Lunar New Year celebrations at Greenwich Peninsula
On February 1, Greenwich Peninsula will host a feast of free and paid-for activities to welcome the new lunar year.
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Author: Claudia Lee
One of London’s last dog tracks set to close after 90 years
Crayford Stadium in Bexley will close this month after 90 years of racing events.
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Woolwich locals call for greater police presence as two teenagers stabbed in less than 24 hours
The average number of knife crime offences per month in Greenwich increased from 48 to 64 between 2021 and 2024.
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Stabbing claims life of 14-year-old boy as fears of ‘turf war’ take root
Kelyan’s mother Mary Bokassa believes her son was “taken advantage of” and “groomed”.
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Council rated one of country’s strongest services for Youth Justice
Bromley Youth Justice received an ‘outstanding’ rating by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.
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Council secures £4m government investment for children’s social care reform
Lewisham council was one of seven local authorities chosen to deliver the Families First for Children Pathfinder pilot program in March 2024.
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Met police officers accused of lying at inquest into death of Kevin Clarke
Kevin Clarke, 35, who had schizophrenia, died after being restrained by officers in 2018.
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‘A horrendous crime’: Manhunt launched after boy, 14, stabbed to death on bus
Chief Superintendent Louise Sargent described the incident as a “horrendous crime”.
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NHS urges Londoners to give blood and help save lives
Currently, the country remains on an Amber alert for low blood stocks.
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Council seeks developer to build 450 new homes across six sites
On site work for around 150 units is expected to start by 2030, of which at least 70 per cent will be for social rent.
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Single mum left in mould-ridden flat with broken front door for months by council
The 21-year-old was offered the property by Southwark council in January 2024, after she applied for housing support to move out of her mother’s overcrowded flat.
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Bromley tops league table with most car free school journeys, says TfL
TfL is calling on more schools to join its Travel for Life programme and promote sustainable travel.
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Art on the Underground: New works announced for Waterloo and Brixton
Artists are to spend a year trying to improve life for commuters and workers on the London Underground.
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Government sets out plans in bid to slash NHS waiting times
The Government has set a target for 65% of people to be seen or treated within 18 weeks of their referral by 2026.
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Royal Observatory announce dates of annual Astronomy Photography Competition
In its seventeenth year, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year has now open to all entrants.
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First win for Lewisham at New Year’s Day Parade since 1998
Urban Synergy, Lewisham’s chosen charity for 2024/25, impressed judges with its creative float design which stood out even in challenging weather conditions.
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Silvertown tunnel opening date confirmed as drivers prepare for new charges
A peak hours charge of £4 will be imposed on northbound trips from 6am to 10am and southbound trips from 4pm to 7pm on weekdays.
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Time-wasting hoax calls to ambulance service up by 64%, new data shows
Between 2023/24, 764 false call outs were attended to by the LAS amounting to 909 hours of wasted time.
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NHS staff including King’s physician recognised in New Year Honours
Dr Penelope Shirlaw was made a MBE whilst Professor Richard Leach was made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
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