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TVJ18McKenzie Archive

Housing association hires interns with learning disabilities in first for Lewisham

A housing association in Lewisham has recruited a group of young people with learning disabilities for a nine-month work placement, …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 24, 2019/ Education, Employment, Lewisham, Local News/

Tower Hamlets Council opposes London City Airport growth proposals

Tower Hamlets Council members have agreed a motion in opposition to London City Airport growth proposals. Council members have criticised …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 24, 2019/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Sainsbury’s bids to build high-rise flats on New Cross Gate store car park

A proposal from Sainsbury’s to build 1,500 flats in the car park of its New Cross Gate store would see …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 19, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Lewisham hit hard as Brexit jitters cause fall in property prices

Lewisham has seen the biggest dip in property prices of all four of East London Lines boroughs, figures reveal. In …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 16, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

What’s on This Week

by Astra McKenzie/ September 13, 2019/ Lead Stories, What To Do This Week/

Croydon to host Windrush compensation scheme event

A public event will be held in Thornton Heath this Saturday, for residents affected by the Windrush scandal. The scandal, …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 13, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Lead Stories, Local News, Politics/

Croydon mass brawl captured on film

New footage has emerged of a mass brawl which took place on a busy street just north of West Croydon …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Hackney South and Shoreditch MP in the running as speaker

MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, Meg Hillier, has formally put herself forward as a candidate to replace John Bercow …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

Tower Hamlets Council green light 11 new ‘School’ Streets

Tower Hamlets council’s commitment to cleaning up air quality in its primary school districts by implementing ‘school’ streets has begun. …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Environment, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Plans for 32 temporary and supported living homes in Lewisham

  A planning application has been submitted for the development of 32 new council homes on Mayow Road in Perry …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Housing, Lewisham, Local News/

Croydon man who drove off with police officer hanging out of his window faces no jail time

A Croydon local who drove 100 metres with a police officer hanging out of his car window has been given …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

Man dies after ‘accidentally shooting himself’ in Lewisham

A man in his 20s has died of gunshot wounds in Sydenham. The Metropolitan Police has suggested in a statement …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Tower Hamlets shopkeeper fined after selling knife to teens

A shopkeeper based on the Isle of Dogs has been fined after a large bread knife was sold to teenage …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 11, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

World Suicide prevention day- what support does your borough offer

With today marking World Suicide Prevention Day, and September being National Suicide Prevention Month, organisations across London are hoping to draw …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 10, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Goldsmiths’ finest- Fine Art Lecturer named 2020 Artist in Residence for the National Gallery.

A senior lecturer in the department of Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London has been named 2020 Artist in Residence …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 5, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Goldsmiths’ new warden says bye bye to beef in bid to reduce carbon footprint

In a bid to meet Goldsmiths’ target of becoming carbon natural by 2025, new Warden, Professor Frances Corner has announced controversial …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 3, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

On this day in history: Jack the Ripper’s first victim found in Whitechapel

Mary Ann Nichols found dead in Whitechapel 1888 On 31 August the body of Jack the Ripper’s first victim, Mary Ann …
by Astra McKenzie/ August 31, 2019/ Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

On this day in history: ‘The Stoke Newington 8’ arrested

The ‘Stoke Newington 8’ arrested 1971   On 21 August 1971, Special Branch and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided a …
by Astra McKenzie/ August 21, 2019/ General Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News/

On this day in history: First pedestrian in Britain to die after being hit by a car.

Woman becomes the first pedestrian in Britain to die after being hit by a car in 1896   The first …
by Astra McKenzie/ August 17, 2019/ Croydon, Features, Lead Stories/

On this day in history: The Battle of Lewisham

The Battle of Lewisham 1977   On 13 August 1977, the far-right group National Front (NF) attempted to march from …
by Astra McKenzie/ August 13, 2019/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

What’s on this Summer

by Astra McKenzie/ August 2, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Summer, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Great places to visit in your borough that you may have missed

Manor House Gardens Manor House Gardens is a family-friendly park which is situated in Lee. It is a great place …
by Astra McKenzie/ August 2, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Summer, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Council tackles child food poverty with thousands of free meals

Tower Hamlets Council is providing free meals for children across the borough during the school holidays. 11 holiday clubs opened …
by Astra McKenzie/ August 1, 2019/ Features, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Whitechapel teens to debut at the Edinburgh Fringe

A performing arts youth group from Tower Hamlets is set to showcase its talents at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 31, 2019/ Arts, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Free advice for private landlords in Lewisham

The National Landlords Association (NLA) will host a free information evening for private landlords in south-east London. The event aims …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 30, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

GARA anti-racist occupation ends after 137 days

The BME (Black and Minority Ethnic)-led student occupation of Deptford Town Hall, part of Goldsmiths College, came to an end …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 29, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Meet the three east London finalists for the Black British Business awards

With just one day to go until judges make their decisions on winners at The Black British Business Awards (BBBA), …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 26, 2019/ Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, People/

What’s on this week

by Astra McKenzie/ July 26, 2019/ Local News, What To Do This Week/

Lewisham MP writes in support of GARA’s anti-racism occupation

The MP for Lewisham, Vicky Foxcroft has written a letter to the Acting Warden of Goldsmiths college, urging her to …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 25, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Developers submit revised plans for ‘urban quarter’ in Shoreditch

New plans for the regeneration of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard have been submitted to the Greater London Authority (GLA). The scheme, a joint …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 25, 2019/ Business, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney residents hit by letter scam

Hackney Council has issued a warning to residents as scam letters have circulated the area claiming to be from the …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Crime, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Local News/

Man charged with Beckenham murder

A man has been charged by detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Beckenham. Mrs Dyer was found unresponsive …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham/

Baseball bat brandishing dangerous driver sentenced

A motorist who was caught on camera threatening another driver on the M23 with a baseball bat has been convicted …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Local News/

Update: Goldsmiths Anti-Racist Action issued with eviction notice

The Goldsmiths Anti-Racist Action group (GARA) who have been occupying Deptford Town Hall for the past 135 days have been …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Mayor of London accused of cover up in Croydon tram crash

A Tory politician has accused Sadiq Khan misconduct of in the wake of the 2016 Croydon tram crash. Keith Prince, …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 24, 2019/ Croydon/

Help for Heroes appeal for volunteers in east London

Help for Heroes is making a final appeal to recruit volunteers in East London to help raise funds for Veterans at …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 23, 2019/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Further protests as Anti-Racism occupation are threatened with legal action

After 133 days of occupation, the Goldsmiths Anti-racist Action group (GARA) have received a notice of eviction from the University’s …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 22, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

What’s On This Week

by Astra McKenzie/ July 19, 2019/ Events, Summer, What To Do This Week/

Award-winning housing project gets underway in Hackney

Hackney Council has begun building 132 properties in Stamford Hill. The project was one of 16 winners at the Housing …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 19, 2019/ Hackney, Housing, News/

Tower Hamlets park awarded ‘Green Flag’ status

Sir John McDougall gardens have been recognised as one of the UK’s greenest spaces. The park on the Isle of Dogs …
by Astra McKenzie/ July 19, 2019/ Environment, Tower Hamlets/
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