MA11Shaw Archive

Tower Hamlet’s first free school secures funding

Tower Hamlet’s first free secondary school has secured government funding that will cover the running costs of the new parent-led …

by Claire Shaw/ July 31, 2012/ Education, Tower Hamlets/

New women’s centre opens at Goldsmiths

Drop in volunteer team, from left to right: Sue Hallissey, Emma Lane, Lucy Rice, Fiona Taylor and Janice Larkin Pic: …

by Claire Shaw/ July 5, 2012/ Education, Lewisham/

‘Dangerous’ Hackney murderer arrested in Kent

Convicted murderer John Massey has been found in Kent after escaping from Pentonville prison on Wednesday evening. Massey, 64, who …

by Claire Shaw/ June 28, 2012/ Crime, Hackney/

East London street style: Young vs old

Iconic designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has caused controversy of late by claiming that only people over 70 know how to …

by Claire Shaw/ April 11, 2012/ Videos/

Former Russian banker shot several times in Tower Hamlets is in a “critical but stable” condition

A former Russian banker is said to be in a “critical but stable” condition and under police guard after he …

by Claire Shaw/ March 25, 2012/ Crime, Lead Stories/

Hackney doctors opposing NHS reforms will stand against marginal coalition MPs in the next election

Hackney doctors, who believe that the government’s Health and Social Care Bill poses a threat to their patients, are supporting a campaign to …

by Claire Shaw/ March 23, 2012/ Health, Lead Stories/

Second arm believed to be McCluskie’s

A second arm, believed to belong to murdered EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie, was found on Thursday morning in Regent’s Canal, where her torso …

by Claire Shaw/ March 23, 2012/ Crime, Hackney/

Two legs found believed to be McCluskie’s

An arm and two legs believed to belong to murdered EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie, have been found in Regent’s Canal, …

by Claire Shaw/ March 20, 2012/ Crime, Hackney/

Hours left to register for free Hackney festival

Only a few hours remain to register for the Hackney Weekend free music festival taking place on June 23 and …

by Claire Shaw/ March 19, 2012/ Events, Hackney, Music/

Think you’ve got style? EastLondonLines wants you!

Video by Claire Shaw and Helen Crane

by Claire Shaw/ March 7, 2012/ Videos/

Could abstinence be the answer for sex education in Lewisham?

A way to tackle teenage pregnancy in Lewisham is to teach young boys and girls abstinence education along side sex …

by Claire Shaw/ February 17, 2012/ Features, Uncategorized/

Zine workshop for kids over half term

New Cross People’s Library is hosting a half-term Kids Make Zines workshop for under 12’s on Thursday to offer expert …

by Claire Shaw/ February 15, 2012/ Lewisham, Uncategorized/

Headteachers’ job is worth the money

The idea that headteachers who earn over £100,000 a year should be “named and shamed” according to Union leader, Chris …

by Claire Shaw/ February 8, 2012/ Commentary, Education/

The Year of the Dragon – the future for China

As the Chinese New Year draws near, EastLondonLines took to the streets to find out what local Chinese residents hoped …

by Claire Shaw/ January 22, 2012/ Features/

Rise in Croydon homelessness down to parents ‘throwing’ out children, says housing councillor

The recent rise of homelessness in Croydon is down to parents “throwing” their children out of their homes, claims Croydon …

by Claire Shaw/ December 15, 2011/ Croydon, Housing/

More seats and services for railway passengers

East London Line commuters will benefit from extra train services and seats over the Christmas period, Southern Railway and TFL …

by Claire Shaw/ December 13, 2011/ Croydon, Transport/

Festive fun and fundraising at Christmas Fayre hosted by volunteers at New Cross People’s Library

Lewisham volunteers hosted a Christmas Fayre at New Cross People’s Library to offer locals festive entertainment and raise funds to …

by Claire Shaw/ December 11, 2011/ Lead Stories, Society/

Brockley’s largest Christmas market to date

A Brockley charity staged their largest Christmas market to date, attracting crowds of over 800 festive shoppers.

by Claire Shaw/ December 10, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/

School choir sings carols to raise money for charity

A local school choir performed Christmas songs for local shoppers today to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care …

by Claire Shaw/ December 8, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/

More than 73 Croydon schools to shut tomorrow

Thousands of children in Croydon will be affected by the public sector pensions strike on November 30, as over 73 …

by Claire Shaw/ November 29, 2011/ Croydon/

Centrale exhibits huge retail investment plans

Plans for Croydon’s Centrale Shopping Centre set to cost £40million were unveiled this week.

by Claire Shaw/ November 29, 2011/ Business, Croydon/

English Heritage say Convoys Wharf development fails to grasp the site’s “historic significance”

The development of Convoys Wharf has come under pressure from English Heritage who have criticised plans for failing to take …

by Claire Shaw/ November 28, 2011/ Business, Lead Stories/

Plans for Hackney’s first free school

A proposal to open the first free school in Hackney is being put together by a group of local residents …

by Claire Shaw/ November 22, 2011/ Education, Hackney/

Shop loses alcohol licence over street shots

A Brockley shop has lost its license to sell alcohol after police found it had encouraged anti-social behaviour which resulted …

by Claire Shaw/ November 16, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/

Tower Hamlets Mayor challenges teens at pool

Youth groups across Tower Hamlets are holding a host events this week as part of a national initiative designed to …

by Claire Shaw/ November 15, 2011/ Tower Hamlets/

Most improved schools in the country

Tower Hamlets secondary schools were among some of the most improved in the country, with Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate Girl’s …

by Claire Shaw/ November 8, 2011/ Education, Tower Hamlets/

Ghouls parade streets of Brockley

Carving pumpkins at Halloween may be nothing new, but for a Brockley social enterprise group, this tradition was the inspiration …

by Claire Shaw/ November 1, 2011/ Lewisham, Society/