Local News Archive

Living in the fast lane: former model with designs on Instagram business

Jessica Luosta began her working life as a model, shooting campaigns for major brands like Louis Vuitton and Comme de …

by Georgia Ridout/ April 8, 2019/ Arts, Local News/

Hackney given £10,000 to celebrate Windrush Day

A Caribbean bake-off and a cricket tournament are among events to be funded by a £10,000 Government grant to Hackney …

by Tom Higgins/ April 3, 2019/ Hackney, Local News/

Croydon plans new suburban development planning policy

A new suburban development planning policy is being introduced by Croydon Council in a move to help tackle the housing …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ April 3, 2019/ Croydon, Housing, Local News/

Almost 2000 properties in Tower Hamlets owned by tax haven companies

Almost 2000 properties in Tower Hamlets are owned by anonymous companies registered in offshore tax havens, ranking it as the …

by Kunyu Wang/ March 29, 2019/ Crime, Housing, Local News/

Poplar streets turned into temporary play area for school children

Two Poplar streets were temporarily turned into a play street for local children this week to demonstrate the benefits of …

by Georgia Ridout/ March 29, 2019/ Education, Environment, Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Brexit Petition: How has East London reacted?

A record-breaking petition calling for Article 50 to be revoked has reached more than 5.9 million votes, but reception to …

by Tom Higgins/ March 29, 2019/ EU Referendum, General Features, Local News, Politics, Society/

Council approves plan for 200 home development in Lewisham

Up to 200 new homes are being built in Lewisham after the council approved  a new development in Ladywell. The new …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ March 29, 2019/ Local News/

Police and council leaders face questions from young on crime and stop and seach

Sixty young people from Tower Hamlets questioned a panel of high-level police, community and government leaders at a Young People’s …

by Kunyu Wang/ March 29, 2019/ Education, Local News/

‘Inadequate’ rail companies criticised over Lewisham stranded train passengers drama

Network Rail and Southeastern rail were guilty of “inadequate management” when dozens of passengers abandoned their stranded  trains  to walk …

by Victoria Smith/ March 28, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Transport/

Council backs rent cap to protect creative industries in Hackney Wick

  Rent controls are to be imposed on properties in the Hackney Wick area to  protect creative businesses. The area …

by Sarah Antoun/ March 28, 2019/ Arts, Business, Environment, Hackney, Housing, Local News/

Shop loses alcohol licence after selling drink to underage schoolgirls

A Bethnal Green shop has lost its alcohol licence after selling vodka to underage school girls who purchased the beverages …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 28, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Council seeks public views on how to become more ‘autism-friendly’

People in Hackney have been asked to contribute their views on how to make the borough more friendly for its …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 27, 2019/ Local News, News/

Joint anti-drugs task force makes 114 arrests in five weeks

A joint police and local authority campaign against drug dealers in Tower Hamlets has led to 114 arrests within the …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 27, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

New Hackney Virtual Reality bar will give users entry to other worlds

A new Virtual Reality bar featuring some of the latest games and experiences is opening in Haggerston next month. Opening …

by Django Zimmatore/ March 27, 2019/ Local News/

Lewisham Council launches a £90,000 a year apprenticeship fund

Lewisham Council has launched a new fund worth £90,000 a year to create more apprenticeships within the borough. The Apprenticeship …

by Deniza Primbet/ March 26, 2019/ Employment, Local News/

Council agrees Young Mayor’s £25,000 youth spending plans

Funding has been agreed for £25,000 worth of ventures designed to support young people in Lewisham, drawn up by the …

by Victoria Smith/ March 26, 2019/ Local News/

New exhibition to celebrate centenary of council housing in Croydon

An interactive museum exhibition is commencing this summer in Croydon Clocktower to celebrate 100 years of council housing in the borough. …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ March 26, 2019/ Croydon, Housing, Local News/

Immersive audio walk encourages locals to explore the history of Deptford

An immersive podcast which originates from a promenade performance by Deptford-based theatre group Teatro Vivo, has been released to encourage people to …

by Deniza Primbet/ March 26, 2019/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/

Council team honoured for hate and violence prevention work

Tower Hamlets Council has been recognised at the Local Government Chronicle’s Awards ceremony for their work on preventing hate and …

by Joshua Statter/ March 25, 2019/ Environment, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Hate crime attack on Asian man outside Whitechapel mosque

An Asian man was attacked outside a Whitechapel mosque by three white males who made racist comments towards him hours …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 24, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Barts Health NHS Trust liable for death of baby

    Barts Health NHS trust has admitted they were responsible for the death of three-week-old Caliel Smith-Kwami, who died shortly …

by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Health, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Hope for Hypertension Patients as Barts Health NHS Trust Reveal Success of New Trial.

A trial of a new procedure to help people with high blood pressure jointly conducted by an East London health …

by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Health, Local News, Uncategorized/

Man shot by police in “critical condition”

A man “armed with knives and making threats to kill” is in critical condition after being shot by police in …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 22, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News/

New programme to help explore creative potential of disadvantaged children

Talk About Art are working with Lewisham Virtual School (LVS) and Youth First in a 10-week programme aimed at helping children …

by Dylan MacCLay/ March 22, 2019/ Local News/

Police inquiry after two die from electrocution on rail lines

The bodies of two people have been found dead on the train tracks running between Hackney Wick and Stratford. Police …

by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, Transport/

‘Tony Pigeon’ leads campaign to create Animal Mayor for Lewisham

A new campaign, led by a pigeon called Tony, has been launched to create an ‘Animal Mayor’ for Lewisham who …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 21, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Two convicted for brutal killing of elderly relative at his home

Two people were convicted at the Old Bailey for the brutal stabbing of an elderly relative at his home in …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 20, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Tower Hamlets celebrates their First National Social Prescribing Day

  An event celebrating Tower Hamlets’ first National Social Prescribing Day was held at Mile End Hospital’s Education Centre. Social Prescribing (SP) is a …

by Ayesha Rahman/ March 19, 2019/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Theatre seeks donation to extend Jude Law supported charity scheme

A crowdfunded pilot scheme supported by Academy Award winner Jude Law to offer free theatre tickets to children is seeking further …

by Deniza Primbet/ March 18, 2019/ Features, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/

Clothes shop in Lewisham offers young people safety from violence

A clothes shop in Lewisham Shopping Centre has started working with a charity that provides young people with a safe place …

by Dylan MacCLay/ March 14, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News/

Court halts Tidemill Garden eviction notice

Lewisham Council’s eviction notice to end protests next to Tidemill Garden in Deptford was halted by Bromley County Court last …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 14, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Art by teenagers with anxiety disorders goes on display in Lewisham

Art work created by young people from Lewisham who are struggling with anxiety disorders is to go on show later …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ March 14, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Local News, Uncategorized/

Lewisham step up campaign for Bakerloo line extension

  Lewisham and Southwark Councils have launched a campaign with Millwall football club to back the proposed Bakerloo line extension. …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ March 13, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, Transport/

Man narrowly avoids being crushed by falling roof in Stoke Newington

A man narrowly avoided being crushed by bricks that came tumbling down from a collapsing building only seconds after he …

by Sarah Antoun/ March 13, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News/

Community service suffers as Lewisham cuts budget by £9m

Lewisham Council announced a £9 million cut in its budget, which is £1 million more than previously discussed during talks …

by Victoria Smith/ March 10, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Schemes launched to create 100 apprenticeships in Croydon

Croydon College. Pic: Sahira Raja Two new council schemes have been introduced to boost the number of apprentices in Croydon. …

by Sahira Raja/ March 8, 2019/ Croydon, Employment, Local News, News/

Weekend sports and leisure events in Tower Hamlets to mark International Women’s Day

  Tower Hamlets Council are offering free discounted sports and activities to local women across the borough this weekend in …

by Bella White/ March 8, 2019/ Local News/

TV midwives launch new home birth equipment for their real life counterparts

A trial of new standardised bags for midwifes carrying out home deliveries has been launched at Barts Health NHS Trust. …

by Bella White/ March 8, 2019/ Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Residents to meet owners of Forest Hill green space at centre of planning row

Residents concerned over the fate of a local green space in Forest Hill will this weekend meet developers who are …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 8, 2019/ Environment, Lewisham, Local News/

Community urged to embrace Sunday walks

  An initiative to encourage local community engagement with nature has been launched in Tower Hamlets. The event, Neighbourhood Nature, …

by Ayesha Rahman/ March 7, 2019/ Environment, Events, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/