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MA13Knowles Archive

The kids are calling for a feminist education

The kids are all right. Well, they will be if we give them what they are asking for – a …
by Kitty Knowles/ April 26, 2014/ Features, General Features/

Running in Hackney helped me escape domestic abuse

Claire Turner suffered for 10 years at the hands of her violent partner: she was hit, kicked and verbally abused. …
by Kitty Knowles/ March 5, 2014/ People/

Death drawing: Gothic sketching this Valentine’s

Forget life drawing, go gothic this Valentine’s at an Art Macabre ‘death drawing’ session – perfect for both blood-lusting lovers …
by Kitty Knowles/ February 13, 2014/ Arts, Arts Features/
(Left to right): Jude McGrane, Keith Cima, and Steffan Ciccotti Pic: Kitty Knowles

Tower RNLI: Saving lives on the Thames

“We spotted the top of a chimney, just the top of it as it was sinking under the water – …
by Kitty Knowles/ February 8, 2014/ Features, General Features/

Domestic violence: Why are we still Counting Dead Women?

I can still recall what it felt like when my ex raised his arm, fist clenched, hovering momentarily, threatening to …
by Kitty Knowles/ January 29, 2014/ Commentary/
A Survivor's Journey Pic: Galili Moshe

Artist Moshe Galili: A Survivor’s Journey

ELL speaks to artist and holocaust survivor Moshe Galili ahead of his exhibition marking Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27. …
by Kitty Knowles/ January 24, 2014/ Arts/
'It's a Wonderful Life' Pic: Creative Commons

ELL picks the best local festive film screenings

With special screenings of festive films planned all across the ELL boroughs this Christmas, there’s plenty of opportunity to indulge …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 18, 2013/ Arts, Christmas/
Martin Richman t-shirts Pic: CIG

Olympic Park sculptor designs T-shirt to raise money

An Olympic Park sculptor has designed a special T-shirt range to raise money for Hackney’s creative community. Martin Richman, based …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 15, 2013/ Hackney/
Crocodile escaped Pic: Rod Williams

Wildlife report reveals captured crocodiles found in Croydon flat and illegal monkey meat sold in Hackney

Two crocodiles were found in a Croydon flat and illegal monkey meat was sold in Hackney, according to a new …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 10, 2013/ Lead Stories/
NLA Tower Pic: John Grindrod

Concretopia: to Space Age Croydon and beyond

John Grindrod speaks to ELL about ‘Concretopia’, his latest book on ‘Space Age’ post-war architecture, 1945 – 1979. “I love …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 10, 2013/ People/
Anne Boleyn Pic: Virginia Bradley

‘Jeopardy’ exhibition explores Tower of London Menagerie

An exhibition inspired by the thirteenth century Tower of London Menagerie will be held in Tower Hamlets this weekend. The …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 7, 2013/ Tower Hamlets/
Idris Elba Pic: Beacon Radio

Idris Elba to release album inspired Mandela

Hackney-born actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in film ‘The Long Walk To Freedom’, is to release an album …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 6, 2013/ Hackney, News/
Brian Cox Pic: Bob Lee

Brian Cox to speak at Danny Boyle’s Shuffle film festival

Physicist Brian Cox, Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker, and Don’t Look Now director Nicholas Roeg are among the celebrity names speaking …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 6, 2013/ Arts/

Business Awards 2014 open for applications

The Croydon Business Awards 2014 are now open to nominees, following an official launch at Fairfields Halls last night. The …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 5, 2013/ Business, Croydon/
Roman Road Pic: David McKelvey

Roman Road regeneration not “value for money”

  Roman Road residents are calling for an inquiry after £140,000 of public money was spent on the “shoddy” refurbishment …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 5, 2013/ Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Body found in well has been named Pic: Kash_if

Body found in well identified as former Croydon resident

A body found in a well in Warlingham, Surrey, last month, has been identified as Croydon resident Damian Chlywka. The …
by Kitty Knowles/ December 2, 2013/ Crime, Croydon/
EastLondonLines joined Hackney police on a ride-out this month. Pic: Alexander Baxevanis

Life in the fast lane: Hackney Rapid Response team

Theft, car chases, and weapon searches do not generally make for a “quiet” evening – but that’s all in a …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 30, 2013/ Crime, Features/
Cyclists gather outside TfL headquarters Pic: Nicolas Chinardet

Demanding road safety for cyclists: campaigners from across London gather for “die-in” protest

Demonstrators drew attention to cycling safety on London’s roads at a “die-in” vigil last night, when over 1,000 people lay …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 30, 2013/ Transport/

Council parties clash over allegation of electoral fraud

Allegations of electoral fraud caused uproar at the Tower Hamlets Council Meeting last night as Labour councillors threatened to call …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 28, 2013/ Housing, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Spending revealed: Lewisham A&E legal battle has cost the taxpayer over £200,000 to date

The failed legal battle to close Lewisham Hospital is estimated to have cost taxpayers over £200,000 so far, according to …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 27, 2013/ Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Save Lewisham A&E/

Jane Ellison in Hackney to talk at FGM conference

Public Health Minister Jane Ellison and leading healthcare specialists will be discussing female genital mutilation at Amnesty International in Shoreditch …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 16, 2013/ Hackney, Health, News/
Big London Energy Switch: the last chance for East London residents to save £100 on energy bills

Big London Energy Switch: the last chance for East London residents to save £100 on energy bills

This weekend is the last chance for residents in East London to save £100 on their energy bills. The Big …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 16, 2013/ Lead Stories/

£2,000 donation for local disability rehab centre

Former Shoreditch Club promoter Chris McGuigan, who has multiple sclerosis, has donated a cheque worth £2,000 pounds to Bow-based, disability …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 13, 2013/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Bienvenue: French and Mauritian cuisine

Bienvenue, which opened its doors on Stoke Newington High Street one month ago today, is everything you’d want in a …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 10, 2013/ Features, General Features/

Charities unite to give abused refugees a voice

A new partnership has been formed to raise awareness of mental health issues among refugee communities in Lewisham. The Lewisham …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 9, 2013/ Lewisham/

International acts headline first UK deaf arts festival

The first UK multimedia festival of deaf culture will take place in Tower Hamlets tomorrow, with international stars including deaf …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 8, 2013/ Tower Hamlets/

LGBT refugees in anti-Putin sparkler demo at the Barbican

A protest will take place at the Barbican Music Hall tonight, attended by a Croydon LGBT refugee group over the …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 7, 2013/ Croydon/

Idris Elba: Hackney’s homegrown Hollywood star

Whether stepping into the shiny shoes of drug lord Russell “Stringer” Bell in HBO series ‘The Wire’, or battling crime …
by Kitty Knowles/ November 5, 2013/ Arts/

New social cohesion scheme launches in Bethnal Green

The launch of a new social cohesion scheme brings together elderly residents, new migrants and asylum seekers in Bethnal Green. …
by Kitty Knowles/ October 11, 2013/ Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Thousands flock to Brick Lane’s first London Vinyl Fair

Thousands of enthusiasts for shiny black plastic discs flocked to the first official London Vinyl Fair held at the Truman …
by Kitty Knowles/ October 8, 2013/ Tower Hamlets/

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