Union criticises plans for ‘multiversity’
The University and College Union (UCU), which represents academics, lecturers and researchers, has attacked plans for two-year undergraduate degrees as …
TVJ10 Philip Saunders Archive
MP campaigns to launch Croydon ‘multiversity’
Gavin Barwell, MP for Croydon Central, led a delegation of senior Croydon councillors on Wednesday to meet David Willetts, Minister …
Leyton Orient stirs the Olympic Stadium debate
The future of the Olympic Stadium is in doubt again. Leyton Orient Chairman, Barry Hearn, launched a last-ditch campaign on …
Royal wedding street party red tape cut by transport boss
East London councils have welcomed the softening of tough guidelines regulating street parties for the upcoming royal wedding.
February 12, 2011/
Lead Stories, Society/
Schools fare badly in value-for-money survey
The Skinners’ Company’s School for Girls in Hackney received the worst value-for-money rating for any comprehensive school offering A-level courses …
Drug dealers target Croydon’s jobcentre
ELL EXCLUSIVE: Drugs are being openly sold outside the main entrance to the Croydon Jobcentre Plus in the town centre. …
February 3, 2011/
Lead Stories/
Lewisham ranks high in unemployment stats
Figures obtained from the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that three out of the four boroughs covered …
February 3, 2011/
Lewisham/
Charities to merge after spending cuts
The Fairbridge charity – which has a major centre in Hackney – has announced plans to merge with The Prince’s …
The Thames in East London is a growing rescue hotspot for lifeboats
The River Thames in East London forms part of the busiest stretch of water for lifeboat rescues in the United …
January 26, 2011/
Lead Stories/
Guerilla dining totally hits the spot in New Cross
The Meateasy crew bring London's best burgers to SE14
January 24, 2011/
Features/
‘Opening Doors’ – An opportunity to keep the ‘Good Society’
ELL's Philip Saunders gives his opinion on 'Opening Doors' impending closure
January 23, 2011/
Commentary/
Key employment advisory service to shut its doors permanently due to council cut backs
Lewisham Council is pushing ahead with plans to close the ‘Opening Doors’ service which provides support for the unemployed -focussing …
January 22, 2011/
Lead Stories, Society, Uncategorized/
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January 20, 2011/
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Tidemill backtracks on academy status
ELL EXCLUSIVE: Tidemill Primary School in Lewisham is to withdraw its application for academy status.