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, …
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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 …
August 17, 2016/
Croydon, Lead Stories, News/
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 …
August 17, 2016/
Hackney, News, Uncategorized/
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 …
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 …
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 …
August 11, 2016/
Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
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, …
August 10, 2016/
News/
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 …
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 …
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” …
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 …
August 6, 2016/
News/
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 …
August 5, 2016/
Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
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. …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
July 25, 2016/
Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
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 …
July 22, 2016/
Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
What’s on this week?
July 21, 2016/
Events, What To Do This Week/
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
‘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 …
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. …
June 30, 2016/
Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
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 …
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 …
June 28, 2016/
Crime, Lead Stories, News, Society/
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 …
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 …
June 27, 2016/
Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
What’s on this week?
June 25, 2016/
Events, What To Do This Week/
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 …
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 …
June 21, 2016/
Croydon, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society/
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 …
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 …
June 20, 2016/
News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
What’s on this week?
June 17, 2016/
What To Do This Week/
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …