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Greenwich in January: A great place to start 2026 right
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (401+ words) The New Year is the perfect time for fresh starts, and there's no better way to kick it off than with a brisk stroll through Greenwich. With its blend of historic streets, riverside views, leafy parks, and independent caf's, this…...
Nominate your everyday Greenwich hero for the 2026 Civic Awards
4+ week, 1+ day ago (350+ words) Greenwich residents are being invited to make nominations for the 2026 Civic Awards and shine a light on the incredible people who do the borough proud. The Civic Awards celebrate the everyday heroes who quietly transform their communities, from neighbours who…...
Greenwich Christmas markets open with over 40 traders and festive chalet
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (381+ words) Greenwich is becoming festive with the launch of its Christmas markets in Beresford Square and Greenwich High Road." From 9am to 7pm, every day until Christmas Eve, the markets will host over 40 local traders, allowing shoppers to browse unique gifts, from clothing…...
Plans for Eltham sports complex and several Woolwich tower blocks to be approved
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (598+ words) Proposals to build a sports complex in Eltham and several tower blocks on a vacant lot in Woolwich are among those set to be approved by Greenwich Council next week. The council's Planning Board is meeting on December 2 to discuss…...
New pottery studio set to open in Greenwich with classes and workshops
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (390+ words) A new pottery studio is set to open in the Design District to give people the chance to explore their "creativity". Pottery Studio LDN, founded by Maritza Masiello, is expanding with a second location in Greenwich's Design District. This new…...
Woman in her 30s fighting for life after crash with bus near Blackwall Tunnel
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) A woman in her 30s is fighting for her life in hospital after a crash near the Blackwall Tunnel. The incident between a pedestrian and a bus happened in Peartree Lane, Greenwich at 12.17am today (November 17). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews…...
'Legendary English artist' set for Greenwich concert series if allowed for 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (785+ words) Organisers of a Greenwich concert series have promised a "legendary English artist" will take to the stage if they're allowed to put on more shows in 2026. Labyrinth Festivals Limited applied to Greenwich Council to expand its "Labyrinth on the Thames…...
The Greenwich eateries scoring top marks in latest hygiene inspections
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) The scores are in " the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Greenwich restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from Greenwich have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they…...
Serial rapist who drugged victims in Greenwich to be sentenced for 24 sex offences
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) A serial rapist who drugged victims and placed a hidden camera in an air freshener in Greenwich will be sentenced for a spree of sexual offences. Chao Xu, 33, of Greenwich, pleaded guilty to 24 sexual offences over the course of three…...
Unlicensed Greenwich landlords issued £167,000 in fines
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) Greenwich Council is cracking down on unlicensed landlords and has so far issued 70 fines worth over "167,000. In a bid to tackle unlicensed landlords and to improve housing, reduce anti-social behaviour and make the borough safer, The Royal Borough of Greenwich…...