MA12Howell Archive

Thousands of spectators expected to flock to east London today to watch the London Marathon

Thousands of people were defying security worries to line the streets of Tower Hamlets and Lewisham as the London Marathon passes …

by Sarah Howell/ April 19, 2013/ Lead Stories, Society, Sports/

Hackney Downs Studios launch new shopping outlet

Hackney-based Creative Network Partners, who manage creative hubs Netil House and Hackney Downs

by Sarah Howell/ April 18, 2013/ Arts, Business, Hackney, Local News/

The gentrification of Hither Green: the Lewisham oasis

  Ten years ago Hither Green, tucked away behind the main throng of Lewisham high street, was little known outside …

by Sarah Howell/ February 6, 2013/ Lewisham/

Policemen win award for pretending to be homeless

A New Cross policing team triumphed at the Commissioner’s Excellence in Total Policing Awards on Monday, winning two accolades for …

by Sarah Howell/ December 19, 2012/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

Next step: Prime Minister, says Hackney award winner

Hackney may soon have another famous export to add to its list, as teenager Jermain Jackman won the Spirit of …

by Sarah Howell/ December 10, 2012/ People/

Old Street ‘Silicon Roundabout’ set for £50m regeneration project – with more corporate investment to follow

David Cameron and Boris Johnson have announced plans to transform ‘Silicon Roundabout’ into “Europe’s largest indoor civic space”. The government …

by Sarah Howell/ December 7, 2012/ Business, Employment, Hackney, Local News/

Telegraph Hill playgroup fights to stay open

Campaigners to save a Lewisham play club from closure have called for supporters to write to their MPs. The ‘Save …

by Sarah Howell/ December 5, 2012/ Lewisham/

Young artist’s project brings East End personalities to life

  As East London battles with austerity cuts and community organisations struggle to stay afloat, two sisters are planning a …

by Sarah Howell/ November 30, 2012/ People/

Hackney community food project scoops BBC award

Local social enterprise Growing Communities has won the Best Big Food Idea prize at the BBC Food and Farming Awards. …

by Sarah Howell/ November 29, 2012/ Hackney/

ELL LIVE BLOG: Residents march to save Lewisham Hospital’s A&E and maternity units from closure

Demonstrators protested at the plans for the closure of Lewisham A&E and maternity units by joining hands around the hospital …

by Sarah Howell/ November 24, 2012/ Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Society/

Museum of London ‘taken over’ by primary school

Students of Harbinger school took over the Museum of London Docklands  today. They  showed visitors around, ran the information desk …

by Sarah Howell/ November 23, 2012/ Education, Society, Tower Hamlets/

ELL Live Blog: Goldsmiths and Queen Mary students join thousands in central London for Demo 2012 protest

Eastlondonlines will be live blogging throughout the day, updating the live map as we go. Follow us on @eastlondonlines View …

by Sarah Howell/ November 21, 2012/ Lead Stories/

Protestors gather outside News International to demand an end of Page Three

A protest calling for an end to sexist misrepresentations of women in the British press was staged outside News International …

by Sarah Howell/ November 17, 2012/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Goldsmiths alumni mark 15 years of Second Floor studios

The UK’s largest artistic studio project, established by Goldsmiths alumni, celebrates its fifteenth anniversary

by Sarah Howell/ November 15, 2012/ Arts/

Baroness O’Neill to debate regulating Journalism

Dame Onora O’Neill, Cambridge philosopher and now Chair of the Equality and Human Rights

by Sarah Howell/ November 13, 2012/ Events, Features/

George Galloway gets his groove on with Respect Party candidate in campaign ad for Croydon North by-election

In an attempt to boost support for the Croydon North by-elections on November 29, Respect Party candidate Lee Jasper and …

by Sarah Howell/ November 8, 2012/ Lead Stories/

Stolen number plates being used to commit crimes

Lewisham police have urged motorists to take extra care following a surge in number plate thefts over the past month. …

by Sarah Howell/ November 7, 2012/ Crime, Lewisham/

Croydon gang member sentenced to 22 years

An unemployed man from Croydon was sentenced on Friday to 22 years in prison for his part in a string …

by Sarah Howell/ November 5, 2012/ Crime, Croydon/