Local News
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London Pantomime Horse Race Team Inspired by Great Ormond Street Hospital Visit
The team behind the world-famous London Pantomime Horse Race have returned from an inspiring visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), where they presented a cheque for £11,600.
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Football Pays Tribute to Former Millwall Manager Kenny Jackett.
Former Millwall manager Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64. Widely regarded as one of the Lions’ most influential modern managers, Jackett led the club to Championship promotion in 2010 and an FA Cup semi-final in 2013. Tributes have been paid by former players including Danny Shittu, David Forde and England captain Harry Kane, who praised the lasting impact he had on their careers.
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Charlton Athletic Mourns Loss of Long-Serving Press Officer Peter ‘Scoop’ Burrowes
Popular media room figure and former journalist passes away aged 87 after decades of dedicated service to the club
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Greenwich and Lewisham Schools Recognised by TfL for Promoting Safer and Greener Travel
Schools in Greenwich and Lewisham have been recognised by Transport for London for their efforts to encourage pupils to travel more sustainably while improving road safety and air quality around their communities.
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Residents Invited to Shape New Thamesmead DLR Stations as Extension Plans Move Forward
Residents across Thamesmead and the wider Royal Borough of Greenwich are being invited to help shape the future of the long-awaited DLR extension, as Transport for London launches its latest public consultation on the project.
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Community-Run Libraries Celebrate 10 Years of Success in Bexley
Two of Bexley's community-run libraries are celebrating a major milestone this year, marking ten years since they transitioned from council-operated services to community-led hubs.
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Greenwich Encourages More Employers to Become ‘Carer Friendly’ During Carers Week 2026
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is marking Carers Week 2026 by encouraging businesses, charities and organisations across the borough to become accredited Carer-Inclusive Workplaces, helping to create more supportive environments for thousands of unpaid carers.
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Royal Greenwich More Than Doubles Road Maintenance Budget for 2026
Residents across the Royal Borough of Greenwich are set to benefit from a major investment in local roads and pavements after the council confirmed a significant increase in highway maintenance funding for 2026.
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Huge fire at Bermondsey recycling plant
A major fire tore through a recycling plant in Bermondsey on Monday afternoon, sending a vast plume of thick black smoke across London and causing significant disruption to rail services.
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New Elizabeth line trains on the test track, as railway reaches 850m journeys
The first of ten new Elizabeth line trains being built in Derby has left Alstom’s production line and is undergoing final checks on the test track on site. It will soon undergo a period of trials on train lines near London and on the Elizabeth line itself before being put into passenger service later this year.
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Tube Strike Brings Major Disruption as Drivers Walk Out
Londoners faced significant travel disruption today after Tube drivers walked out at midnight in a dispute over the introduction of a voluntary four‑day working week.
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Happy Birthday to Blackfen Community Library
Special lunch marks a special anniversary
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Railway back in public ownership
Some train services in south east London and Kent are now back under public ownership.
