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A Summer Spectacular for Royal Greenwich

Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has unveiled plans for a forty-day festival that will mark Greenwich as one of the most culturally vibrant places to be during this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games

Businesses pay heavy price for poor food safety

Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 in Environmental health press releases

A cash-and-carry food store in Charlton has been fined £37,000 after health inspectors found bags of flour on sale that had been gnawed by mice.

Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle

Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 in Fitness press releases

This month, residents in the Royal Borough of Greenwich will have the perfect opportunity to leave their cars at home and take to their feet with Walk to Work Week, which runs from 14 to 18 May.

Technology giants to sign exclusive innovation deal with Digital Enterprise Greenwich

Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 in Business press releases

Technology giants will sign an innovative deal at The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s prestigious Digital Enterprise Greenwich Centre today, with the sole aim of furthering digital innovation in the UK.

World Golf Hall of Fame reveals UK stop for Bob Hope exhibition

Published on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 in Exhibitions press releases

Greenwich Heritage Centre will host the touring exhibition Bob Hope: A World of Laughter produced by the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum with the support of the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation.

GLLaB to be of service

Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 in Jobs and careers press releases

The number of unemployed Greenwich residents who have got jobs supporting the 2012 Olympics is about to pass the 2,000 mark. Positions include security, catering and hospitality and support services.

Royal Greenwich hosts influential international cruise conference

Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

Royal Greenwich – soon to be home to London’s first cruise terminal – is, this week, welcoming a host of leading players in the cruise industry to an influential international conference.

Children of Royal Greenwich to sing Her Majesty’s praises

Published on Friday, 20 April 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases

Schoolchildren from across the Royal Borough of Greenwich are set to sing a specially composed piece of music to HM The Queen when she formally opens the renovated Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich.

Her Majesty The Queen Reopens Cutty Sark on 25 April 2012

Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases

On Wednesday 25 April, Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, officially re-opens Cutty Sark.

Royal Borough prosecutes Landlord over fire safety breach

Published on Monday, 16 April 2012 in Environment and planning press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has successfully prosecuted a private landlord in Thamesmead for failing to provide his tenants with proper fire safety provisions in a multiple occupation house.

Unique Charles Dickens exhibition comes to Royal Greenwich

Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases

The Charles Dickens exhibition 'Never-to-be-forgotten Greenwich' starts today at The Greenwich Heritage Centre.

Now there’s an audio guide to the Green Chain

Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases

The secrets of some of the Royal Borough’s finest open spaces can now be discovered and enjoyed with help from a brand-new audio trails guide.

Royal Borough Bank Holiday waste collections made simple

Published on Monday, 02 April 2012 in Recycling, rubbish and waste press releases

Greenwich residents are reminded to make a note of how their waste and recycling collections dates may be affected by the forthcoming Easter and other Bank Holidays in the coming months.

The Royal Borough launches Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival

Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 in Arts and entertainment press releases

As part of the Greenwich Festivals - the Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival will be launched by the Royal Borough, as we count down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Royal Borough reveals route of the Olympic Flame

Published on Monday, 19 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich - a host borough for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - is set to be the first London borough to welcome the Olympic Torch relay in July.

Abbey Wood fly-tipper loses his van

Published on Monday, 19 March 2012 in Environmental health press releases

A successful operation by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Abbey Wood Safer Neighbourhood Team has seen fly-tipper Mr John King prosecuted at Bexley Magistrates Court on Friday March 9.

Royal Borough reveals route of the Olympic Flame

Published on Monday, 19 March 2012 in Greenwich 2012 press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich - a host borough for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralymic Games, is set to be the first London borough to welcome the Olympic Torch relay in July.

Larry leaps to inspire Royal Borough children

Published on Monday, 19 March 2012 in Greenwich 2012 press releases

Children from six schools in Royal Greenwich shared some of their sporting and personal dreams yesterday (Thursday 15 March 2012) with former Olympic triple jumper Larry Achike.

First Individuals Set To Be Awarded Freedom of The Royal Borough of Greenwich

Published on Wednesday, 14 March 2012 in Council news press releases

To reflect the Borough’s new Royal status, The Royal Borough of Greenwich is due to grant its highest civic honour to key people and organisations in the area as part of its Civic Week celebrations.

Time to unlock and explore Eltham's secrets

Published on Thursday, 08 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

Royal Borough of Greenwich residents will be given the opportunity to explore the attractions and historic buildings of Eltham.

Leader: 2012 parking discussions ongoing despite LOCOG move

Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2012 in Greenwich 2012 press releases

Cllr Chris Roberts has responded angrily to LOCOG publicity on traffic and parking arrangements during the 2012 Games.

On your marks for 2012 jobs

Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2012 in Jobs and careers press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is offering hundreds of temporary council jobs to local people. The vacancies are being created as a result of the royal borough hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Young people get a taste of new opportunities

Published on Monday, 05 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich and Charlton Athletic Community Trust are today launching details of an expanded and enhanced youth service in the borough.

Council Tax frozen again

Published on Friday, 02 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

Residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich will face no increase in council tax for the coming year - for the fifth time in a row.

It’s more than fair

Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

There will be a series of events held in Royal Greenwich to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.

Woolwich welcomes the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to its new home

Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

Residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich today welcomed the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery as they rode through the streets of Woolwich to arrive at their new home in Repository Road.

Royal Borough of Greenwich signs Armed Forces Covenant

Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has signed a special covenant with the Armed Forces on the day the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery have arrived at their new home in Woolwich.

Olympic Host Borough Greenwich becomes Royal

Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases press releases

Her Majesty the Queen has today (3 February 2012) bestowed the status of Royal Borough upon Greenwich in South East London – making it the first borough to be granted Royal status in over 80 years.

Celebrations move to Eltham as Greenwich marks new Royal Borough status

Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases

The people of Eltham will have a chance to join a spectacular day of celebration on Saturday 4 February to mark the declaration of Royal Borough status for Greenwich.

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