BAJ2-14Sunnucks Archive

Oct 30 – Nov 6 – Ghostly tours and family fireworks

This week’s selection draws mainly from the celebrations of Halloween and Guy Fawkes. Alongside the annual public fireworks events we’ve got something a …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 30, 2014/ What's On This Week/

Hackney terrorism dawn raid 21 year old arrested

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in east London, on suspicion of helping another in a terrorist act. The suspect …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 29, 2014/ Crime, Hackney, News, Uncategorized/

National award received by local foster carers

Two Tower Hamlets foster carers have been awarded for their ‘outstanding commitment’ to foster children with disabilities. Gertrude and Keith …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 24, 2014/ Tower Hamlets/

Goldsmiths music student awarded £1,500 prize

Lucy Cait, 21, a talented musician from Goldsmiths, University of London, has been given a ‘head-start’ into the music industry. …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 22, 2014/ Lewisham, Music/

Victoria Park crowned the UK’s favourite park

Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets has been crowned the nation’s favourite park in this year’s People’s Choice Awards. Now a …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 19, 2014/ Environment, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Blind man asks Goldsmiths students to read to him

A 34-year-old blind man from Nunhead was left “overwhelmed” by responses after posting a hand-written advert in a Goldsmiths corridor …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 16, 2014/ Arts, Lewisham, News/

The end of an era for the once-a-week student shop

According to the Sainsbury’s 2014 Annual Report, it’s local store sales have increased by 19%. As a result of this, …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 10, 2014/ Features, People/

£74 a week Lewisham box room sparks criticism among students

An advertisement for a ‘box room’ for rent for £74 a week in Lewisham  has been removed from a housing …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 6, 2014/ Housing, Lewisham, Local News/

Meet the Trader: Deptford’s Amber Tree Café

Just off the frenetic high street of Deptford Market, the Amber Tree Café provides a restorative escape from the crowd …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ October 3, 2014/ Meet The Traders, People/

Jeff Lowe: Lord of sculpture on art and community

Referred to by his neighbours as “Lord Havelock”, Sculptor Jeff Lowe has become a public idol and sturdy businessman within …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 29, 2014/ People/

Goldsmiths announces a new partnership with the Centre for Investigative Journalism from this summer

Goldsmiths, University of London, has announced a new partnership with the Centre for Investigative Journalism. Previously hosted at City University, …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 18, 2014/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

New scheme to support Croydon social enterprises

A government-backed business scheme to support local social enterprises launched in Croydon this week. The program is being run by …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 16, 2014/ Business, Croydon/

Boris Johnson “guarantees” Croydon new tram extensions

The tram extension from Croydon to Crystal Palace will be completed by 2020, London Mayor Boris Johnson announced this week. …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 14, 2014/ Croydon, Transport/

Shoreditch’s Ace Hotel boss died from drugs and alcohol

The inquest into the death of American entrepreneur Alex Calderwood, who was found dead in an East London hotel aged 47, …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 12, 2014/ Hackney, News, Society, Uncategorized/

Clapton-v-Tower Hamlets: Footballers help homeless

East end football rivals, Tower Hamlets and Clapton joined forces on Saturday to raise £400 for homeless charities. A lively …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 11, 2014/ News, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon man jailed for series of golf club raids

A New Addington man was jailed for three years yesterday for stealing from lockers in golf clubs in 36 raids …

by Kathryn Sunnucks/ March 7, 2014/ Croydon, News/