MA11Crane Archive

Hackney anti-social behaviour wardens seize firearm, knives and cannabis: All on their first day

A new community safety initiative in Hackney has seized a firearm, three knives and a batch of cannabis: all on …

by Helen Crane/ February 17, 2012/ Lead Stories/

Council U-turn on Church Grove traveller site

After a four year campaign by residents, the proposal for a Traveller site in Church Grove, Ladywell has been rejected …

by Helen Crane/ February 17, 2012/ Lewisham/

Pick of the Line: Theatrical Treats 17/2/12 – 22/2/12

Harry Potter memorabilia on display at the V&A Stuck for ideas on how to entertain yourself this week? We have …

by Helen Crane/ February 16, 2012/ Uncategorized, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Planning application map goes online

Hackney residents will now be able to search for, track and comment on planning applications in their area online. Hackney …

by Helen Crane/ February 13, 2012/ Hackney/

Crochet is cool, backstitch is back, embroidery is en vogue

Crochet is cool, backstitch is back and embroidery is en vogue– so you had better get yourself up to speed. …

by Helen Crane/ February 9, 2012/ Features/

Think you’ve got style? ELL wants you!

Vivienne Westwood said during London Fashion Week that only women of the older generation dress well.

by Helen Crane/ January 23, 2012/ Features/

Friday the 13th, black cats and bad luck: should we care about them?

Friggatriskaidekaphobia is the fear of Friday 13th, and you are in for a tough year if you suffer from it.

by Helen Crane/ January 12, 2012/ Features/

Man whose dog killed a woman avoids jail

A Croydon man whose pet dog mauled a woman to death has avoided a jail sentence. Alex Blackburn-Smith’s Neapolitan Mastiff, …

by Helen Crane/ January 4, 2012/ Croydon/

House prices soar above the national average

Hackney housing is the fifth most expensive in the country as the price of a home in the borough soars …

by Helen Crane/ December 30, 2011/ Hackney, Housing/

Youngsters make film on respect after ‘racist rant’

Youngsters from Croydon have recently made a film promoting respect for the community and have released it to the public as …

by Helen Crane/ December 18, 2011/ Croydon, Society, Transport/

Pick of the Line: From markets to pantomimes 15/12/12-21/12/12

The festive season is in full swing, so here’s our pick of the best Christmas days (and nights) out to …

by Helen Crane/ December 15, 2011/ Upcoming/

Neighbours could be kept in dark on planning

Croydon council could stop directly informing people about their neighbour’s planning applications in a bid to cut costs.

by Helen Crane/ December 14, 2011/ Croydon, Housing/

Drop in library lending due to technical hitches

Figures for Blackheath library seem to show a ten fold drop in loans compared to last year with only 572 …

by Helen Crane/ December 8, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/

New traveller site plans criticised by locals

Access to a proposed traveller site in Ladywell could be dangerous, local residents have claimed.

by Helen Crane/ December 7, 2011/ Housing, Lewisham/

UEL launches bursary scheme for students

The University of East London has launched a bursary scheme to help students from colleges in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and …

by Helen Crane/ December 7, 2011/ Education, Hackney/

Passenger taken to hospital after hit by train

Widespread delays on train and overground services across South London were reported on Monday due to a woman being hit …

by Helen Crane/ December 5, 2011/ Lewisham, Transport/

Brockley schoolchildren declare the area a ‘safe haven’ during human chain event in Crofton Park

Over 600 school children, teachers, police officers, and politicians formed a human chain across Brockley today to encourage co-operation between …

by Helen Crane/ December 2, 2011/ Lead Stories/

On location: Phil Spencer backs housing protest

Ladywell locals are protesting against the refusal of a betting shop to let vacant flats above its premises – with …

by Helen Crane/ November 29, 2011/ Lewisham/

Exiled artists come to terms with torture

An exhibition of art created by refugees who have survived torture has gone on display at Brick Lane.

by Helen Crane/ November 24, 2011/ Arts, Society/

Locals raise £2,400 for New Cross Library

Generous locals have helped raise £2,400 for the New Cross People’s Library at a charity auction.

by Helen Crane/ November 23, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/

Brockley Jack offers local playwrights big break

The Jack Studio Theatre in Brockley has launched a competition giving local writers the chance to have their play put …

by Helen Crane/ November 19, 2011/ Lewisham/

Rush hour motorcyclist hospitalised by 453 bus

A motorcyclist was admitted to hospital on Monday following a collision with a bus in New Cross.

by Helen Crane/ November 14, 2011/ Lewisham/