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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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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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Culture & Arts · GreenwichAriana Grande London O2 Arena residency: ticket and timing guide
Pop star Ariana Grande is performing a 10-show residency at London's O2 Arena as part of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. The shows run from August 15 to September 1, 2026. General sale tickets are sold out, but resale options are available.
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Local News · GreenwichGreenwich Foot Tunnel to close for urgent repairs in October
Transport for London will close the 122-year-old Greenwich Foot Tunnel for three weeks from 7 October after inspections revealed corrosion in the cast-iron lining. Engineers will install temporary supports and replace damaged sections. Cyclists must dismount and use alternative crossings.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichGreenwich-born Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Shaun Wright-Phillips, born in Greenwich and raised in Brockley, will compete in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-footballer, who earned 36 England caps, said the show is outside his comfort zone but he is excited for the challenge. The series airs in September.
Greenwich4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
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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Council & Politics · GreenwichRoyal Observatory staff strike on 11-12 August during solar eclipse event
Staff at the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark and Queen’s House will strike on 11 and 12 August, disrupting a public solar eclipse viewing. The union demands London Living Wage accreditation and better working conditions after a two-year pay deal was already agreed.
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Local News · GreenwichThames Water restores supply after second pipe burst near Oxleas Wood
Thames Water fixed a burst pipe near Oxleas Wood on 2 August, but a second leak occurred when supply was restored. Most homes now have water, though pressure remains low. Bottled water is being delivered to priority residents.
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