MA13Pells Archive

September 5 – 11: River walks and theatrical talks

Summer may be drawing to a close, but the weather forecast looks fine enough for walking – and there are …

by Rachael Pells/ September 5, 2014/ Uncategorized, What's On This Week/

Gun found by children in Mottingham street

A three-year-old toddler was found pointing a gun he and four other children found in a bush in a quiet …

by Rachael Pells/ September 4, 2014/ Crime, Lewisham/

Man charged with Croydon murder remanded in custody

A 26-year-old man has been charged with murdering a young father in Croydon last week, after the victim was stabbed to …

by Rachael Pells/ September 2, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

Hit and run leaves clubber with life changing injuries

Police in Croydon are appealing for information following a hit and run on Sunday which has left a man suffering …

by Rachael Pells/ September 2, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

Aug 29 – Sep 4: Shooting hoops and knitting loops

It’s back to school this week, so brush up on your knowledge of nature or learn some new skills. Failing …

by Rachael Pells/ August 31, 2014/ Events, Uncategorized, What's On This Week/

Decaying Stoke Newington garage on sale for £359,950

A single story garage in Hackney has gone on the property market for just under £360,000 this week. The building, …

by Rachael Pells/ August 28, 2014/ Hackney, Housing, Local News/

Paws for pounds: The Old Spitalfields dog-show

The fashion conscious of east London were out on show at Old Spitalfields Market in Tower Hamlets on Monday – nothing new there, …

by Rachael Pells/ August 27, 2014/ Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Croydon man stabbed to death in broad daylight

Investigations are taking place after a man was stabbed to death in Croydon in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon. Police …

by Rachael Pells/ August 27, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

£300,000 worth of carnival drugs seized in Lewisham

Drugs destined for the Notting Hill Carnival with an estimated street value of £300,000 were seized by Lewisham Police on …

by Rachael Pells/ August 26, 2014/ Crime, Lewisham, Uncategorized/

Elf Lyons: The secret towards conquering comedy

Elf Lyons sits hidden behind rail upon rail of dresses, skirts and jackets – camouflaged by her own vintage apparel …

by Rachael Pells/ June 12, 2014/ Features/

Review: The Secret Comedians at PaperDress Hackney

  It’s the first anniversary of Hackney-based comedy club, The Secret Comedians, and PaperDress Vintage is beginning its transformation from …

by Rachael Pells/ May 16, 2014/ Arts Features, Features, Hackney/

Sentenced: 19 months for killing homeless man

A 37-year-old man has been jailed  for 19 months, after being found guilty of killing a homeless man in Hackney …

by Rachael Pells/ March 29, 2014/ Crime, Hackney/

£100,000 worth of illegal tobacco seized

A Lewisham retailer has been found with more than £100,000 worth of illegal tobacco, in a find believed to be …

by Rachael Pells/ March 29, 2014/ Crime, Lewisham, Uncategorized/

Local councils continue bitter fight for lower rents in affordable housing despite High Court dismissal

Hackney and Tower Hamlets will continue to fight for lower rents in new affordable housing, despite the dismissal of their …

by Rachael Pells/ March 28, 2014/ Lead Stories/

“Is there something on my face?” Re-thinking social etiquette

It had been a long day. I arrived home to discover that I had mascara smudged all the way down …

by Rachael Pells/ February 23, 2014/ Commentary/

Skills swap bringing Lewisham community closer together

Many of us give money to charity but few of us give time. TimeBank UK aims to turn this inflexible …

by Rachael Pells/ January 31, 2014/ Features/

BBC Question Time films at Goldsmiths College

Political representatives were greeted by protestors in New Cross on Thursday, as this week’s BBC Question Time programme met for filming …

by Rachael Pells/ January 11, 2014/ Lewisham/

Campaigners against controversial Stoke Newington Sainsbury’s plans given go-ahead for Judicial Review

Campaigners against a new Sainsbury’s supermarket planned for Wilmers Place, Stoke Newington, have won the right to take their case …

by Rachael Pells/ December 22, 2013/ Hackney, Lead Stories/

Wapping Project to close following disputes

Restaurant, gallery and performance space, the Wapping Project, is closing its doors this month after a three-year-long dispute with complaining …

by Rachael Pells/ December 14, 2013/ Business, Tower Hamlets/

Domestic abuse support programme may face closure

A Comic Relief-funded programme providing support for victims of domestic abuse in Hackney may be threatened with closure, due to …

by Rachael Pells/ December 7, 2013/ Hackney, Society/

Texan “love-in” for Hackney business partnership

Businesses and entrepreneurs of Hackney dropped their routine Friday lunchtime for cowboy hats and BBQ schnitzel at a Texan-style “love-in” …

by Rachael Pells/ November 24, 2013/ Hackney/

November 21-27: Theatre, film festivals and fun on ice

With the nights getting longer and an announcement this week that arctic weather is set to stay, there is nothing …

by Rachael Pells/ November 21, 2013/ What's On This Week/

Life for Hackney man who beat partner to death

A man who left his “vulnerable” partner with car-crash like injuries at her Hackney home has been jailed for life …

by Rachael Pells/ November 19, 2013/ Crime, Hackney/

Peter Andre opens new kung-fu school in south Croydon

South Croydon residents packed into the Carlton Road Business Centre on Friday afternoon, for the arrival of international star Peter …

by Rachael Pells/ November 17, 2013/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Over 130 weapons collected in amnesty in Hackney

More than 130 weapons have been surrendered to police in a two-week weapons amnesty in Hackney, which ended last weekend. …

by Rachael Pells/ November 15, 2013/ Hackney, News/

Ex-footballer’s attackers have trial postponed

Former Sutton United footballer Robbie Hughes has been told that he must wait a year for the retrial of the …

by Rachael Pells/ November 14, 2013/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/

Teenager gets 18 years for murdering pensioner

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of an 88-year-old woman in her Shadwell …

by Rachael Pells/ November 12, 2013/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Kebab shop worker guilty of sexually assaulting customer

A Hither Green kebab shop worker has been found guilty of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while she waited for …

by Rachael Pells/ November 12, 2013/ Crime, Lewisham/

Ward Forums given £10,000 to improve local areas

Residents of Tower Hamlets are encouraged to take part in deciding how to spend a £10,000 fund available for community …

by Rachael Pells/ November 10, 2013/ Tower Hamlets/

Probation offices throughout East London so far unaffected by officers strike over privatisation plans

Probation officers across East London are set to go on strike today at 12pm over proposed government privatisation plans. The …

by Rachael Pells/ November 5, 2013/ Employment/