Locals speak about cycling dangers and fatalities Following Thursday morning’s tragic news of London’s fifth cycling death in the last nine days, ELL reporters have been out … by Eastlondonlines/ November 14, 2013/ Features, People, Transport/
Cyclist dragged under bus dies in East Croydon A 40-year-old cyclist has died this afternoon, following a collision with a bus near East Croydon station. The man was … by Eastlondonlines/ November 12, 2013/ Croydon, News/
Unemployed residents of ELL boroughs issued with twice the number of JSA sanctions as the rest of London Out-of-work residents in the boroughs covered by ELL received over twice as many Job Seekers Allowance sanctions as the rest … by Eastlondonlines/ November 8, 2013/ Employment/
University strike action across East London – the view from the pickets at Goldsmiths QMU and London Met Universities in East London were affected by strike action today as both staff and students took part in a walk-out … by Eastlondonlines/ October 31, 2013/ Education, Employment/
LIVE UPDATES: Travel along the EastLondonLine disrupted Monday due to St Jude’s storm Eastlondonlines will keep you updated on weather and transport advice through the rush hour as forecasters warn residents in ELL … by Eastlondonlines/ October 27, 2013/ Lead Stories, Uncategorized/
Traveller convoy trespassing in car park risk legal action A convoy of seven large Traveller caravans who set up camp in Sydenham car park in Lewisham this week … by Eastlondonlines/ October 25, 2013/ Housing, Lewisham/
Harriet Harman speaks at Goldsmiths University of London Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has warned her political rivals to remain united in their attempts to regulate the … by Eastlondonlines/ October 18, 2013/ Lewisham, Uncategorized/
Protestors gather to oppose cuts to the NHS By Rob Winkel Up to 200 people assembled outside the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel Tuesday evening to oppose the planned … by Eastlondonlines/ October 9, 2013/ Health, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
No benefits for under 25s: ELL boroughs answer David Cameron proposed at the Conservative Party conference last Wednesday that no one under the age of 25 be entitled … by Eastlondonlines/ October 6, 2013/ People, Politics, Society/
LIVE BLOG: BNP protest at Croydon Immigration Office The British National Party are today protesting outside the Croydon UKBA Home Office. The far-right party will be assembling at … by Eastlondonlines/ October 5, 2013/ Croydon, Lead Stories/
Why UCU members are balloting for action The University and College Union (UCU) are currently balloting its members to decide whether or not to take industrial action … by Eastlondonlines/ October 4, 2013/ Commentary/
Lewisham Hospital High Court solicitor on award shortlist A solicitor at the forefront of the legal action to protect the services of Lewisham Hospital has been shortlisted for … by Eastlondonlines/ September 25, 2013/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Save Lewisham A&E/
Abseil down Croydon’s tallest building for charity The Fire Fighters Charity is seeking brave volunteers to abseil down one of Croydon’s tallest buildings to raise funds and … by Eastlondonlines/ September 25, 2013/ Croydon/
Police appeal one week after murder of ‘star pupil’ A week after the tragic murder of 16-year-old ‘star pupil’ Ajmol Alom in Tower Hamlets, police officers were out in … by Eastlondonlines/ August 19, 2013/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/
June 3 – June 10: Sunny days call for outdoor activities With the sun promising to stay out for the second successive week, here are some more ideas to entertain you … by Eastlondonlines/ June 6, 2013/ What To Do This Week/
May 27 – June 2: A mixed bag of entertainment This weekend promises to bring the sun and some warm weather finally, all topped off with pleasantly low chances for … by Eastlondonlines/ May 31, 2013/ What To Do This Week/
Hackney partly exempted from new planning laws Parts of Hackney and Tower Hamlets will be exempt from planning laws that came into force on Thursday because the … by Eastlondonlines/ May 30, 2013/ Business, Hackney, Local News/
Hither Green house searched in Lee Rigby murder inquiry A house in Hither Green, in Lewisham, was raided and searched on Bank Holiday Monday and a man, 50, arrested … by Eastlondonlines/ May 28, 2013/ Crime, Lewisham/
Family of murdered drummer visit Woolwich scene Hundreds of people in Woolwich looked on in respectful silence today during a twenty minute period when members of the … by Eastlondonlines/ May 26, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Youth charged with murder of 88-year-old pensioner A 17-year-old youth has been charged with the murder of a pensioner, 88, who was living in care accommodation in … by Eastlondonlines/ May 26, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/
Dementia support initiative in Bell Green Dementia Awareness Week came to Bell Green with a pop-up stall to help people understand and cope with the condition. … by Eastlondonlines/ May 25, 2013/ Health, Lewisham/
Three more arrests in murder inquiry as Commissioner praises courage of Woolwich firearms officers More arrests in murder inquiry Detectives from the Counter Terrorism Command and firearms officers arrested three more men tonight in … by Eastlondonlines/ May 25, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Second Woolwich suspect named in media The second suspect arrested for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday is being named by multiple … by Eastlondonlines/ May 24, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Missing girl from Lewisham found safe and well The Metropolitan Police are very pleased to announce, Thursday May 23, that Justeena Everest, 14, missing from home since May … by Eastlondonlines/ May 24, 2013/ Lewisham, Local News/
Soldier victim named and more arrests In a rapidly developing police investigation into the murder of a 25 year old soldier in Woolwich yesterday, the Met … by Eastlondonlines/ May 23, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/
“Suspected Islamist terror” attack in Woolwich A large area of south east London is under a security alert with an investigation into what is being described … by Eastlondonlines/ May 22, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/
Traders in Tower Hamlets question national campaign This week marks the launch of, Love Your Local Market, a national campaign involving more than 300 markets. The project … by Eastlondonlines/ May 22, 2013/ Business, Lead Stories, Society, Tower Hamlets/
New mayor of Croydon elected Yvette Hopley was elected Mayor of Croydon at the full council meeting on Monday. Hopley, 52, has been Conservative Member … by Eastlondonlines/ May 22, 2013/ Croydon, Politics, Society/
Around the World in Eighteen Miles: Eastlondonlines celebrates World Cultural Diversity Day 2013 Today is World Cultural Diversity Day. This global event has been going for over a decade, and since 2011 it has been … by Eastlondonlines/ May 20, 2013/ Lead Stories/
Vicky Foxcroft Labour’s PPC Lewisham Deptford Lewisham Deptford’s constituency Labour Party has selected Vicky Foxcroft to succeed the veteran MP Joan Ruddock as the prospective parliamentary … by Eastlondonlines/ May 19, 2013/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/
Egyptian resort tragedy for Forest Hill family An investigation has begun by the tour operator First Choice Holidays and local police after a child, 5, from Forest … by Eastlondonlines/ May 18, 2013/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Short-list of six women to succeed Joan Ruddock On Saturday, May 18, Labour party members in the Lewisham Deptford constituency will select a candidate to stand for the … by Eastlondonlines/ May 17, 2013/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/
Police seek two men in relation to “critical” assault The Met Police would like to identify two men after an assault near a pub in Mare Street has left … by Eastlondonlines/ May 17, 2013/ Crime, Hackney/
14 year old Justeena Everest missing from her home The Metropolitan Police are asking for the public’s help in tracing Justeena Everest, 14, from Lewisham. Justeena was last seen … by Eastlondonlines/ May 15, 2013/ Lewisham, Local News/
Stuart Hazell changes plea to guilty of murder Stuart Hazell, 37, who had initially denied the murder of schoolgirl Tia Sharp from New Addington, has changed his plea … by Eastlondonlines/ May 13, 2013/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/