BAJR2-18Piklington Archive

Shadwell teacher accuses Met of brutality after passing out during arrest

A Shadwell teacher who says he passed out after officers held him to the ground with a knee on his head during …

by Alisha Pilkington/ June 3, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Mother sentenced to nearly three years for death of son crushed by car seat

A mother whose three-year-old son was crushed to death has been jailed for almost three years. Adrian Hoare, 24, from …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 31, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Former Army officer sentenced for watching child abuse at Croydon Crown Court

  A former Army officer has been sentenced to three years and two months in jail at Croydon Crown Court …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 23, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, News/

Meet the MEP candidate bringing animal rights to the conversation

Vanessa Hudson wastes no time in the final days of her campaign, hitting the streets of Bethnal Green to hand …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 22, 2019/ Features, General Features, People, Tower Hamlets/

Everything you need to know about the EU elections

The European parliament elections are almost here, with the parties in London range from pro-Brexiters to animal well-fare advocates. Tower …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 19, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Back to nature: how gardening can help combat climate change

There are a lot of things that people can do as individuals to help with climate change. One of the …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 17, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Lib Dems say “Bollocks to Brexit” at Shoreditch manifesto launch

  Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable celebrated his birthday in Shoreditch last night by launching the party’s latest manifesto. …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 10, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Zero waste vs climate action: what’s the difference?

Confused about how to save the planet? Wondering whether to ditch the plastic or focus on helping to reduce London’s …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 8, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

New inquest victory into death of Lewisham girl linked to air pollution

A new inquest will be held into the death of a nine-year-old girl from Lewisham who suffered a fatal asthma …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 3, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Operatic drama of the battle between two Queens opens in Stoke Newington

A new version of an Italian opera about the momentous relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots is …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 29, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Music/

Council seeks public views on how to become more ‘autism-friendly’

People in Hackney have been asked to contribute their views on how to make the borough more friendly for its …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 27, 2019/ Local News, News/

New light art installation transforms Hoxton bar into “Instagram heaven”

  A Hoxton bar has transformed itself into an art installation, creating what it claims is ‘an Instagram heaven’ for …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 26, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, News, Videos/

Man shot by police in “critical condition”

A man “armed with knives and making threats to kill” is in critical condition after being shot by police in …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 22, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News/

Strikes on bus service for disabled pupils are fault of council say union

Strike action is being planned by drivers of Hackney Council’s school bus service for disabled children. Unite, Britain’s largest union, …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 6, 2019/ Employment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Transport/

Bail extended to April for anti-gang activist Gwenton Sloley

Anti-gang activist Gwenton Sloley’s bail has been extended from February to April as police continue examining his laptop for evidence of criminal activity.   Sloley’s …

by Alisha Pilkington/ February 26, 2019/ Crime, Hackney/