Maritime Radio

Around 70 firefighters were called to tackle a large grass fire in Woolwich after flames spread across open land on Tuesday morning.

Rail passengers travelling between Kent and central London are being urged to plan ahead, as London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations have now closed for 22 days while Network Rail carries out a major £20 million programme of engineering work.

A year after opening, the Silvertown Tunnel is delivering faster journeys, cleaner air and a major boost to public transport across south east London, according to a new report from Transport for London (TfL).

Millions of Thames Water customers across the capital are now subject to a temporary hosepipe ban as the region continues to experience prolonged dry weather, high temperatures and increased demand for water.

Royal Greenwich’s much‑loved Holiday Food and Fun programme is returning this summer, offering thousands of children the chance to enjoy free activities and healthy lunches throughout the school break.