and in 1813 the larger frigate HMS Woolwich was ‘totally wrecked in a furious hurricane’ on the northern reefs. All the crew of the latter were saved, which, though fortunate for them ...

It arrived quickly with devastating consequences. We look back at the tidal surge which saw cliffs collapse, livestock drown ...

The recent announcement of the WHSmith closure in Woolwich has sparked a flurry of comments from local residents. Just last week, WHSmith confirmed its Woolwich branch on Powis Street will close ...

Kelyan Bokassa was seated on the top deck of a 472 bus in Woolwich Church Street when he was attacked. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have now been charged with the murder, at just before 2.30pm on ...

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 43-year-old woman in Woolwich. Police were called to a flat in Argyll Road, Woolwich, at around 5.25pm on Friday, (January 17 ...

The body of 43-year-old Marianne Kilonzi was found on Friday 17 January. Credit: Metropolitan Police Police have named a woman who was found in South East London as 43-year-old Marianne Kilonzi ...

Police were called to a flat following concerns for the welfare of the occupant in Woolwich. Officers gained entry to the property in Argyll Road at around 5.25pm on Friday. The victim was sadly ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. A woman was found dead from blunt-force trauma after police ...

The Woolwich Central building in southwest London was designed by Sheppard Robson and opened in 2014. The £250m development features an 84,000 sq ft Tesco store, once Europe’s largest ...