Families fight for much-loved lollipop lady’s job to be saved
South London families say making a school’s much-loved lollipop lady redundant raises serious concerns for children’s safety. Residents are campaigning for Rita’s job to…
Birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time is celebrating its 350th year by launching the ‘First Light’ project
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has promised “universal access to see what is one of the greatest telescopes in Britain” as it embarks on…
Peckham’s Words of Wisdom
‘Visitors have been moved by the honesty and humour’ Peckham’s local letterpress artist Michelle Dwyer has just launched her latest exhibition – Words of…
First look at plans for regeneration of notorious Croydon estate
Plans for hundreds of new private and council homes have been revealed as Croydon moves towards a major regeneration of the infamous Regina Road…
Review: Blue/Orange at Greenwich Theatre
A keen observation of humanity Joe Penhall’s play Blue/Orange takes place on a stylishly simple white set, designed by Jana Lakatos, which is furnished…
Review: ‘The Soon Life’ at Southwark Playhouse
An incredibly witty script Unapologetically millennial, the play opens with Phoebe McIntosh’s Bec listening to a podcast whilst bouncing on a yoga ball. She…
Private View
Now you see it – now you don’t A billionaire art collector is loaned a priceless painting by a major museum. When it goes…
Council to consult on barracks homes plans
Greenwich Council is moving forward with its plans to build 1,920 homes at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, half of which would be…
Review: Mary Page Marlowe at The Old Vic
Hail the Five Marys To be honest, I didn’t check what Tracy Letts’ play Mary Page Marlowe was about, I just said ‘Yes’ because…
Review: Troilus and Cressida at The Globe
“The face that launched a thousand ships is spotted launching her own fashion brand” ‘This is modern day roasting!’ declared young bard-ologist Woody as…
Ripley Portrait Class: The Exhibition
“For me, this has become not just a place to learn, but a source of growth, encouragement, and artistic fulfilment” Olga Pannier There once…
Union Theatre Premieres New Bloody Musical
What are you living for? What would you be prepared to die for? “Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen” tells the story of…
















