Another step in the regeneration of the Royal Docks was taken this week when Newham Council approved plans for a huge residential development next to London City Airport.

Mayor Boris Johnson announced on Thursday the future of all eight permanent venues in the Olympic Park has been secured after iCITY signed a deal with the London Legacy Development Corporation to run the press and broadcast centres.

The sound of leather on willow returned to one of the oldest cricket pitches in England this weekend, as Blackheath Cricket Club adopted a second home in Woolwich.

Another part of the Royal Docks regeneration is likely to be approved when Newham Council meets next week to discuss plans for a huge residential development next to London City Airport.

A development in the Royal Borough of Greenwich launched its marketing suite and first completed sky garden last week.

Canary Wharf Group said it had secured some of the "world's best architectural talent" for the upcoming Wood Wharf site after announcing the latest team to work on its masterplan.

Allies and Morrison will lead the project, joining Terry Farrell and Partners, Herzog & de Meuron and Stanton Williams on the 20 acre scheme.

Work has begun on the demolition of the Robin Hood Gardens Estate.

The '70s development is due to be replaced under the Blackwall Reach Regeneration Programme, which will bring 1,600 new homes to Poplar. The redevelopment will also see public areas transformed and a primary school expanded.

Following last week's launch of Greenwich Square, Andy Portlock, chief financial officer for Hadley Property Group, tells us about the journey his firm has been on to bring the new development to market.

Suits and skirts dominate in Canary Wharf but the arrival of a new resident - a global pop superstar, no less - is guaranteed to inject a quirky style onto the estate.

According to reports in The Sun newspaper, singer Cher is set to swap sunny California for life in the Docklands after choosing to record her new album in the capital.

Marlin Apartments has announced it is undergoing a £1million refurbishment of its serviced apartments near Canary Wharf.

The work at the premises at Byng Street, which hold 39 apartments, is due to be completed next month, when the property is to be re-launched.

Greenwich Square, based on the site of the former district hospital in the heart of the borough, is being launched on Thursday.

Tower Hamlets' planning committee will next week decide on new dockside apartments proposed for Crossharbour.

Should you wish to have Canary Wharf skyline as a constant backdrop this development is ideal.

Launched this month, Paynes and Borthwick by United House Developments comprises 247 new one, two and three-bedroom apartments set in the former Borthwick Wharf building in Deptford.

A proposal for a 10 storey hotel at the Royals Business Park will be heard by Newham Council's planning committee on Tuesday evening.

The creation of Crossrail is prompting a positive knock-on effect in the commercial property sector, according to experts.

Following findings in a report published last year, experts say there is "growing evidence" of the impact and influence of the rail scheme.