Local News Archive

Violent attack leaves shop assistant’s skull exposed

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into an attack on a 48-year-old shop assistant in Haggerston seven months ago, …

by Wojciech Fediow/ September 27, 2016/ Crime, Hackney, Local News/

Lewisham teenager stabbed in the neck in broad daylight

Police are appealing for information after the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Lewisham yesterday (September 26) afternoon. Officers were …

by Paden Vaughan/ September 27, 2016/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News/

Hackney Council invests £80,000 to protect cyclists

Hackney Council has paid for the installation of cyclist detecting camera technology on 22 new wheelchair accessible buses. The ‘Cyclear’ …

by Myffy Cairns/ September 19, 2016/ Hackney, Health, Local News, Society/

£200 million pound regeneration of Hackney’s Nightingale Estate

Hackney Council has accepted proposals for the development of 400 new homes on Hackney’s Nightingale Estate. The £200 million construction …

by Myffy Cairns/ August 2, 2016/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News/

Hunt is on for missing community activist

Crystal Palace residents are mounting an urgent search after a popular local campaigner went out for a walk in south London eight days …

by Lamees Altalebi/ June 21, 2016/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society/

News in Brief

HACKNEY   Hackney Wick station to be kept open after locals complain  Hackney Wick station will remain open on West …

by Nairomi Alice Eriksson/ June 17, 2016/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Over 20 firefighters battle blaze in Hackney flat

A fire broke out in Hackney on Monday morning, causing serious damage to a second-floor flat. Four fire engines and …

by Joanna Turner/ June 15, 2016/ Hackney, Local News, News/

Man seriously injured after trying to stop gang

A man who tried to stop a group of rowdy young people has been admitted to hospital following an attack …

by Rebecca Henrys/ June 14, 2016/ Crime, Croydon, Local News/

Historic pub continues to evade closure

A 600-year-old Stepney pub and iconic music venue has been given a new lifeline, thanks in part to a humble …

by Joanna Turner/ June 9, 2016/ Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Row blows up over council youth service overhaul

A row has blown up between a group of campaigners who say that Tower Hamlets council is set to close 18 …

by Rebecca Henrys/ June 8, 2016/ Education, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Schoolchildren rescued from Dover coast

Schoolchildren from Stamford Hill were dramatically rescued from a from Dover beach after getting stranded on Monday night. The 34 …

by Rebecca Henrys/ June 8, 2016/ Education, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News/

Croydon hit by flash floods

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding across south London with severe transport delays and rivers running through the streets. The …

by Joanna Turner/ June 7, 2016/ Croydon, Environment, Local News, News/

Lewisham mother demands investigation into pollution

A Lewisham mother wants an investigation opened to determine whether her daughter’s death was caused by London’s polluted air. Ella …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ June 7, 2016/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Fire breaks out in Hackney

Thirty-five firefighters and six fire engines were called to tackle a large blaze in Hackney today (June 7). Emergency services were …

by Juliet Moore/ June 7, 2016/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News/

Pedestrian killed in Deptford

A man has died after being hit by a car in Deptford on June 4. Police are appealing for information …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ June 6, 2016/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Four men arrested following Deptford stabbing

Four men, all in their early 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year old boy …

by Eir Nolsoe/ June 6, 2016/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Travellers clash with Hackney residents

by Joanna Turner/ June 6, 2016/ Hackney, Local News, News, Society/

False alarm for passengers at Dalston Junction

Around 250 panicked passengers were evacuated from their train due to a fire this morning (June 6) near Dalston Junction station. Alarmed passengers …

by Sian Filcher/ June 6, 2016/ Hackney, Local News, News/

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt: Croydon entrepreneur launches fashion brand

He founded Croydon Tech City in 2012 and over the past four years, born-and-bred Croydoner Jonny Rose has seen it grow …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ June 5, 2016/ Arts, Croydon, Features, General Features, Local News, Society/

Appeal for witnesses after teen death in Poplar

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager died in a road traffic accident involving a lorry in Poplar yesterday. …

by Joanna Turner/ June 2, 2016/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Speed limit on ‘dangerous’ roads under review

Tower Hamlets residents are being urged to have their say on the trial of a borough-wide 20mph speed limit by …

by Joanna Turner/ May 31, 2016/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

16-year-old “fighting for his life” after stabbing in Deptford

  Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy was stabbed in Deptford on Saturday night, leaving him “fighting …

by Joanna Turner/ May 30, 2016/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News, News/

News in brief

LEWISHAM Commuters angered as London Bridge stop dropped Southern Rail Services’ trains to Cannon Street will no longer call at …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ May 29, 2016/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Powerful women celebrated in Tower Hamlets’ pop-up exhibition

A pop-up exhibition celebrating women’s history in the East End opened yesterday (May 28) in Tower Hamlets. East End Women: …

by Juliet Moore/ May 28, 2016/ Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Gary Younge inspires schoolchildren at Goldsmiths talk

  The Guardian columnist Gary Younge opened young minds at Goldsmiths during a journalism workshop for children from four secondary schools …

by ELL Admin/ May 27, 2016/ Education, Lewisham, Local News/

Tower Hamlets has fastest-growing population in the UK

A population boom is predicted for Tower Hamlets over the next 10 years, according to a new report which puts …

by Rebecca Henrys/ May 27, 2016/ Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Fears for unique iron church as it goes on sale

A 158-year-old Dalston church made of corrugated iron is to be sold via online auction after previous attempts to sell …

by Joanna Turner/ May 26, 2016/ Hackney, Local News, News, Society/

Locals outraged as mayor gets pay rise after cuts

A row has broken out among Tower Hamlets councillors after the mayor voted to give himself an 11.8 per cent …

by Lucy Emma Domachowski/ May 26, 2016/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon Council appointed first openly gay mayor

Croydon Coucil has appointed its first openly gay mayor. Wayne Trakas-Lawlor was elected earlier this week with veteran councillor Toni Letts …

by Nairomi Alice Eriksson/ May 26, 2016/ Croydon, Local News, News, Politics/

Young cyclist killed by lorry in Croydon

A cyclist has died after being hit by a lorry on St James’s Road in Croydon on Monday afternoon. Police, …

by Rebecca Henrys/ May 25, 2016/ Croydon, Local News, News, Transport/

Schoolgirl hospitalised after being hit by train 

A schoolgirl is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a train in Catford Bridge Station this …

by Lucy Emma Domachowski/ May 23, 2016/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Transport/

Field Day anniversary to be celebrated with limited edition beer

The annual Field Day festival in Victoria Park, Hackney, is marking its 10th anniversary with a limited edition beer in …

by Anna Soerensen/ May 22, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Health, Local News, Music/

Crystal Palace lose the FA Cup Final to Manchester United

Crystal Palace failed to win the FA Cup yesterday (May 21) despite scoring the opening goal at Wembley. Palace played against Manchester …

by Holly Kathryn Gazzard/ May 22, 2016/ Croydon, Local News, News, Sports/

School teacher jailed for underage sexual activity with a pupil

A 27-year-old teacher has been sentenced to 12 months in prison  at Croydon Crown Court for engaging in sexual activity …

by Itunu Michelle Oduwole-Aigbogun/ May 22, 2016/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/

Cycling festival returns to London

Spin London festival has returned to London for another weekend of innovative cycling. First launched in 2013 in an east …

by ELL Admin/ May 22, 2016/ Local News, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

Protesters march to save Lewisham libraries

  Lewisham locals are taking a stand to save their libraries after the borough council cut £1 million from its library budget. …

by ELL Admin/ May 22, 2016/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Society/

Family hit by £16,665 planning levy for extending home

A Croydon couple have received a bill for more than £16,500 from their local council after applying to extend their home. …

by Shima Begum/ May 20, 2016/ Croydon, Housing, Local News, News/

National vegetarian week: Vegetarian and Vegan cafes you should head down to

With national vegetarian week in full swing (May 16-22), East London Lines takes a look at the best vegetarian restaurants …

by Rebecca-May Honeybone/ May 20, 2016/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Council to spend £3 million on redevelopment architects

Tower Hamlets Council is spending nearly £3million on internationally-renowned architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) to design the civic redevelopment …

by Anna Soerensen/ May 20, 2016/ Employment, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Austerity Bites: Food Exhibition opens in Lewisham

Anthropologists have collaborated with local primary schools, community kitchens and restaurants in an exhibition to explore food in Lewisham. The …

by Matilda Keywood/ May 19, 2016/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, Uncategorized/