TVJ13Sagaya Archive

Blackstock Road still closed after major pipe explosion

A busy shopping street on the border of Hackney is still closed after becoming flooded due to a pipe explosion …

by Folarin Sagaya/ February 13, 2014/ Environment, Hackney/

Fox hunter responds to growth in urban areas

  Densely populated areas like Croydon have become a haven for foxes according to a pest control expert. The culling …

by Folarin Sagaya/ February 12, 2014/ Croydon, Environment/

Residents along the east London line need to double their salary to deal with soaring house prices, claims research

Londoners will have to more than double their annual salary to keep up with spiralling house prices, claims new research …

by Folarin Sagaya/ February 11, 2014/ Lead Stories/

Dispersal order re-introduced in Broad Green area

Concerns from residents over anti-social behaviour in the Broad Green area of Croydon has led to the re-introduction of a …

by Folarin Sagaya/ February 4, 2014/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, Uncategorized/

Lewisham residents voice their opinions on benefits

According to a recent YouGov survey, two out of three people think the current benefits system is “unfit for purpose”. …

by Folarin Sagaya/ February 3, 2014/ People/

Croydon Met Police targeting homeless in new initiative

Rough sleeping and begging in Croydon are being targeted in a new initiative by the Metropolitan Police. Operation Encompass will …

by Folarin Sagaya/ February 1, 2014/ Croydon/

Park warden calls for police back-up in dog poo debacle

A YouTube clip of a disagreement over dog poo between a Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officer and the pet’s owner is …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 30, 2014/ Tower Hamlets/

Removal of damaged crane in Croydon finally in progress

A crane which snapped at the top of a tower on Wellesley Road in Croydon over the weekend, is finally …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 29, 2014/ Croydon/

Croydon residents respond to six stabbings in 10 days

Residents from Croydon are concerned after six people were stabbed in 10 days recently, and are calling for more measures …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 29, 2014/ Croydon, Videos/

Plans to improve road safety in Lewisham revealed by TfL

Transport for London (TfL) has proposed plans to improve Lewisham roads and make them safer for cyclists and pedestrians. TfL …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 29, 2014/ Lewisham/

Green energy cooperative launched by Hackney Energy

A green scheme that will provide cheaper renewable energy and on-the-job training programmes for residents has been launched in Hackney. …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 22, 2014/ Hackney/

Convoys Wharf planning proposal rejected by Lewisham Council as it fails to meet the needs of local residents

Plans for the £1bn regeneration of Convoys Wharf ignore the needs of the local community, Lewisham Council has decided. At …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 21, 2014/ Housing, Lead Stories, News/

Campaign groups question criticism of Diane Abbott over cost of paintings commissioned to hang in parliament

Campaigners have leapt to the defence of Labour MP Diane Abbott, who has been the subject of intense media scrutiny …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 17, 2014/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Uncategorized/

Croydon residents talk about the new 20mph scheme

A scheme that will see speed limits go down to 20 mph is being piloted on six roads across Croydon: ELL …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 17, 2014/ People/

Battle over proposed building plans in marshes

Proposed plans for a new cricket pavilion and a car park to be built on green space in the Hackney …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 17, 2014/ Hackney/

Hanna Höch exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery is holding the first UK exhibition of the works of German artist Hannah Höch. The exhibition, which runs …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 15, 2014/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Videos/

Hackney trying to host first same-sex ceremony, but advocacy group brand move as a public relations stunt

Hackney Council is hoping to conduct the first same sex ceremony in the UK on March 29, the day equal …

by Folarin Sagaya/ January 14, 2014/ Lead Stories/