Things to do and see in Greenwich and Lewisham this summer
Get out and about town this May and experience everything from theatre and comedy to birdwatching and historical pub walks Mr Toad at Greenwich…
Mum placed in flat hours from kids’ school wins £3k
A mum has been awarded £3,300 from Lewisham Council after it placed her in a flat so far away from her children’s schools that…
‘Outstanding’ nursery where toddlers pour own drinks
A nursery in Bromley where toddlers pour their own drinks and do up buttons on their coats has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas…
4-day festival for the UEFA Champions League final will be ‘the start of an incredible sporting summer for London’
A four-day festival for the Uefa Champions League final will be “the start of an incredible sporting summer for London”, Sadiq Khan has said. The Mayor on Tuesday unveiled details for…
Interview: Actor and puppeteer in Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Show at Blackheath Halls
Puppeteer and actor Charlie Daniells on making a ‘magical and memorable’ experience for first-time theatregoers Musician and author Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures from his Who’s…
‘Accident hotspot’ to be overhauled after at least five collisions
A South London ‘accident hotspot’ will undergo major changes to improve its safety after a history of collisions. Wandsworth Council will overhaul the junction…
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…
Residents ‘disgusted’ at pharmacy closures turning village into ‘ghost town’
Elderly residents have said their South West London neighbourhood is turning into a ‘ghost town’ after it was hit by two pharmacy closures. People…
Council announce six new school streets could close during drop-off and pick-up scheme
Six Croydon Street could close during busy drop-off and pick-up times if council plans are approved. Among the streets listed is a side road…
Cricket club reveals plans for temporary facilities after suspected arson attack destroyed pavilion
A long-standing cricket club in Bushy Park has revealed how it plans to keep operating after a suspected arson attack destroyed its pavilion. Hampton…
It was called The Duke of Edinburgh, then The Vanbrugh for 20 years now Duke of Greenwich – we took a visit
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,…
‘Megaboats’ handed eviction notice after council say they spoil the view
Two large ‘megaboats’ at Chelsea Reach Harbour have been served an eviction notice after a West London council doubled down on its plans to…
