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44 stories from and about Greenwich, mostly culture & arts, crime & safety, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 11 September 2026. Page 2 of 3.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichSecret Cinema’s Greenwich Peninsula licence hearing set for 11 August
Greenwich Council will decide on 11 August whether Secret Cinema can sell alcohol until midnight at its new 1,500-seat venue on the Greenwich Peninsula. Two local residents have raised concerns about late-night disturbance to nearby homes.
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Local News · GreenwichGreenwich Market open daily as most Googled local question revealed
Greenwich Market operates every day of the week, answering one of the most frequent online searches about the borough. The Royal Borough of Greenwich also fields questions about its MPs, famous sites, and the origins of its name.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichMan in twenties tasered and arrested in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath
A man in his twenties was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and suspicion of indecent exposure after police responded to a welfare call in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath. Officers used a taser to detain him during the incident.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich Council proposes two-way cycle track across Blackheath
Greenwich Council has launched a public consultation on a two-way cycle track across Blackheath, part of a revised route to Eltham. The scheme drops earlier proposals to close roads to motor traffic but includes shared paths and turning restrictions to reduce rat-running.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichCoroner finds clinical errors contributed to Eltham teacher's death
An inquest concluded that a primary school teacher from Eltham would likely have survived if a blood clot had been diagnosed and treated. The coroner identified clinical judgment errors in both her GP visit and hospital assessment, including overlooked risk factors such as her contraceptive pill use.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Greenwich or bear directly on it.
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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Culture & Arts · All LondonTotally Thames 2026 festival brings river events to 20 London boroughs
Totally Thames returns from 1 to 30 September 2026 with exhibitions, performances and boat trips across 20 boroughs. Highlights include beginner kayaking at Kew Bridge, an art installation on Blackfriars Railway Bridge and the Great River Race on 12 September.
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Culture & Arts · LondonFree Arts and Culture Events Across London This Week, 3-9 August 2026
Londoners can explore free art trails, family activities, film screenings and exhibitions this week, including a solar system walk in Kingston, open-air cinema in Canary Wharf, and a Paddington-themed fun day in Norfolk Square Gardens.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsIsle of Dogs' industrial rise shaped by 400-year-old ferry and canal links
The Isle of Dogs’ industrial growth relied on waterways and ferries, with a Millwall-Greenwich ferry operating for 400 years and the Regent’s Canal enabling faster trade than roads. Wharves expanded along the Thames, while a 1812 ferry company carried goods and vehicles, records reveal.
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Culture & Arts · All LondonAugust 2026: Major concerts confirmed for London venues
Residents can attend performances by The Weeknd, Ariana Grande and Overmono in August 2026, with tickets available for 15 listed concerts across London. Venues include Wembley Stadium, The O2 and the Old Royal Naval College.
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Property & Planning · LewishamLewisham Hospital heat pump test risks River Ravensbourne sediment discharge
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has drilled test boreholes in Ladywell Fields for a £25m heat pump project, discharging chalk sediment into the River Ravensbourne. The Environment Agency permit allows water release, but unpermitted water extraction for flushing has raised concerns among river protectors.
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