Greenwich’s new council leader says that he decided to enter politics after seeing Woolwich’s Wetherspoon pub burn down on TV during the London riots 11 years ago – and had to flee gang violence while he was at school. Anthony Okereke, who replaced Danny Thorpe as Labour leader last month, told the Local Democracy Reporting […]
Kiro Evans, Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter for Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley, employed at MyLondon but paid for by the BBC as part of the Local Democracy Reporter Service.
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Deptford fire: Victims’ flats looted after blaze wrecked Creek Road block
Residents who had to evacuate their homes after a huge fire in Deptford have had their flats plundered in the aftermath of the blaze. Bank cards, TVs, laptops and jewellery were among the items stolen from Meridian Point on Creek Road, which was seriously damaged in the fire on April 26. Staff at a shop […]
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Chislehurst Matters: Independents toast council election success
An independent party that pulled off shock victories in Chislehurst in last week’s council elections has revealed how it beat three Tory incumbents after forming only four months ago. Alison Stammers, the founder of Chislehurst Matters, saw her new party sweep away three incumbents in the elections to Bromley Council. Chislehurst Matters only registered with […]
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Woolwich Singers: Choir appeals for help after losing town hall rehearsal space
A choir is pleading for help from the community and Greenwich Council to keep it going after losing its free rehearsal space at Woolwich Town Hall. The Woolwich Singers have been forking out £60 per session to hire space from Greenwich University at the nearby Bathway Theatre after the council took over its hall for […]
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We’ll target TfL’s advertisers, Woolwich Ferry strikers warn as they demand £30k
Striking staff at the Woolwich Ferry are threatening to target Transport for London’s advertisers if their demands for better pay and conditions are not met. The long-running dispute has seen services badly affected for weeks, adding to technical difficulties that have also taken boats out of service. Staff say workers are being victimised and that […]
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We need help to get through Omicron, Greenwich Theatre boss says as panto hit
The boss of Greenwich Theatre has called on more financial support after a Covid-19 outbreak put paid to a series of pantomime performances. The Queen of Hearts was cancelled on Tuesday after the virus swept through the performing company and theatre staff. It will not return until next Wednesday at the earliest. James Haddrell, the […]
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