BAJR2-17Ricci Archive

Are our tower blocks safe? East London mayors speak out

People living in tower blocks in Croydon, Lewisham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets were this week waiting for further information from authorities …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 19, 2017/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney to celebrate the life of Jo Cox

Thousands gather to remember Jo Cox. Pic: Garry Knight Hackney will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life of murdered MP …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 16, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, People, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets, What's On This Week/

Spoof Diane Abbott crowdfunding page raises £5,000

A spoof fundraising page to buy a care package for the Hackney MP Diane Abbott has almost reached the £6,000 …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 14, 2017/ Hackney, Local News, Society/

Man in critical condition after being hit by a bus in Bethnal Green

  A man is in critical condition after being hit by a bus near Bethnal Green station this morning. A …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 13, 2017/ Local News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

London Fields lido to reopen in late summer after repairs hit a snag

London Fields lido’s reopening has been delayed after repair work hit a snag earlier this week. The lido is popular …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 6, 2017/ Hackney, News/

Lewisham peace walk shows solidarity against terror

Members of faith communities, residents and visitors took part in the third Lewisham Interfaith Walk for Peace on Sunday May 21. …

by Benedetta Ricci/ May 31, 2017/ Lewisham, News, Society/

Tower Hamlets in Bloom is back to brighten up the borough 

Gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind when Tower Hamlets is mentioned, as the East London borough …

by Benedetta Ricci/ May 31, 2017/ Environment, News, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the Traders: 40 Colori

Italian siblings Giulia and Gabriele Giacalone have very clear ideas on how to bring Italy’s artisanal tradition and fashion to …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 24, 2017/ Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

See and hear world famous artists at new Whitechapel Gallery exhibition

A new exhibition, Q&A: Artists in Conversation, doesn’t feature paintings, photographs or sculptures – it is all about listening and watching …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 21, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon council to crack down on waste costs with new scheme

A new scheme by Croydon council will require residents to provide identification before they can use council-run tips.   Anyone …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 12, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Environment/

Tower Hamlets named one of the worst places in the UK for dental health

Parents are being urged to take their children to the dentist, after it was revealed that Tower Hamlets is one …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 8, 2017/ Education, Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Parents’ revolt over Bengali school name in Whitechapel

Parents in Whitechapel were celebrating after derailing a move to change the Bengali name of their primary school. They took …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 3, 2017/ Education, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Police hunting 18 men in connection with violence at Millwall v Leicester City match  

Millwall fans invaded the pitch after winning against Leicester City last month, leading to violence between both set of fans, with …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 1, 2017/ Crime, Local News, News, Society, Sports/

Residents canvassed about bus route changes

Croydon residents are being canvassed about possible changes to bus routes in Waddon Marsh. Currently route 289 runs between Elmers …

by Benedetta Ricci/ March 1, 2017/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Goldsmiths students protest for migrants’ rights

More than 100 students walked out of their classes at Goldsmiths on Monday, February 20, to show solidarity with migrants …

by Benedetta Ricci/ February 23, 2017/ Education, Lewisham, News/