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Another major development for Woolwich bas been given the green light - with 930 student rooms, 425 co-living homes, 90 flats and three houses planned for long-derelict land behind shops on Powis Street.
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Woolwich to get another 930 student homes on derelict school site - The Greenwich Wire
Plans for a major housing development behind Woolwich’s main shopping street breezed through Greenwich Council’s planning board, four years after another plan for the site was thrown out.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Another major development for Woolwich bas been given the green light - with 930 student rooms, 425 co-living homes, 90 flats and three houses planned for long-derelict land behind shops on Powis Street.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/12/03/m...
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Something fishy could be moving in across the river from West Thamesmead... Billingsgate and Smithfield markets could be moving to a riverside site in the Royal Docks under plans being considered by the City of London. greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/12/03/s...
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could move to the Royal Docks - The Greenwich Wire
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could move to a site across the river from west Thamesmead under plans being considered by the City of London. The site at Albert Island, just north of North…
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December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Something fishy could be moving in across the river from West Thamesmead... Billingsgate and Smithfield markets could be moving to a riverside site in the Royal Docks under plans being considered by the City of London. greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/12/03/s...
A fundraising drive to buy Charlton’s closed White Swan pub has been launched - with campaigners hoping to raise £360,000 towards a deposit.
Squeeze singer Glenn Tilbrook is offering an intimate gig while there's a campaign video with a host of local faces.
Squeeze singer Glenn Tilbrook is offering an intimate gig while there's a campaign video with a host of local faces.
Fundraising campaign to buy Charlton's White Swan pub launches - The Greenwich Wire
A fundraising drive has been launched to buy Charlton’s closed White Swan pub - with campaigners hoping to raise £360,000 towards a deposit.
greenwichwire.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A fundraising drive to buy Charlton’s closed White Swan pub has been launched - with campaigners hoping to raise £360,000 towards a deposit.
Squeeze singer Glenn Tilbrook is offering an intimate gig while there's a campaign video with a host of local faces.
Squeeze singer Glenn Tilbrook is offering an intimate gig while there's a campaign video with a host of local faces.
The new Woolwich Waves leisure centre will open its doors for the first time on New Year’s Day, Greenwich Council has confirmed.
The new centre includes an eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, two dance studios, 30-bike spinning studio and two soft play areas.
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The new centre includes an eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, two dance studios, 30-bike spinning studio and two soft play areas.
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In pictures: Woolwich Waves leisure centre to open on New Year's Day - The Greenwich Wire
The new Woolwich Waves leisure centre will open its doors for the first time on New Year’s Day, Greenwich Council has confirmed. Council officials handed over the new centre to its leisure…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The new Woolwich Waves leisure centre will open its doors for the first time on New Year’s Day, Greenwich Council has confirmed.
The new centre includes an eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, two dance studios, 30-bike spinning studio and two soft play areas.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/12/02/w...
The new centre includes an eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, two dance studios, 30-bike spinning studio and two soft play areas.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/12/02/w...
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Among other issues with Zipcar's model in London: Having to negotiate individually with 32 boroughs, some of which charged thousands of pounds per car. Meanwhile, Croydon council outsourced much of their employee car fleet to Zipcar and may be a bit screwed. www.londoncentric.media/p/zipcar-lon...
Why Zipcar gave up on London
The car-sharing scheme was hit by rapidly increased costs, a new congestion charge, and a lack of support from councils.
www.londoncentric.media
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Among other issues with Zipcar's model in London: Having to negotiate individually with 32 boroughs, some of which charged thousands of pounds per car. Meanwhile, Croydon council outsourced much of their employee car fleet to Zipcar and may be a bit screwed. www.londoncentric.media/p/zipcar-lon...
Lewisham’s Model Market will be reopening in the spring, five years after the street food area last traded, promising “a hub for independent kitchens, local makers and creative spaces”.
Lewisham's Model Market to return after five years away - The Greenwich Wire
Lewisham’s Model Market will be reopening in the spring, five years after the street food area last traded, promising “a hub for independent kitchens, local makers and creative spaces”.
greenwichwire.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Lewisham’s Model Market will be reopening in the spring, five years after the street food area last traded, promising “a hub for independent kitchens, local makers and creative spaces”.
The historic Borough Hall in Greenwich could have its licence to host events severely curtailed after noise complaints – only 11 months after it was granted the licence in the first place.
Greenwich's Borough Hall faces licence review over noisy customers - The Greenwich Wire
The historic Borough Hall in Greenwich could have its licence to host events cut after noise complaints - only 11 months after it was granted the licence in the first place.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The historic Borough Hall in Greenwich could have its licence to host events severely curtailed after noise complaints – only 11 months after it was granted the licence in the first place.
Greenwich councillors will call next week for Eltham’s new Superloop bus to be extended to Woolwich so locals can have fast access to the Elizabeth Line.
Residents are being asked to support the call in TfL's consultation, which ends on Sunday.
Residents are being asked to support the call in TfL's consultation, which ends on Sunday.
Link Eltham and Woolwich with new Superloop bus, councillors demand - The Greenwich Wire
Greenwich councillors will call next week for Eltham’s new Superloop bus to be extended to Woolwich so locals can have fast access to the Elizabeth Line.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Greenwich councillors will call next week for Eltham’s new Superloop bus to be extended to Woolwich so locals can have fast access to the Elizabeth Line.
Residents are being asked to support the call in TfL's consultation, which ends on Sunday.
Residents are being asked to support the call in TfL's consultation, which ends on Sunday.
❤️ Thank you to everyone who shared our post about missing Steven yesterday. We're glad to confirm that he has been found and is being looked after.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
❤️ Thank you to everyone who shared our post about missing Steven yesterday. We're glad to confirm that he has been found and is being looked after.
The first of a fleet of Southeastern Metro trains that were branded “embarrassing” by the company’s boss has been given a makeover – with another 35 to get the same treatment.
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'Embarrassing' Southeastern Metro trains finally get interior makeover - The Greenwich Wire
The first of a fleet of Southeastern Metro trains that were branded “embarrassing” by the company’s boss has been given a makeover – with another 35 to get the same treatment. Steve White, the…
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The first of a fleet of Southeastern Metro trains that were branded “embarrassing” by the company’s boss has been given a makeover – with another 35 to get the same treatment.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/27/e...
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/27/e...
The Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead will be built after all, bringing to an end months of uncertainty and leaks about the project – but how much the government will contribute remains a mystery.
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DLR to Thamesmead finally confirmed - but government's contribution is a mystery - The Greenwich Wire
The Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead will be built after all, bringing to an end months of uncertainty and leaks about the project - but how much the government will contribute remains…
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead will be built after all, bringing to an end months of uncertainty and leaks about the project – but how much the government will contribute remains a mystery.
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Next up for us is a visit to Eltham’s brilliant Rusty Bucket.
Join us this Weds, 26th Nov for a bucketful of beers, books and bants.
7pm. Free entry. No tickets, just rock up and find a perch.
Join us this Weds, 26th Nov for a bucketful of beers, books and bants.
7pm. Free entry. No tickets, just rock up and find a perch.
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Next up for us is a visit to Eltham’s brilliant Rusty Bucket.
Join us this Weds, 26th Nov for a bucketful of beers, books and bants.
7pm. Free entry. No tickets, just rock up and find a perch.
Join us this Weds, 26th Nov for a bucketful of beers, books and bants.
7pm. Free entry. No tickets, just rock up and find a perch.
A plaque unveiled by the disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nearly a decade ago has been removed from an entrance to Greenwich Market.
The plaque, marking the market's refurbishment in 2016, appeared to have been heavily scratched before its removal.
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The plaque, marking the market's refurbishment in 2016, appeared to have been heavily scratched before its removal.
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Disgraced Andrew's plaque is removed from Greenwich Market - The Greenwich Wire
A plaque unveiled by the disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nearly a decade ago has been removed from an entrance to Greenwich Market.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A plaque unveiled by the disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nearly a decade ago has been removed from an entrance to Greenwich Market.
The plaque, marking the market's refurbishment in 2016, appeared to have been heavily scratched before its removal.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/25/a...
The plaque, marking the market's refurbishment in 2016, appeared to have been heavily scratched before its removal.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/25/a...
Three Greenwich Council car parks are set to be sold at auction next month – with the town hall hoping to net £1.4 million from the sale.
The car parks in Blackheath, Charlton and Plumstead are being offloaded as part of a £33 million package of cuts.
The car parks in Blackheath, Charlton and Plumstead are being offloaded as part of a £33 million package of cuts.
Greenwich Council's car park 'fire sale' could fetch £1.4 million next month - The Greenwich Wire
Three Greenwich Council car parks are set to be sold at auction next month - with the town hall hoping to net a total of £1.4 million from the sale.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Three Greenwich Council car parks are set to be sold at auction next month – with the town hall hoping to net £1.4 million from the sale.
The car parks in Blackheath, Charlton and Plumstead are being offloaded as part of a £33 million package of cuts.
The car parks in Blackheath, Charlton and Plumstead are being offloaded as part of a £33 million package of cuts.
More than 600 homes and a 17-storey tower will now replace the derelict Leegate shopping centre – but the developer got a ticking-off from Lewisham councillors for branding the scheme “Blackheath Gate”.
Taller Leegate tower approved - but developer sorry for Blackheath branding - The Greenwich Wire
More than 600 homes and a 17-storey tower will now replace the derelict Leegate shopping centre – but the developer got a ticking-off from Lewisham councillors for branding the scheme “Blackheath…
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
More than 600 homes and a 17-storey tower will now replace the derelict Leegate shopping centre – but the developer got a ticking-off from Lewisham councillors for branding the scheme “Blackheath Gate”.
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We're in Blackheath tonight, reading, chatting and drinking at @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social
Propping up bars in Blackheath and Penge this week, chatting about the book and doing some readings.
Thursday at @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social
Friday at Southey Brewing Taproom
We’ll be in the house for about 7pm. Free entry. No tickets, just grab a seat or a good lean.
Come and say hi 👋🍻📘
Thursday at @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social
Friday at Southey Brewing Taproom
We’ll be in the house for about 7pm. Free entry. No tickets, just grab a seat or a good lean.
Come and say hi 👋🍻📘
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We're in Blackheath tonight, reading, chatting and drinking at @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social
Plans for a bigger housing development behind the new Woolwich Waves leisure centre have been approved amid worries about the future of the Sikh temple behind the site.
The scheme includes the demolition of the old Bull pub, branded a "dump" by one councillor.
The scheme includes the demolition of the old Bull pub, branded a "dump" by one councillor.
More homes behind Woolwich Waves leisure centre approved - The Greenwich Wire
Plans for a bigger housing development behind the new Woolwich Waves leisure centre have been approved by Greenwich councillors - amid worries about the future of the Sikh temple behind the site.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Plans for a bigger housing development behind the new Woolwich Waves leisure centre have been approved amid worries about the future of the Sikh temple behind the site.
The scheme includes the demolition of the old Bull pub, branded a "dump" by one councillor.
The scheme includes the demolition of the old Bull pub, branded a "dump" by one councillor.
Three of Greenwich Council’s five adventure play centres face closure under plans to save £600,000 per year from town hall budgets.
The centres would be replaced with unsupervised play areas - but the council insists facilities would be improved.
The centres would be replaced with unsupervised play areas - but the council insists facilities would be improved.
Greenwich Council reveals plans to cut three adventure play centres - The Greenwich Wire
Three of Greenwich Council’s adventure playcentres face closure under plans to save £600,000 per year from town hall budgets.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Three of Greenwich Council’s five adventure play centres face closure under plans to save £600,000 per year from town hall budgets.
The centres would be replaced with unsupervised play areas - but the council insists facilities would be improved.
The centres would be replaced with unsupervised play areas - but the council insists facilities would be improved.
The Labyrinth on Thames festival will return to the Old Royal Naval College for eight events next year, promising a “legendary English artist” on the line-up, after Greenwich councillors approved its application for a licence.
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Labyrinth on Thames festival wins Greenwich licence for 2026 and beyond - The Greenwich Wire
The Labyrinth on Thames festival will return to the Old Royal Naval College for eight events next year, promising a “legendary English artist” on the line-up, after Greenwich councillors approved its…
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Labyrinth on Thames festival will return to the Old Royal Naval College for eight events next year, promising a “legendary English artist” on the line-up, after Greenwich councillors approved its application for a licence.
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Join @vincerai.bsky.social and I as we go boatpubbing in Greenwich and Deptford.
Still feeling a bit seasick, tbh. Or is it just hungover?
Still feeling a bit seasick, tbh. Or is it just hungover?
NEW: Deserter Pubcast. Boats, pubs and boatpubs in Greenwich and Deptford.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts or here on our website: deserter.co.uk/podcasts
And if you're visiting Greenwich, our new book is on sale in the new Greenwich Gallery: thegreenwichgallery.co.uk
Out now wherever you get your podcasts or here on our website: deserter.co.uk/podcasts
And if you're visiting Greenwich, our new book is on sale in the new Greenwich Gallery: thegreenwichgallery.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join @vincerai.bsky.social and I as we go boatpubbing in Greenwich and Deptford.
Still feeling a bit seasick, tbh. Or is it just hungover?
Still feeling a bit seasick, tbh. Or is it just hungover?
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Important developments in #Greenwich, via @greenwichwire.bsky.social
Greenwich Council has unveiled its long-awaited plans to clamp down on new HMOs in the borough – although it may be some time before they come into force.
The borough's proposed Local Plan also includes the first hints of plans to redevelop council estates.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...
The borough's proposed Local Plan also includes the first hints of plans to redevelop council estates.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...
Greenwich Council reveals HMO clampdown in new Local Plan - The Greenwich Wire
Greenwich Council has unveiled its long-awaited plans to clamp down on new HMOs in the borough – although it may be some time before they come into force.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Important developments in #Greenwich, via @greenwichwire.bsky.social
More than 50 trees on Woolwich Common that were set to be chopped down have been given a reprieve - at least for now - after an application to widen a road was taken off a planning committee’s agenda.
Plans for a new cycle lane had received over 500 objections.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/14/w...
Plans for a new cycle lane had received over 500 objections.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/14/w...
Reprieve for Woolwich Common trees after cycle lane plans halted - The Greenwich Wire
More than 50 trees on Woolwich Common that were set to be chopped down have been given a reprieve after an application to widen a road was taken off a planning committee’s agenda.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
More than 50 trees on Woolwich Common that were set to be chopped down have been given a reprieve - at least for now - after an application to widen a road was taken off a planning committee’s agenda.
Plans for a new cycle lane had received over 500 objections.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/14/w...
Plans for a new cycle lane had received over 500 objections.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/14/w...
Greenwich Council has unveiled its long-awaited plans to clamp down on new HMOs in the borough – although it may be some time before they come into force.
The borough's proposed Local Plan also includes the first hints of plans to redevelop council estates.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...
The borough's proposed Local Plan also includes the first hints of plans to redevelop council estates.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...
Greenwich Council reveals HMO clampdown in new Local Plan - The Greenwich Wire
Greenwich Council has unveiled its long-awaited plans to clamp down on new HMOs in the borough – although it may be some time before they come into force.
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Greenwich Council has unveiled its long-awaited plans to clamp down on new HMOs in the borough – although it may be some time before they come into force.
The borough's proposed Local Plan also includes the first hints of plans to redevelop council estates.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...
The borough's proposed Local Plan also includes the first hints of plans to redevelop council estates.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...
Three new Docklands Light Railway trains have been taken out of service after one overshot a platform in wet weather.
The long-awaited B23 trains started running between Stratford International and Woolwich just six weeks ago.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/12/n...
The long-awaited B23 trains started running between Stratford International and Woolwich just six weeks ago.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/12/n...
New DLR trains taken out of service to fix faulty brakes - The Greenwich Wire
Three new Docklands Light Railway trains have been taken out of service after one overshot a platform in wet weather. The new B23 trains started running on the Stratford International to Woolwich…
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Three new Docklands Light Railway trains have been taken out of service after one overshot a platform in wet weather.
The long-awaited B23 trains started running between Stratford International and Woolwich just six weeks ago.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/12/n...
The long-awaited B23 trains started running between Stratford International and Woolwich just six weeks ago.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/11/12/n...