Katie Dolphin Archive

Re-fashion your clothes and reduce waste

Landfill sites absorb one million tonnes of un-wanted clothes and fabrics every year in North London.  Hackney has launched a …

by Katie Dolphin/ November 5, 2010/ Environment, Hackney/

Green Halloween! Have an eco-friendly frightfest

Once a year the scariest creatures in the world come out to play, but celebrating Halloween certainly doesn’t have to …

by Katie Dolphin/ October 29, 2010/ Environment, Features/

Hackney Design Awards 2010, you decide

Have you been walking around Hackney and seen an interesting building or public space? Chances are it’s been short-listed in …

by Katie Dolphin/ October 24, 2010/ Hackney/

Life sentence for Ministry of Sound murder attempt

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey after being found guilty of an attempted murder …

by Katie Dolphin/ October 18, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/

Hotel style respite centre planned for Croydon

Croydon families caring for a loved one with severe learning disabilities are set to benefit from a new hotel-style facility …

by Katie Dolphin/ October 13, 2010/ Croydon, Health/

Teacher in court for murder of his parents

A teacher was due to appear at the Old Bailey today charged with the murder of his parents. Daniel Dighton, 35, …

by Katie Dolphin/ October 11, 2010/ Crime, Croydon/

Taxpayers to keep an eye on council’s money

Croydon residents to keep tabs on council spending - but at a cost.

by Katie Dolphin/ October 6, 2010/ Croydon, Society/

Easter eggs laid at home

A staggering 80 million Easter eggs are scoffed in the UK every year, but when it

by Katie Dolphin/ March 26, 2010/ Features/

Get green fingers for Urban Gardens Week

Urban Gardens Week is underway across the country from 22-28 March, with city dwellers being encouraged to get their fingers …

by Katie Dolphin/ March 26, 2010/ Environment, Lewisham/

New multi-waste recycling bin in Hackney

Hackney residents on the move will find recycling even easier next month, when 60 new litter bins are to be …

by Katie Dolphin/ March 19, 2010/ Environment, Hackney/

Thames Barrier closed for fifth time in three days

The Thames Barrier in East London was closed for the fifth time in three days on Tuesday morning to protect …

by Katie Dolphin/ March 2, 2010/ Environment, Lewisham/

From bins to blossoms in Tower Hamlets

Parks in Tower Hamlets will be blooming come the arrival of Spring, thanks to 15 tonnes of compost recycled from …

by Katie Dolphin/ February 26, 2010/ Environment, Tower Hamlets/

Harlequin: a treasure trove for costume-hunters

Nestled in a row of shops along the busy Lee High Road in Lewisham sits Harlequin, a costume-hire and party …

by Katie Dolphin/ February 15, 2010/ Meet The Traders/

Sainsbury’s introduces eco-friendly light bulb recycling

Sainsbury's recycling facility at their Sydenham branch is one of the first stores in the country to collect energy-saving …

by Katie Dolphin/ February 15, 2010/ Environment, Lead Stories/

Share the love with the environment

Around a billion cards are sent worldwide each Valentine’s Day,

by Katie Dolphin/ February 12, 2010/ Features/

What an absolutely fabulous walk darling

Visitors to Mile End Park in Tower Hamlets will now be able to stroll the grounds accompanied by actress and …

by Katie Dolphin/ January 27, 2010/ Commentary, Environment/