The East London Line and its tricky third rail
A year ago today the East London Line opened from Dalston to New Cross and ELL was there to witness …
Michael Northcott Archive
15-year-old girl arrested over heroin smuggling
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after drugs bound for an address in Croydon were found in a pillowcase near …
Places To Visit: Museum of Croydon
Hosted within the landmark Croydon Clocktower building, which also houses a cinema, community centre and public library, the Museum of …
April 14, 2011/
Croydon/
Places To Visit: V&A Museum of Childhood
Immediately striking about the V&A Museum of Childhood is the size of the building. Originally constructed as the “Bethnal Green …
April 12, 2011/
Tower Hamlets/
Places To Visit: The White Cube
Nestled in the wining and dining area of Hoxton Square where many a reveller will flock to the bars of …
April 7, 2011/
Hackney/
Places To Visit: Lewisham Art House
Having just introduced a new exhibition to this art space, the Lewisham Art House is a brilliant place to have …
April 6, 2011/
Uncategorized/
Cousin ‘arranged’ deadly silicone injection
The cousin of a woman who died after illegal surgery to enhance her buttocks, allegedly organised the operation.
East London councils protect Sure Start centres for 2011
East London councils have issued statements saying that no Sure Start centres face closure or reduced opening hours, at least …
February 9, 2011/
Education, Lead Stories/
Man arrested over shooting at social club
A man found beaten up in the street has been arrested on suspicion of shooting at a Turkish social club …
Cyclists get in gear to keep crime down
Over one thousand privately owned bicycles have been micro-chipped in an effort to reduce cycle crime.
Estate agents ordered to remove signs
Estate agents in Tower Hamlets have been given an ultimatum on managing their company signs.
January 17, 2011/
Housing, Tower Hamlets/
Olympic Stadium at centre of football row
Tottenham Hotspur fans in Hackney have denounced plans to take legal action against the football club if they move to …
Centrale shopping centre to change hands
The sale of Centrale shopping centre, which is currently owned by a Kuwaiti company, could be finalised within days, according …
Lewisham Council makes £1 million from motorists
Lewisham Council is set to make £1 million in traffic fines this year after installing a bus lane enforcement camera …
January 13, 2011/
Lewisham/
Murder inquiry begins into fatal stabbing
A murder inquiry has begun after a man was stabbed to death in a house on Stockbury Road, near Ashburton …
Man fatally stabbed at home
A 24-year-old man has been stabbed to death at his home in Croydon early this morning.
Sex workers oppose licensing changes
Sex industry workers and their supporters picketed Hackney Town Hall yesterday, opposing proposed regulations that could effectively close down their …
Olympian opens new maternity centre
A new state-of-the-art maternity centre at Homerton hospital was opened by Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis yesterday.
Large police presence as protesters march on Lib Dem MP Simon Hughes’ constituency office
Police sent riot vans to monitor a protest of fewer than 30 people today, as students demonstrated outside the constituency …
December 8, 2010/
Lead Stories/
Sports club receives grant to train gymnasts
A gymnastics club in Croydon has been awarded a generous grant for to fund training for new coaches The Croydon …
Adult care services rated excellent by watchdog
Care services in for adults in Croydon are “performing excellently”, with the latest inspection report giving the highest possible rating.
Café opened in memory of Jimmy Mizen
The family of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen has opened a café on Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, in his memory. The …
Women’s lives “ruined” by New Cross hostel fire
Two women from the New Cross hostel that was ravaged by fire have said their lives are “ruined”.
November 27, 2010/
Lewisham/
New Year’s Eve killer found guilty
A man has been convicted at the Old Bailey for the shooting of two brothers, killing one and seriously wounding …
Athletics board backs Coe over 2012 marathon
The governing body for the world’s top athletes has backed London 2012’s decision to change the location of the Olympic …
November 22, 2010/
Tower Hamlets/
Film maker admits restaurant fraud
An aspiring film maker who admitted eating at many of London’s top restaurants, and then leaving without paying, will face …
November 18, 2010/
Hackney/
Obese children taken into care over health fears
Three obese children have been taken into care by Lewisham social workers over fears for their health, it was reported …
Taxi driver resigns over “escalating” attacks
A taxi driver from Croydon has resigned over safety fears, following a spate of attacks on taxi drivers by passengers. …