BAJ3-16Thompson Archive

Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon battle to become London’s first borough of culture

Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets are all bidding to become London’s first borough of culture, battling it out for a …

by Sophie Thompson/ November 8, 2017/ Arts, Croydon, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Music, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Feminist group campaign to save Whitechapel hostel

Campaigners are fighting to save a women-only hostel in Whitechapel from closure, warning vulnerable victims could end up homeless.  The …

by Sophie Thompson/ November 7, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, People, Tower Hamlets/

How Hackney housing boom is pricing renters on benefits out of the market

Less than 3 per cent of privately rented properties in Hackney are affordable for those reliant on housing benefits, according …

by Sophie Thompson/ November 6, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News, Society/

Police hunt victim of Catford hit-and-run after he fled the scene

The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a hit-and-run in Lewisham – including the victim, who …

by Sophie Thompson/ October 31, 2017/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

News in Brief

Free winter flu jab offered to vulnerable Tower Hamlets residents most at risk of flu are being offered the chance …

by Sophie Thompson/ October 18, 2017/ Business, Crime, Health, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Motorcyclist killed after crash in Purley Way

    A motorcyclist has died following a fatal crash in Croydon this morning (October 17). Police were called to …

by Sophie Thompson/ October 17, 2017/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Britain’s second-tallest skyscraper to go ahead in Croydon 

Plans have been approved for Britain’s second-tallest skyscraper to go ahead in Croydon.  One Lansdowne Road will consist of two …

by Sophie Thompson/ October 13, 2017/ Business, Croydon, Employment, Environment, Local News, News/

What’s On This Week

by Sophie Thompson/ October 6, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Listings, Music, Society, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Lewisham Mayor responds to Westminster attack

The Mayor of Lewisham, Steve Bullock, has sent condolences to those affected by the recent murders in Westminster yesterday (March 22). …

by Sophie Thompson/ March 24, 2017/ Crime, Lewisham/

Croydon letting agent jailed for stealing thousands

A Croydon letting agent – described by a judge as being “thoroughly dishonest” – has been jailed for 19 months after making …

by Sophie Thompson/ March 16, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories/

Chelsea and Rangers to raise money for Croydon tram crash families

International football legends who played for Chelsea and Glasgow Rangers are holding a charity match to raise money for people affected by …

by Sophie Thompson/ March 10, 2017/ Croydon, Events, Sports/

Influential Croydon women feature in exhibition

It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of some of Croydon’s most empowering women. Ladies First – which features …

by Sophie Thompson/ March 9, 2017/ Arts Features, Croydon, Features, Reviews/

Petrol bomb blasts Croydon home as man sleeps inside

A house in Croydon has been left severely damaged after being hit by a petrol bomb in the early hours …

by Sophie Thompson/ March 1, 2017/ Croydon, Local News, News/

What’s on this week

LEWISHAM The Robot Zoo Date: From Feb 27 Time: 10.30-5.30pm Cost: Adults (£7.70) Children (£4.40) Location: Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ …

by Sophie Thompson/ February 26, 2017/ What's On This Week/

Hackney resident has completed a 9,600-mile bike ride around Latin America

A Hackney resident has completed a 9,600-mile, 14-month long bike ride around Latin America to raise money for charity. Mike …

by Sophie Thompson/ February 24, 2017/ Hackney, Health, News, Society, Sports/