MA13Sandhu Archive

John Hamilton: People, profit and action in Lewisham

  On Friday morning, John Hamilton built a house. On Friday afternoon, Lewisham council knocked it down. Hamilton and his …

by Serina Sandhu/ May 16, 2014/ People/

Startup business performance lags behind other boroughs

1,415 new businesses opened in 2012, but the borough lagged 28 per cent behind the entrepreneurship of the London and …

by Serina Sandhu/ April 14, 2014/ Business, Lewisham/

Fast growing technology hub attracts new businesses

Croydon is the fastest growing technology hub after Hackney. The Information and Communication sector is the third largest sector in …

by Serina Sandhu/ April 14, 2014/ Business, Croydon/

The East End designers of London Fashion Week

East London is stitched into the very lining of London Fashion Week. This weekend, the concrete visions of emerging designers …

by Serina Sandhu/ February 17, 2014/ Features/

Valentine’s taxidermy: If love is dead, then stuff it

As far as activities go, taxidermy is a far cry from collecting stamps and cross-stitching. But for couples that reject …

by Serina Sandhu/ February 14, 2014/ Features/

COL (Crying Out Loud): Should you comfort someone?

I saw a young woman cry on the tube the other day and I couldn’t help but wonder why. Had …

by Serina Sandhu/ February 11, 2014/ Commentary/

Stoke Newington man: Life through the camera lens

In a quiet, affluent street minutes from Stoke Newington High Street, Alan Denney is sitting in his navy-toned living room. …

by Serina Sandhu/ February 11, 2014/ Arts, Arts Features/

Concerns over air quality: Tower Hamlets at risk

Tower Hamlets ranked most often as the worst affected borough for certain diseases, according to a recent data analysis highlighting …

by Serina Sandhu/ January 10, 2014/ Health, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

January 10-15: New activities for the New Year

The new year is all about doing new things. Keep a few of those resolutions you made at midnight and …

by Serina Sandhu/ January 10, 2014/ What's On This Week/

Sex trafficking gang operating from internet cafe jailed

A sex trafficking ring operating from a Croydon internet cafe have been jailed. Four Hungarian men and one British woman …

by Serina Sandhu/ January 8, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

Tower Hamlets local authority at high risk of ‘vote-rigging’

Tower Hamlets is one of 16 local authorities at a greater risk of alleged ‘vote-rigging’ being reported, according to a …

by Serina Sandhu/ January 8, 2014/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Pop in to Pop-ups this Christmas with ELL’s guide on where to find unique and unusual presents

  Pop-up shops are swamping every corner of London this Christmas: ELL shines a light on a different shopping experience, …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 17, 2013/ Christmas, Lead Stories/

Exclusive interview: Rough Copy speaks to ELL

In an exclusive interview after their elimination from the X Factor, Croydon’s Rough Copy spoke to EastLondonLines about the competition, …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 11, 2013/ People/

Artists team up with church choir for special event

  A one-off music event will see famous artists perform at a Hackney church to raise money for children’s charities …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 11, 2013/ Hackney, Music/

Pub Week: transforming the Lord Northbrook

  Since 2011, The Lord Northbrook in Lewisham has transformed from a dive bar into a family-friendly local. ELL spoke …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 10, 2013/ Features/

Croydon X Factor hopefuls Rough Copy miss out on place in final after losing public vote to Luke Friend

Rough Copy’s X Factor journey has come to the ‘end of the road’, after Luke Friend beat them in the …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 9, 2013/ Lead Stories/

Residents petition for 20mph borough-wide speed limit

Residents are urging the Mayor of Lewisham to implement a 20mph speed zone in the borough to protect vulnerable road …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 7, 2013/ Lewisham, Transport/

Special educational needs staff strike over job cuts

Special educational needs teachers in Hackney are striking today, in protest against “unnecessary” job cuts. Yesterday, the teachers from Hackney …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 5, 2013/ Education, Hackney/

‘Stokey’ gentrification: Room for two high-streets?

Gentrification is sweeping through London with relentless zeal and Stoke Newington in Hackney, affectionately nicknamed ‘Stokey’ by its residents, is …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 4, 2013/ Features/

Poster smear campaign against ex-councillor

Tower Hamlets police are investigating the harassment of an ex-Liberal Democrat councillor after offensive posters were put up in the …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 4, 2013/ Crime, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Smooth running for Rough Copy: Croydon boy band believe they can fly all the way to the X Factor final

Croydon boy band, Rough Copy, is one step closer to winning the X Factor as they rocketed through to the …

by Serina Sandhu/ December 2, 2013/ Lead Stories/

Jailed: Tower Hamlets man smuggling 40,000 cigarettes

A man from Tower Hamlets has been jailed after attempting to smuggle over 40,000 cigarettes into UK. Abdul Shelim, 33, …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 27, 2013/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Guy Armitage: the plans and passions of an entrepreneur

When Guy Armitage notices the list of questions before him, he laughs: “It’s okay, I like talking.” Armitage is the …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 27, 2013/ Features/

£10,000 reward offered for information on escaped killer

Detectives are offering a £10,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of a convicted killer who has escaped from a Hackney …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 26, 2013/ Hackney/

Olympic Park development to create 2,200 new jobs

Approximately 2,200 local jobs could be created in Hackney after planning application for a new digital and creative development was …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 25, 2013/ Business, Employment, Hackney/

X Factor: Rough Copy through at Hannah Barrett’s expense

Hannah Barrett was has been eliminated from the X Factor following an all-Croydon sing-off, in which she was pitted against …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 25, 2013/ Croydon/

Goldsmiths hosts event to teach internet self-defence

One of the biggest UK events against internet surveillance since the Snowden leaks will be held at Goldsmiths this weekend. …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 25, 2013/ Education, Lewisham, Politics/

Development protesters beat “The Incredible Bulk”

Campaigners who opposed a new Tower Hamlets housing development are celebrating after the plans were quashed at a council meeting. …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 24, 2013/ Business, Housing, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney hotel owner death remains unexplained

The death of an American entrepreneur remains a mystery a week on from the discovery of his body at the …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 21, 2013/ Hackney/

Parties announce Hackney mayoral contenders

  Political parties have announced their mayoral contenders for the local elections next May. Incumbent Mayor Jules Pipe will be …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 18, 2013/ Hackney, News, Politics/

Community concern over new housing development

Proposals for the construction of a 56-metre tower on Bethnal Green Road has been criticised by a community group which …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 14, 2013/ Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

National Institute for Health and Care: Hackney and Tower Hamlets family doctors among the best in UK

Family doctors in Hackney and Tower Hamlets are leading the capital and the country with their ‘excellent work’ in dealing …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 14, 2013/ Health, Lead Stories/

Last remaining ELL green councillor stepping down

Lewisham’s only Green Party representative is standing down from his position after a 12-year tenure. Brockley Councillor Darren Johnson will …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 13, 2013/ Lewisham, News/

East London Lines X Factor contestants Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett progress to the next round

This week’s X Factor saw Croydon hopefuls Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett progress to the next live show, while Abi …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 11, 2013/ Lead Stories/

Co-op Bank withdraws services to UK local authorities including Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Lewisham

Co-operative Bank, popular with Labour-run authorities and used by Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Lewisham, announced today that it would no …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 8, 2013/ Business, Lead Stories/

Hackney second best urban borough for energy efficiency

Hackney has been named one of the most energy efficient councils out of the UK’s urban areas, according to a …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 8, 2013/ Hackney, Lead Stories/

November 7-13: Gourmet food and magical markets

The East London line is hosting a variety of events over the next week, from fancy cuisine to experimental grub, …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 7, 2013/ Events, What's On This Week/

Third betting shop approved for Sydenham Road

Permission has been granted for a new betting shop to open on Sydenham Road, despite pressing opposition from local people …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 5, 2013/ Lewisham/

Hackney boy band Kingsland Road voted off X Factor after losing Sunday night sing-off against Tamera Foster

  Hackney boy band Kingsland Road said goodbye to the X Factor following their elimination last night. The band was …

by Serina Sandhu/ November 4, 2013/ Lead Stories/

Residents dismay at plans for new Fashion Hub

  Chatham residents are appalled with the approved designs and plans for the Hackney Fashion Hub, which involve ripping out …

by Serina Sandhu/ October 13, 2013/ Arts, Hackney, Society/