Call for clarity over East Greenwich Library

Dave Sharman, a Green Party candidate for the Peninsula ward, has written to Greenwich Council asking for assurances that East Greenwich Library will not be closed. The library, donated to the community... 

Blackwall Tunnel U-turn a “huge disappointment” – Spencer Drury Interview Pt1

The Conservative’s parliamentary candidate for Greenwich and Woolwich has spoken of his “huge disappointment” after the Mayor broke his promise to reinstate tidal flow in the Blackwall... 

Royal George pub to be converted to flats

The Royal George pub in Blissett Street is set to be turned into flats after planning permission was granted by Greenwich Council. The pub closed its doors recently and the owners, Shepherd Neame, put... 

Jacob Zuma visits Sainsbury’s in Greenwich

The President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, paid a visit to the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Greenwich today. Zuma, known for his polygamist weddings, is on his first State Visit to the UK after becoming... 

Greenwich Market: More News

WE THINK of Greenwich Council as secretive and unhelpful, but compared to the Planning Inspectorate it’s a beacon of openness. The deadline is already approaching for comments on Greenwich Hospital’s... 

Andrew Gilligan: Council Worried About Park Olympics

Lewisham Council has expressed serious concerns about the controversial plan to stage the Olympic equestrian events in Greenwich Park, we can reveal. In an email obtained by greenwich.co.uk, Stuart Sharp,... 

Greenwich Market: Developers to Appeal

THE HATED demolition and redevelopment of Greenwich Market could still go ahead with its owner, Greenwich Hospital, likely to appeal against the council’s decision to refuse planning permission. Traders... 

Theatre Review: Laughter in the Rain, Churchill Theatre Bromley

Neil Sedaka at the piano with actor Wayne Smith and cast on the opening night of Laughter in the Rain, a new musical about Sedaka’s life. Photo: Churchill Theatre Monday night in Bromley and a sea of... 

A Brazilian that doesn’t hurt

When people ask for a Brazilian, they subconsciously wince at the thought of it. The one I had didn’t hurt at all. In fact, it tasted very nice. I bought it from Raphael, who owns the stall Gaucho: Son... 

Should Maze Hill station be renamed?

The East Greenwich Cultural Corridor Committee are considering ideas for promoting East Greenwich. Here, Liz Wrigley puts forward the suggestion that Maze Hill station be renamed “East Greenwich...