In September, the New Towns Taskforce which advises government, recommended Thamesmead as the site for a new town. But the report states very clearly it can only happen if it gets a DLR extension.

A £1.7bn extension of London’s Dockland Light Railway (DLR) is expected to be given the green light in the government’s forthcoming budget.

An extension of the DLR — which was first officially proposed by TfL in 2020 — will see a new DLR station at Beckton ...

Although not directly mentioned during the chancellor's House of Commons speech, the full budget document states: "The ...

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is officially set to be extended to Thamesmead, following confirmation in today’s Autumn Budget.

UK: Negotiations between the Greater London Authority, Transport for London and the government are to be held over the next ...

After months of speculation and years of campaigning, a source suggests the government is preparing to confirm funding for the Docklands ...

The area, located in south-east London and just north of Abbey Wood, is currently unserved by Tube, DLR, Overground and National Rail services. The business case submitted to the Government outlines ...

A report published by one of south east London's leading development trusts shows that it is making a significant impact on the community it serves. Trust Thamesmead's latest annual review highlights ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Haven't you heard? Thamesmead is one of THE places to be this August. Southmere Park forms the setting for the Thamesmead Festival — a community led "celebration of all things Thamesmead" happening on ...