BAJR2-15Darlington Archive

Legal challenge over Dalston flats

A Dalston local has launched a legal challenge against Hackney Council’s decision to build luxury flats and a cafe that …

by Grace Darlington/ November 9, 2015/ Education, Environment, Hackney, Health, Local News, News, Society/

Hackney revealed as third worst London borough for homelessness

Hackney has one of the highest rates of homelessness in London despite providing more affordable homes than any other borough, …

by Grace Darlington/ October 27, 2015/ Lead Stories, News/

15,000 Lewisham families will be affected by tax credits cuts warns Labour

Vicious and unacceptable tax credit cuts will affect the poorest working families in Lewisham, Labour councillors have warned. A total …

by Grace Darlington/ October 26, 2015/ Lewisham, News/

Increase in homeless figures among private tenants

  The number of renters made homeless due to private tenancy agreements ending has quadrupled in the past five years, statistics …

by Grace Darlington/ October 23, 2015/ Croydon, News/

Numbers claiming Job Seekers Allowance fall in East London

  The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance benefits has dropped dramatically across EastLondonLines  boroughs over the last year, …

by Grace Darlington/ October 21, 2015/ Lead Stories, News/

Staff shortages and falling cleaning standards found in Tower Hamlets care homes, watchdog reveals

Two Tower Hamlets care homes have been warned by a healthcare watchdog that they must improve, citing staff shortages and …

by Grace Darlington/ October 14, 2015/ Lead Stories/

Hackney and Tower Hamlets no longer amongst the UK’s most deprived boroughs

Hackney is no longer the sixth most deprived borough in the country, climbing to 49th in just five years, according …

by Grace Darlington/ October 2, 2015/ Lead Stories, News/

Missing Bethnal Green schoolgirls’ alleged Isis recruiter banned from travelling internationally by the UN

A woman accused of recruiting three Bethnal Green schoolgirls for Isis, has been banned from travelling internationally by the UN. …

by Grace Darlington/ September 29, 2015/ Lead Stories, News/

Alastair Morgan: Seeking the truth behind brother’s death

  “It’s driven me to near insanity” Alastair Morgan confesses. For 28 years Morgan has relentlessly fought to establish the …

by Grace Darlington/ April 18, 2015/ People/

Uncertain future for families reliant on child care centres

For many parents, raising a child can be an isolating and difficult experience. A children’s Sure Start centre can provide …

by Grace Darlington/ April 1, 2015/ Education, Features, General Features/

Tower Hamlets, Croydon and Lewisham high streets among unhealthiest in London, survey reveals

Tower Hamlets, Croydon and Lewisham have some of the unhealthiest high streets in London, a new survey has revealed. The …

by Grace Darlington/ March 27, 2015/ Health, Lead Stories, News/

Pick of the Line: Cinema to comedy to female street art

Sit back and enjoy an array of dramatic talent as Eastlondonlines brings you this week’s round up of edge-of-your-seat entertainment. …

by Grace Darlington/ March 27, 2015/ What's On This Week/

Organised crime crackdown sees 41 arrested in raids

More than 40 people have been arrested following morning police raids in a crackdown on organised crime. Forty men and …

by Grace Darlington/ March 26, 2015/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

The Blue Room: Lewisham’s homely dining experience

Cats, homely mugs and family photos on the wall, but with restaurant quality food on the table. Grace Darlington visits …

by Grace Darlington/ March 13, 2015/ Features, Reviews/

CleanSafe fined £60,000 after staff suffers brain injuries

A Croydon-based cleaning firm has been landed with a £60,000 fine after a worker suffered “life-changing” brain injuries when he …

by Grace Darlington/ March 13, 2015/ Croydon, Local News/

Woman raped by man carrying a kitchen knife in Lee

A woman was raped by a man wielding a knife, while walking along a road in Lewisham in the early …

by Grace Darlington/ March 10, 2015/ Crime, Lewisham/

Sydenham Arts looking to set new world record

Sydenham residents will be looking to set a new world record for the longest continuous trail of children’s books this Sunday. …

by Grace Darlington/ March 6, 2015/ Arts, Lewisham, News/

Ladywell and Forest Hill set to benefit from High Street Fund

Ladywell and Forest Hill will receive more than £540,000 of funding from the Mayor of London. Lewisham is set to …

by Grace Darlington/ March 5, 2015/ Business, Lewisham, News/

More strikes expected opposing academisation

A second strike in three weeks will take place in four Lewisham schools on Thursday over plans to turn local …

by Grace Darlington/ March 3, 2015/ Education, Lewisham, News/

Four builders hospitalised after being saved from roof as historic Catford pub destroyed by fierce blaze

Firefighters rescued four builders from the roof of a renowned Catford pub as it was consumed by flames. Nearly 60 …

by Grace Darlington/ March 2, 2015/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Photo exhibition sets out to “combat homophobia”

A series of portraits aimed to “shine like a beacon of hope” for the future of young LGBTs has gone …

by Grace Darlington/ February 24, 2015/ Arts, News/