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60 stories from and about Greenwich, mostly local news, crime & safety, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 30 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council tightens HMO rules as three conversions face refusal on 27 Oct
Greenwich Council introduced a 130 sqm minimum and a three‑property limit for new HMOs. Planners have recommended refusal for three conversion applications slated for the 27 October Local Planning Committee, and unlicensed landlords could be fined up to £40,000.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichMan shot in Woolwich car, police seek public help as suspect flees
Police were called to Frances Street in Woolwich at 8:09 pm on 22 October after a 32‑year‑old man was shot inside a parked car. The victim remains in critical condition, and detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Met.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich Council to install 108 new cycle hire bays
Greenwich Council is planning to install 108 new cycle hire parking bays across the borough, expanding services to areas like Eltham and Plumstead. Funding is being provided by cycle hire companies Lime and Forest, alongside Transport for London.
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Local News · GreenwichCharity seeks to save Woolwich leisure centre from demolition
A Muslim charity is attempting to prevent the demolition of Woolwich's Waterfront Leisure Centre, proposing to transform it into a youth development centre. The Ramolik Youth Coalition has applied for the site to be declared an asset of community value, challenging Greenwich Council's demolition plans.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichTeacher barred from profession for accessing pornography
William Schaper, a teacher with over 20 years of service at Eltham College Junior School, has been permanently barred from teaching. The decision follows findings that he accessed and stored pornography on his work computer, actions deemed dishonest and lacking integrity by a regulatory panel.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichAbbey Wood resident jailed for monkey torture network
Bartosz Poklek of Abbey Wood was sentenced to three years and three months for leading a trans‑national monkey‑torture network. Operation Razorcloud, a joint UK‑US probe, secured his conviction alongside charges for child‑image possession and ketamine possession.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichDLR extension to Thamesmead moves closer after consultation
More than 550 people and organisations responded to Transport for London's public consultation on the DLR extension plans. The proposed route includes two new stations and a tunnel under the Thames, linking Thamesmead with Beckton Riverside.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council partially upholds complaint over neighbour's behaviour
A Greenwich Council resident in Abbey Wood has had her complaint partially upheld after enduring years of anti-social behaviour from a neighbour, including urine being thrown from a window. The council has issued multiple warning letters and introduced a new policy.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council pays £1,000 for dropped kerb delays
Greenwich Council has paid a resident £1,000 after a five-day period where his car was trapped on his driveway. The payment follows significant delays and poor communication regarding dropped kerb extension works.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichSainsbury's to open Blackheath store September 24
Sainsbury's will open a new store in Blackheath on Thursday, September 24, 2026, marking its return to the area after a 67-year absence. The shop, located in a Grade II listed building on Tranquil Vale, will create 20 new jobs and features accessibility improvements.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich proposes blanket 20mph speed limit for all roads
Greenwich Council is proposing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit to improve road safety and make rules easier for drivers. Data shows most serious road incidents in the last decade occurred on roads with higher speed limits.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichWoolwich Carnival returns Saturday 12 September with free entry
Woolwich Carnival will be held on Saturday 12 September 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 in Woolwich. The parade begins at 14:00 on a brand‑new route that has not been released. Admission is free and the Met Office forecasts sunny, dry weather with a high of 23 °C.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichAbbey Wood fare dodger faces up to £3,515 bill after 240 missed taps
A man who failed to validate his contactless card more than 240 times at Abbey Wood station has been identified by TfL. Unpaid fares total £2,515.40 and the maximum penalty could raise the debt to £3,515.40.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichKidbrooke Park Road night closure disrupts Greenwich traffic from 14 Sept to 14 Oct
Transport for London will close the A2213 Kidbrooke Park Road at its junction with Eltham Road nightly between 9 pm and 5 am from 14 September to 14 October. Only work‑related and emergency vehicles may enter, and drivers are being redirected via clearly signed routes.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichStop‑and‑search surge cuts knife crime in Greenwich, 14 arrests made
A nine‑day stop‑and‑search deployment in July and a three‑day surge in August led to 30 arrests and 16 weapons recovered in Greenwich. Knife‑enabled crime fell 14.9% in 2025/26, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Local News · GreenwichGreenwich seeks clarity on two-day London Marathon 2027
Organisers of the 2027 London Marathon are being urged to provide clear arrangements for residents and businesses in Greenwich. The event, scheduled for April 24 and 25, is expected to raise £150 million for charity but raises concerns about two days of disruption.
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Local News · GreenwichWinn Road residents face split council services
Winn Road in south east London is divided between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. This split means residents on opposite sides of the same street experience different council services and face unique challenges, particularly regarding road safety.
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Local News · GreenwichWoodland Terrace homes declared dangerous after parapet collapse
Greenwich Council has issued dangerous structure notices to most homes in Woodland Terrace, Charlton, after a parapet collapsed on August 22. Approximately 20 households are currently unable to return to their properties, which are situated between two Lovell development sites.
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Local News · GreenwichCharlton events venue gets licence despite noise team objections
Greenwich Council has issued a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air events venue at the Stone Foundries site in Charlton. The decision follows objections from the council's noise team over data accuracy and potential noise pollution for nearby residents.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichLime bikes block Greenwich foot tunnel
Dozens of Lime e-hire bikes have been repeatedly dumped in the Greenwich foot tunnel, blocking access and prompting concerns from residents. Greenwich Council is working with neighbouring boroughs to address the ongoing issue.
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Also affecting Greenwich
Borough-wide and national stories that name Greenwich or bear directly on it.
- Local News · Westminster
Westminster records most London hate crimes in September 2026
Westminster recorded the highest number of hate crime offences in London during September 2026, with 120 incidents. Across the capital, 1,868 offences were logged. Transport for London is providing free bystander training in response to rising incidents on its network.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonClub Med installs SAD lamp on South Bank
Club Med has installed a large SAD lamp in Bernie Spain Gardens on London's South Bank. The initiative follows research indicating that six in 10 Britons experience 'sun withdrawal' when daylight hours decrease. A competition to win a holiday to the Seychelles is also running.
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Local News · LondonLondon faces higher risk of extreme winter weather
Londoners face a greater chance of extreme weather this winter due to a record-breaking El Niño event. Scientists warn that while the UK may avoid the worst direct impacts, the phenomenon could lead to higher food and energy prices.
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Culture & Arts · Kensington & Chelsea606 Club marks 50 years amid grassroots venue closures
The 606 Club in Chelsea is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a two-week festival. This comes as national figures show a significant number of smaller music venues are closing.
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Local News · London5,500 London children join Dolly Parton's book scheme
More than 5,500 children across London have signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since the singer's death. The free book-gifting scheme is now available in seven London boroughs, aiming to provide age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.
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Crime & Safety · LondonSussex and Hampshire record higher weapons possession rates than London
The Standard reports that five of eight Home Counties police areas posted weapons possession rates above London’s average in the 2026 residential crime risk study. Sussex leads at 1.41 per 1,000, while Bedfordshire saw the sharpest year‑on‑year rise and Thames Valley Police recorded a notable decline.
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Crime & Safety · London43 parakeets found dead in Orpington park as council backs police probe
Forty‑three ring‑necked parakeets have been recovered dead from Priory Gardens in Orpington over three weeks. Bromley Council says it is working with police, while the Greenwich Wildlife Network calls for stricter regulation of catapults after attacks dating back to 2020.
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Council & Politics · LondonBexley and Bromley Firms Named for Minimum Wage Failures
Chislehurst Care Limited in Bromley and Amazon Cleaning Ltd in Bexley have been named by the Government for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage. Nearly £4 million was repaid to over 27,000 workers across the UK in the latest enforcement round.
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Local News · LondonMan dies near South Ruislip station
A man has died after emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the railway near South Ruislip Underground station. The incident caused disruption on the transport network.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLunar eclipse visibility in London threatened by rain
A partial lunar eclipse, expected to obscure 93 percent of the Moon, may be obscured by cloud and rain in London. The Met Office has warned of heavy showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday, with a 50 percent chance of rain during the eclipse.
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Local News · SouthwarkBermondsey waste fire sends smoke across Southwark, 100 firefighters tackle blaze
A fire at a waste facility on Landmann Way in Bermondsey prompted a major response from the London Fire Brigade on 18 August 2026. About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines attended the scene, where 50 tonnes of household waste burned, producing thick smoke across the area.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSilvertown Tunnel cycle shuttle costs £5,400 daily for 51 riders
Transport for London spends £5,400 daily on a cycle shuttle through the Silvertown Tunnel, used by as few as 51 cyclists a day. The service, required until 2028, has faced criticism for its cost, with calls to allow pedestrians or reduce frequency.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet retailers gain direct police link for shoplifting evidence
Retailers in Barnet can now submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to police within hours of a shoplifting incident. The platform, already used in six London boroughs, has increased case resolutions from 7.3% to 29.4%. Smaller shops say cost remains a barrier.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTwo crashes cause traffic queues in Deptford and Brockley on 6 August
Two separate road collisions in Deptford and Brockley caused significant traffic delays on 6 August. Emergency services attended both incidents, which occurred within an hour of each other during the morning peak. No details of injuries or responsible parties have been released.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet excluded as London retailers trial instant CCTV sharing with police
Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Greggs are trialling a system that shares CCTV and witness statements with the Metropolitan Police instantly. The scheme, active in eleven London boroughs, has raised the caution or charge rate from 7.3% to 29.4% and contributed to a 4% drop in shoplifting across the capital.
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Culture & Arts · LondonKaran Aujla’s sold-out O2 show sparks resale ticket surge in London
Karan Aujla’s three-date UK tour, including a 4 October 2026 performance at The O2 in Greenwich, has sold out. Resale platforms viagogo and StubHub now list tickets starting at £100, while official sellers report no remaining stock.
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Culture & Arts · London2026 London summer theatre season brings Shakespeare, Cats and Anansi to outdoor stages
The Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park will stage *Cats* and *Anansi the Spider* in summer 2026, while the Globe presents *As You Like It* directed by Sean Holmes. The Orange Tree Theatre’s outdoor Shakespeare season moves to Thomas’ College, Richmond Hill.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police expands shoplifting evidence tool to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police will extend a digital evidence-sharing system to eight additional boroughs on Tuesday, after a pilot in six areas increased the rate of cautions and charges for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs already use the platform.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifting prosecutions in London rollout
The Metropolitan Police’s digital evidence platform has increased prosecution rates for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4% in pilot boroughs. The system, used by Tesco, Boots, M&S and Greggs, will cover 14 London boroughs from 3 August 2026, with reported offences down 3.7% in the last year.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Cable Car hits 20 million passengers, launches 20-year Golden Ticket draw
The Emirates Air Line cable car has carried 20 million passengers since 2012. TfL is offering one winner unlimited travel for 20 years via a prize draw open until 16 August 2026. Fares start at £7 one-way, with discounts for bulk tickets.
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