River Ravensbourne in Lewisham. Photo Alex Adey

London Fire Brigade have issued a warning about the dangers of playing in water after three children got into trouble in Lewisham’s River Ravensbourne yesterday evening (April 30 2012). (more…)

The Big Ride start on Park Lane photo: Alex Bishop

Boris Johnson, London Mayor, has pledged to improve cycling provision (more…)

Building Futures Attendees Celebrate. Photo: Alex Bishop

Sixteen Tower Hamlets residents completed a construction training scheme in Stepney, as part of a drive to help people long-term unemployed get back to work.

The £200m renovation of Ocean Estate is developed by Wates Building Contractors in conjunction with Tower Hamlets Council and East Thames Development Consortium. (more…)

The Queen Reopens the Cutty Sark, Photo: Max Owens

After almost six years of closure The Cutty Sark is reopened for tourists today. East London Lines was there when the Queen visited the famous 19th century clipper impressively restored after the 2007 fire and marked its return to public access. (more…)

Margaret Mensah and Joyce Ademasa of Positive Elements. Pic: Sarah Whitehead

EastLondonLines investigates new start-ups in Croydon, starting with hair salon Positive Elements (more…)

Amina Mangera of Come the Revolution. Pic: Lene Wold

EastLondonLines’ week of celebrating start-ups continues (more…)

PLA Studios' creative director Robin Lacey (far right) and his team. Pic: Aaron Lee

On the fringes of London’s Silicon Roundabout, this tech start-up is making waves and winning awards (more…)

EastLondonLines celebrates the business start-ups that are lighting up the capital. Pic: Jim Campbell's Scattered Light, Dusty Hoskovec/Northern Light

EastLondonLines brings you the founders, inventors and leaders who are turning London’s fortunes around

Unemployment is on the rise and the future is looking bleak, the headlines say. Times are tough, but some people are not content sitting back and hoping they win the lottery – they have started their own businesses and are out to make a difference. (more…)

Christian Dillion and Ben Green of East London Furniture. Pic: Aaron Lee

A shop in Hoxton is making eye-catching furniture out of used materials. (more…)

Evictions on Leyton Marsh on Tuesday

Three people who were arrested following a protest at Leyton Marsh have been jailed. (more…)