Residents move into new social rent homes
Dozens of local families have moved into new affordable homes in South Thamesmead.
10/07/2026
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New businesses flock to Cygnet Square
South Thamesmead has welcomed a trio of new businesses after a flurry of activity in the commercial…
09/07/2026
More than 200 local students help transform Pettman Crescent Bridge underpass into new community landmark
The transformation of the underpass beneath Pettman Crescent Bridge in Plumstead is now complete, cr…
29/06/2026
Share town's sounds for sensational sculpture
Local artist Adam Moore is asking residents to record sounds around the town to form part of a large…
22/06/2026
Free basketball coaching as Gallions Park ball court reopens
Young residents are invited to take part in a free basketball coaching session to celebrate the reop…
19/06/2026
Students nail work experience by building benches for their school
Young people from St Paul’s Academy made new benches for the school during a recent work experience…
18/06/2026
Summer in the Park back in Thamesmead for 2026
A popular, free family fun day is returning to Thamesmead later this month.
16/06/2026
Thamesmead Festival 2026 line-up confirmed
The full line-up for this year’s Thamesmead Festival on Saturday 8 August has today been announced.
15/06/2026
Campers track wildlife at hidden nature spot
Local people recently got closer to nature during a sleepover at an urban wilderness in North Thames…
09/06/2026
DLR station design feedback wanted
Residents are being asked to share their thoughts on how Thamesmead’s new DLR station will look.
08/06/2026
Supacell directors talk to local talent
Crew members from Supacell, the hit Netflix series filmed in Thamesmead, offered industry insights t…
02/06/2026
Natalie Williams’ Soul Family to headline Thamesmead Festival 2026
Natalie Williams’ Soul Family were today announced as the headliners for Thamesmead Festival 2026 –…
29/05/2026
Supacell creator Rapman to deliver Thamesmead talk
Filmmaker, writer and rapper Rapman is set to share his story with Thamesmead residents during a spe…
19/05/2026
Get closer to nature at Tump 53
Young people are being invited to swap the classroom for the great outdoors at Tump 53 – a hidden na…
14/05/2026
Pharmacy now open in Cygnet Square
A new pharmacy opened its doors in a commercial space in Cygnet Square this week.
08/05/2026
Book celebrates role of town’s Gypsy and Traveller communities
Thamesmead’s Gypsy and Traveller communities feature in a new book guiding readers through the histo…
01/05/2026
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