Local News
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New Elizabeth line trains on the test track, as railway reaches 850m journeys
The first of ten new Elizabeth line trains being built in Derby has left Alstom’s production line and is undergoing final checks on the test track on site. It will soon undergo a period of trials on train lines near London and on the Elizabeth line itself before being put into passenger service later this year.
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Tube Strike Brings Major Disruption as Drivers Walk Out
Londoners faced significant travel disruption today after Tube drivers walked out at midnight in a dispute over the introduction of a voluntary four‑day working week.
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Happy Birthday to Blackfen Community Library
Special lunch marks a special anniversary
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Railway back in public ownership
Some train services in south east London and Kent are now back under public ownership.
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Promotion for Charlton in WSL Playoff Final
The weekend saw the first WSL Playoff Final, contested by the teams finishing bottom of WSL, Leicester City Women, and third in WSL 2, Charlton Athletic Women, with the winner to be playing in WSL next season and the loser in WSL 2.
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Free meals for children this half term
Regular meals are available for all children and young people within the borough during school holidays.
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Celebrating the strength of the fostering community
The Royal Borough of Greenwich took on Long Lane JFC in a friendly match on Saturday 16 May to celebrate the life-changing power of fostering, and the relationships that help children and young people thrive.
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Caribbean takeover returns to National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum will host the annual Caribbean Takeover on 25 July, a free, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture, history and heritage for visitors of all ages, curated in collaboration with the Caribbean Social Forum.
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Greenwich features in new Jack Ryan movie
Ghost War filmed at Old Royal Naval College.
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Raising Awareness of Fostering During National Foster Care Fortnight
The national awareness campaign shines a spotlight on the incredible contribution of foster carers and raises awareness of the ongoing need for more people to consider fostering.
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Foster Care Fortnight celebrated at community match
The Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted its community football event to celebrate this year's Foster Care Fortnight.
