The Thames Barrier may need to be replaced 20 years earlier than planned because severe weather is putting the flood defence under strain, it has been reported. Senior officials at the Environment Agency have told ministers that because the gates are being used more often than anticipated, the barrier may need to be replaced between […]
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Greenwich’s Conservatives pick Charlie Davis as leader
Charlie Davis has been elected to lead Greenwich’s Conservative councillors following Matt Hartley’s decision to step down earlier this month. The former deputy leader, who represents Eltham Town & Avery Hill, was elected unanimously by his colleagues in the six-strong group. Luke Warren, a newcomer to the council, will be the new deputy leader. He […]
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Charlton data centre plans could spell end for heritage buildings
Historic industrial buildings in Charlton could be knocked down to make way for a data centre the size of 14 football pitches, early plans submitted to Greenwich Council reveal. But part of a previously hidden narrow-gauge railway would remain as part of the huge development close to the River Thames. The developer GLI plans to […]
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Cricket nets planned for Charlton Park ‘will not affect views’
Greenwich Council is applying to itself to build cricket practice nets in Charlton Park, insisting that they would not block views of historic Charlton House. The proposed nets would be next to a wildlife meadow on the east side of the park, and very close to where Parkrun and football training sessions take place on […]
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‘My grandfather was in the forgotten army that fought until VJ Day’
A man from Woolwich has spoken about his pride in his grandfather, who fought in Britain’s “forgotten army” during the Second World War, to mark the anniversary of VJ Day. Iqbal Singh was inspired to find out more about his grandfather Udam’s service after seeing an exhibition about the pre-partition Indian army’s service in the […]
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Reopen Charlton’s Anchor & Hope pub, football fans tell owner Greene King
This long, hot summer would have been perfect for a few drinks at the Anchor & Hope pub on the Charlton riverside – had it not been closed for 17 months. Greene King, the hospitality giant which owns the building, says it is hoping to reopen its doors and bring the pub “back to its […]
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South London Press owed staff £100,000 when it closed after 160 years
The South London Press owed its staff nearly £100,000 when it went out of business last year, official documents have revealed. Liquidators were appointed in June last year after the 160-year-old title suddenly closed the previous month. The paper historically covered Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth, but its coverage area expanded in its later years […]
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Sixteen-room hotel could be built at closed Woolwich pub
A developer is making a second attempt to build a hotel around a closed pub in Woolwich. The Lord Raglan on Burrage Road, which served its last beer in 2022, would be given an extension as part of the plans for a 16-room aparthotel, while a house next door would be reconfigured for staff accommodation […]
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