Students and staff of universities along the East London Line are making plans to revolt against the government’s decision to triple tuition fees. Goldsmiths students started the ball rolling yesterday by occupying Deptford Town Hall for 24 hours. Today, Queen Mary held their own demonstration. The president of Queen Mary student’s union, Vratislav Domalip was [...]
Students and members of staff of universities along the East London Lines are making plans to revolt against the government’s decision to triple tuition fees. Goldsmiths students started the ball rolling yesterday by occupying Deptford Town Hall (part of the college).
Tower Hamlets Council is planning to renew their bid for the Olympic Marathon to return to the original route, finishing at Stratford Stadium, as opposed to The Mall, next to Buckingham Palace. The council is lobbying against the changes made by organizers of the London 2012 Olympic Games, resulting in a change of destination of [...]
The area around Brockley Station was made green once more by local volunteers at a community planting event held last Sunday by Brockley Cross Action Group (BXAG).
American rock band Kings Of Leon graced the stage in Brockley’s Rivoli Ballroom last Wednesday for a secret special fans-only gig and recording for BBC Radio 1. To promote their new album ‘Come Around Sundown,’ they showcased several new songs as well as playing older favourites.
The impact the 2012 Olympic Games will have on local residents’ lives will be discussed at a meeting being held in Hackney tonight.
Members of East London’s Jewish community have called for their long standing cultural involvement in the area to be recognised as part of plans for a local heritage trail.
After sparking 158 objections and not a single letter of support, residents of the Brick Lane area now have reason to celebrate.
A new Buddhist charity shop opened in Bethnal Green last Saturday.
Residents of Brick Lane, including artist Tracey Emin, have lodged strong objections to plans to erect a set of gates designed to look like a veil or hijab at either end of the famous thoroughfare.
