BAJR2-18Channa Archive

Tidemill protesters leave camp on green opposite the demolished garden

The crosses set up near the garden and Reginald House. Pic: Save Reginald Save Tidemill Campaigners protesting the demolition of …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 30, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Meet the woman campaigning for zero waste in Hackney

A Hackney mother of two has only emptied her bin bag once this year due to her zero-waste lifestyle. Bettina …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 28, 2019/ Features, Hackney, People/

Croydon Council unveils £5m overhaul for libraries

Croydon’s libraries have been given £5 million overhaul budget this year which will see more volunteers involved in their operation – but …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 24, 2019/ Croydon, Employment, Local News, News, Society/

Police name Catford resident found murdered in home

A Catford resident who was murdered by multiple stab wounds in his home has been named by police. The man …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 22, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Publican launches campaign to save the White Hart pub in New Cross

A New Cross pub and popular music venue is under threat after the owner of the building submitted an application …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 19, 2019/ Business, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Lewisham drug dealer jailed in “county lines” modern slavery case

Three London dealers, including a Lewisham resident, have been jailed under modern slavery laws for using South London youths to …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 17, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Lewisham councillor “will quit” if council pledge to re-home Reginald House residents is not honoured

The Lewisham councillor responsible for housing has pledged to quit amidst a bitter argument with campaigners if a council promise …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 16, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/

Mouse droppings at Croydon pub Porter and Sorter lead to £180,000 fine

A pub near East Croydon station which had mouse droppings, dirty fridges and greasy pipework has seen its national owner …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 13, 2019/ Croydon, Local News, News/

Charity group warns anti-semitic attacks are on the rise in the UK and Hackney

A charity that provides protection for the Jewish community across the country has warned that anti-semitic attacks are on the …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 10, 2019/ Hackney, Local News, News, Society/

Tower Hamlets Council and community to commemorate murdered Bangladeshi Altab Ali

A young Bangladeshi man murdered in a racist attack at a park over 40 years ago in Tower Hamlets is …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 2, 2019/ Local News, News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Everything you need to know about the Evelyn by-election candidates

Lewisham Council is currently holding by-elections following the resignation of two councillors in Evelyn and Whitefoot wards. To help voters …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 1, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Gender identity debate cancelled by Lewisham Council because of fears of protests by trans activists

The organisers of a planned debate about race, gender and identity due to take place at the Civic Suite in …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 26, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

‘Tony Pigeon’ leads campaign to create Animal Mayor for Lewisham

A new campaign, led by a pigeon called Tony, has been launched to create an ‘Animal Mayor’ for Lewisham who …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 21, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Two convicted for brutal killing of elderly relative at his home

Two people were convicted at the Old Bailey for the brutal stabbing of an elderly relative at his home in …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 20, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Court halts Tidemill Garden eviction notice

Lewisham Council’s eviction notice to end protests next to Tidemill Garden in Deptford was halted by Bromley County Court last …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 14, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Residents to meet owners of Forest Hill green space at centre of planning row

Residents concerned over the fate of a local green space in Forest Hill will this weekend meet developers who are …

by Hardeep Channa/ March 8, 2019/ Environment, Lewisham, Local News/

Developers plan to build flats on contested Brockley Rise green space

The owners of a green space in Brockley Rise around which an unauthorised fence has been built are planning to …

by Hardeep Channa/ February 26, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, News/