Dear Reader, It has been an eventful week to say the least, with news that has sparked strong reactions within our boroughs and amongst our readers. The BNP announcing that they plan to stand for the Mayoral elections in both Hackney and Lewisham has indeed caused a stir.

A rainbow flag will fly above Croydon Town Hall on Saturday to mark the start of this year’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month.

The Olympic Delivery Authority have published the latest employment and skills figures which show that 6,277 people are currently working on the Olympic Park construction site and 2,887 people are working on the Olympic Village.

Young hopefuls from Hackney have triumphed over teams from Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, and Newham in the 15th Panathlon, a competitive multi-sports event for disabled young people.