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Croydon couple sentenced for using pub as front for selling drugs

A Croydon couple have been sentenced for using a pub as a front to sell drugs. Pub manager Toni Sheard, …
by Lamees Altalebi/ September 9, 2016/ Croydon, News/
Credit: Boxing AIBA (Flickr)

Rio 2016: Croydon boxer wins a bronze medal but loses semi-finals

A Team GB boxer from Croydon has won a bronze medal in the Rio Olympics but lost his chance of going through …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 17, 2016/ Croydon, Lead Stories, News/
The wooden panels created by Hackney students. Credit: Flint

Hackney students display artwork at Great Fire of London festival

Young people from Hackney will have their art projects displayed at the finale of a festival marking the 350th anniversary of the Great …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 17, 2016/ Hackney, News, Uncategorized/
Croydon University Hospital

Vindication for Croydon doctor over children’s unnecessary operations

A Croydon doctor who raised concerns over a mother making her children undergo unnecessary operations had her fears ignored. Dr …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 16, 2016/ Croydon, News/
Credit: Boxing AIBA (Flickr)

Croydon boxer in Olympics semi-finals

The Croydon school where the Olympic medal-winning boxer Joshua Buatsi studied spoke today (August 15) of their pride in his …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 15, 2016/ Croydon, News/
Credit: Guillaume Paumier, CC-BY

Sainbury’s treats Gay couple “like criminals” for holding hands

A gay couple were pulled aside in a Hackney Sainsbury’s after a customer complained about them holding hands. Thomas Rees and his …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 11, 2016/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Credit: EDDIE (Flickr)

Southern Rail strike suspended as talks continue

A strike on the Southern Railway has been called off as talks between the union and operator resume. Workers from the Rail, …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 10, 2016/ News/
Credit: EDDIE (Flickr)

Southern Rail Strike: Twitter reacts to a miserable week of travel chaos

Yesterday was the start of a miserable week for many commuters after Southern Rail announced a five-day strike. Members of …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 9, 2016/ News/

Witness appeal after Lewisham stabbing

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Lewisham. Officers were called to Sharratt Street …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 8, 2016/ Crime, Lewisham, News/
Credit: Garry Knight (Flickr)

Croydon council homelessness project wins award

A Croydon Council homelessness programme has been named one of the best in London. Croydon Council’s Gateway initiative with its “innovative and sustainable” …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 8, 2016/ Croydon, News/
Credit: Tom Walker (Wikimedia Commons)

Southern train strike starts Monday

Thousands of commuters are set to face further disruptions as Southern rail services call a five-day strike to start on Monday …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 6, 2016/ News/
Stik banner at London Pride march 2016 Credit: Hackney Council

Banner created for Pride goes on display at Hackney musuem

A banner created by famous graffiti artist Stik for Hackney Council in this year’s Pride parade is on display at …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 5, 2016/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Delays are expected until end of service today. Credit: Fiona Gillies

South east London trains disrupted again

A sink-hole has opened under tracks at Forest Hill for the second time in two weeks causing major train disruptions. …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 4, 2016/ Lewisham, News/

What’s on this week?

by Lamees Altalebi/ August 3, 2016/ Events, What To Do This Week/

Police release footage of racial outburst in Bethnal Green

Police have released CCTV footage following an alleged racist attack in east London. The video shows a woman hurling racial abuse …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 1, 2016/ News, Tower Hamlets/

Man stabbed during New Cross fight

A middle-aged man has been taken to hospital following a stabbing during a fight in New Cross. Police confirmed that a …
by Lamees Altalebi/ August 1, 2016/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

Hackney Labour Mayoral Candidate Selection

Last month, Jules Pipe, Hackney mayor of 14 years announced his resignation to take on a bigger role at City …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 27, 2016/ Hackney, News/
Credit: Janice (Twitter)

Sunbather run over by council van at London Fields

A man has suffered serious head injuries after collision with a council van in London Fields, East London. The man, …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 25, 2016/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
From L-R: Lola McEvoy, communications and campaigns manager at the Living Wage Foundation; Lewisham Council member Joe Dromey; Jane Powell, deputy Warden at Goldsmiths. Credit: Goldsmiths University

Goldsmiths is an “ethical pay” employer

Goldsmiths University of London has received official recognition for paying its staff the voluntary London Living Wage. The London Wage …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 22, 2016/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Credit: PaulSh (Flickr)

What’s on this week?

by Lamees Altalebi/ July 21, 2016/ Events, What To Do This Week/
The last duckling to be rescued. Credit: Croydon Council

Ten ducklings rescued from Council’s green roof

A mother duck and her tiny 10 ducklings have been rescued from a council’s green roof on the hottest day …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 20, 2016/ Croydon, News/
Credit: Richard

Hole under track causes commuter mayhem

Commuters in South London still face delays after a sink-hole opened yesterday under the railway tracks at Forest Hill station. …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 19, 2016/ Lewisham, News/
Credit: Darius Norvilas (Flickr(

Hackney foodbank urgently seeks new home

Hackney businesses and residents are being urged to help Hackney’s food bank in its hunt for new home to save …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 11, 2016/ Hackney, News/
Credit: Maria Morri (Flickr)

Woman sent home for wearing flats donates shoes to museum

A woman who hit the headlines after being sent home for wearing flats at work has now donated the shoes …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 11, 2016/ Hackney, News, Society/
Credit: Redlentil (Wiki Commons)

‘You are welcome here’ Speaker tells Hackney residents

A week after a man was seen hurling racial abuse in Hackney following the EU referendum results, the borough’s Speaker …
by Lamees Altalebi/ July 3, 2016/ Hackney, News/
Credit: Hackney Council

Hackney mayor resigns to become deputy in City Hall

The Hackney mayor has announced his resignation after 14 years in the post to become the deputy mayor in City Hall today. …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 30, 2016/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
Credit: Alex Indigo (Flickr)

Pupils grow their own fruit and vegetables in South London

Schoolchildren in South London have been offered the chance to eat the produce they cultivate as part of a programme …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 29, 2016/ Croydon, News, Society/
Credit: Shulem Stern/ViralHog

Man shouts “go back to your country” to taxi driver in East London

A video of a man hurling racial abuse at a taxi driver in East London a day after the Brexit …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 28, 2016/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Society/
Grants between £5,000-£30,000 will be offered

Community projects offered grants of up to £30K

Grants worth thousands of pounds will be offered to community groups, Hackney council has announced. Voluntary and community projects in …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 27, 2016/ Hackney, News, Society/

Local economy will suffer following Brexit vote, says Hackney councillor

Jobs and the economy in East London will  suffer as a result of Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, according to …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 27, 2016/ Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Credit: Flavio~ (Flickr)

What’s on this week?

by Lamees Altalebi/ June 25, 2016/ Events, What To Do This Week/
Credit: Localfitness.com.au

Getting fit for just £1 in Hackney

Hackney residents are being encouraged to adapt a healthier lifestyle after the launch of council’s new discounted fitness classes costing as …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 23, 2016/ Hackney, News, Society/
Gibson has been missing for a week. Credit: Crystal Palace Transition Town

Hunt is on for missing community activist

Crystal Palace residents are mounting an urgent search after a popular local campaigner went out for a walk in south London eight days …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 21, 2016/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society/
Winners of Carneige Award. Credit: Clapton Girls'' Academy

Hackney girls’ school scoops literary prize

A girls’ school in east London has been awarded first prize at an annual children’s literature competition. Students from Clapton …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 20, 2016/ Education, Hackney, News, Society/
Spitalfields bomb scare. Credit: Jessica Ferrow

Shops evacuated following bomb scare in Spitalfields

A number of shops and offices in east London were evacuated last week after a suspicious package was found. At around …
by Lamees Altalebi/ June 20, 2016/ News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
cooking class

What’s on this week?

by Lamees Altalebi/ June 17, 2016/ What To Do This Week/
Goldsmiths is offering scholarships to six asylum seekers Pic: Lamees Altalebi

Goldsmiths lifeline for asylum seeker students

Six asylum seekers will be offered scholarships to study at Goldsmiths, University of London in response to the on-going migrant …
by Lamees Altalebi/ November 2, 2015/ Education, Lewisham, News/
Hackney residents are fearful for Kidzmania's future Pic: Kidzmania

Petition launched as Kidzmania fearful for future

A local indoor children’s centre is facing closure if plans to turn its home into a block of flats are …
by Lamees Altalebi/ October 29, 2015/ Hackney, News/
The Speakers' panel

Goldsmiths hosts Media Democracy Festival

This weekend Goldsmiths and Media Reform Coalition hosted an all-day event featuring speakers from the media industry to discuss media freedom. Amelia Womack, Deputy …
by Lamees Altalebi/ October 19, 2015/ Lewisham, News/

99p Stores face court over mouse infestation allegations

Discount retailer 99p Stores will appear at Croydon Crown court next week accused of failing to prevent mouse infestation in two of …
by Lamees Altalebi/ October 16, 2015/ Croydon, News/
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