BAJ2-14Sgarbi Archive

Hackney’s Silicon Roundabout nominated most dominant technology hub in the UK in new study

Hackney’s Silicon Roundabout is home to the greatest density of technology firms in the UK, twice more densely packed than …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ September 18, 2015/ Lead Stories/

Stoke Newington reservoir to reopen as nature reserve

The site of a 19th century coal house and the surrounding East Reservoir in Stoke Newington will reopen as a …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ September 4, 2015/ Hackney/

Four new ways for London to solve its housing crisis

Can London accommodate a fairer, more affordable rental market as one of the fastest growing cities in the world? Eastlondonlines …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ November 26, 2014/ Features, Housing/

Ben Haenow’s latest song splits X Factor judges

Ben Haenow’s latest X Factor performance has stirred mixed feelings among the judges, with some of them tipping him to …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 28, 2014/ Croydon, Music/

Geffrye Museum’s new plans welcomed by campaigners

Campaigners have welcomed new plans for the Geffrye museum’s extension, after the last design was dropped following months of local …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 24, 2014/ Hackney/

Ben Haenow makes it through yet another X Factor round

Ben Haenow wowed the X Factor judges once more at the competition’s second live show last weekend with a passionate …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 21, 2014/ Croydon, Music/

Nick Davies discusses media power at Goldsmiths

Investigative journalist Nick Davies has called on the British public to be aware of the power that media moguls have …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 17, 2014/ People/

Last minute appeal saves Stop the Incinerator campaign

Local campaign “Stop the Incinerator” has succeeded in raising sufficient funds to challenge Sutton council in a judicial review thanks …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 9, 2014/ Croydon, News/

Haenow continues on his X Factor journey

Ben Haenow has made it through to the X Factor’s live shows after being one of the only acts to …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 8, 2014/ Croydon, News/

‘Stop the Incinerator’ campaign’s judicial review is threatened through lack of funds

“Stop the Incinerator”  campaign’s judicial review, of Croydon and Sutton councils, is under threat due to a lack of funding. …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 8, 2014/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, News/

Commuters surprised by West Croydon bus station closure

Many Croydon locals were shocked to find  West Croydon bus station  closed today. The closure is scheduled to last until …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ October 4, 2014/ Croydon, Local News, Transport/

Croydon van driver through to next stage of X Factor

Croydon van driver Ben Haenow has sung his way to the next stage of this year’s X Factor after wowing …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ September 30, 2014/ Arts, Croydon/

Angry debate over Hackney pedestrianisation

“All business is gone. It’s getting worse and worse everyday.” Pawan Chawla, director of the shop Designer Baby on Narrow …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 27, 2014/ Employment, Hackney, Local News, Transport/

Eccentric wedding fair to march into Hackney this April

An event for the most fashion savvy and unconventional brides and grooms is coming to Hackney next week. A Most Curious …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 26, 2014/ Arts, Features, General Features, Hackney, Upcoming/

Hundreds of schools across EastLondonLines boroughs expected to be affected by NUT teaching strike

A number of schools across the East London Lines boroughs will be closed today, as teachers support a nation-wide strike in …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 26, 2014/ Education, Employment, Lead Stories, Politics, Society, Uncategorized/

Emotional tributes paid to Shareka Ann-Fab Marsh, 15 year old school girl shot dead in Hackney on Saturday

The family of Shereka Ann-Fab Marsh, the 15 year old girl fatally wounded on Saturday, have released a statement saying …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 25, 2014/ Crime, Lead Stories, Uncategorized/

Suspects sought after man stabbed and carjacked

Police are appealing for information to help locate suspects after a man was stabbed in the arm and had his …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 19, 2014/ Hackney/

Couple who glorifed Lee Rigby death on YouTube jailed

A Hackney couple has been sentenced to jail for glorifying the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby in videos posted online …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 15, 2014/ Crime, Hackney, Society/

Depford Shanty Crew contest Convoys Wharf plan in song

The Deptford Shanty Crew has joined the local protest against the Convoys Wharf regeneration plan with its new song “Deptford …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 15, 2014/ Environment, Housing, Lewisham, Local News, Music/

People Before Profit to contest Convoys Wharf plans

Lewisham People Before Profit will be calling for changes in the Convoys Wharf regeneration plan during London Mayor Boris Johnson’s …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 14, 2014/ Environment, Housing, Lewisham, Politics/

Catford pre-fab estate turns into pop-up exhibition

One of the city’s last pre-fab estates in Catford has been turned into a pop-up exhibition this month, filled with …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 12, 2014/ Arts, Lewisham, News/

Workshare and Raspberry Pi teach kids computer coding

A new initiative to engage young people in computer science and teach coding skills is to take place in Tower …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 5, 2014/ News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

New phone app makes feasting in Croydon easy

A new app launched by two Croydon entrepreneurs enabling users to book restaurants and order food in the borough straight …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ March 1, 2014/ Business, Croydon/

Haggerston Baths campaign receives over 1,000 signatures

A petition to save a Victorian landmark in Hackney has received over 1,000 signatures in 10 days. Haggerston Baths, a …

by Giulia Sgarbi/ February 11, 2014/ Hackney, Local News/