DLR extension will make life easier for residents
The Docklands Light Railway is officially coming to Thamesmead, giving local people the reliable tra…
27/11/2025
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Thamesmead charities urged to apply for new round of Kerslake Awards funding
Local charities, community groups and resident-led projects are being invited to apply now for grant…
27/11/2025
Residents invited to see new permanent artwork on Cygnet Square
Thamesmead residents are invited to the public unveiling of Was. Is. Will Be. – a new permanent publ…
21/11/2025
Community events bring Thamesmead together this October
Local people are invited to explore a range of fun and free activities in Thamesmead this October. F…
21/10/2025
£1 million funding for Bexley arts project
A community arts programme co-designed by Bexley residents has secured £1 million in funding.
20/10/2025
Hometown Pride: Community-led culture in Thamesmead
A new publication highlighting the vital role of culture in creating successful places is being laun…
08/10/2025
Thamesmead Shed tackling isolation
A new community group will see residents take on group DIY projects — and build friendships at the s…
08/10/2025
Erith Town youth teams find new home at Crossway Park
Erith Town announces a permanent home for its youth teams.
07/10/2025
Thamesmead’s new paddlers making waves
Paddlers from Thamesmead’s recently formed canoeing club have taken to the water for competitions at…
06/10/2025
Youngsters make their mark with ball court art
Young people in South Thamesmead have helped to design a new artwork to transform the scenery around…
02/10/2025
Icy’s African-Caribbean flavours scoop £4k prize
Ice-cream entrepreneur Oyinkansola ‘Icy’ Fujah has earned £4,000 to boost her business.
02/10/2025
Circle of oaks coming to town
A circle of seven oak trees will be planted at Crossway Park this autumn as part of Beuys’ Acorns, a…
02/10/2025
Dentist Kaveh welcomes more patients to Cygnet Square
A local dentist has opened a new surgery and nail salon on Cygnet Square.
01/10/2025
Celebrate Black History Month in Thamesmead
Local people are invited to join a host of celebrations in Thamesmead to mark Black History Month.
01/10/2025
15,000-home Thamesmead Waterfront project given welcome boost by New Towns Taskforce
A 100-hectare brownfield site in Thamesmead, with capacity for 15,000 new homes, has been named by t…
29/09/2025
Deputy Mayor of London praises co-designed open spaces in South Thamesmead
Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, has hailed South Thamesmead’s out…
08/09/2025
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