On the day that Boris Johnson says the NHS is well-prepared and the government will “stop at nothing” to fight […]

New photographs have been released of Woolwich’s yet-to-be-opened Crossrail station. The station, along with others on its south-east branch, terminating […]

Borough requests more local councillors for Greenwich

Greenwich Council is hoping to elect more members as the population of the borough grows. The number of residents in […]

Flood alert across south east London

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert across south east London, as already high groundwater levels have “increased rapidly” […]

Social housing providers in Royal Greenwich make ‘No Home for Harm’ pledge

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Coffin makers could have a very quiet summer due to stockpiling 28th March 2020
Coffin manufacturers may "have a very quiet summer" after meeting demand at the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, a trade leader has said. Alun Tucker, the chief executive of the Funeral Furniture Makers Association (FFMA) which represents the majority of coffin manufacturers, said the industry was currently meeting higher demand from funeral directors..
Tributes to 19 men killed fighting whiskey warehouse blaze 60 years ago 28th March 2020
The Fire Service is paying tribute to 19 firefighters and crew who died tackling a warehouse blaze 60 years ago in what was the biggest loss of life to the organisation in peacetime. Fourteen firefighters and five members of the Salvage Corps died while tackling a blaze at the Arbuckle, Smith and Company whisky bond […]
NHS Staff to receive coronavirus tests 28th March 2020
Coronavirus tests for NHS frontline staff are to be trialled this weekend ahead of a wider roll-out to help those given the all-clear from the disease to return to work. Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the Government was working in a "new alliance" with universities, businesses and researchers to boost testing capacity..
National Hero teachers urged to remain at work during holidays 28th March 2020
Teachers have been urged to do what they can to keep schools open for NHS staff and carers during the two-week Easter holidays in Wales. Education minister Kirsty Williams praised all school staff - describing them as national heroes - for meeting the challenge of keeping more than 700 schools open during the coronavirus epidemic..
Four passengers have died on board a cruise shift off Panama 28th March 2020
The Zaandam departed Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 7.

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