa Clive claims she had a “scary” encounter with an angry school worker in Greenwich Park on 29 August, after he allegedly raised concerns about her “super friendly” dog

MyLondon·1 Oct
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3 new Greenwich tower blocks up to 29 storeys would mimic design of gas holder

The three tower blocks would contain 834 student accommodation bed spaces, 420 shared living bed spaces and 72 affordable flats

MyLondon·21 Sept
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Harry gives speech at first public appearance since return to UK

Harry attended the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south-east London, on Thursday evening.

Evening Standard·17 Sept
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Greenwich Observatory to close site from November in massive refurb project

The closure will begin in November with some parts of the site not due to reopen until Spring 2028 as part of a major refurbishment project

MyLondon·9 Sept
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5,000 capacity Charlton open air concert venue approved - residents 'will complain straight away'

A Greenwich Council noise officer said he did not think the new events space could achieve the authority's desired noise levels

MyLondon·8 Sept
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London Marathon's two-day race in 2027 - amazing opportunity or massively disruptive?

Lord Duval, who represents Greenwich and Lewisham on the London Assembly, called for better information for residents and businesses on how they'll be affected

MyLondon·29 Aug
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Woolwich to see Sunday parking restrictions and CPZ expansion - Hindu temple worshippers to be hit

Greenwich Council is bringing its controversial Sustainable Streets proposals to Woolwich later this year

MyLondon·21 Aug
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Plumstead residents fear HMOs are turning area into 'ghetto' - council says don't 'demonise'

Greenwich Council is bringing in new measures to crackdown on HMO conversions but many residents feel they're not going far enough

MyLondon·19 Aug
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Greenwich Conservatives elect new leader to challenge Labour and Green Party

Charlie Davis, previously deputy leader, has been unanimously elected as the new leader of the Greenwich Conservatives

MyLondon·18 Aug
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Solar eclipse in London - Royal parks issue message for anyone heading to Greenwich Park tonight

Greenwich Park will be one of the best places in London to watch the eclipse

MyLondon·12 Aug
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Greenwich Conservative leader steps down describing it as 'natural moment for me to step back'

Cllr Matt Hartley has been the Tory leader in the South East London borough for a total of nine years over two different stints

MyLondon·10 Aug
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Greenwich Royal Observatory staff to strike during solar eclipse

Staff have announced a walkout due over pay and conditions

MyLondon·4 Aug
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Greenwich set for 2 huge new tower blocks up to 27 storeys - all for students

The vice chancellor of Ravensbourne University said the towers would benefit "both the higher education sector and the local community"

MyLondon·27 Jul
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'Used and much loved' South London sports pitches saved from 205-home development

A Greenwich Council meeting packed with New Eltham residents erupted in applause when plans to demolish STC Sports Club were rejected

MyLondon·23 Jul
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Joint enforcement operation keeping our streets safe

Great news for us here in Greenwich! Our local council has been out and about with a joint operation to make sure our streets are safe and sound for everyone. It's fantastic to see them working hard to keep our community secure.

Royal Borough of Greenwich·22 Jul
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South London NHS hospital discharged terminal cancer patient in 'severe pain' without proper meds

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust also did not fully explain the man's prognosis to his family

MyLondon·17 Jul
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South London traffic live as gas leak and burst water main shut two busy roads

A gas leak in Eltham and burst water main in Greenwich are causing disruption

MyLondon·14 Jul
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'I'd lose my home and business': Woolwich residents blindsided as estate appears in development plan

Woolwich Dockyard has been identified as a site that could deliver 1,020 flats but Greenwich Council says no decisions have been made

MyLondon·8 Jul
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Police fear 'dangerous overcrowding' if new 5,000 capacity Greenwich venue opens

The new events space would host concerts, films and boxing and wrestling matches

MyLondon·2 Jul
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Green belt damage and transport deserts - London's planned 'New Towns' spark warning and rebellion

Tens of thousands of new homes are planned in Enfield and Greenwich

MyLondon·1 Jul
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Greenwich Council asks Sadiq Khan for funding to complete 1,000-home Woolwich project

Woolwich Exchange would transform the town centre with around 1,000 homes, new shops, restaurants, a cinema and a public square but existing businesses would be kicked out

MyLondon·22 Jun
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Residents' 'hell' as firm enters administration

Oh dear, it sounds like residents in Greenwich are facing a real headache with the news about Ardmore Construction Group. They were the ones working on the cladding at The Lighterman Building, and this administration news will no doubt be worrying for those living there.

BBC London·20 Jun
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Man arrested after woman 'violently' raped in Greenwich

Police are investigating after a report that a woman was raped

MyLondon·9 Jun
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South London feels instant impact of Government's Thameslink takeover as services cut

Greenwich and Bexley councillors have written to the Transport Secretary and the GTR Chief Executive to voice their concerns

MyLondon·9 Jun
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New Lime and Forest bike parking bays revealed for South London borough in interactive map

Greenwich Council has marked out 29 locations in the borough for dockless e-bike parking bays

MyLondon·5 Jun
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Greenwich murder: Monster jailed after killing ex days before their daughter's 4th birthday

Halyna Hoisan, 29, was being stalked by her ex-partner Yurii Muzyka who she had reported to the police

MyLondon·29 May
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Greens and Tories call for 'common sense' after Labour dominates Greenwich Council's committee chairs

Minority councillors were critical of Labour's decision to fill every one of Greenwich Council's committee chairs with its own members

MyLondon·29 May
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Baldur's Gate 3 voice actor among Greens promising 'crucial' scrutiny of Labour in Greenwich

The Green Party had 13 councillors elected in the South East London borough and have become the opposition group to the Labour majority

MyLondon·15 May
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Part of iconic Greenwich park viewpoint fenced off to save the grass - but locals say ‘it’s ugly’

Royal Parks said the move was necessary to protect the area after years of erosion

MyLondon·12 May
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Greenwich election results 2026 as Labour retain control despite big losses to Greens

Greenwich remains a Labour stronghold as it has been since 1971 while the Greens grow their council seats from two to 13

MyLondon·8 May
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Greenwich Council leader says manifesto is 'the most ambitious of any party'

Labour’s manifesto for Greenwich contains several big promises - here's what you need to know ahead of the local elections 2026

MyLondon·6 May
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Greenwich Council Chief Executive on £220k salary took family to court over £1k gift from mum

EXCLUSIVE: Debra Warren demanded the money was paid back, suggesting her mum may not have given it of her own free will before she died

MyLondon·30 Apr
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Kent Reform councillor who lives in Dartford criticised for standing in Greenwich elections

Dartford resident Alan Cecil represents Wilmington on Kent County Council and is a Reform candidate in Woolwich Common in the upcoming Greenwich Council elections

MyLondon·27 Apr
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Labour offers £150 bike vouchers while Reform wants to abolish special status - Greenwich manifestos

The five main political parties have shared their plans if they come to power and control Greenwich Council following the local council elections on May 7

MyLondon·22 Apr
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I quit London to raise family in Ireland instead but I miss three things about capital

After having our first child in 2023, we eventually left our Greenwich flat and moved back to Ireland after eight years in London, and here are three things I miss most

MyLondon·19 Apr
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Plans for 1,500 flats on Greenwich Peninsula approved but affordable home numbers slashed

Several huge tower blocks to be built despite reduction in the scheme’s affordable housing

Evening Standard·16 Apr
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1,500 South London homes approved in octagonal tower blocks 'unlike anything else in the city'

Greenwich councillors were unhappy with the reduction in Morden Wharf's affordable housing and the tallest tower being 35 storeys but they ultimately approved the plans

MyLondon·16 Apr
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Austin Powers and Liz Truss' husband among Greenwich local election candidates for 2026 - full list

Labour aim to hold on to their 47 seat majority on May 7, while the Conservatives, Greens, Lib Dems and Reform all hope to make gains in the red London stronghold

MyLondon·15 Apr
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Greenwich Council set to approve 1,500 homes despite affordable housing being reduced

Housing developer Galliard Homes originally committed to delivering 35 per cent affordable housing in its Morden Wharf scheme, but this has now been reduced to 20 per cent

MyLondon·7 Apr
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Connecticut Dept of Transportation Announces Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign

Connecticut Dept of Transportation Announces Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign  Greenwich Free Press

Greenwich Free Press·1 Apr
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Greenwich Schools Superintendent Names April Honorees for Difference Makers 2.0

Greenwich Schools Superintendent Names April Honorees for Difference Makers 2.0  Greenwich Free Press

Greenwich Free Press·1 Apr
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Weisbrod: BET Decision Day Chair’s Statement

Weisbrod: BET Decision Day Chair’s Statement  Greenwich Free Press

Greenwich Free Press·1 Apr
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Remembering the ‘King and Queen’ of a Greenwich road who died just five days apart

Remembering the ‘King and Queen’ of a Greenwich road who died just five days apart  thisislocallondon.co.uk

thisislocallondon.co.uk·1 Apr
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Camillo Announces Plans For AI Task Force In Greenwich

Camillo Announces Plans For AI Task Force In Greenwich  patch.com

patch.com·1 Apr
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Piccolino brings drinks, lunch to East Greenwich. What's on the menu.

Piccolino brings drinks, lunch to East Greenwich. What's on the menu.  The Providence Journal

The Providence Journal·1 Apr
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From 3:00am Research to Regeneron Scholar: How Greenwich High’s Henry Jin Turned Failure into Innovation

From 3:00am Research to Regeneron Scholar: How Greenwich High’s Henry Jin Turned Failure into Innovation  Greenwich Free Press

Greenwich Free Press·1 Apr
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London’s SL11 Superloop Express Bus Transforms South East Connectivity from Abbey Wood to North Greenwich: Everything You Need to Know

London’s SL11 Superloop Express Bus Transforms South East Connectivity from Abbey Wood to North Greenwich: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Travel And Tour World·1 Apr