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#WrapUpLondon by donating your coats this winter

London Fire Brigade has extended the deadline to donate unwanted coats to WrapUp London, a clothing charity helping people in …
by Pius Bentgens/ November 28, 2023/ Christmas, Local News, News/

Archives, artists and academics: Bethnal Green’s hidden history on display

Called home by waves of migrants from around the world, the diverse borough of Tower Hamlets has meant so much …
by Aysha Imtiaz/ November 27, 2023/ Local News/

Three men jailed for a series of train robberies in south London

Three men have been handed jail sentences totalling twelve years and seven months for orchestrating a string of robberies on trains across …
by Mekdes Kabeto/ November 24, 2023/ Local News, News/

Man arrested in connection to rape in Croydon street

A man has been arrested after a woman was raped in the early hours of Saturday morning at the intersection …
by Luke Cromhout/ November 21, 2023/ Local News/

Odd socks help children ‘make a noise’ against bullying

Primary schools across the Eastlondonlines boroughs joined the fight against bullying this week.   Anti-Bullying Week, running from November 13 to …
by Aysha Imtiaz/ November 17, 2023/ Community, Education, Features, Local News/

New creative workspace to be developed in London Fields

A former Hackney office block is to be converted to provide more creative workspaces in the borough. The site, previously …
by Jordana Seal/ November 17, 2023/ Hackney, Local News, News/

Police find body in car boot in search for missing man, Justin Henry

Police have found a body in the boot of a car believed to be that of Justin Henry, 34, who …
by Ella Tunstall/ November 10, 2023/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/

Debate renews over controversial Deptford Town Hall statues

Since 1905, the four statues sitting high up on the front of Deptford Town Hall have looked down on pedestrians …
by Saskia Henn/ November 10, 2023/ Arts, Education, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Society/

Public asked to suggest new permanent exhibit for Hackney Museum

Local people are to be asked for their ideas for a new permanent exhibition at Hackney Museum. The exhibition is …
by Louisa Riley/ November 9, 2023/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/

Writers young and old on show at the 2023 Black Book Festival

Some publishers attending the Black Book Festival had decades of experience, but the youngest writer was only ten years old. …
by Pius Bentgens/ November 8, 2023/ Arts Features, Local News/

“There’s nature all around us”: The urban ecologist keeping Hackney green

Ten years ago, a Hackney resident, Gerard (Gerry) Tissier, decided to drop his comms job, pick up a shovel and …
by Ella Tunstall/ November 6, 2023/ Community, Environment, Features, Hackney, Local News, News, People/

Hackney has the worst bicycle theft rate in London, Met Police data shows

Met Police crime data released this week revealed that Hackney has had the highest number of bicycle thefts over the …
by Kamilla Abuziarova/ November 6, 2023/ Data, Hackney, Local News, Transport/

“Nothing justifies the killing of civilians”: Hundreds gather for pro-Palestine rally in Hackney

Hundreds gathered outside Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for Palestinians in Gaza, as Israel’s continued …
by Sharon Kam/ November 4, 2023/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society/

Lewisham Shopping Centre set for a makeover

When it opened in 1977, it was known for the figures in the main square, as well as the hippo …
by Chez Vitalis/ November 3, 2023/ Community, Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News/
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“Perfect financial storm”: Goldsmiths staff concerned at news of £16 million budget deficit

Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London were reassured their wages would still be paid in an email on Monday from …
by Lilly Khaokham/ November 3, 2023/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Shadwell pair charged with housing offences relating to HMO management

Two property managers have been charged with breaching housing regulations in relation to their management of a home in multiple …
by Jamie Richards/ November 3, 2023/ Crime, Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

“More Pembury, Less Circus”: Hackney residents campaign for improved junction

A group of Hackney Downs residents started a petition on Thursday for a new Pembury Circus layout after the council …
by Sharon Kam/ November 1, 2023/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, Society, Transport/

Hackney Police seize drug caches as part of Operation Yamata

Police seized more than £15,000 of cash, MDMA, almost 70g of cocaine and 11g of ketamine from three addresses in …
by Ella Tunstall/ November 1, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, News/

Celebration of women artists on show to mark Black History Month

Art by five black female artists from London was displayed to mark Lewisham’s Black History Month at Brockley Pop Up …
by Saskia Henn/ October 31, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Community, General Features, Local News, News, Uncategorized/

Man arrested following fatal stabbing of woman in Croydon

A 19-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Ash Tree Way, Croydon on October 29. The Metropolitan Police attended the address …
by Selin Oztuncman/ October 30, 2023/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/

Uproar as Tower Hamlets rolls back on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

By Rupert Birkett-Eyles, Luke Cromhout, Harry Merrell and Lilly Khaokham The low traffic neighbourhood project in Tower Hamlets is to …
by ELL Admin/ October 26, 2023/ Education, Environment, Health, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Families housed illegally in B&Bs shot up from zero to 175 in a year

Homeless families in Tower Hamlets have been staying in Bed and Breakfasts for periods exceeding the legal limit of six …
by Lilly Khaokham/ October 26, 2023/ Housing, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney shelter hosts “sleep out” fundraiser to help homeless people

A homeless shelter in Hackney hosted its first-ever sleep out last Friday to raise money to help keep people off …
by Ella Tunstall/ October 25, 2023/ Hackney, Housing, Local News/

First Blue Plaques for women in Croydon honour two suffragettes

Ethel Fennings and Mary Pearson have become the first two women ever to be commemorated on blue plaques in Croydon. …
by Memphis Lin/ October 24, 2023/ Croydon, Events, Local News, News/

South London man is missing, last seen in Croydon 

Met Police revealed 34-year-old Justin Henry was last seen in Croydon on October 15- before being reported missing the next day.   Henry was …
by Selin Oztuncman/ October 23, 2023/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/

Black-Owned Hackney closes after three years: traders share their experiences 

A well-loved street food and artisan trade market event in Hackney is closing after three years. EastLondonLines went to speak …
by Kamilla Abuziarova/ October 23, 2023/ Arts, Business, Hackney, Local News, News, Society/

Renters Union protest outside estate agent after tenants evicted under Section 21 notice

Two dozen protesters from the London Renters Union (LRU) rallied outside Keatons estate agents in Mile End on Saturday after …
by Lilly Khaokham/ October 23, 2023/ Housing, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

167 extra homes added to plans for Poplar development

Plans for a high-density housing development in Poplar have been expanded to include a further 167 new homes. The planned …
by Jamie Richards/ October 23, 2023/ Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Council criticised over ‘failure to consult’ on New Cross parking permits plans

Parked cars in Evelyn Ward Pic: Saskia Henn By Jack Friend and Saskia Henn Angry New Cross residents have strongly …
by ELL Admin/ October 23, 2023/ Community, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Hackney Mayoral by-election 2023: what you need to know

Hackney Mayoral by-election to take place on November 9, 2023. Pic: Wikimedia. Hackney residents will be selecting their next mayor …
by Sharon Kam/ October 20, 2023/ Events, Hackney, Local News, News/

Kevin Spacey’s first film since sexual assault trial to premiere at Bethnal Green cinema

Genesis Cinema in Bethnal Green is set to premiere Kevin Spacey’s first film since his sexual assault case, after the …
by Lilly Khaokham/ October 20, 2023/ Arts, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Lewisham football club accuse referees of unconscious bias against Black players

A south London football club has expressed its ‘disappointment and frustration’ after the referee sent one of its players off …
by Alexander Entwistle/ October 19, 2023/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Sports/

Step into a Windrush generation front room as interactive exhibition opens at Horniman Museum

Journey back in time and take a seat in a recreation of Windrush generation living room this weekend. The Horniman …
by Chez Vitalis/ October 18, 2023/ Arts, Events, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Society/

Croydon’s Maintained Nursery Schools may face closure

Five council-run nurseries are facing closure or mergers as some of them are said to be running at a cumulative …
by Selin Oztuncman/ October 17, 2023/ Croydon, Education, Local News, News/

Man accused of murder in Lewisham after alleged stab victim died in hospital

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a 21-year-old man, who died over a year after a street …
by Imogen Adam/ October 12, 2023/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Reading Between the Lines

Today, we launch our series of pieces exploring all things literature in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon. Stay tuned …
by ELL Admin/ April 23, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, General Features, Lead Stories, Local News, People, Society/

‘Everyone deserves a green space’: the battle for communal gardens

Canal Club Community Garden in Tower Hamlets was threatened with demolition in 2018. Here the club’s guardian, Sally Hone, tells …
by Amelia Neath/ April 7, 2023/ Lead Stories, Local Hero, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Club owner will continue with ‘events space’ plans despite council rejection

Plans to reopen a former Bethnal Green night club, Oval Space as a ‘corporate events space’ have been blocked by …
by Zygimantas Mascinskas/ March 30, 2023/ Community, Local News, News/

Hackney man convicted of rape after assaulting woman in Kingston

A Hackney man has been convicted of the rape and robbery of a woman in Kingston last year. Eighteen-year-old Mohammad …
by Kamilla Abuziarova/ March 29, 2023/ Local News, Uncategorized/

Meet the Trader: ‘The Mediterranean has a very welcoming restaurant culture… you can always find something’

With bouzouki music playing in the background and two pairs of customers chatting away, Chambers is a friendly, warm invitation …
by Ella Tunstall/ March 28, 2023/ Features, General Features, Hackney, Local News, Meet The Traders, News, People/
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