‘Nightmare’ traffic and sleepless nights Silvertown Tunnel fears
Greenwich locals fear their roads will become clogged with ‘nightmare’ traffic following the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel, and a plan to make it…
Border dispute as Bexley claim Greenwich are ‘disregarding their residents’ by impose parking charges in Eltham
Bexley councillors have claimed Greenwich Council has ‘disregarded’ their residents by imposing a set of parking restrictions on the border of the two boroughs.…
Council rated ‘outstanding’ in its children’s services department
Greenwich Council has been rated ‘outstanding’ in its children’s services department by Ofsted after investing £1.3million in kids’ mental health support and working hard…
New extension to the DLR from Beckton to Barking Riverside will be ‘considered’
A new extension to the DLR from Beckton to Barking Riverside will be “considered”, Sadiq Khan’s transport deputy said this week. Plans are already…
Plans for over 1,250 new homes at Millennium Retail Park in Greenwich
Plans have been revealed for over 1,250 new homes in Greenwich including a new high street and public square. The project, called Peninsula Gardens,…
Beauty and the Beast
Greenwich Theatre presents a brand-new musical adaptation of Beauty and the Beast featuring an astonishing cast of actor-musicians and an unforgettable original score by David Haller,…
Greenwich Park and Creekside residents objected to plans for a nearby market to play music
South London residents have objected to plans for a nearby market to play music, with some reportedly relying on sleeping pills to block the…
Things to do and see in south London this month
From free festivals and Sunday music to the history of pirates and queer seas – this is what you need to do and see…
Errol’s Garden is Growing in South London
“I wish I could have a garden of my own, but all I see out there is concrete and pavement and more concrete…” Errol…
At Greenwich Market you’ll see the amazing watercolour and calligraphy of artist Monsoon Note
How the inspirational ‘rainforests and lush greenery’ of south India inspires Greenwich artist Neethu Babu Raj “With calligraphy, it’s like the old saying, practise…
Croydon Council has reportedly placed homeless people in Charlton pub
Homeless people in South London have reportedly been given emergency accommodation at an abandoned pub in Charlton where a cannabis factory was found by…
Greenwich’s Fan Museum’s ‘A Focus on Paris’ exhibition extended to 17th August
Mary Kitson of Greenwich’s The Fan Museum transports The Weekender to Paris and explains the craftmanship of fan-making “There were probably more people involved in the…
