Local News Archive

Sisters Uncut: A local campaign group saving women’s lives

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in October, shoppers in Brick Lane’s trendy thrift stores found themselves part of a political …

by Poppy Noor/ April 19, 2018/ Croydon, Data, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

‘We’re running on nothing’: how an unfunded domestic violence service survives

When I approach the Pembury Community Centre, the place is a vision of colour and happiness. Women rub shea butter …

by Poppy Noor/ April 19, 2018/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, People, Society/

A local hostel facing closure: A documentary

Eastlondonlines investigates the impact of a local hostel closure in a short documentary, as part of our #RighttoRefuge series  

by Poppy Noor/ April 18, 2018/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

‘There weren’t enough already’: a domestic violence survivor questions council cuts

  By Ellie Fry & Poppy Noor When Kio Sapeye first left her partner, she had her clothes on her back …

by Ellie Fry/ April 17, 2018/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Til death do us part: ELL remembers the women killed by their partners

Source: MET Police On a cold winter morning on January 2, 2012, Kirsty Treloar, 20, from Haggerston, Hackney was killed …

by Sophia Ankel/ April 16, 2018/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Right to Refuge: our series on domestic violence

 The Eastlondonlines areas have seen cuts of more than a fifth to funding for domestic violence services since 2010. …

by Sophia Ankel/ April 16, 2018/ Croydon, Data, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Indian street food, sourdough pizza and jerk chicken – welcome to Catford’s new food market

A new food market, featuring stalls selling everything from Kolkata street food to vegan cusine and sourdough pizza opened in …

by William Taylor-Gammon/ April 6, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News/

Man dies after assault on bus in New Cross

A man has died in hospital after suffering a critical head injury following an assault on a bus in New Cross …

by William Taylor-Gammon/ April 5, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News/

British-Bengali writer and activist seeks more dialogue on her culture

The lives of 20th century Indian suffragettes was the subject of a talk on International Women’s Day by British-Bengali writer …

by Rose Morelli/ April 5, 2018/ Local News/

Designer heavan with Dior and Dolce & Gabbana at Serotonin Vintage

Located in the heart of Shoreditch, Serotonin Vintage is second-hand designer heaven. Elliot Cook, 27, and his sister Rachael, 26, …

by Laura Butcher/ March 30, 2018/ Local News/

Consultation period for Canary Wharf South Dock footpath ends

A period for public feedback on a new pedestrian bridge proposal in Canary Wharf has ended. Proposals for the bridge …

by Rose Morelli/ March 28, 2018/ Environment, Local News, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

‘Furry Tales’ continue in Tower Hamlets

If you live in Tower Hamlets and plan to adopt a rabbit or a guinea pig this Easter, Tom Goody …

by Rose Morelli/ March 28, 2018/ Features, Local News, Meet The Traders, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Council tackles obesity with Jamie Oliver’s ‘Sugar Smart’ Initiative

The mayor of Tower Hamlets has urged schools to adopt a healthier stance on sugar intake as part of school …

by Rose Morelli/ March 28, 2018/ Education, Health, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the Rising Sun Collective: doing music and parties the D-I-Y way

In between New Cross, Peckham and Nunhead lies The Rising Sun, a disused pub that has been transformed into a …

by Grace Goslin/ March 28, 2018/ Local News/

Plans for disused bank in New Cross to become a microbrewery

Plans have been proposed to Lewisham council, requesting that a vacant bank building on New Cross Road be refurbished into …

by William Taylor-Gammon/ March 28, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News, Uncategorized/

Tower Hamlets Council urged to audit gender pay gap

The People’s Alliance of Tower Hamlets have submitted a gender pay gap motion, requesting a full audit of the council’s …

by Edward Spratt/ March 27, 2018/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Lewisham wins Twitter’s World Cup of London boroughs

Lewisham has beaten Lambeth to be crowned the winner of the ‘World Cup of London boroughs’. Lewisham won with 56 …

by Edward Spratt/ March 25, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News, News/

Hackney’s first women run market celebrates Women’s Day

By Roza Andreou and Begum Whitehead  Well Street Market celebrated International Women’s Day with a women’s themed market -most stalls …

by ELL Admin/ March 24, 2018/ Hackney, Local News/

Council uses former buildings to rehouse Hackney Wick’s creative community

Small creative businesses which are being forced to move out because of redevelopment in the Hackney Wick area are to …

by Begum Whitehead/ March 24, 2018/ Hackney, Local News/

Disused bank becomes new centre for helping young people find employment

A former Santander bank in Tower Hamlets has been turned into a new centre to help tackle youth unemployment – …

by Roza Andreou/ March 24, 2018/ Employment, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Peanut traders’ illegal lock-up near Tower of London shut down by council

A shack under Fenchurch Street railway station used to roast and store peanuts by unlicensed street traders half-a-mile from the …

by Roza Andreou/ March 24, 2018/ Business, Crime, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

The new East London apprentice – feeding sheep on an urban farm

Once, apprenticeships in the East End would have meant working in the vast docks or a grimy factory. Now, its …

by Roza Andreou/ March 20, 2018/ Employment, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney children battle ‘false’ food advertising in new exhibition

Advertising aimed at young people encouraging them to choose unhealthy foods has become the focus of a new exhibition featuring …

by Laura Butcher/ March 20, 2018/ Arts, Hackney, Local News/

Graffiti artist ‘Stik’ designs new statue for Hoxton Square

A major piece of public art, created by “world-renowned” graffiti artist Stik, has secured planning permission and will be unveiled …

by Callum Haslehurst-Mackenzie/ March 20, 2018/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/

Investigation launched as man shot by Hackney Police remains in critical condition

A man shot by armed police in Hackney last night was in a “critical condition” today as an investigation was …

by Callum Haslehurst-Mackenzie/ March 20, 2018/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News/

Hackney football club to play against celebrities in anti knife crime match

A Hackney football club is set to play against a team of celebrities in a match to highlight the knife …

by Begum Whitehead/ March 20, 2018/ Hackney, Local News, Sports/

Parents say denial of air pollution level at school risks children’s health

Parents of children at a Stoke Newington primary school say they are appalled at a councillor for denying that pollution in …

by Laura Butcher/ March 11, 2018/ Environment, Local News, News/

Lewisham receives £4,000 for taking part in New Year’s Day Parade

Lewisham has been awarded £4,000 for finishing 7th in the London New Year’s Day Parade 2018 Boroughs’ competition. Last week, …

by Erenata Kadrolli/ March 11, 2018/ Arts, Local News/

Investigation launched after man dies after being restrained by Lewisham police

An investigation has been launched by  the police watchdog following the death of a man who was being restrained by …

by Edward Spratt/ March 11, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News, News/

Rotherham official who led response to sex abuse scandal to be new Lewisham chief executive

The man who led the response to the Rotherham child sex abuse scandal is to be the new chief executive …

by Edward Spratt/ March 11, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Ellie Reeves MP for Lewisham West and Penge gets front bench promotion

Ellie Reeves MP for Lewisham West and Penge has been appointed to the Labour Party’s front bench as Parliamentary Private …

by Suleega Aweys/ March 9, 2018/ Lewisham, Local News, Politics/

Community group catch speeding vehicles to tackle dangerous driving

A Croydon community group are tackling dangerous driving by working with TfL to issue warnings to drivers speeding in residential …

by Charlotte Pritchard/ March 9, 2018/ Crime, Croydon, Health, Lead Stories, Local News, Society/

Contractors appointed for Tower Hamlets’ £105m new town hall in Whitechapel

    Construction company Bouygues UK Limited has been appointed to work on the new civic centre in Whitechapel for …

by Roza Andreou/ March 4, 2018/ Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Public urged to pick up litter in clean-up Croydon campaign

Croydon Council have launched their very own effort to clean up the streets ahead of  the nationwide Keep Britain Tidy …

by Grace Goslin/ March 1, 2018/ Croydon, Events, Local News, Upcoming/

Two of London’s oldest trees face felling after fungus attack

Two of London’s oldest trees, situated in Clissold Park,  in Stoke Newington, are to be felled in the future  having …

by Callum Haslehurst-Mackenzie/ February 24, 2018/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News/

Bicycles for refugees charity expands to cope with rising demand

A London charity that provides donated bicycles to refugees opened a new facility in Deptford this week following a massive …

by Edward Spratt/ February 23, 2018/ Business, Lewisham, Local News/

Judge’s holiday delays sentencing on mentally-ill man who attacked 92-year-old widow

A mentally-ill man who dragged a 92-year-old woman down a road to steal her purse has had his sentencing adjourned …

by Joe McCarthy/ February 16, 2018/ Local News/

Mayor to respond to issues troubling Hackney’s youths

Hackney Mayor Philip Glanville has pledged to deliver a meaningful, “on the ground”, response to a new report that is …

by Callum Haslehurst-Mackenzie/ February 12, 2018/ Hackney, Local News, News/

Tower Hamlets ‘Big Clean Up’ event will run again after last year’s success

The Big Clean Up events will be returning to Tower Hamlets from March 5 to 9, as part of the ‘Love Your …

by Lucia Retuerto-Frances/ February 10, 2018/ Events, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Stage designer to the stars will aid £5m restoration of iconic Clapton church

A critically acclaimed artist who designed the closing ceremony of the London Olympics and stadium sets for Beyoncé and Adele …

by Josefine Henneberg/ February 9, 2018/ Arts, Arts Features, Hackney, Local News, Music/