Jackie Carmen, a 28-year-old shop assistant is surveying the scene on London Road, Croydon. Great swathes of the street are roped off with police tape, and the pavements are strewn with glass. She says: ”How could they do this to our homes, our streets, our workplaces.” Carmen continues: “I work in a shop just down [...]
In the first of a new series on the effect of the public spending cuts, ELL takes a look at how library cuts will affect people along the line. Library cuts are an issue which has touched a nerve with many of our readers since council’s budgets were slashed during the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review. [...]
Controversial plans to allow a fast-food chain to take over the running of New Cross Library were approved today by Lewisham Council. The newly renamed Lord of the Fries will be a “mixed-use space incorporating library and computer services alongside a fantastic new restaurant.” The takeaway chain Community Chicken will acquire the lease of the [...]
I spent my formative years in a fourth floor council flat in New Addington, near Croydon. This is not the prelude to some harrowing tale of child poverty; in fact, I had a rather pleasant upbringing, aided by the part played by New Addington Library.
The new £50m London Overground extension between Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington opened today, three months ahead of schedule. Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, opened the new 2.1km link in a ceremony this morning.
Detectives have arrested two people in connection with the murder of Gagandip Singh, whose body was found in a burnt-out car in Blackheath early on Saturday morning. A 19-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody. Officers on patrol found the burning vehicle on Angerstein [...]
An internet campaign opposing proposed NHS reforms is quickly gathering support across the UK, and in east London in particular.
A Lewisham man who sued London Underground for £1m damages after he was injured by an employee at a ticket barrier, has been awarded just £11,925 compensation.
A “superhead” brought in to help a struggling Croydon primary school has been sacked after just two days. Craig Tunstall is reported to have suspended seven pupils in his 48-hour stint as headmaster at the Oval Primary School in Croydon.
A new initiative showcasing the best of South London art launches today. The South London Art Map will feature an interactive website covering more than 90 galleries and will co-ordinate late gallery openings and art tours in South London.
