”How can they do this to our homes and streets” Jackie Carmen, a 28-year-old shop assistant is surveying the scene on London Road, Croydon. Great swathes of the street are … by Germaine Arnold/ August 13, 2011/ Croydon, Features/
CUTS WEEK – Part One: Libraries In the first of a new series on the effect of the public spending cuts, ELL takes a look at … by Germaine Arnold/ April 4, 2011/ Lead Stories, Society/
Council backs New Cross library takeaway plan Controversial plans to allow a fast-food chain to take over the running of New Cross Library were approved today by … by Germaine Arnold/ April 1, 2011/ Uncategorized/
Libraries changed my life: save them for the next generation I spent my formative years in a fourth floor council flat in New Addington, near Croydon. This is not the … by Germaine Arnold/ March 5, 2011/ Commentary/
Dalston to Islington Overground link opens The new £50m London Overground extension between Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington opened today, three months ahead of schedule. … by Germaine Arnold/ February 28, 2011/ Hackney/
Two teenagers arrested after body of 21-year-old man found in burnt out car in Blackheath Detectives have arrested two people in connection with the murder of Gagandip Singh, whose body was found in a burnt-out … by Germaine Arnold/ February 27, 2011/ Crime/
Hackney residents back online NHS petition An internet campaign opposing proposed NHS reforms is quickly gathering support across the UK, and in east London in particular. by Germaine Arnold/ February 26, 2011/ Hackney, Health/
Commuter gets £12,000 of £1m damages claim A Lewisham man who sued London Underground for £1m damages after he was injured by an employee at a ticket … by Germaine Arnold/ February 26, 2011/ Lewisham, Transport/
“Superhead” sacked after two days in the job A “superhead” brought in to help a struggling Croydon primary school has been sacked after just two days. Craig Tunstall … by Germaine Arnold/ February 25, 2011/ Croydon, Education/
Routes to inspiration: South London Arts Map launches A new initiative showcasing the best of South London art launches today. The South London Art Map will feature an … by Germaine Arnold/ February 25, 2011/ Arts, Features/
Cleaning boss jailed for immigration scam A Hackney woman has been jailed after making hundreds of thousands of pounds by employing illegal immigrants. by Germaine Arnold/ February 24, 2011/ Hackney/
Trains already running on new Overground extension a week before official opening The new London Overground extension between Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington is set to open next week, over two … by Germaine Arnold/ February 23, 2011/ Transport/
Forest Hill leisure centre construction underway Construction of the new Forest Hill Leisure Centre has begun after a ground-breaking ceremony at the site on 21 February. by Germaine Arnold/ February 22, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/
Teenage boy stabbed close to Hackney park A 17-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after a stabbing in Hackney. Metropolitan Police officers found the injured teenager late … by Germaine Arnold/ February 21, 2011/ Crime, Hackney/
Inspiring Olympic legacy or poisoned chalice? With the recent news that the official beer for the Olympics in 2012 will be Heineken rather than our native … by Germaine Arnold/ February 9, 2011/ Features/
It’s not too late! ELL reporters give you their last minute unmissable New Years Eve picks Partygoers along the East London line are gearing up for what should be a mindblowing New Years Eve. 2010 has … by Germaine Arnold/ December 31, 2010/ Lead Stories/
Flagship Hackney youth centre given the green light Plans for a new £2.5 million youth centre in Dalston, set to open in spring 2012, were approved earlier this … by Germaine Arnold/ December 29, 2010/ Hackney/
Where not to shop: a radical alternative xmas Campaigners target big-name businesses accused of tax avoidance by Germaine Arnold/ December 17, 2010/ Features/
All things Christmas in your borough East London Lines has provided you with some of the great events that are on offer across the four boroughs. … by Germaine Arnold/ December 16, 2010/ Upcoming/
Charlie Collins’ heart felt plea for living New Cross fire tribute by Germaine Arnold/ December 14, 2010/ Videos/
Homeless charity short of beds for Christmas A leading charity is appealing to businesses in East London to help house homeless people over the Christmas period. by Germaine Arnold/ December 13, 2010/ Society, Tower Hamlets/
Disabled journalist describes “violent” police as opponents of tuition fee rise vow to fight on The disabled journalist who was dragged from his wheelchair by police has said he was the victim of an “unprovoked” … by Germaine Arnold/ December 10, 2010/ Lead Stories/
Lee Green has worst shopping street in UK Lee Green in Lewisham is home to Britain’s most unsuccessful shopping district, according to new research released today. by Germaine Arnold/ December 6, 2010/ Business, Employment, Lewisham/
How the demonstrators led police on a merry dance through London “They run bloody fast these students, don’t they?” said one breathless photographer yesterday as we followed the third student protest … by Germaine Arnold/ December 1, 2010/ Crime, Features/
Quirky animal art on show in little gallery of horrors The Beasts Royal show, curated by Alice Herrick opens tomorrow in the unusual setting of Viktor Wynd’s Little Shop of … by Germaine Arnold/ November 26, 2010/ Arts/
Views from three reporters on the ‘Carnival of Resistance’ protest Seb Wheeler: The kettle contained the people, but it won’t contain the cause A fortnight ago, the police were outnumbered … by Germaine Arnold/ November 26, 2010/ Commentary/
Gallery: Photos from the ‘Carnival of Resistance’ East London Lines reported yesterday’s Carnival of Resistance protests from inside the Police ‘kettle’ on Parliament Street. Reporters Seb Wheeler, … by Germaine Arnold/ November 25, 2010/ Education, Lead Stories/
New Forest Hill leisure complex to open in 2012 Work on a new £8.9m leisure centre in Forest Hill is set to begin in January after Lewisham Council awarded … by Germaine Arnold/ November 25, 2010/ Lewisham, Society/
Pop star arrested in cage-fight drugs inquiry Former pop star Dane Bowers has been arrested in Croydon in connection with a police operation to shut down a … by Germaine Arnold/ November 19, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/
COMPETITION: Win tickets to Mad Professor’s Dub Club Sorry, this competition is now closed. Win tickets to Mad Professor’s Dub Club at the Clocktower Arts Centre, Croydon, on … by Germaine Arnold/ November 18, 2010/ Music/
Woman killed by train at Norwood Junction station A woman has died after being struck by a train at Norwood Junction rail station last night. London Ambulance Service … by Germaine Arnold/ November 18, 2010/ Croydon, Transport/
Hackney family star in Channel 4 documentary A Hackney family will take the starring roles in the new series of the BAFTA-nominated observational documentary series, The Family. … by Germaine Arnold/ November 16, 2010/ Hackney/
Seven-year-old boy struck by Croydon tram A seven-year-old boy has suffered serious leg injuries after being struck by a tram near Croydon this morning. The incident … by Germaine Arnold/ November 15, 2010/ Croydon, Transport/
“Unusual” fire injures two residents in New Cross A fire broke out this afternoon in a flat in New Cross, leaving two people with minor injuries. The London … by Germaine Arnold/ November 13, 2010/ Crime, Lewisham/
More pictures from the NUS/UCU Demonstration ELL followed the NUS/UCU demonstration against funding cuts to higher education and a rise in tuition fees yesterday. Here are … by Germaine Arnold/ November 11, 2010/ Uncategorized/
Tower Hamlets last in over-50s community poll Tower Hamlets has the highest levels of dissatisfaction amongst over-50s in England, according to research by public sector analysts Experian. … by Germaine Arnold/ November 9, 2010/ Society, Tower Hamlets/
Tram evacuated as branch hits power lines Croydon’s Tramlink system was severely disrupted this morning after part of a tree crashed into overhead power cables. The Croydon … by Germaine Arnold/ November 8, 2010/ Croydon, Transport/
Council approve new Deptford bookmakers Controversial proposals to open a bookmakers on the former premises of an historic Deptford pub were approved by Lewisham Council … by Germaine Arnold/ October 28, 2010/ Business, Lewisham/