MA12Filimonov Archive

Biggs chosen by Labour to run for Mayor of Tower Hamlets

John Biggs has been selected as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Tower Hamlets Mayoral Election. Biggs, who is currently in …

by Sasha Filimonov/ April 8, 2013/ Politics, Tower Hamlets/

March 7-14: Popcorn or punch? Take your pick

Popcorn or punch? Munch on some sweet or savoury kernels as you indulge in the array of cinematic offerings this …

by Sasha Filimonov/ March 7, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

February 28-March 7: Comedy or cocktails?

From comedy nights to cocktail courses – our Pick of the Line this week has something to tickle every one …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 28, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

The Queen will visit East End to open the new Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel this week

The Queen is set to open the new Royal London Hospital on Whitechapel Road this week. On Wednesday, she will …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 25, 2013/ Tower Hamlets/

Police appealing for witnesses in “mistaken identity” murder case of teenager in Clapton

Following last week’s murder of a teenager in Clapton, police will be in Hackney this weekend appealing for witnesses to …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 23, 2013/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories/

Three teenagers arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy outside Ladywell Centre

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Lewisham. The incident occurred outside …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 21, 2013/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Woman dies in Croydon car crash – four injured

  A woman has died after being hit by a car in the early hours of this morning in Purley. …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 16, 2013/ Croydon, News/

February 15-21: Fashion or Disaster? Take your pick

To celebrate London’s fashion week, you needn’t be sitting front row. Grab your ping pong paddles and head to PING’s …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 15, 2013/ What's On This Week/

ELL exclusive: in conversation with street artist Pure Evil

Warhol-esque prints of Jackie, Marilyn and Audrey adorn the walls.  Their blackened tears flood out of the frames and onto …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 13, 2013/ Arts/

February 7-14: Pancakes or French cakes? Take your pick

  From pancakes to macarons, savoury Filipino feasts to indulgent breakfasts – this week is all about food. Whether you …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 7, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

The rise and rise of the alternative cinema in 2013

    Dipping into a hot tub, snuggling under a blanket on a rooftop, shuffling through a prison whilst being …

by Sasha Filimonov/ February 5, 2013/ Arts, Arts Features, Events, Society/

January 31-February 7: Superbowl or bowls of soup?

From Superbowl Sunday to servings of soup from a mageirio (i.e. a Greek cookshop), you can eat, drink and jive your …

by Sasha Filimonov/ January 31, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

January 24-31: Burns Night or sunburns? Take your pick

From swigging Scotch on Burns Night to celebrating the sunburn-inducing rays of our Australian brethren – this week is about …

by Sasha Filimonov/ January 24, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

January 17-24: Mussels or Muscles? Take your pick

From the Mussel Men to the muscled wrestling all-stars, this week could prove to be rather active. Free music gigs …

by Sasha Filimonov/ January 17, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

Residents from ELL boroughs suffer rise in rent as effect of Olympics and overseas buyers push up prices

Median rents in Hackney are  71 per cent of the median family income in London.  In Tower Hamlets the median …

by Sasha Filimonov/ January 10, 2013/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

January 10-17: Snow, sculptures, and sound effects

Feeling the winter blues? No need – check out carvings at the Ice Sculpture Festival, learn a craft at the …

by Sasha Filimonov/ January 9, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

ELL’s guide to recycling your festive season waste

When all the festive fun has been had, and you’re surrounded by torn wrapping paper, leftovers and a slightly sad …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 26, 2012/ Christmas/

Bromley claims ownership of Henry Moore’s ”Old Flo”

Bromley Council has claimed ownership of Henry Moore’s ‘Draped Seated Woman’

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 20, 2012/ News, Tower Hamlets/

Countdown to Christmas: Festive fairs and Markets

With only ten shopping days left before Christmas it’s nice to know that the best is yet to come – …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 15, 2012/ Christmas/

Countdown to Christmas: festive events this season

There is no better excuse for a knees-up than Christmas time, and there is no shortage of ideas across the …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 14, 2012/ Christmas, Features/

Seasonal Pick of the Line: Hobbits and icicles

  From racing Mexican jumping beans to a Q&A session with Sir Ian McKellen, we have some delightfully amusing events …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 13, 2012/ Events, What's On This Week/

Locals urged to help hunt for missing Croydon teenager

CCTV images of missing Croydon teenager Shelley Pratt have been released by the Metropolitan Police this morning. The images show …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 13, 2012/ Croydon, Local News, News/

Croydon mother sentenced after leaving puppy to starve

A Croydon mother was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison on Monday after her emaciated puppy was discovered in May. …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 12, 2012/ Croydon/

Pop-up chapel celebrates impulsive London

Vegas-style weddings came to Shoreditch last weekend, fully equipped with an Elvis impersonator serenading newlyweds in the Little White Chapel. …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 11, 2012/ Features, Hackney/

East London reacts to news of more Arts Council cuts

East London arts organisations have reacted to the Arts Council’s announcement that £11.6 million of cuts will be implemented nationally …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 10, 2012/ Arts/

December 6-13: Dance, design and disco

Festive food and arty bus tours are high on our to-do list this week. Photography and poetry nights provide plenty …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 6, 2012/ What's On This Week/

Street artist Stik paints Haggerston mural

Urban artist Stik has created his biggest mural yet on the Acton estate in Haggerston, after being commissioned by local residents. …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 6, 2012/ Arts/

Friendly Fires to host charity gig for Adam Connolly

Friendly Fires will perform a charity gig next Wednesday to commemorate Adam Connolly, the Hackney man who recently took his own …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 5, 2012/ Arts, Music/

Man who would ‘never walk again’ strolls through Croydon

A man who was told he would never walk again, strolled through Croydon on Sunday as he nears the end …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 3, 2012/ Croydon, Local News, Uncategorized/

Plea for missing girl at Crystal Palace, police renew calls

The parents of a missing girl from Croydon have made a plea for help to find their daughter. Shelley Pratt, …

by Sasha Filimonov/ December 1, 2012/ Crime, Croydon/

Hackney author gets Downton Abbey Premiere debut

Hackney author, Elizabeth Wilhide, is going to have her Downton Abbey-esque debut novel published in the United States this January. …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 30, 2012/ Arts, Hackney/

Mixed emotions for Goldsmiths group at Leveson

  Applause rang off the walls of committee room 10 at the Houses of Parliament yesterday as Goldsmiths lecturers and …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 30, 2012/ Features, Society/

November 30-December 6: Christmas starts here

  Wine, beer and hot tubs herald the arrival of the festive season in east London, with Hackney residents in …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 29, 2012/ Events, What's On This Week/

Babies beat bullies by teaching empathy to students

Babies are being used as part of a new anti-bullying initiative in primary schools around Lewisham and Croydon. The toddler …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 28, 2012/ Health, Lewisham, Society/

Bow man given life sentence for murdering partner

A man was sentenced  to life imprisonment on Monday, November 19, for the fatal stabbing of his wife in May …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 22, 2012/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Street artist urging fans to find missing ladies

  Mexican street artist Pablo Delgado has hidden 33 replicas of his ‘missing lady’ print around east London and is …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 22, 2012/ Arts/

British men on trial in Crete for Croydon footballer attack

  Six men accused of attacking a Croydon man with a broken bottle and stamping on his head four years …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 21, 2012/ Crime, Croydon/

Guild launched to champion local businesses

More than 200 independent businesses from the East End  launched a co-operative to combat rent inflations, corporate landlords, and local …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 19, 2012/ Tower Hamlets/

Feminist artist Judy Chicago talks at Whitechapel Gallery

American artist and feminist Judy Chicago visited the Whitechapel Gallery last night in a lecture

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 15, 2012/ People/

Hollywood A-Lister Shia LaBeouf involved in two scuffles at the Hobgoblin pub in New Cross

Transformers star Shia LaBeouf, 26, was involved in two altercations at a New Cross pub on Wednesday evening. The Los …

by Sasha Filimonov/ November 12, 2012/ Lead Stories, News/