MA12Jivanda Archive

300 arrests as anti-fascist groups confront EDL

The English Defence League marched over Tower Bridge to the edge of Tower Hamlets on Saturday accompanied by a heavy …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 7, 2013/ News, Tower Hamlets/

September 6-12: Meatopia and sensory food

  Lewisham London Analogue Festival Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 // Various venues in Deptford Whether you are already a …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 6, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

Deptford’s London Analogue Festival says no to digital

In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, there is a growing trend to explore the alternative quality of analogue …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 5, 2013/ Arts/

Martin Richman: Lighting up East London and beyond

Martin Richman is sitting on the stairs in his studio trying to get some thin strips of wire like lights …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 4, 2013/ People/

Thousands of poorest across borough to get free childcare

Thousands of the poorest parents across Tower Hamlets are set to get free nursery places or 15 hours of free …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 3, 2013/ News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Police: Labour did nothing wrong in Foxcroft selection

A Met Police investigation into the selection of a Unite official as the Labour candidate for the Lewisham Deptford seat …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 3, 2013/ Lewisham, News/

September 1-5: Dreamboats, dates, dining and dunking.

This week we’ve got a great selection of art, food, cinema and shows listed to help you deal with the …

by Tomas Jivanda/ September 2, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

Train fire scare forces hundreds onto tracks

Hundreds of passengers on a rush hour train have been forced to escape along tracks at Hither Green station after …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 28, 2013/ Lewisham, News/

Woman’s body found in the water at Shadwell Basin

The body of a woman was found  in the water at Shadwell Basin over the bank holiday weekend. Emergency services …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 27, 2013/ News, Tower Hamlets/

Man stabbed to death on Homerton Highstreet

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Homerton on Wednesday afternoon. Lamarni Hylton-Reid, …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 23, 2013/ Hackney, News/

Government set to appeal Lewisham Hospital High Court ruling that quashed Hunt’s closure and downgrade plans

The government has said it will appeal against the High Court ruling that quashed plans to extensively cut services and …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 23, 2013/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/

Killing of New Cross man in Ipswich club ruled unlawful

Almost seven years after 24-year-old Jimoh Plunkett from New Cross was shot dead in an Ipswich nightclub, a coroner has …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 20, 2013/ Lewisham, News/

Council joins legal battle over fire station closure plans

Hackney Council has backed legal action against Boris Johnson’s decision to close 10 fire stations in London, including three across …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 20, 2013/ Hackney, News/

Woman dies following M&S lorry collision in Catford

A woman in her 90s has died after being hit by a Mark & Spencer lorry in Catford on Saturday. No …

by Tomas Jivanda/ August 19, 2013/ Lewisham, News/

MP warns of ‘more hardship’ under benefit cap trial

Croydon families face more hardship as a result of the Government’s benefit cap, a local Labour MP has warned, ahead …

by Tomas Jivanda/ March 15, 2013/ Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society/

Lauren Baker: getting to the bare bones of art in Hackney

As the lunchtime rush comes to a close at the bustling Russet Cafe in Hackney Downs, Lauren Baker enters dressed …

by Tomas Jivanda/ March 12, 2013/ People/

Plans to build a skatepark in Gaza are underway as Skate Jam reach Egypt and prepare to cross the border

The Gaza Strip holds one of the youngest populations on Earth, but with overcrowded schools, an incredibly high unemployment rate …

by Tomas Jivanda/ February 16, 2013/ Features, Hackney/

Independent record stores thrive in ELL boroughs

HMV may be on the brink of collapse, but there’s no shortage of lively independent record stores in the ELL …

by Tomas Jivanda/ January 23, 2013/ Arts, Arts Features/

New art work breathes life into Hackney Central Bridge

A new public art installation has given a revitalising boost to Hackney Central Bridge on Mare Street. The council-commissioned artwork …

by Tomas Jivanda/ December 22, 2012/ Arts, Hackney/

Croydon to be 1 of 4 trial boroughs for benefit cap

Croydon will be one of just four UK boroughs to have the government’s new benefit cap introduced in April. The …

by Tomas Jivanda/ December 21, 2012/ Croydon, News/

Pipe: Reduced funds for local services “cannot go on”

Each ELL borough will see their spending power cut under the Local Government Finance Settlement outlined on Wednesday by Eric …

by Tomas Jivanda/ December 21, 2012/ Hackney, News/

Expelled councillors accuse Labour Party of racism

Two Tower Hamlets councillors have accused the Labour group of racial discrimination after the party upheld their expulsion last week. …

by Tomas Jivanda/ December 14, 2012/ News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Residents speak out against plans to close youth clubs

Lewisham residents say proposed changes to youth services would be “devastating” and leave children either trapped at home or playing …

by Tomas Jivanda/ December 12, 2012/ Lewisham/

Croydon Warehouse staff bidding to reopen theatre

The former artistic director of an East Croydon theatre hopes the building, boarded up last week, will stage performances again …

by Tomas Jivanda/ December 6, 2012/ Croydon, Local News/

Shit London awards to celebrate city’s oddities

The second annual celebration of London’s most unusual, disfigured and comical corners is set to take place in Hoxton next …

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 29, 2012/ Hackney/

Croydon North UKIP candidate attacks gay marriage and adoption ahead of by-election

UKIP have rejected controversial comments made by their own candidate in the Croydon North by-election who said that gay people …

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 27, 2012/ Lead Stories, Politics/

Council refuses to hear anti-Veolia protestors

A meeting of Hackney Council on Wednesday blocked a delegation of residents from speaking on the tender process for two North …

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 23, 2012/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

Thousands of students to protest on Wednesday

Students from across the UK will take to the streets this Wednesday for the first time in two years to …

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 19, 2012/ Lewisham, Politics, Society/

Hackney art studio calls for public submissions

Lying on the corner of Hackney Downs park is a huge industrial factory. With concrete walls and a dreary car …

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 12, 2012/ Arts/

Tower Hamlets families moved outside London

Tower Hamlets Council has admitted moving homeless families to accommodation outside of London.

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 6, 2012/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/

Cuts planned for disabled and youth services

Services for children and young people and those with disabilities are at risk in the latest round of budget cuts …

by Tomas Jivanda/ November 5, 2012/ Lewisham, Politics, Society/