Families fight for much-loved lollipop lady’s job to be saved

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 

Birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time is celebrating its 350th year by launching the ‘First Light’ project 

Cameron BlackshawOct 11, 2025

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

Peckham’s Words of Wisdom

Michael HollandOct 11, 2025

‘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

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

Review: Blue/Orange at Greenwich Theatre

Michael HollandOct 10, 2025

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

Review: ‘The Soon Life’ at Southwark Playhouse

Michael HollandOct 9, 2025

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

Private View

Michael HollandOct 9, 2025

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

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

Review: Mary Page Marlowe at The Old Vic

Michael HollandOct 9, 2025

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

Review: Troilus and Cressida at The Globe

Michael HollandOct 9, 2025

“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

Ripley Portrait Class: The Exhibition

Michael HollandOct 9, 2025

“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

Union Theatre Premieres New Bloody Musical

Michael HollandOct 9, 2025

What are you living for? What would you be prepared to die for? “Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen” tells the story of…