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A NEW CHAPTER FOR THAMESMEAD. 25 March 2026

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is thrilled to announce that Thamesmead has been chosen by the Government to become a ‘New Town", which could see up to 15,000 new homes built for local people and thousands of jobs created.

The riverside location, which is already set to benefit from the extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Pride in Place funding, was selected by the Government"s New Towns Task force as one of seven new towns picked to kicks tart a national house building push.... Read More

Southeasts Best Pie & Mash 17 March 2026

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By Poppy Huggett
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Pie and mash is one of London"s most iconic comfort foods – simple, hearty and steeped in history.

From traditional eel houses to modern cafés keeping the tradition alive, south east London still has plenty of spots where you can enjoy the classic dish of pies, mashed potatoes and liquor.... Read More

IT COULD BE YOU. 17 March 2026

Lucky £10m lottery winner has just weeks to claim their prize
The hunt is on to find five National Lottery ticket holders who are yet to claim their prizes - with one lucky winner scooping more than £10m.

The mystery person hit the £10,633,323 jackpot over five months ago and has only weeks left to claim their prize.... Read More

Famous People of The London Borough of Bexley 04 March 2026

Famous People of the London Borough of Bexley
A remarkable legacy of global influence from South East London

The London Borough of Bexley, located on London"s south-eastern edge, is widely regarded as one of the capital"s most attractive suburban boroughs.... Read More

The Newshopper visits Thamesmead - read their findings : 19 February 2026

Thamesmead – The man-made town with lakes and no trains
15th February

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Walking and outdoors
Thamesmead
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By Ezekiel Bertrand
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Thamesmead is a neighbourhood in south east London with lakes, canals, and surprisingly green spaces.... Read More

London Borough of Greenwich - Interesting Facts & Famous People. 12 February 2026

The Royal Borough of Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is globally famous as the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian (0° longitude).

As a major Tudor royal residence, it was the birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.... Read More

London Borough of Bexley - Interesting facts & famous people. 04 February 2026

• One of London"s greenest boroughs

Almost half of Bexley is green space, with parks like Danson Park, Foots Cray Meadows, and Lesnes Abbey Woods.

• No Tube stations whatsoever

Bexley is one of the only London boroughs with zero Underground stations — all public transport rail links are National Rail.... Read More

Newshopper makes a visit to Abbey Wood & look what they discovered... 27 January 2026

Abbey Wood - The neighbourhood with new transport options
25th January

Abbey Wood

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‘I took a trip to Abbey Wood and sensed a sleepy area starting to wake up" (Image: Newsquest)
‘I took a trip to Abbey Wood and sensed a sleepy area starting to wake up" (Image: Newsquest)

On a cold, rain-soaked winter"s day, we decided there was no better time to explore Greenwich"s up-and-coming pocket of Abbey Wood.... Read More

Mortgage Rates. 19 January 2026

Mortgage Rates are uncertain at the moment, however we are seeing rates starting as low as 3.55% depending on your deposit or equity.

While some rates have come down over the last few months, some lenders have held or even increased them.

With this in mind it is more important than ever to taker advice on your mortgage needs.... Read More

2026 UK Property Update 05 January 2026

🏠 1. House Prices & Market Activity in Early 2026
Modest growth but resilience after slowing price rises
• House price growth cooled sharply late in 2025, with annual UK growth slowing to about 0.6% in December — the weakest in over a year — amid cautious buyer sentiment and still-elevated borrowing costs.... Read More

Happy Easter Everyone. 17 April 2025

Have a Great Easter Weekend whatever you are doing.

Just to let you know we are open on Good Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm.

We are then closed Sunday and Monday and back in on Tuesday 22nd as per normal - as you can imagine the staff are " eggstatic " about having 2 days off.... Read More

Renters Right Bill - What you need to know. 15 April 2025

The rental landscape is changing, and we understand you might be concerned.

With the Renters" Rights Bill currently making its way through Parliament, many landlords are wondering what this means for them and their properties.

Here"s what you need to know - what"s Actually Happening?

The government is proposing significant changes to the private rental sector through the Renters" Rights Bill.... Read More