Seb Wheeler Archive

Stokey Lit Fest: Weekend reviewed in full

Extensive coverage and photographs of all the happenings in N16

by Seb Wheeler/ June 6, 2011/ Hackney/

Lit Fest: Saturday review

Saturday at Stokey Lit Fest, including an electric, sold out performance by Stewart Lee and Dan Rhodes

by Seb Wheeler/ June 5, 2011/ Arts/

Stoke Newington Literary Festival – Final Day

It's the last day of Stokey Lit Fest, here's our guide to the best bits, of which there are plenty …

by Seb Wheeler/ June 5, 2011/ Lead Stories/

Lit Fest: Friday review

Performances at Stoke Newington town hall by Richard Wiseman and Jon Ronson go down a storm

by Seb Wheeler/ June 4, 2011/ Arts/

Lit Fest: Five minutes with Emma Kennedy

Meet one of the funniest travel writers around.

by Seb Wheeler/ June 3, 2011/ Arts/

Lit Fest: Alex Wheatle in conversation

Wheatle talks about books, football, Bob Marley and the impact of the Brixton riots on black British culture.

by Seb Wheeler/ June 3, 2011/ Features/

Lit Fest preview: Peel’s Shed

John Osborne celebrates John Peel and the medium of radio

by Seb Wheeler/ May 28, 2011/ Upcoming/

Stoke Newington to host literary festival

Stoke Newington Literary Festival is back for a second year and has just released its programme of events.

by Seb Wheeler/ May 21, 2011/ Events, Hackney/

‘Queen of Shops’ sent to save the high street

Residents campaigning against the influx of betting shops in Deptford high street are to be joined in their quest for …

by Seb Wheeler/ May 18, 2011/ Lewisham/

ELL Walks: Lloyd Park and Surrounds

Croydon isn’t the most obvious choice for a day out amidst splendid greenery, but don’t let it’s unhealthy obsession with  …

by Seb Wheeler/ April 24, 2011/ Croydon/

ELL Walks – St Katharine Quay to Limehouse Basin

The tussle between private and public land is dramatically apparent along the Thames Path between Tower Bridge and Limehouse.

by Seb Wheeler/ April 24, 2011/ Tower Hamlets/

ELL Walks – Hackney: Stamford Hill to Homerton

Hackney can be a wild beast if you know where to look. And, no, that doesn’t mean the Kingsland road …

by Seb Wheeler/ April 24, 2011/ Environment, Hackney/

ELL Walks – Deptford to the Millenium Dome

There are many different shades of south east London and a walk from Deptford high street right through to the …

by Seb Wheeler/ April 23, 2011/ Lewisham/

Deptford high street for people – not betting shops

Ed Miliband told the Guardian this week: “Local people have got be able to have more say … about 24-hour …

by Seb Wheeler/ April 20, 2011/ Business, Environment, Features, Society/

La Fete brings the African beat back to Open the Gate

La Fete is back once again this month and continuing in its mission to bring the best African inspired music …

by Seb Wheeler/ April 6, 2011/ Music/

Lasting legacy of UK’s most influential reggae singer

One of the UK’s most influential reggae singers, who made his name with a Lewisham based sound-system, was found dead at …

by Seb Wheeler/ March 22, 2011/ Features, Music/

Smiley Culture death shocks reggae world

An influential reggae singer who made his name with a Lewisham based sound-system has killed himself during a police raid …

by Seb Wheeler/ March 17, 2011/ Lewisham/

La Fete’s hypnotic grooves help raise awareness of vital cause

La Fete's world music vibes strike up again to help a vital cause.

by Seb Wheeler/ March 16, 2011/ Music/

Preview: La Fete charity bash at Open the Gate – WIN tickets!

This Saurday Focus Organization again takes hold at Open the Gate for a night, of dance-floor friendly world music, all …

by Seb Wheeler/ March 10, 2011/ Music/

A quarter of children miss out on first choice school

Many children in Tower Hamlets will be refused attendance at their first choice of secondary school as competition for places …

by Seb Wheeler/ February 28, 2011/ Education, Tower Hamlets/

One in five use Lewisham libraries but cuts still loom

One in five people living in Lewisham use the borough’s 11 libraries, five of which are set to close within …

by Seb Wheeler/ February 26, 2011/ Education, Lewisham/

Tahya Masr! Bass music backs the Egyptian revolution

East London DJs are hosting a club night dedicated to the Egyptian revolution this weekend. Tahya Masr! takes place on …

by Seb Wheeler/ February 24, 2011/ Music/

Pick of the Line: 17/02 – 23/02

Thurs – A Love From Outer Space @ The Drop, Stoke Newington Fri – Deptford Army @ Bunker’s Club, Deptford …

by Seb Wheeler/ February 18, 2011/ Upcoming/

Privatisation will save public libraries, but at what cost?

Valiant efforts to save five libraries under threat of closure in Lewisham have failed. The council yesterday agreed to a …

by Seb Wheeler/ February 18, 2011/ Commentary/

La Fete create vibes that hits the right note for Dalston

La Fete, the new club night summoning African grooves into the heart of Dalston, couldn’t have been staged in a …

by Seb Wheeler/ February 15, 2011/ Music/

Preview: La Fete at Open the Gate – WIN tickets!

This Saurday Focus Organization takes over Open the Gate for a night of dance-floor friendly world music

by Seb Wheeler/ February 9, 2011/ Music/

The Lewisham pub that’s London’s best boozer

ELL visits London's best pub - the Dog and Bell in Deptford

by Seb Wheeler/ January 29, 2011/ Features/

Croydon meets Jamaica in brilliant vinyl sound-clash

Horsepower productions meet Yellowman for January's best single

by Seb Wheeler/ January 20, 2011/ Music/

Arcola reopens in impressive new building

A much-loved theatre has welcomed in the new year by successfully completing a change of location.

by Seb Wheeler/ January 19, 2011/ Arts, Hackney/

Last chance to catch London’s ‘radically explosive’ film festival

Goldsmiths hosts evening of award-winning picks from London Short Film Festival

by Seb Wheeler/ January 18, 2011/ Upcoming/

New Year’s resolution? More exploring!

We're using the New Year to visit some of the east London line's top spots.

by Seb Wheeler/ January 8, 2011/ Features/

Pick of the Line: 31/12 – 05/01

Friday – Secousse @ Favela Chic Saturday – Love Fever @ The Nest Sunday – Ice skating @ Canary Wharf …

by Seb Wheeler/ December 29, 2010/ Upcoming/

The top six albums of 2010 picked by ELL

The best records that came from along the East London Line this year

by Seb Wheeler/ December 28, 2010/ Music/

Lewisham: Home of sound-system culture

There is little left in the blue borough that points toward its bass heavy history. But back in the day, …

by Seb Wheeler/ December 22, 2010/ People/

Set to party like it’s 2011: Our New Year’s Eve tips

Gay symphony orchestras to punk rockers on laughing gas, ELL picks the best NYE parties.

by Seb Wheeler/ December 22, 2010/ Music/

Dubstep: the soundtrack to student protest

Angry students are marching to the beat of Digital Mystikz and Tempa T

by Seb Wheeler/ December 16, 2010/ Music/

Competition: Ticket give-away to London’s finest club-nights

ELL is firing up the Christmas season with free tickets to this weekend’s best nights out.

by Seb Wheeler/ December 16, 2010/ Music/

Review: Breton’s ARi – a late contender for EP the year

Learned musos, enthusiastic journalists and square eyed bloggers all release end of year lists in December in an attempt at …

by Seb Wheeler/ December 9, 2010/ Music/

Local groups urged to run libraries under threat

Lewisham community groups have been urged to take over five local libraries in a bid to save them from closure. …

by Seb Wheeler/ December 8, 2010/ Lewisham, Society/

Student protesters occupy Goldsmiths library ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary vote

Students have occupied Goldsmiths college library as part of ongoing protests against tuition fee rises and the Coalition Government’s spending …

by Seb Wheeler/ December 7, 2010/ Lead Stories/