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The managing director of the hotel chain at the centre of the controversial Greenwich market redevelopment is promising a peaceful retreat in keeping with the area's maritime past.

Robin Sheppard of Bespoke Hotels spoke about the project to boutiquehotels.co.uk.

Plans to regenerate Greenwich Market that sparked public protest have been given the go-ahead.

The market's owner, Greenwich Hospital, was last week granted approval by the Inspector for Communities and Local Government to build a boutique hotel and shops at the historic site.

In a bid to attract the environmentally concious consumer, Greenwich Market spent last week trying to raise the profile of its eco-friendly traders.

Green is still a powerful buzzword in business and the market was keen to emphasise the planet-friendly credentials of many of its regular stallholders.

Following redundancy from an architectural firm, Delphine Jean-Gilles has launched her own ethical clothing range - producing t-shirts that not only make you look good but make you feel good too.

Ms Jean-Gilles, 35, who lives in Greenwich, started her company in January and is now selling her products at Greenwich Market.

Greenwich Market celebrated 25 years of arts and crafts with a birthday shindig and the unveiling of a new clock.

Live music rang out in the bustling market and a special selection of traders displayed their wares to mark the milestone.