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Charlie Dark: how running changed my life

ELL meets east London boy and founder of Shoreditch-based Run Dem Crew, Charlie Dark, to talk about life, depression and …

by Mathilde Ive/ April 10, 2014/ Olympic People/

Out & proud: the myths around same-sex marriage

Today, the Same Sex Couples Act 2013 comes into effect. To mark the date, ELL talks to one of the …

by Mathilde Ive/ March 29, 2014/ Features, People/

Hoxton’s Doll House: Moving from one home to another

One year from now it will be nothing but bricks and dust. Known by members as The Doll House, one …

by Mathilde Ive/ February 12, 2014/ People/

The best of Nordic pop culture in London’s East End

“Christmas jumpers wouldn’t have come back into style if it hadn’t been for Sara Lund,”confirms Jon Sadler, organiser of the …

by Mathilde Ive/ January 30, 2014/ Arts/

A nation of late-movers: why more young people than ever are living at home

My boiler broke today. In perfect timing for the end of the blessed Indian summer and the return of good …

by Mathilde Ive/ January 22, 2014/ Commentary/

Croydon’s Darling: Kate Moss turns 40-years-old

Twenty-six years ago a skinny 14-year-old returning from a family vacation was stopped by a model scout in JFK airport.  …

by Mathilde Ive/ January 16, 2014/ Croydon/

Vox pop: 1 in 6 would cancel Christmas – would you?

With the final countdown to Christmas now upon us, as most people are making their final preparations for what should …

by Mathilde Ive/ December 23, 2013/ People/

Missing six-year-old and her aunt return to home country

The Metropolitan Police have found the two girls from South Norwood that went missing on Saturday. Zeenat Abdala, 16, and …

by Mathilde Ive/ December 16, 2013/ Crime, Croydon/

Miliband visits Crystal Palace for Small Business Saturday

Labour leader Ed Miliband went Christmas shopping in Croydon today to mark the UK’s first national Small Business Saturday. Miliband, …

by Mathilde Ive/ December 7, 2013/ Business, Croydon/

People Before Profit launch legal housing advice service

A free legal housing advice service has been launched by local campaigners to meet rising needs for legal aid in …

by Mathilde Ive/ December 6, 2013/ Housing, Lewisham, News/

Rudimental scoop top prize at Festival Awards

Hackney band Rudimental have won the ‘Breakthrough Act of the Year’ at the 10th annual UK Festival Awards on Monday …

by Mathilde Ive/ December 5, 2013/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Music/

Hackney artist Laure Prouvost wins Turner Prize

  A Hackney-based artist has won the UK’s prestigious Turner Prize 2013 at the ceremony in Northern Ireland yesterday evening. …

by Mathilde Ive/ December 3, 2013/ Arts, News, Uncategorized/

Learn “Riot from Wrong” with a documentary in Croydon

An award-winning documentary about the 2011 riots will be shown in Croydon next Thursday at Fairfield Halls, at the film’s last major public screening. …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 30, 2013/ Crime, Croydon, Society/

Female director appointed for Croydon regeneration plan

Croydon Council have appointed a new female executive director to oversee a £3bn regeneration plan for the borough. Jo Negrini, …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 29, 2013/ Business, Croydon, Uncategorized/

Riesco auction misses sales target by millions as Croydon Council is expelled from the Museum Association

The controversial sale of 24 Chinese ceramics from Croydon’s  Riesco collection has failed to reach the estimated target of £9-13 million. …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 28, 2013/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

£1bn plan approved to transform Croydon centre

A £1bn plan that will transform the centre of Croydon has been approved after council members voted unanimously in favour …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 26, 2013/ Business, Croydon/

Council criticised for lack of diversity at literary festival

Criticism from local artists has forced Tower Hamlets council to admit a recent literary festival they hosted failed to ensure …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 23, 2013/ Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon hospital failing to provide “safe service”

Croydon University Hospital is not providing a consistently safe service to its patients and requires significant improvements, according to a …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 21, 2013/ Croydon, Health, Lead Stories/

Croydon and Hackney Part of Global TEDx Youth Day

On Saturday, Hackney and Croydon took part in TEDx’s fourth international youth day, a one-day conference held in different locations …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 18, 2013/ Features, Uncategorized/

London Mayor announces new homes for Olympic Park

  Mayor Boris Johnson today unveiled plans to build up to 1,500 new affordable homes in the area occupied by …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 15, 2013/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News/

Campaigners drop case against Riesco collection sale

Campaigners have dropped attempts to legally challenge Croydon Council’s part sale of the valuable Chinese Riesco collection, taking place this …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 13, 2013/ Croydon, News/

Michael Rosen: Good writing and daydreaming

Many children – and adults – will vividly recollect the feelings of dread they had when “We’re Going on a …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 12, 2013/ Arts, People/

Croydon’s Witchfest will leave you spellbound

The largest witchcraft festival in the world is coming to Croydon this Saturday. Witchfest International will bring thousands of sorcerers …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 8, 2013/ Croydon/

Legal action to stop partial sale of Riesco collection

Legal action has been sought to prevent Croydon Council raising millions auctioning off part of the borough’s unique Riesco Chinese …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 7, 2013/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Croydon residents oppose Taberner House development

Taberner House and the lower part of Queen’s Garden could be redeveloped into five multi-storey buildings in the latest stage …

by Mathilde Ive/ November 6, 2013/ Croydon/

Lewisham burger joint wins title of London’s best burger

Local pop-up restaurant Mother Flipper Burgers took line honours at the Food Fight Festival at Borough Market in South London …

by Mathilde Ive/ October 19, 2013/ Lewisham, Uncategorized/

ELL looks at festive spending around our boroughs

The UK’s total festive spending will amount to £22,3 billion this year, research from the Government suggested. The prediction sees …

by Mathilde Ive/ October 17, 2013/ Features/