Thamesmead's 23 million rapid bus service set for public consultation in early 2025
A rapid bus network linking Thamesmead to local rail stations is set for public consultation, enhancing transport accessibility and supporting local development.
Bexley residents opposing plans to demolish their homes given notice to end protest
Residents of Lesnes Estate protest against Peabody's redevelopment plan, fearing loss of homes and deteriorating living conditions.
Maria Ivanova shares the stress of living with uncertainty about her home and the impact of neglect on their community.
Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate
Residents on Lesnes estate in Thamesmead are resisting plans for their homes to be demolished and are urging the London Mayor to save the brutalist 1960s estate.
Bexley residents opposing plans to demolish their homes given notice to end protest
Residents of Lesnes Estate protest against Peabody's redevelopment plan, fearing loss of homes and deteriorating living conditions.
Maria Ivanova shares the stress of living with uncertainty about her home and the impact of neglect on their community.
Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate
Residents on Lesnes estate in Thamesmead are resisting plans for their homes to be demolished and are urging the London Mayor to save the brutalist 1960s estate.
TfL pressing ahead with DLR link to Thamesmead but no extension to Elizabeth line or London Overground
Transport for London rejects calls to extend Elizabeth line or London Overground, focusing on DLR to Thamesmead despite unfunded costs.
Greenwich Council 'might not be able' to fund proposed DLR Thamesmead extension
Greenwich Council might not be able to fund the proposed DLR extension to Thamesmead, negotiating with the Mayor of London to reduce costs.
Proposals To Extend The DLR Have Been Revealed
Transport for London is planning to extend the DLR to Thamesmead, an area in need of improved transport links.
The proposed extension would connect two Opportunity Areas and potentially create 25,000 to 30,000 new homes.
The first official public consultation is now open, with construction potentially starting in 2028 and the extended DLR operational by the early 2030s.
The DLR could be extended to Thamesmead - and you can have your say on the plans
The proposed DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead would create two new stations and potentially unlock the construction of 25,000-30,000 new homes.
The consultation period for public feedback on the proposal is open from February 5 to March 18.
The extension would support the creation of almost 10,000 jobs and boost the economy in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and London Borough of Newham.
TfL pressing ahead with DLR link to Thamesmead but no extension to Elizabeth line or London Overground
Transport for London rejects calls to extend Elizabeth line or London Overground, focusing on DLR to Thamesmead despite unfunded costs.
Greenwich Council 'might not be able' to fund proposed DLR Thamesmead extension
Greenwich Council might not be able to fund the proposed DLR extension to Thamesmead, negotiating with the Mayor of London to reduce costs.
Proposals To Extend The DLR Have Been Revealed
Transport for London is planning to extend the DLR to Thamesmead, an area in need of improved transport links.
The proposed extension would connect two Opportunity Areas and potentially create 25,000 to 30,000 new homes.
The first official public consultation is now open, with construction potentially starting in 2028 and the extended DLR operational by the early 2030s.
The DLR could be extended to Thamesmead - and you can have your say on the plans
The proposed DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead would create two new stations and potentially unlock the construction of 25,000-30,000 new homes.
The consultation period for public feedback on the proposal is open from February 5 to March 18.
The extension would support the creation of almost 10,000 jobs and boost the economy in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and London Borough of Newham.
Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing in Thamesmead
A teenager was stabbed in Thamesmead and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Air ambulance called to scene as boy, 17, stabbed in Thamesmead
London Ambulance Service responded to a stabbing incident involving a 17-year-old boy in Thamesmead, with his injuries deemed non-life threatening.
A man was found uninjured after being attacked by a group of men with baseball bats in a separate incident, leading to a section 60 order for stop and search in specific areas.
Two in hospital after air ambulance sent to serious Thamesmead crash
Two people in hospital after a serious crash in Thamesmead, both taken to major trauma centers.
Teens arrested after boy stabbed during group fight in Thamesmead
Two teenagers arrested after a stabbing incident in Thamesmead.
Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing in Thamesmead
A teenager was stabbed in Thamesmead and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Air ambulance called to scene as boy, 17, stabbed in Thamesmead
London Ambulance Service responded to a stabbing incident involving a 17-year-old boy in Thamesmead, with his injuries deemed non-life threatening.
A man was found uninjured after being attacked by a group of men with baseball bats in a separate incident, leading to a section 60 order for stop and search in specific areas.
Two in hospital after air ambulance sent to serious Thamesmead crash
Two people in hospital after a serious crash in Thamesmead, both taken to major trauma centers.
Teens arrested after boy stabbed during group fight in Thamesmead
Two teenagers arrested after a stabbing incident in Thamesmead.
Suspect still on the loose after boy, 17, stabbed in Thamesmead
The suspect in a stabbing in Thamesmead is still at large. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Section 60 order allowed police to stop and search individuals without reasonable grounds.
Boy, 17, stabbed in Thamesmead just after man attacked by group with baseball bats
Police responded to a man attacked by a group with baseball bats and a 17-year-old stabbed in Thamesmead.
A Section 60 order allows police to stop and search in certain areas of Thamesmead.
Suspect still on the loose after boy, 17, stabbed in Thamesmead
The suspect in a stabbing in Thamesmead is still at large. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Section 60 order allowed police to stop and search individuals without reasonable grounds.
Boy, 17, stabbed in Thamesmead just after man attacked by group with baseball bats
Police responded to a man attacked by a group with baseball bats and a 17-year-old stabbed in Thamesmead.
A Section 60 order allows police to stop and search in certain areas of Thamesmead.