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Greenwich council signs anti-counterfeit market charter
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (370+ words) Councillor Jackie Smith and Rachid Ghailane pose holding the Real Deal charter Greenwich council has signed an anti-counterfeit charter committing itself to ensuring its markets meet trading standards, writes Maya Sgaravato-Grant" The Real Deal anti-counterfeit charter was signed by councillor…...
Greeting cards raises money for libraries and good causes in Greenwich and Blackheath
6+ day, 50+ min ago (251+ words) Cards for Good Causes at Blackheath Library (Source: Cards for Good Causes) A new initiative launched in several libraries is bringing greeting cards raising money for charity, writes Cristina Trujillo" Cards for Good Causes are now being sold at multiple…...
Greenwich recognised as a Carer-Inclusive Workplace
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) Council staff in Greenwich are getting extra support and time off if they are caring for someone at home, writes Frankie Hills" The Royal Borough announced it has become an accredited Carer-Inclusive Workplace, and said it hoped to strengthen support…...
Playgrounds in Greenwich set for major upgrade after council funding
3+ mon, 12+ hour ago (532+ words) The Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing "600, 000 to transform its adventure play centres, subject to Cabinet approval next Wednesday (28 January). The proposed investment will see new a new multi-use games area in Woolwich, upgraded outdoor facilities at Glyndon Adventure Play…...
Free Christmas holiday clubs available for Greenwich children on free school meals
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (268+ words) Image supplied by Greenwich Council Children in Greenwich who are aged 4 to 16 and eligible for free school meals can gain a free place on four Christmas "food and fun" sessions throughout the school holidays. At thirty-two different locations across Greenwich,…...
TEAM NEWS: Bristol City vs Millwall " One change for Lions as defender returns
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (82+ words) MILLWALL boss Alex Neil has made one change to the side to face Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday. After last weekend's 3-2 win against Southampton at The Den, Zak Sturge comes in at left-back to replace Danny Mc Namara....
Public talk to explore refugee protection in turbulent times at University of Greenwich
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (269+ words) Blackheath & Greenwich United Nations Association (UNA), in partnership with the University of Greenwich, will host a free public talk titled "Refugee Protection in Turbulent Times" on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, writes Jessica Khan" The event runs from 6: 30pm to 8: 00pm at the University of…...
Greenwich sex offender described by police as one of the worst they have ever come across handed life sentence
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (996+ words) A sex offender living in Greenwich described as one of the most "dangerous and prolific" cases police have ever encountered has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of 14 years. Chao Xu, a Chinese national living in Greenwich,…...
77 million project at The Royal Observatory in Greenwich will make their massive telescope accessible to all
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (756+ words) The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has promised "universal access to see what is one of the greatest telescopes in Britain" as it embarks on a "77million transformation project. The birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time is celebrating its 350th year by launching the…...
Lynn ABC's Rasheed Odumoso claims Golden Gloves in Bristol
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) Rasheed Odumoso with coaches Terry Pearson, left, and Jimmy Moore Lynn ABC's Rasheed Odumoso claimed victory in his cruiserweight group at the South Bristol Golden Gloves Box Cup late last month." Lynn took three fighters to the tournament, with Odumoso…...