THE Government's decision back in October not to include a Woolwich station on the Crossrail network came as a great disappointment.

Rarely has a single project attracted such support and rarely has such disappointment been felt across so many sections of the community.

News Shopper takes its responsibilities seriously and when our community needs help, we must be there to provide the support needed.

This is such a time.

Greenwich Council, the borough's MPs and the wider business community have been valiantly championing Woolwich's cause.

By joining this campaign, News Shopper hopes to increase Woolwich's chances by canvassing and encouraging support from our readers.

More than 100,000 of you across the boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham are likely to be reading this week's edition.

If just a fraction of you were able to spare a few minutes to email or write in your support, it would be a massive shot in the arm for Woolwich.

It would clearly show the Government a Crossrail station at Woolwich makes perfect sense.

News Shopper has a proud history of successful campaigning on a variety of issues.

The time is right for this new campaign. The time is right for Crossrail at Woolwich.

  • Let us have your support by emailing us or writing to us at Crossrail Campaign, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, BR5 1BT.