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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Abbey Wood has - or hasn't - changed with three years of the Elizabeth line
Ahead of the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2022, the people of Abbey Wood were promised that the new railway would spark regeneration in the area. Three years on, the News Shopper visited the south east London town to see what, if anything, had changed. Abbey Wood station was completely rebuilt in 2017, offering a modern, sleek gateway to central London. At that time, it would take just under an hour to reach most destinations in the heart of the capital on suburban railway routes. READ MORE - Abbey Wood station was rebuilt in 2017 (Image: Newsquest) Now, passengers boarding an Elizabeth line train at Abbey Wood can be in Tottenham Court Road in half that time. Among those taking advantage of the route today (May 29), were four pensioners from the Women's Institute. They spoke to the News Shopper before setting off on a day trip to Horniman Museum in Dulwich. 'It's brilliant,' said Patricia Moriarty. 'We don't use it particularly because none of us work now, we're all retired. 'But so many people use the line now. I just wish it had been here when I was working.' An Elizabeth line train at Abbey Wood station (Image: Newsquest) Transport for London (TfL) has said that since 2022, Abbey Wood has emerged as one of the 'largest regeneration areas in London', with a six per cent increase in new homes. But Ms Moriarty said that although thousands of new homes are being built in neighbouring Thamesmead, there had not been much noticeable development in Abbey Wood. 'There's not lots of new shops yet, but I think that's coming,' she added. Next to the station, lies the sleepy shopping parade in Wilton Road. At 9am, some stores still had their shutters down and only a handful of people were walking down the street. The shopping parade in Wilton Road (Image: Newsquest) But one unit open for business was Abbey Wood Dry Cleaners, which first opened 43 years ago. Owner Farooq Ahmed said that despite the quiet street scene that morning, business had been good over the last three years. 'It's getting busy - new people are coming to live in Abbey Wood, so we're getting new customers,' he explained. 'Canary Wharf is only ten minutes away now, and it's cheaper here than the City. That's why people are moving here.' Farooq Ahmed, owner of Abbey Wood Dry Cleaners (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE - He added that while he welcomed the increased footfall, rental prices in the area, including for his own shop, had gone up as a result of the influx of new people. According to Rightmove, the average house price has also risen by seven per cent over the last three years, from £384,000 in 2022 to £411,000. 'The rent is going up, that's the only issue we have with the Elizabeth line,' Mr Ahmed said. 'Everything has gone up, but new customers hopefully cover it up.'
Sky News
17-05-2025
- Sky News
Five people stabbed at music event in southeast London
Five people have been arrested after "violent disorder" broke out at a music event in southeast London. The Metropolitan Police said it was called to Nathan Way, Thamesmead, at 4.19am on Saturday, where officers found around 300 people. Five people, aged between 22 and 32, were discovered with stab wounds and were taken to hospital. All five of them have since been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, the Met Police said, Three of the suspects' conditions have been assessed as non-life-threatening, while the other two are still being looked at. Detective Inspector Steven Andrews said: "Officers responded quickly to provide medical assistance to the five injured people alongside the London Ambulance Service and ensure the safety of around 300 people, who were at this music event. "The five men who have been injured have been arrested for violent disorder and we continue to work to establish any wider involvement. "There will be a continued police presence on Nathan Way throughout today while we continue this investigation. We encourage anyone with any information to contact police to assist with enquiries."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Five people stabbed at London event
Police have launched a manhunt after five people were stabbed on a south London business park early on Saturday morning. Three of the victims were taken to hospital by the emergency services after police were called at 4.20am 'following reports of multiple people injured at an event', according to the Metropolitan Police. Two further victims were transported to hospital by a third party. Their injuries are still being assessed. Paramedics and an air ambulance attended the scene at the Thamesmead site. No arrests have yet been made. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: 'Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, and five people were located with stab wounds. 'They were taken to hospital where their injuries are being assessed. Inquiries are ongoing and a cordon will remain in place throughout the day.' A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We sent resources including ambulance crews, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, advanced paramedics and London's air ambulance. 'We treated three patients at the scene before taking them to hospital.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Sky News
17-05-2025
- Sky News
Five people stabbed after 'violent disorder' at music event in southeast London
Five people have been arrested after "violent disorder" broke out at a music event in southeast London in the early hours of Saturday, police have said. Officers were called to the event in Nathan Way, Thamesmead, at 4.19am on Saturday where they found around 300 people, the Metropolitan Police said. Five people, aged between 22 and 32, were discovered with stab wounds and were taken to hospital. All five of them have since been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, the Met said on Saturday afternoon. Three of the suspects' conditions have been assessed as non-life-threatening, while the other two are still being looked at. Detective Inspector Steven Andrews, who is leading the investigation, said: "Officers responded quickly to provide medical assistance to the five injured people alongside the London Ambulance Service and ensure the safety of around 300 people, who were at this music event. "The five men who have been injured have been arrested for violent disorder and we continue to work to establish any wider involvement. "There will be a continued police presence on Nathan Way throughout today while we continue this investigation. We encourage anyone with any information to contact police to assist with enquiries."
Telegraph
17-05-2025
- Telegraph
Five people stabbed at London event
Police have launched a manhunt after five people were stabbed on a south London business park early on Saturday morning. Three of the victims were taken to hospital by the emergency services after police were called at 4.20am 'following reports of multiple people injured at an event', according to the Metropolitan Police. Two further victims were transported to hospital by a third party. Their injuries are still being assessed. Paramedics and an air ambulance attended the scene at the Thamesmead site. No arrests have yet been made. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: 'Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, and five people were located with stab wounds. 'They were taken to hospital where their injuries are being assessed. Inquiries are ongoing and a cordon will remain in place throughout the day.' A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We sent resources including ambulance crews, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, advanced paramedics and London's air ambulance. 'We treated three patients at the scene before taking them to hospital.'
