Tom Bull
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'Rising figures are worrying': Racist hate crimes on the up in Greenwich
Hate crimes in Greenwich have surged in the last nine years, according to police data. → Read More
Jo Johnson 'delighted' for brother Boris as he moves into Number 10
The brother of the UK’s soon to be Prime Minister has said he is “delighted” about his election as leader. → Read More
'Rising figures are worrying': Racist hate crimes on the up in Greenwich
Hate crimes in Greenwich have surged in the last nine years, according to police data. → Read More
'Bucket full' of cash needed for Bromley's schools, councillor says
A “bucket-load” of cash would be needed to avoid a deficit in the budget for special educational needs, a top Bromley councillor has said. → Read More
Bromley libraries: Council meeting halted after public outbursts
Bromley library protesters forced a council meeting to be halted this week after calls for a review of the controversial service were pushed back… → Read More
Bromley Council plans to be carbon neutral by 2029
Bromley is the latest borough to recognise climate change as it sets out an ambitious target of being carbon neutral by 2029. → Read More
Budget for Bexley SEN kids 'faces pressure' as bosses forecast £7m deficit
Bexley Council is to pressure the government for more cash as its budget for special needs kids could be £7m in deficit by next year. → Read More
Bexley Council tasked with finding £19m to plug budget gap
Councillors have been warned that tough decisions are ahead this year to plug a £19m budget gap in Bexley. → Read More
Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce not standing in next election
Teresa Pearce has confirmed she will be standing down at the next election, claiming the time is coming for “a new voice” for Erith and… → Read More
Bromley Council leader defends decision on asylum seeking kids as pressure mounts for u-turn
The leader of Bromley Council has defended the decision to stop taking in lone asylum-seeking children until the government stumps up more cash. → Read More
Saved the Chelsfield: Pub locals relieved as government blocks redevelopment plan
Hours after discovering Punch Taverns wanted to bulldoze the Chelsfield pub for apartments, as well as a new bar and shop, regulars started a… → Read More
Silvertown Tunnel: Protesters hit City Hall as mayor grilled on new road
School kids from Greenwich have pleaded for the Silvertown Tunnel to be scrapped, as protesters hit City Hall. → Read More
One Greenwich household has been waiting 47 YEARS for a home, new investigation shows
One household has been waiting for a home in Greenwich for 47 years, it can be revealed. → Read More
Bexley, Brexit and bins: EU split could lead to 'potential delays' to new wheelie bin delivery
A no-deal Brexit could delay the arrival of new wheelie bins for Bexley and push the costs up, a new report has revealed. → Read More
'If you take health seriously, you move next door to it': Government hearing on 'toxic' Belvedere incinerator kicks off
Wildlife enthusiasts, councillors and concerned neighbours have spoken out as a government inquiry into a contentious new incinerator in Belvedere… → Read More
Greenwich Council defends finances after warning reserves are dropping
A top Greenwich councillor has accused the BBC of being “misleading” as she defends the authority’s finances. → Read More
Sadiq Khan weighs in over 'toxic air crisis' as incinerator proposed next to Belvedere nature reserve
Sadiq Khan has thrown his weight behind a campaign to stop a controversial “toxic” incinerator being built next to a nature reserve in Belvedere. → Read More
Hawksmoor Primary School: Campaign launched after contentious academy order
A group of concerned parents are campaigning against a struggling Thamesmead primary school being turned into an academy. → Read More
Bromley rough sleeper death: Tributes paid as calls made for 'wake up call'
On Sunday, May 12, a man sleeping rough died on the streets of Bromley Town Centre. → Read More
Plans signed off for homes that could bring empty Charlton pub back to life
Developers have been given the greenlight to concrete over a pub garden in Charlton, despite concerns from neighbours in overlooking properties. → Read More