MA14Boland Archive

Why is Nigerian nosh a no-show in Lewisham?

Perusing the list of restaurants based in Lewisham, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the African community is almost non-existent …

by Hannah Boland/ April 22, 2015/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, Society/

Spice up your life: Asian food heats up Hackney

Hackney is increasingly becoming a hub for Asian cuisine. Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese restaurants are popping up on every corner, …

by Hannah Boland/ April 22, 2015/ Arts, Hackney, Local News/

Feb 20 – 27: Sketchy shows and Chinese New Year

From art events to gardening workshops, whatever you’re interested in this week, we’ve got it covered.

by Hannah Boland/ February 20, 2015/ What's On This Week/

Brockley chippy hands out free chips to celebrate award

Lewisham fish-and-chip shop, Brockley’s Rock, has been named winner of “Best Chippy Chips in London” for the second year running …

by Hannah Boland/ February 19, 2015/ Business, Lewisham/

Teacher fined for posting pro-Hitler image on Facebook

A teacher from Tower Hamlets has been fined £465 for posting an anti-Semitic picture on his Facebook, after pleading guilty …

by Hannah Boland/ February 18, 2015/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Great Spitalfields Pancake Race

by Hannah Boland/ February 18, 2015/ Videos/

Cross-country burglars hit Croydon homes in raids

Police have warned Croydon locals to be vigilant after a spate of raids by burglars in the borough recently. The …

by Hannah Boland/ February 17, 2015/ Crime, Croydon/

The future of clowning about is no laughing matter

On a frosty Sunday in February the Holy Trinity was overflowing with churchgoers. But these weren’t the normal crowd. A …

by Hannah Boland/ February 17, 2015/ Features/

ELL finds out your Valentine’s stories

by Hannah Boland/ February 12, 2015/ Videos/

33-year-old man charged with terrorism offences

A 33-year-old man from Bellingham has been charged with terrorism offences following his arrest in a series of counter-terrorism raids …

by Hannah Boland/ December 15, 2014/ Lewisham/

Unidentified dead body found in children’s playground

The dead body of a man was found today in a children’s playground in Stoke Newington, although it is not …

by Hannah Boland/ December 11, 2014/ Hackney/

Man jailed for shattering business partner’s skull

A Croydon man who has been on the run for six years after shattering his business partner’s skull in a …

by Hannah Boland/ December 11, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

ELL Guide to Christmas: It’s right behind you!

From swashbuckling pirate adventures to festive film marathons, there’s plenty of family-fun over the Christmas period. Eastlondonlines sent Hannah Boland …

by Hannah Boland/ December 10, 2014/ Christmas, Features/

Man too poor to eat breaks down in tears on radio

An LBC radio debate on food banks yesterday heard a New Cross man break down in tears, describing how he …

by Hannah Boland/ December 9, 2014/ Lewisham/

Rejected London bikes to get new life in Malawi

Plans are well under way for 50 bikes repaired by Lewisham cycle-enthusiasts to be sent to disadvantaged people in Africa. …

by Hannah Boland/ December 5, 2014/ Lewisham/

Fake footballer attempts £3,000 champagne swindle

It is not unheard of for Chelsea footballers to be seen quaffing champagne off the pitch. However, when a high-end restaurant received …

by Hannah Boland/ December 3, 2014/ Crime, Lewisham/

Former Tory minister questioned after racist rant

Tower Hamlets police reportedly questioned former Conservative Cabinet Minister David Mellor after an alleged racist rant in March 2013, it …

by Hannah Boland/ December 1, 2014/ Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Police officer stabs dog to death during drug search

A Lewisham police officer stabbed a dog to death earlier this morning during a drug search, sparking a complaint to …

by Hannah Boland/ November 28, 2014/ Lewisham/

Black Friday makes its mark on East London: get started with your Christmas shopping with all the best deals

The American phenomenon marks the day after Thanksgiving and has become renowned as a period during which retailers slash their …

by Hannah Boland/ November 27, 2014/ Lead Stories/

Fire brigade response times increasing says London Assembly despite promises services will not decline

Fire brigade response times are increasing in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets, despite promises that services would not decline …

by Hannah Boland/ November 26, 2014/ Lead Stories, Local News/

Murder suspect arrested after body found in car boot

Police are investigating the murder of a young man, after officers found a body whilst searching a car in Lewisham …

by Hannah Boland/ November 21, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

Big MCs battle over Big Macs on Lewisham High Street

To passers-by, Lewisham McDonalds looked busier than usual last Monday night. But locals would be mistaken in thinking that the …

by Hannah Boland/ November 19, 2014/ Lewisham, Music/

Surprise for driver as “illegal immigrants” found in lorry

Suspected illegal immigrants were discovered in a lorry in Thornton Heath yesterday afternoon, after the driver called police with concerns …

by Hannah Boland/ November 18, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/

Crackdown on kerb-crawling in prostitution hotspots

Police have launched a series of operations in three prostitution hotspots, harnessing new anti-social behaviour legislation, following on-going complaints from …

by Hannah Boland/ November 14, 2014/ Crime, Hackney/

East London’s leading businesses offer young offenders a second chance with work experience opportunities

East London youth offenders are to be offered work experience in top businesses as part of a government initiative to …

by Hannah Boland/ November 14, 2014/ Crime, Education, Lead Stories/

Police constable charged with dangerous driving

A Tower Hamlets police officer was last night charged with dangerous driving and attempted grievous bodily harm. The offences are …

by Hannah Boland/ November 12, 2014/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Sixteen months in jail for two sexual assaults on Central line

A Shoreditch man has been jailed for 16 months and faces a ban from the tube after twice sexually assaulting …

by Hannah Boland/ November 11, 2014/ Crime, Hackney/

Catford student cleared of murder after year-long ordeal with “frustrating” Greek legal system

A Catford student has been acquitted of a murder in Greece, after spending more than a year in jail and …

by Hannah Boland/ November 6, 2014/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News/

Cuts to free legal aid have hit “squeezed middle” hardest

“Ordinary working people” are being hit hardest by cuts to legal aid, according to a Hackney law charity. A rising …

by Hannah Boland/ November 5, 2014/ Hackney, Society/

Attackers jailed for stealing £5,000 from 75 year-old

  A footballer and his friend have been found guilty of robbing £5,000 from a man aged 75, after knocking …

by Hannah Boland/ November 5, 2014/ Crime, Croydon/