MA14Benge Archive

What is Russell Brand’s Trew Era cafe doing for Hoxton?

The opening of a new themed cafe in Hackney doesn’t usually call for half of the capital’s photographers to descend …

by James Benge/ April 10, 2015/ Features, General Features, Housing/

#ELLHousingCrisis: How the Eastlondonlines housing crisis appears in graphics across the four boroughs

For the 8.3 million people living in Greater London the following infographics are more than just a few images. They …

by James Benge/ April 10, 2015/ Housing, Lead Stories, News/

How the new home-buyers are leaving London behind

You’ve saved up for years. You’re finally ready to take the plunge and move into your first home. Perhaps it’s …

by James Benge/ April 9, 2015/ Features, Housing, News/

#ELLHousingCrisis: This is everything that we know about the housing crisis across the Eastlondonlines boroughs

Affordable housing is one of the top five issues for voters aged 18-24, according to a recent survey. Voters aged …

by James Benge/ April 7, 2015/ Housing, Lead Stories, News/

Lindsey Garrett: they would “have had to drag me out”

It has been less than two months since Lindsey Garrett saved the New Era Estate. Since 93 families successfully rebelled …

by James Benge/ March 22, 2015/ People/

Goldsmiths rock band Blur to release first album in 12 years

Former Goldsmiths alumni, and award-winning rock band, Blur have announced details of a major comeback, with their first album in …

by James Benge/ February 19, 2015/ Arts, Lewisham, Music/

Property prices continue to surge in ELL boroughs but sales are down, according to new data from the ONS

House prices in ELL boroughs continued to surge in value throughout the economic downturn in spite of far fewer people …

by James Benge/ February 19, 2015/ Housing, Lead Stories/

Commuters spared two days of further transport chaos as Unite cancels London-wide bus strike

Unite union has confirmed further bus strikes planned for the coming week will now not take place, after last week’s …

by James Benge/ February 11, 2015/ Transport/

Flashback to the future with new record store

In between the novelty cafes, not far away from the bars serving cocktails in jam-jars and just down from the …

by James Benge/ February 11, 2015/ Features, Music/

Crystal Palace back White Ribbon Campaign in Croydon

Crystal Palace FC Foundation has pledged their support for Croydon Council’s White Ribbon campaign against domestic violence and sexual abuse. …

by James Benge/ February 10, 2015/ Croydon, Sports/

FKA twigs announced to perform at Field Day festival

  Critically-acclaimed artists including FKA twigs, Run The Jewels and Hudson Mohawke have joined the lineup for the Field Day …

by James Benge/ January 20, 2015/ Music, Tower Hamlets/

Dawning of a New Era for Hoxton residents

  Residents of Hoxton’s New Era estate celebrated a major victory on Friday after Westbrook Partners agreed to sell to …

by James Benge/ December 22, 2014/ Hackney, Housing/

Croydon van driver Ben Haenow drives his way to victory at X-Factor final…and Christmas number one?

  Croydon van driver Ben Haenow tonight won The X Factor after a well-received performance to a packed Wembley Arena. …

by James Benge/ December 14, 2014/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Waiting game over for 94 lucky Playstation fans

Bethnal Green Road was the place to be today if you are an avid gamer in search of the bargain …

by James Benge/ December 10, 2014/ Tower Hamlets/

Los Campesinos! fans enjoy “exceptional” sold-out gig

Los Campesinos! is probably the best pop band in the UK, though they may not be around to hold onto that …

by James Benge/ December 9, 2014/ Arts/

Russell Brand threatens The Sun with legal action after his New Era support draws ‘hypocrisy’ accusations

  Russell Brand, who has been campaigning on behalf of Hackney’s New Era residents has threatened to sue The Sun …

by James Benge/ December 3, 2014/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News/

BBC names Stormzy and Novelist the Sound of 2015

17-year old Lewisham-born MC Novelist and Croydon’s Stormzy are amongst the 15-strong long-list for the BBC Music Sound of 2015. …

by James Benge/ December 2, 2014/ Arts, News/

New Era protest in Downing Street

Residents of the New Era estate and activist Russell Brand led 400 people on a protest from Mayfair to Downing …

by James Benge/ December 1, 2014/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News/

Houses earn more than people as property prices in Hackney increase nearly £100,000 in one year

The average home in Lewisham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney “earned” more in the past 12 months than a London police …

by James Benge/ November 28, 2014/ Housing, Lead Stories/

New Era residents face their last Christmas at home

New Era residents are facing up to what could be their last Christmas on the Hoxton estate after the area’s …

by James Benge/ November 25, 2014/ Hackney/

Russell Brand shines spotlight on Hoxton New Era renters’ protest against “social cleansing”

Activist and comedian Russell Brand was one of 300 protestors at a rally to protect a Hoxton housing estate on …

by James Benge/ November 10, 2014/ Hackney, Lead Stories/

Politicians “have no clue how difficult” London letting is says Generation Rent

Local housing campaigners have said they are still unconvinced that Labour is offering solutions to problems facing renters in light …

by James Benge/ November 5, 2014/ Housing, Lead Stories, Politics/

Illegal sub-letting condemned by council

Croydon Council has warned tenants that they face eviction if they illegally sublet their properties. The notice comes after two …

by James Benge/ November 3, 2014/ Croydon, Housing/

Is £9.15 an hour enough for Londoners to live off? Living wage debate divides politicians and employers

Councillors in Lewisham and Tower Hamlets reacted cautiously to today’s announcement that the London living wage has increased to £9.15 …

by James Benge/ November 3, 2014/ Employment, Lead Stories/

Local stars beaten to Mercury Prize top spot

Brockley native Kate Tempest and Whitechapel-born Damon Albarn were beaten to this year’s Mercury Prize by Young Fathers. The Edinburgh …

by James Benge/ October 30, 2014/ Arts, Music/

Lewisham’s housing solution: pop-up homes anyone?

Lewisham is set to be the first borough in England with ‘redeployable housing’ after the council approved plans for the …

by James Benge/ October 25, 2014/ Housing, Lewisham/