Woolwich locals call for greater police presence after teenage stabbings

Woolwich locals call for greater police presence after teenage stabbings

Woolwich locals have called for a greater police presence following two teenagers being stabbed in the area in less than 24 hours. The demands…

Greenwich told to review policy on ice cream after a trader appealed

Greenwich told to review policy on ice cream after a trader appealed

Greenwich Council faces yet more costs in a row over its policy on ice cream selling that’s already cost taxpayers hundreds and thousands. The…

Clearing the mind at MGM Gym with Muay Thai and dance

Clearing the mind at MGM Gym with Muay Thai and dance

Eliza FrostJan 2, 2025

Brother-sister founders Hannah and Jonathan Moore talk of the ‘positive impact of Muay Thai and dance’ “Gyms like ours bring a sense of camaraderie…

Southern Soul debuts at Canteen in the Design District

Southern Soul debuts at Canteen in the Design District

Eliza FrostDec 31, 2024

Smoked meats and homemade buns; founder Tom Goddard tells us about his fresh take on smokehouse cuisine “I’d like to build up a good reputation…

Elderly couple boast of having the best views of the city as Woolwich dry docks plans fade away

Elderly couple boast of having the best views of the city as Woolwich dry docks plans fade away

A couple living beside a pair of Grade II listed 16th century docks in London have said they have the best view in the…

John O’Connor recreates Charles Dickens’s one-man performance of A Christmas Carol 

John O’Connor recreates Charles Dickens’s one-man performance of A Christmas Carol 

Eliza FrostDec 17, 2024

Returning for its sixth festive season, he tells us why the show is like an ‘intimate conversation with the audience’  Greenwich Weekender: What can…

70 years of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich – the sole surviving tea clipper ship in the world

70 years of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich – the sole surviving tea clipper ship in the world

Eliza FrostDec 10, 2024

Royal Museums Greenwich senior curator Louise Macfarlane tells us about the ship’s history and how it has become near impossible to ‘think of Greenwich…

12 things to do and see in south London this month

12 things to do and see in south London this month

Eliza FrostDec 3, 2024

From comedy and theatre to shopping directly from makers at an Open Studio event, you won’t want to miss these events Christmas decoration gilding…

Steptoe & Son – Live!

Steptoe & Son – Live!

Michael HollandDec 2, 2024

“You dirrrrttttyyyy old man!” You wouldn’t think it was possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it after all this…

Blossoming Winter: Greenwich Market florist Birdsong Floristry discusses creating eco-friendly seasonal wreaths 

Blossoming Winter: Greenwich Market florist Birdsong Floristry discusses creating eco-friendly seasonal wreaths 

Eliza FrostNov 30, 2024

“Winter, in general, isn’t my favourite season, but working with the unique natural materials it has to offer helps me to make friends with…

Get into The Spirit of Christmas at Eltham Palace 

Get into The Spirit of Christmas at Eltham Palace 

Eliza FrostNov 30, 2024

The immersive festive experience will take you on a theatrical adventure to meet Father Christmas  Step into the season at Eltham Palace as The Spirit…

Review: Dick Whittington – Greenwich Theatre

Review: Dick Whittington – Greenwich Theatre

Michael HollandNov 30, 2024

Jokes and innuendos hit at every level And before we know it Christmas has come round again but rather than worry about any shopping…