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Basketball Play-Off Finals return to the O2 this weekend - all you need to know
The Basketball Play-Off Finals return to London’s O2 Arena on May 17. Here’s everything you need to know including times, tickets, and travel.
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Tens of thousands expected to attend festival at world heritage site this summer
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is set to host eight-day music festival Labyrinth on the Thames this summer if plans are approved.
Man rushed to hospital after crash in Lewisham
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Lewisham.
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Former charity building in Greenwich could become HMO for TWELVE
Plans have been submitted to convert a former Mind building in Greenwich into a 12-person house in multiple occupation (HMO).
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.
The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.
Family-run coffee shop in Bromley could be replaced by new business after application
A new business called Betty's could soon replace a family-run coffee shop in Bromley.
Buried WWII bombs removed from ground in Thamesmead
WWII ordnances found unexploded and buried on a road in Thamesmead have been removed.
Greenwich Park viewpoint closed as visitors slam ‘ugly’ new fencing
Greenwich Park’s iconic viewpoint has been closed for restoration, sparking debate among visitors over access, conservation, and the new look.
Operation expected to continue into evening after 'WW2 bombs' found in Thamesmead
Work to remove unexploded World War Two bombs in Thamesmead is expected to continue into the evening.
Residents warned to shut windows and doors after 'WW2 bombs' found in Thamesmead
Residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors shut after unexploded World War Two bombs were reportedly discovered buried in Thamesmead.
Unexploded 'WW2 bombs' found buried in Thamesmead
A number of unexploded World War Two bombs have reportedly been discovered buried in Thamesmead.
Halifax confirms closure of its Surrey Quays branch next month
Halifax has confirmed the closure of its Surrey Quays Shopping Centre branch next month.
Woman ‘left in the dark’ about Belvedere abuser’s past before he strangled her
Belvedere man Reice Bennett has been handed extra prison time after he pleaded guilty to two further counts of intentional strangulation.
Fourth person charged after man stabbed to death outside Peckham nightclub
A fourth person has been charged after a man was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in Peckham.
Major road in Eltham set for MONTHS of closures
Well Hall Road in Eltham is set for months of overnight closures for resurfacing works.
M2 eastbound closed after lorry and pedestrian collision
M2 in Kent closed eastbound between Chatham (J3) and Hempstead (J4) after lorry and pedestrian collision. Diversions in place; expect delays.
GP boss and grinning domestic abuser among south Londoners jailed in May so far
We round-up the south Londoners who have been jailed in May 2026 so far.
M2 eastbound shut after medical emergency — alternative route for drivers
M2 eastbound closed between Chatham and Hempstead due to medical emergency. Kent Police and National Highways on scene. Diversion in place; expect delays.
Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.