Greenwich – Southwark News

Greeting cards raises money for libraries and good causes in Greenwich and Blackheath

News Desk — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:16:31 +0000

A new initiative launched in several libraries is bringing greeting cards raising money for charity, writes Cristina Trujillo… Cards for Good Causes are now being sold at multiple Greenwich libraries as well as at a gift shop in Blackheath Library. All proceeds go to charities and local libraries. Cards for Good Causes CEO Christine Ansell […]

Greenwich Park blossoms with new legacy of 130 cherry trees

News Desk — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0000

Visitors to Greenwich Park can expected to treated to a vibrant sea of pink blossom each spring thanks to the planting for 130 cherry trees, writes Joe Rattue… Greenwich Park has planted the 130 Prunus ‘Sekiyama’ cherry trees to symbolise the UK’s friendship with Japan and comes courtesy of The Royal Parks charity, which manages the park, […]

Teen charged with murder after shooting of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor

Evie Flynn — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:23:45 +0000

A 16-year-old boy from Romford has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor after a shooting in Woolwich last Thursday (2 April). The 16-year-old was initially released on bail but was arrested again on Thursday 9 April and charged with Eghosa’s murder on Friday 10 April. The teenager was first arrested on the […]

Learn about fungi for free in Greenwich Park workshop

Evie Flynn — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:50:39 +0000

Botanical artist Ella Yolande will be leading a free ‘sensory exploration’ through Greenwich Park, teaching participants about lichens. Lichens are slow-growing organisms formed of fungi, algae and cyanobacteria. With the assistance of Gemma Hindi from Help Nature Thrive, Ella will be showing participants how to use macro lenses to examine the lichen. Taking inspiration from […]

London gospel choirs to come together for concert in South London

Evie Flynn — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:48:41 +0000

Choirs and vocal groups from across London will be heading to the chapel of St Peter and St Paul in Greenwich to celebrate gospel singing on Saturday 25 April. Their spring ‘BIG sing’ concert will blend a range of gospel styles, with covers of songs from Bob Marley, Emeli Sande, Edwin Hawkins and Howard Francis. […]

Old Royal Naval College set to transform into Tudor England for the day

Evie Flynn — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:47:06 +0000

The grounds, chapel and Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich will transport visitors back to Tudor England on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April. Actors will be around all weekend to bring Tudor court back to life, Visitors can also wander through the historic market, visit a ‘living history camp’ and […]

Successful anti-social behaviour and trading standards prosecutions following Greenwich council investigations

News Desk — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:40:35 +0000

The Royal Borough of Greenwich says it has taken firm action against illegal and anti-social behaviour across the borough, with recent prosecutions involving residents and businesses in Kidbrooke and Shooters Hill, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… In February, a tenant in Kidbrooke appeared in court and was fined £768 for repeated noise nuisance offences. The prosecution followed […]

A total of six arrests after 14-year-old was shot in broad daylight

Kevin Quinn — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0000

Two more teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was shot dead in broad daylight in South London last week. Eghosa Ogbebor died in Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, at about 3.40pm on Thursday April 2. A 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old were arrested last Saturday, taking the total arrested on […]

See newborn lambs up close at South East London farm

Evie Flynn — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:14:21 +0000

Woodlands Farm in Welling will be hosting their annual Lambing Day on Sunday 19 April, where visitors can browse a range of stalls and see baby lambs up close. The farm will have a range of craft and food stalls on offer, with local produce for sale and activities available for children. Tractor and Trail […]

Another major development expected to go ahead with reduced affordable housing

Cameron Blackshaw - Local Democracy Reporter — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:34:18 +0000

Plans to build 1,500 homes on the Greenwich Peninsula are set to be approved despite a reduction in the scheme’s affordable housing. The original proposal to build several tower blocks at Morden Wharf on the southwestern part of the peninsula was approved by Greenwich Council in 2022. Developer Galliard Homes came back to the council’s […]