MA13Kalinauckas Archive

Tower Bridge lights up in count down to Games

One of London’s most iconic landmarks, Tower Bridge, was lit up this week to mark the final countdown for the first …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ September 4, 2014/ Sports, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Hackney man arrested as part of counterfeit medicines gang

A man from Hackney has been arrested for money-laundering as part of a pan-European police investigation into an organised crime …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ September 2, 2014/ Crime, Hackney/

Neil Warnock to return to Crystal Palace FC as manager after Malky Mackay is ruled out over text scandal

Crystal Palace FC have chosen Neil Warnock to be their new manager, just four years after he left the South …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ August 28, 2014/ Lead Stories/

RideLondon 2014: Cyclist reports on the journey

24,000 cyclists took off from The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday for a gruelling ride through London and Surrey.   RideLondon …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ August 13, 2014/ Features, Sports/

London Marathon supporters: where to watch

The EastLondonLines supporters guide to the London marathon: whether you’re looking out for a loved one taking part, trying to …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ April 11, 2014/ Features, Sports/

Hackney wins gold for Olympic sporting legacy as the borough’s parent participation numbers hit record levels

Legacy was the big theme at the London Olympic Games, throughout the bidding process, grand building projects, sporting events and …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ April 11, 2014/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Sports/

UPDATE: 15-year-old boy to appear in court charged with the murder of Shereka Fab-Ann Marsh in Hackney

A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of Shereka Fab-Ann Marsh, a 15-year-old girl who was shot dead …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ March 23, 2014/ Crime, Hackney/

It doesn’t take millions to get fit: Go outside and enjoy running

The idea that it takes cash to improve your running is nonsense – any athletics coach worth their salt will …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ March 20, 2014/ Commentary/

Hoxton’s most mysterious venue: The Dead Dolls Club

You might not notice The Dead Dolls Club upon first passing. Its exterior is unremarkable; the dark facade as non-descript …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ February 24, 2014/ Features/

Three sided football, a game of three thirds

“Three-sided football? No seriously, three-sided football? Oh, you mean three-a-side matches. What, no? Three teams playing at once? Let me …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ February 22, 2014/ Features, Sports/

Fare rises, strikes and signal failure – It’s not “good service”

  “All other lines are operating a good service”. Great. Just great. I’m so delighted to hear that automated-TFL-voice-lady, I’m …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ February 5, 2014/ Commentary, Transport/

Operation Safeway: is there a cycle solution?

Operation Safeway, the road safety initiative set up by the Metropolitan Police Service in November, ended this week. Over a …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ January 19, 2014/ Features/

Woman killed in fatal collision with lorry on Stoke Newington High Street: road re-opened after closure

Stoke Newington High Street was closed to traffic today after a pedestrian was killed, following a collision with a tipper- …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ January 11, 2014/ Lead Stories/

December 19-25: singing and last-minute shopping

Whether you need to get your last minute gifts galore, rejoice with cheerful Carols, watch Santa Claus save Christmas or …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 19, 2013/ What's On This Week/

December 12-18: Christmas market extravaganza

  It’s Christmas markets galore this December – make a list (and check it twice) to enjoy all the mouth …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 12, 2013/ What's On This Week/

Awards will honour community’s unsung heros

Tower Hamlets residents can now nominate their local heroes for an award, which will recognise positive contributions made to the …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 12, 2013/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Five men charged with possession of shotgun

Five men have been charged with possession of a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition with the intent to endanger life in …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 12, 2013/ Crime, Croydon/

Update: Missing Lewisham pensioner found safe

Update. Wednesday, December, 11. The missing Lewisham pensioner, Peter Joseph, 75, who went missing on Monday afternoon has been found. The …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 10, 2013/ Crime, Lewisham/

Wapping hockey club receives 300k boost to improve ground

Wapping Hockey Club has secured a £300,000 investment from Tower Hamlets Council to redevelop their home ground at the John …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 9, 2013/ Sports, Tower Hamlets/

East Croydon station footbridge opened by Mayor

A new footbridge at the West entrance of East Croydon station was officially opened last night. The Mayor of Croydon …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 6, 2013/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Fifteen arrested in Operation Naddoox drug raids

Fifteen men have been arrested for possessing large quantities of Class A drugs in a two-day crackdown on gangs in …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 3, 2013/ Crime, Hackney/

Hackney’s Hawker House: a street feast for all the senses

  Meat and whisky, jazz and smoke; the sound of friends meeting and the smell of chilli will hit you …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ December 2, 2013/ General Features, Reviews, Uncategorized/

Tony Pulis confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager

Tony Pulis has been confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace FC, replacing Ian Holloway who left the club …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 25, 2013/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Sports/

Met Police launch plan to combat cycling fatalities

A new road safety operation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police as Lewisham cycling campaigners call for officials to …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 25, 2013/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Transport/

Charity football match raises domestic violence awareness

Lewisham community members participated in a charity football match aimed at raising awareness for a global campaign to end domestic …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 21, 2013/ Crime, Lewisham, Sports/

Croydon kids: Park the car! Let’s walk and ride

A teacher from a Croydon primary school has explained the methods that led them to win a gold TfL award …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 20, 2013/ Croydon, Education, Environment, Health, Transport/

Conservatives announce businessman as MP candidate

London businessman Chris Philp has been selected by the Conservatives as their candidate for Croydon South in the next general election. …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 16, 2013/ Croydon, News, Politics/

Fifth cycle death in nine days: Mayor urged to improve safety

A fifth London cyclist in the last nine days died on Wednesday, only hours after 1000 people attended a protest …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 14, 2013/ Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Police forced to close Croydon pub after gang violence

A pub on Croydon High Street has been forced to close as punishment for refusing to listen to previous police …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 13, 2013/ Croydon, News/

Sell-out crowd celebrate eighth Hackney Sports Awards

More than 1,000 people packed out the Hackney Empire early this week to honour the achievements of the borough’s sports …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 8, 2013/ Hackney/

Rail travel in Croydon disrupted by fire on Gatwick Express train during rush hour on Monday morning

  A Gatwick Express train carriage caught fire during rush hour this morning, resulting in the evacuation of South Croydon …

by Alex Kalinauckas/ November 4, 2013/ Croydon/