Britain’s tallest residential building is to be built in Croydon following the local council’s granting of planning permission for the ambitious development. The 565 foot tall Morello Tower, dubbed a ‘Vertical Street’ is set to transform the area around East Croydon station. The building, conceived by renowned architect Ken Shuttleworth, who also designed the Gherkin [...]

Children invariably love cardboard boxes and packaging, often more than the contents which fill them, as playthings and toys. Now there is a children’s toy made entirely from cardboard.

A 25-year-old man was arrested during raids in Croydon and across south London by detectives investigating a street robbery gang led by a ‘Fagin’ style character.

November is the month of the year when the East London Line is bursting with red poppies, in memory of the national heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country during war periods. Remembrance day will be held on the second Sunday of November and each borough of the East London Line will organise different ceremonies and memorial events.

Three Fire Brigade Union members were hit and hurt on Monday by speeding vehicles. One of the pickets, Tamer Ozdemir, was taken to St. George’s hospital in Tooting with injuries to his spleen and spine. He has since been discharged and is resting at home. A non-union manager at Croydon fire station was arrested at [...]

Croydon is expecting cuts to rise to £90 million in the next four years. The average 7.25% grant reduction will, according to the council, ‘present a major challenge with difficult consequences for service users and staff who are already facing a reduction in benefits and a pay freeze.’

A controversial scheme to build waste plants in South London is under threat as the Government yesterday announced the withdrawal of £225 million worth of funding.

  The owner of a mini market was fined after Tower Hamlets Council in Poplar found a serious cockroach infestation.

Memories, people, places, events: Black History Month is about preserving black heritage, local history and promoting new artists in the local communities.

Bright colours pick ‘n’ mix: that’s what people are wearing along the East London Line. Journeying on the East London Line, each station presents you with a completely different scene. Our first stop is New Cross, home of Goldsmiths college and launch pad of Young British Artists (YBA). The gear may look casual but every [...]