Conservative councillors have demanded that referendums should be held before low-traffic neighbourhood schemes are introduced in Greenwich, and are calling for the extension of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone to the South Circular Road in October to be scrapped. A motion to be put before next Wednesday’s council meeting calls for plans for LTNs to […]
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News about Woolwich, London SE18, from The Greenwich Wire.
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Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnel users’ group to disband in frustration
A group formed to press for improvements at the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels plans to wind itself up because it has been unable to help solve continuing problems with the crossings. Fogwoft – the Friends of Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnels – was formed in 2013 following a botched refurbishment of the two tunnels […]
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‘Show a bit of love in our own area’: South London Sikh Youth’s pride in Woolwich
Among the unsung heroes of the pandemic have been South London Sikh Youth, who have been offering free meals to those in need. SAM DAVIES found about their pride in their faith, and in Woolwich. Juspreet Singh went through a lot as a Sikh kid growing up in Woolwich. he’s now dedicated to helping others […]
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Tell us about slum landlords who abuse Gurkha veterans, senior councillor says
Anyone with information on slum landlords who throw Gurkha veterans out of their homes during the day should contact Greenwich Council, one of its cabinet members has said. Jackie Smith spoke out after 853 reported this week on the plight of many members of south-east London’s Nepalese community, who have struggled to cope amid the […]
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Podcast tale begins Woolwich’s high street heritage project
A short story about life in Woolwich has been released as a podcast to launch a project to help rejuvenate the area’s run-down town centre. In Between Days, by local writer Merrie Joy Williams, is one of seven stories about different English high streets being released by Historic England as part of its High Street […]
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SE London Gurkha veterans’ battle with the pandemic – and slum landlords
Gurkhas fought for the British army – but many veterans have been effectively abandoned by the government they served, with poor pensions and living in sub-standard housing. SAM DAVIES heard about the tragedies that southeast London’s Nepalese community has had to face during the coronavirus pandemic. Some months ago, an elderly man was found wandering […]
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‘I want to start crying’: Residents who fear bankruptcy slam Robert Jenrick’s cladding fund
August 2022 update: Optivo announced in May 2022 that it would cover remediation costs for leaseholders at Norfolk House in Deptford, including waking watches and fire alarms. This story is from February 2021 and does not reflect the current situation. Residents living in flats wrapped in unsafe cladding and insulation in two SE London developments […]
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Over-70s in London can now book Covid-19 vaccinations
Londoners aged 70 and over are now able to book their own coronavirus vaccinations without needing an invitation letter. Over 1.1 million people in London have already received their first dose of the vaccine, with patients being invited to have the jab. Local breakdowns are not being officially published, but Greenwich Council leader Danny Thorpe […]
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