GET GROWING: Gardening fans are gearing up for this year's London in Bloom competition. The capital-wide contest allows boroughs to compete with each other to make their streets and open spaces greener. This year's contest was launched on April 21, with Lewisham and Greenwich set to take part.

MARATHON EFFORT: A former footballer took on the London Marathon course despite suffering from multiple sclerosis. Former Manchester United star Danny Wallace, who was born in Deptford, finished the 26-mile course on April 28, five days after setting out from Blackheath.

GRAND OPENING: Goldsmiths College, Laurie Grove, New Cross, is set to open its new arts and learning centre this Friday. The centre, which is based in the college's educational studies department, will be officially opened by artist and curator David Bailey.

CANDLE FIRE: A woman suffered burns to her feet after a fire started by a candle falling onto her bed. Woolwich firefighters were called to put out the blaze at the house in Jim Bradley Close, Woolwich, at 12.15am, on April 28.

CAN YOU HELP?: A charity urgently needs volunteers to help run its fundraising store. Greenwich Mencap wants people to help out at its charity shop, in Trafalgar Road, Greenwich. Call 020 8305 2245.