More than 400 residents who were evacuated from the new Lewisham Gateway development in February might not be able to return home until late next year, the building’s landlord has said. A major leak in the three newest blocks, between the station and shopping centre, knocked out water and power supplies for some homes. The […]
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AFC Greenwich Borough win go-ahead for New Eltham sports centre
Plans to create a new base for a community football club along with a padel centre in New Eltham have been approved by Greenwich councillors – but the expansion of the facilities angered neighbours. GB10 Sports plans to build two 11-a-side artificial football pitches, five grass pitches, a children’s play area and new clubhouse at […]
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Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could move to the Royal Docks
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could move to a site across the river from west Thamesmead under plans being considered by the City of London. The site at Albert Island, just north of North Woolwich and between Royal Albert Dock and the Thames, would be a “win-win for traders and Londoners”, according to Chris Hayward, the […]
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Labyrinth on Thames festival wins Greenwich licence for 2026 and beyond
The Labyrinth on Thames festival will return to the Old Royal Naval College for eight events next year, promising a “legendary English artist” on the line-up, after Greenwich councillors approved its application for a licence. Six nights of concerts were held this August with the Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee and the Australian band Empire of […]
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Plumstead police station’s counter saved from closure – but with reduced hours
Plumstead police station’s front counter has been saved from closure – but will no longer be open 24 hours a day after the Metropolitan Police partially rolled back its plans for cuts. The Met announced plans to close the counter in August as part of a proposal to save £7 million from a Metropolitan Police […]
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City Hall approves 25-storey tower close to Abbey Wood station
Plans for a 25-storey tower across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project. The block, between Sedgemere Road and Harrow Manorway, will include 228 new homes. None will be for social rent – instead 34 would be on offer for between […]
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Bexley Council’s leader to stand down after 17 years
Bexley Council’s leader Teresa O’Neill is to step down in November after 17 years in the role. The Conservative councillor – who became Baroness O’Neill of Bexley when she was appointed to the House of Lords three years ago – will also step down from the council at the next elections in May. Bexley Council […]
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Come clean on buried ‘LTNs don’t cut traffic’ report, Sadiq Khan told
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to say whether or not he was involved in a decision to suppress a TfL-funded study which found that low-traffic neighbourhoods do not reduce car use. The schemes, which have been backed by the mayor, have led to an increase in cycling, according to the University of […]
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