BAJ2-12 Alice Yehia Archive

Recycled Christmas trees prevent tonnes of waste

Croydon residents who dropped off their old Christmas trees for recycling during January helped prevent an estimated 55 tonnes of …

by Alice Yehia/ February 12, 2013/ Croydon, Environment/

Hackney officer sacked following assault on student

A Hackney based Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed from the force on Monday following accusations that he had assaulted …

by Alice Yehia/ February 11, 2013/ Crime, Hackney/

Steve Reed is Labour candidate for by-election

Lambeth council leader Steve Reed has been selected as Labour’s candidate for the Croydon North by-election.

by Alice Yehia/ November 3, 2012/ Croydon, Politics, Society/

Headstone to celebrate the memory of servicemen

A headstone built in the memory of Croydon servicemen who have lost their lives since the end of World War …

by Alice Yehia/ November 2, 2012/ Croydon/

Locals urged to recycle Halloween pumpkins

Recycle your pumpkins, locals are being urged by Croydon council. Using the message “love food, hate waste”, Croydon council is …

by Alice Yehia/ November 1, 2012/ Croydon/

Residents to get tested for HIV and hepatitis

Get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C Hackney residents are being urged. Over 1,300 people in Hackney are …

by Alice Yehia/ October 31, 2012/ Hackney, Health/

Eastenders star presents memoirs as part of Black History Month

Dressed in purple from head to toe, Corinne Skinner Carter, 82 year old veteran of Eastenders and Empire Road gazes at …

by Alice Yehia/ October 28, 2012/ People/

Out Foxed on Wednesday at the “Unofficial Leveson Film Series”

The “Unofficial Leveson Film Festival” featuring a series of cult screenings, is running in East London for one more week.  …

by Alice Yehia/ October 25, 2012/ Arts/

Research shows lack of funds are preventing students entering postgraduate education

An increasing number of UK students are prevented from entering postgraduate education due to a lack of funds, new research …

by Alice Yehia/ October 24, 2012/ Lead Stories/

Activists from EastLondonLines boroughs to join TUC anti-cuts march and rally on Saturday

People and community groups from the EastLondonLines boroughs will join a national anti-cuts demonstration in central London today. The demonstration, …

by Alice Yehia/ October 19, 2012/ Lead Stories/

Tuition fees waived for Lewisham students

Goldsmiths, University of London has launched a new bursary and awards scheme

by Alice Yehia/ October 18, 2012/ Lewisham/

Residents have a say on social housing criteria

Tower Hamlets residents will be given a say in how social housing is allocated after new council decision.

by Alice Yehia/ October 17, 2012/ Tower Hamlets/

Boris approves demolition of Fruit & Wool

London Mayor Boris Johnson approved the demolition of Spitalfield’s historic London Fruit & Wool Exchange and redevelopment of the site …

by Alice Yehia/ October 10, 2012/ Business, Environment, Tower Hamlets/

“Friendly” Catford pub under closure threat

A popular pub in Catford is under threat of closure from a redevelopment plan that would transform the space into …

by Alice Yehia/ October 9, 2012/ Business, Lewisham, Society/

Spitalfields Market to host best of hand-made Britain

A new weekend market showcasing British designers specialising in hand-made crafts will be launched at Old Spitalfields Market tomorrow.

by Alice Yehia/ October 5, 2012/ Business, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Round two for mayor’s community group grants

Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman launched the second round of community grants that will aim to help disadvantaged people get …

by Alice Yehia/ October 3, 2012/ Employment, Society, Tower Hamlets/

The Croydon girls preparing to compete to be Miss Guyana

The loud sound of high heels stepping firmly on a wooden floor can be heard from outside the room. “Two …

by Alice Yehia/ October 1, 2012/ Features/

Tats life: tattoo fair makes its mark on docklands

Bands, artists and circus performers will descend on Tower Hamlets this weekend for the eight London International Tattoo Convention.

by Alice Yehia/ September 25, 2012/ Tower Hamlets/

Allders mall saved as store finally succumbs

Shops in the historic Allders Mall are clinging on to life after the giant department store which houses them closed …

by Alice Yehia/ September 25, 2012/ Business, Croydon, Employment, Society/

ELL People Week: Local ukulele enthusiasts

Only halfway through the third song of the night my index finger is starting to bleed, as this experience proves …

by Alice Yehia/ April 13, 2012/ People/

ELL People Week: Kirstie Macleod, Hackney textile artist

The coloured tree ‘jumpers’ are placed in the middle of the living room table like a grandiose centerpiece. Almost like …

by Alice Yehia/ April 12, 2012/ People/

Fines for chewing gum litter in Lewisham

Lewisham residents risk a £75 fine for littering the streets with used chewing gum, the council has warned. A national …

by Alice Yehia/ March 19, 2012/ Environment, Lewisham, Society/

Bangers and mash return to Clissold Park café

The Clissold Park café in Stoke Newington has bowed to public pressure by serving cheaper dishes, after it was accused …

by Alice Yehia/ March 17, 2012/ Hackney/

Council criticised over pay arrangements

Employees at a number of local authorities, including Hackney Council, are avoiding paying income tax by being paid through external …

by Alice Yehia/ March 16, 2012/ Hackney/

Immigration adviser jailed for fraud offences

A Tower Hamlets immigration adviser has been jailed for three and a half years after he was found guilty of …

by Alice Yehia/ March 14, 2012/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

International women’s fair held at Spitalfields Market

Spitalfields Market played host to the International Women’s Fair yesterday in celebration of the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day. …

by Alice Yehia/ March 11, 2012/ Lead Stories, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Two men found guilty of nine-hour torture

Two men have been found guilty of kidnapping and torturing two brothers in a nine-hour ordeal after a business deal …

by Alice Yehia/ March 8, 2012/ Crime, Hackney/

Protests force re-think on Spitalfields development

The fate of the historic London Fruit & Wool Exchange in Spitalfields remains in the balance, as private contractors were …

by Alice Yehia/ March 8, 2012/ Society, Tower Hamlets/

Search for missing former EastEnders actor

Family and friends of an actor who went missing from Bethnal Green on March 1 are appealing for anyone with …

by Alice Yehia/ March 6, 2012/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Better education and social care lead to drop in teenage pregnancy rates in east London

Teenage pregnancy rates have fallen in some of east London’s most deprived boroughs, new figures from the NHS show. Significant …

by Alice Yehia/ March 5, 2012/ Health, Lead Stories, Society/

Exhibition opens with snaps from underground

East London gallery theprintspace welcomed top city photographers to the packed opening night of its ‘Underground’ themed exhibition on Thursday, …

by Alice Yehia/ March 2, 2012/ Hackney/

Age-old disease stalks streets of east London

As Rare Disease Day launches, figures show Tower Hamlets is still one of the worst affected places in the country …

by Alice Yehia/ February 29, 2012/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

Petition slams “ugly” rebuild of historic building

The future of Spitalfield’s historic London Fruit & Wool Exchange site will be decided in in a meeting of Tower …

by Alice Yehia/ February 28, 2012/ Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Knitted out: Hackney’s trees are colourful and cosy

When Hackney residents woke up on Monday morning, a fairytale sight was to be unveiled. Multi- coloured, heart warming knitted …

by Alice Yehia/ February 22, 2012/ Arts/

Pick of the Line: free events 23/2/12 – 29/2/12

Spring is just around the corner, and pricy holiday ideas are on everyone’s minds. What better way to have a …

by Alice Yehia/ February 22, 2012/ Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Community land trust will create cheaper housing

London’s first community land trust project is to be based at St Clements hospital in east London .

by Alice Yehia/ February 22, 2012/ Tower Hamlets/

Foundry casts first Royal Jubilee bell

Whitechapel bell foundry has cast the first Royal Jubilee bell, as part of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Queen’s …

by Alice Yehia/ February 20, 2012/ Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Tools: beautiful maps, antique dolls and… science posters?

Giant, vibrantly coloured maps cover the shop window, while a retro-looking bicycle quietly awaits the next customer inside, leaning over …

by Alice Yehia/ February 17, 2012/ Meet The Traders, People, Uncategorized/