Helena Bonham Carter announced as narrator for Woolwich’s ‘Viola’s Room’

Helena Bonham Carter announced as narrator for Woolwich’s ‘Viola’s Room’

Eliza FrostJun 3, 2024

The immersive experience by Punchdrunk sees the Harry Potter star journey you through a ‘gothic fairytale’  Punchdrunk has announced Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator for…

Five new tower blocks planned for Kidbrooke Village including 526 flats

Five new tower blocks planned for Kidbrooke Village including 526 flats

A set of five new tower blocks up to 15-storeys tall are planned for Greenwich including 526 flats. The new homes would be based…

Former Labour councillor joins Lib Dems

Former Labour councillor joins Lib Dems

A Greenwich councillor who left the Labour Party late last year has joined the Liberal Democrats, with the local Labour Group asking that he stand…

Animal Farm

Animal Farm

Michael HollandMay 21, 2024

“How easily totalitarian propaganda can control the opinion of enlightened people in democratic countries” George Orwell Creation Theatre presents George Orwell’s classic political fable…

Things to do and see in Greenwich and Lewisham this summer

Things to do and see in Greenwich and Lewisham this summer

Eliza FrostMay 17, 2024

Get out and about town this May and experience everything from theatre and comedy to birdwatching and historical pub walks Mr Toad at Greenwich…

Frustration as lift at Woolwich Foot Tunnel has been out of use since August 2022

Frustration as lift at Woolwich Foot Tunnel has been out of use since August 2022

Greenwich residents are ‘frustrated’ that a lift for a foot tunnel under the Thames has been out of use for over 18 months. Woolwich…

It was called The Duke of Edinburgh, then The Vanbrugh for 20 years now Duke of Greenwich – we took a visit

It was called The Duke of Edinburgh, then The Vanbrugh for 20 years now Duke of Greenwich – we took a visit

Eliza FrostMay 11, 2024

Co-owner Jonathan Kaye tells Eliza Frost about the pub’s new garden launch, the name’s historical nod and its moreish menu  “In my 10 years in London,…

Greenwich Dog Show returns to Old Royal Naval College

Greenwich Dog Show returns to Old Royal Naval College

Eliza FrostMay 11, 2024

Bring your pup for a family day out riverside as canines are welcomed for another year  This May sees the return of the Greenwich…

Plans have moved forward to demolish Woolwich estate and replace it with 165 new flats

Plans have moved forward to demolish Woolwich estate and replace it with 165 new flats

Plans have moved forward to demolish a derelict estate in Greenwich and replace it with a series of new flats. The Maryon Grove estate,…

Plans revealed for new 23 storey block of flats in Woolwich

Plans revealed for new 23 storey block of flats in Woolwich

Plans for a new 23 storey block of flats in Woolwich town centre have been revealed. The project would provide 249 new homes to…

Firm appointed to carry out council’s project to regenerate Woolwich town centre has called in administrators

Firm appointed to carry out council’s project to regenerate Woolwich town centre has called in administrators

Works to regenerate Woolwich town centre could be delayed after the construction company carrying out the job went into administration. Surrey based firm Geoffrey…

Artwork created by Greenwich school children inspired by Stephen Lawrence on display in new exhibition

Artwork created by Greenwich school children inspired by Stephen Lawrence on display in new exhibition

Artwork created by Greenwich school children inspired by Stephen Lawrence has been put on display in a new exhibition. The pieces have been put…