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A commuter who asked a group of teenagers to stop spitting at fellow passengers was followed down the road and attacked.
The victim, a 51-year-old man, was at Greenwich DLR on Monday June 22, when he confronted the group on the platform.
The O2 celebrated its second anniversary yesterday and in that time it has been transformed from London's biggest white elephant to one of the world's most iconic buildings.
Its successful mix of entertainment includes a stellar line-up of artists who have taken to its stages.
Water has been the defining feature in the history of the Docklands and Greenwich for hundreds of years.
The Thames has shaped the area economically, socially and artistically, and with it lies the inspiration for the theme of this year's Greenwich and Docklands International Festival.
The Pet Shop Boys have added extra dates to their world tour, including one at The O2 in December.
The synth-pop duo of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are headlining the arena tomorrow evening and will be back for second helpings on December 21.
American hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash's gig at Matter in North Greenwich has been cancelled.
The musician was due to perform in the O2 arena club on June 12, but the event has now been scrapped due to a "timing issue".
The legendary Wolfman has been on the prowl in Greenwich after dark.
Night-time shooting has been taking place this month at the Old Royal Naval College, as the finishing touches are applied to the remake of the 1941 monster movie.
In 2007 it was widely reported that the future of the Cutty Sark was in doubt after a fire raged through the historic vessel.
The damage looked bad but was not as devastating as first feared - mostly because much of it was in storage at the time and the Cutty Sark Trust never lost faith that it could be returned to its former glory.
By Steven Davies
Adventure, failure and disaster in one of the most hostile environments on Earth will be the subjects tackled in a new exhibition set to open at the National Maritime Museum later this month. North-West Passage: An Arctic Obsession features more than 120 objects including maps, letters and native Inuit artefacts, aimed at bringing British exploration of the Arctic to life.
Ken Livingstone believes East London boroughs are "bearing the brunt" of Boris Johnson's affordable housing targets for the capital.
The former Mayor believes his successor's more "collaborative" approach has allowed some boroughs to push for lower requirements, leaving others to "fill the gap".
Blazing sunlight hit my eyes as I walked out of Island Gardens DLR.
I slipped my sunglasses on, checked my watch and lent back against one of the station's cool grey walls.
A breeze stirred the leaves on the trees to my left. I was waiting for the package to arrive.
DLR passengers have been promised an "immediate effect" on their journeys following the network's extended closure for improvements.
New sections of track at Poplar and Canning Town are to be linked into the existing network, prompting a nine-day closure of stations linking East India to Prince Regent and London City Airport.
Summer in Greenwich isn't just about watching the world go by in the park.
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, which boasts an elemental theme, will be a major attraction for the next four years.
Aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious was the centre of attention in Greenwich today as the Royal Navy celebrated the centenary of its air arm.
The Royal Navy's largest warship moored in the Thames as crew and invited dignitaries witnessed a fly past of ancient and modern aircraft this afternoon.
A canopy roof and a 100-bed "boutique hotel" have been proposed as part of a facelift for Greenwich Market.
Hopkins Architects has submitted plans for Greenwich Hospital's regeneration of the historic market, which will be exhibited this weekend.
Hustling and bustling. That's what goes on down Greenwich market on a searingly bright Sunday afternoon.
But if you can fight your way through the throng, and it's no mean feat with the masses clamouring for sushi and hog roast, you might just find one of the town's gems.
Click here for a review of the Dees' debut CD Flags of the Hat
Some music can unlock the secrets of life, or at least make it feel a whole lot brighter.
But there's nothing worse than a beard-stroking muso that's so convinced of the worthiness of his art that he comes off like a uni professor with an amplifier.
Panoramic views of Canary Wharf and Greenwich Park can be enjoyed from the windows of an upcoming development.
Seren Park is just a few steps from Maze Hill station, and developer Urban Solutions is hoping to provide an “escape from the city in the city� for hard-working homebuyers.
Olympic athlete Christian Malcolm was banging the drum for the return of a unique race to the streets of Greenwich.
The 200m sprinter was at The O2 this morning to help launch the Sony Ericsson Run To The Beat, which takes place in the borough on Sunday, September 27.
It is the envy of cinemas across Europe and Greenwich cinema-goers will not have to go far to soak it up.
Multiplex giant Odeon has pumped £1.5million into the creation of Europe’s first digital Imax venues in Greenwich and Wimbledon, as part of its “bold new vision� for cinema.
DANIEL Craig might be getting used to his James Bond tuxedo but he won't have it for long if one Greenwich-based actress gets her way.
Natalie Casey, best known for roles in Hollyoaks and comedy Two Pints of Lager, has her sights set on snatching Craig's 007 status in due course.
