Olivia Vachon Archive

Britain’s highest homes to be built in Croydon

Britain’s tallest residential building is to be built in Croydon following the local council’s granting of planning permission for the …

by Olivia Vachon/ July 26, 2011/ Croydon/

Meet Reggie: the rocking horse that is ready to be recycled

Children invariably love cardboard boxes and packaging, often more than the contents which fill them, as playthings and toys. Now …

by Olivia Vachon/ July 23, 2011/ Business, Environment, People/

Police: teenage robbery gang led by ‘Fagin’

A 25-year-old man was arrested during raids in Croydon and across south London by detectives investigating a street robbery gang …

by Olivia Vachon/ June 28, 2011/ Crime, Croydon/

East London pays tribute to local heroes on Remembrance Day

November is the month of the year when the East London Line is bursting with red poppies, in memory of …

by Olivia Vachon/ November 11, 2010/ Features/

Hurt firefighter out of hospital

Three Fire Brigade Union members were hit and hurt on Monday by speeding vehicles. One of the pickets, Tamer Ozdemir, …

by Olivia Vachon/ November 2, 2010/ Croydon/

Croydon MP ‘fearful’ over Spending Review bite

Croydon is expecting cuts to rise to £90 million in the next four years. The average 7.25% grant reduction will, …

by Olivia Vachon/ November 1, 2010/ Croydon/

Government cuts £1 billion waste scheme

A controversial scheme to build waste plants in South London is under threat as the Government yesterday announced the withdrawal …

by Olivia Vachon/ October 27, 2010/ Croydon, Environment/

Cockroach infestation discovered in Poplar market

  The owner of a mini market was fined after Tower Hamlets Council in Poplar found a serious cockroach infestation.

by Olivia Vachon/ October 22, 2010/ Tower Hamlets/

East London celebrates Black History Month

Memories, people, places, events: Black History Month is about preserving black heritage, local history and promoting new artists in the …

by Olivia Vachon/ October 19, 2010/ Arts/

Pick’n’mix the rule for East London Line fashionistas

Bright colours pick ‘n’ mix: that’s what people are wearing along the East London Line. Journeying on the East London …

by Olivia Vachon/ October 12, 2010/ Features, People/

The scent of Columbia Market lingers on

Tiny jasmine plants, sunny daffodils and an overwhelming scent of Spring. Columbia Road celebrates Easter with bargain flowers and plants …

by Olivia Vachon/ April 4, 2010/ Tower Hamlets/

Goldsmiths College choccy choice

This week, East London Lines set itself an Easter challenge: to find a new chocolate product different from all the big …

by Olivia Vachon/ March 29, 2010/ Meet The Traders/

Ridley Road market to shine again

One of the most popular markets in Hackney is ready to shine again thanks to the Council's investment.

by Olivia Vachon/ March 15, 2010/ Business, Environment, Hackney, Uncategorized/

Hackney celebrates International Women’s day

The borough of Hackney will be celebrating International Women's day by holding a da

by Olivia Vachon/ March 9, 2010/ Hackney/

Annual East Festival Opens

A guided cycling tour is one of the many quirky events taking place during the fourth annual ‘East’ Festival which …

by Olivia Vachon/ March 3, 2010/ Arts/

Can Art save lives?

Creative artwork by marginalised artists is on display at the ‘New Moons’ exhibition in Deptford.

by Olivia Vachon/ February 25, 2010/ Arts/

Croydon’s children become creative writers

Croydon’s Children Library is organizing a young storytellers competition aimed at youngsters who are 7-10 years old. The challenge set …

by Olivia Vachon/ February 19, 2010/ Croydon/