Man jailed for raping pensioner in her home
A 26-year-old man who repeatedly raped an 88-year-old woman after breaking in to her house in Lewisham has been …
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Bleak future for Hackney’s migrants’ organisations
The outlook is “bleak” for the future of Hackney’s immigrants and refugees organisations, says the founder of a local migrant …
Police launch murder investigation after stabbing
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a 30-year-old man in Hackney. Following reports of a stabbing, the …
TEDx talks coming to Hackney libraries this winter
A new series of TEDx Talks chosen by local residents will be screened at Hackney libraries. Following the popularity …
Locals campaign for Haggerston Baths to reopen as public pool
Video credit: Frida Meinking and Rhea Bhayani
October 10, 2015/
Videos/
Illegal gambling machines seized in council crackdown
Thirty-eight illegal gambling machines have been seized from seven Hackney social clubs as part of a council crackdown on gambling. Fruit …
‘Pedestrian-friendly’ proposals for Narrow Way revealed
A new public square by St Augustine’s Tower, more cycle parking and space for outdoor seating are planned as part …
Music producer Kat Knix reveals her ambitions
Music producer Kat Knix invited EastLondonLines to her home overlooking Broadway Market in Hackney. She spoke to us about her …
March 25, 2015/
Arts, Arts Features, Videos/
Designers to showcase work at Flow Show 2015
After last year’s success The Flow Show returns to St John at Hackney Church on April 18 with another charity …
Students threatened with deportation to Afghanistan
More than 270 people have signed a petition calling on Theresa May to stop the deportation of two Afghan students. …
Man sentenced for attacking girlfriend over Facebook password
A man has been sentenced to life after killing his girlfriend by stamping on her head because she wouldn’t give …
Paloma Faith wins her first BRIT as Kanye West shares stage with South London rappers Novelist and Stormzy
Paloma Faith won her first BRIT at the 35th instalment of the annual awards ceremony that also saw South …
February 26, 2015/
Lead Stories/
Street art by all-female graffiti group vandalised by taggers
Street art by an all-female group of graffiti writers and spray painters was vandalised by “local taggers” in Croydon on …
February 25, 2015/
Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/