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Pick of the Line: 15/03/12-22/03/12

Pick of the Line: 15/03/12-22/03/12

EastLondonLines presents our weekly round-up of the most exciting and interesting events in East London over the next seven days.

Mortgage scheme launched in Lewisham

Mortgage scheme launched in Lewisham

Prime Minister David Cameron visited Lewisham today to launch a new government scheme to encourage house buyers.

Brother of former EastEnders actor Gemma McCluskie charged with her murder

Brother of former EastEnders actor Gemma McCluskie charged with her murder

Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the brother of former EastEnders actor Gemma McCluskie has been charged with her murder. Tony McCluskie of Pelter Street, Hackney, is due to appear at the Thames Magistrates Court on March 12, reports the BBC.

Burglar sentenced to three years in prison

Burglar sentenced to three years in prison

Lewisham burglar Lloyd Hurst has been jailed for three years after pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary at Woolwich Crown Court.

Barbara Windsor joins Diamond Jubilee lunch

Barbara Windsor joins Diamond Jubilee lunch

Barbara Windsor joined the Lewisham scout group at Buckingham Palace for ‘The Big Lunch’ in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The event, which is run annually by the Eden Project, aims to get people across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours and come together as a community.

Canary Wharf station becomes a ride-in cinema

Canary Wharf station becomes a ride-in cinema

One of London’s largest public projection screens has gone up at Canary Wharf station as part of a season of free cinema on the London Underground.

Man shot by police arrested in hospital

Man shot by police arrested in hospital

A man whose shooting in Forest Hill on February 19 is at the centre of an independent investigation has been arrested in hospital for attempted murder of three police officers. The 25 year old man named in reports as ‘George’  was Tasered and shot on Stanstead Road after officers were called to respond to reports [...]

Free events week to launch Deptford Lounge

Free events week to launch Deptford Lounge

The Deptford Lounge, a new community centre on Griffin Street, is now officially open to the public. The centre will host a week of free events starting on March 1.

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