This weekend, East London not only sees temperatures of up to 30oC, but some amazing events all the way along the East London Line.  So, if the football or the tennis are not for you and you didn’t get a ticket for Glastonbury, then art, comedy and exercise are all on offer this week, with [...]

Crossrail bosses have unveiled new designs for the rail route’s Whitechapel station, in the wake of concerns from Tower Hamlets Council over the suitability of previous plans.

Environmental campaigners in Hackney are urging local authorities to sign up to a new framework for reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions in the near future.

A high-flying NHS management consultant who stole around £15,000 of benefits while being paid over £300 an hour has been jailed at Croydon Crown Court.

A spontaneous crowd of demonstrators attacked police and a member of the public in Whitechapel on Sunday, Scotland Yard have said.

“My first time performing live was probably at school assembly when I was 10.” Twelve years on Goldsmiths graduate Lisbee Stainton is touring all over Europe supporting Joan Armatrading with three albums and five singles under her belt.

Ghost signs are the faded traces of another age before East London  exploded into the concrete, glass and metal jungle it is today.  Look past the tall buildings, the kitsch markets, the shopping centres  and the night clubs, and some hidden gems of local history remain, still lightly printed onto the brick work.

Brockley Society’s Midsummer Fayre took place at Hilly Fields, on Saturday and even the rain and freezing wind didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended. For other summer events see the end of this post. The Brockley Fayre was jam packed with children, families and teenagers having a day out together. The main white [...]

Spitalfields’ Festival runs until the 26th June.  An astounding collection of events are offered from classical to modern pop, all passionately performed by artists and musicians both local and international.

Photography students from Goldsmiths BA Media and Communications are holding an exhibition of their work this weekend at The Pigeon Wing art space. ELL went along to see the show.