Mayor dedicates award to leading Rabbi who died from virus
A diversity award to Hackney council for the work done during the pandemic among the borough’s Jewish community has been …
Coronavirus Archive
Deptford landlord to pay £280,000 or face jail after illegally housing residents
A landlord faces jail if he cannot pay more than £280,000 after he housed eight people in a flat deemed …
November 30, 2020/
Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Lockdown Life: For Virginia Woolf or your dog, top walking spots this weekend
In her 1930 essay ‘Street Haunting: A London Adventure’ the novelist Virginia Woolf recounts a winter’s walk across London, simply …
November 27, 2020/
Environment, Lockdown lifestyle, What To Do This Week/
Lewisham to trial rapid ‘pregnancy style’ Covid tests
Lewisham has been chosen – alongside 66 other regions in the UK – to roll out the Government’s new mass …
November 27, 2020/
Coronavirus, Health, Lewisham/
Pandemic performance: new album of cross-genre collaboration
The collaborative group Croydon Composers Online released the third volume of their cross-genre musical project last Friday, free for all …
November 26, 2020/
Arts, Arts Features, Features, Lockdown lifestyle, Music, News/
Families say they face spending Christmas ‘trapped’ in Covid testing centre
Residents of a Stamford Hill block of flats have protested over being ‘trapped’ by a Covid testing site, built on …
November 26, 2020/
Coronavirus, Hackney, Health, Housing/
Rugby foundation launched in memory of police officer shot in Croydon station
A fund raising charity foundation to support grass roots rugby has been launched in memory of Sergeant Matt Ratana, the …
Anti-semitic Nazi slogans daubed on Stamford Hill bus stops
Police are investigating another incident of anti-semitic graffiti in the Stamford Hill area of Hackney. Anti-semitic slurs, using Nazi language, …
Begum denied fair hearing because of Syrian refugee camp, court told
Shamima Begum was unable to have a fair court hearing against her loss of British citizenship because of the circumstances …
November 24, 2020/
Lead Stories, News/
Lockdown Life: transgender community denied the solace of swimming
On Transgender Awareness Day, Eastlondonlines spoke to Lewisham’s founder of London’s first transgender swimming group about the impact of the …
Campaigners call for protection of park plan inspired by classic children’s book
Campaigners have called for increased protection for a proposed 30-acre park in Lewisham after a private developer was caught allegedly …
November 19, 2020/
Community, Environment, General Features, Lewisham, Local News/
Tories attack shelving of key flood protection projects
The shelving of flood protection measures by Croydon Council in order to cut costs following its declaration of bankruptcy, has …
November 19, 2020/
Croydon, Environment, News, News, Politics/
Volunteers protest over fears of changes at city farm
A row has broken out over allegations that a Tower Hamlets city farm is being secretive about plans to change …
November 18, 2020/
Community, Local News, Tower Hamlets/
Online outreach is key to tackling hate crime in Croydon, says charity
A strong virtual connection with Croydon’s LGBTQ+ community is needed in order to help reduce hate-crime, a new charity has …
Concern grows over crowds as hundreds flock to East End foodie markets
Large crowds at Victoria Park’s fashionable Sunday market are causing concern for residents and park visitors, who are warning of …
November 18, 2020/
Business, Community, Lead Stories, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Memories sought of Windrush era cricket in Hackney
Memories of cricket played by members of the Windrush generation in Hackney are being sought as part of a research …
Lockdown life: Takeout tipples to liven up your weekend
Get your sparkly gear and party music ready because we have compiled you a list of the best takeaway cocktails, …
November 13, 2020/
Lockdown lifestyle, What To Do This Week/
Bow Foodbank crowdfunds to continue serving meals
A public appeal for help has been made by Bow Foodbank to cope with a drastic increase in people seeking …
November 12, 2020/
Community, Tower Hamlets/
Covid-19 Appeal: Lewisham Irish delivering hot meals to elderly and vulnerable
Kathleen Sheridan has been working with the Irish community in Lewisham for 20 years and feels it’s her duty to …
November 9, 2020/
Community, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle/
The activists policing the police in Hackney
“The Black community are over-policed as citizens and under policed as victims,” says Emmanuel Onapa, campaigns manager at Hackney Account …
November 9, 2020/
Community, Data, Features, General Features, Hackney/
Keeping on top of mental health during a winter lockdown
During the spring a nationwide lockdown meant the UK stayed home for an extended period of time unlike ever before. …
November 9, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Local News, Lockdown lifestyle/
Future Hackney finds Covid-safe way to celebrate community
A Hackney-based visual art collective has launched a year-long public street exhibition honouring Ridley Road locals. Future Hackney, a visual …
November 9, 2020/
Arts Features, Community, Features, Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle/
Croydon’s photography club boosts members across the UK
Members of a Croydon photography group have spoken out about how it has helped forge community bonds during lockdown. Lenses …
November 9, 2020/
Community, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/
Hackney recording studios adapt to new stringent Covid measures
Two recording studios in Hackney have said how relieved they are that they can continue to trade during the second …
November 9, 2020/
Coronavirus, Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle/
Foxcroft: Disabled under lockdown are afterthought for government
Lewisham MP Vicky Foxcroft has scorned the government’s efforts to assist disabled people and the clinically extremely vulnerable during this …
November 7, 2020/
Coronavirus, Health, Lewisham, News, News/
Hackney charity calling on volunteers to help create virtual Christmas dinner
A charity running a virtual Christmas dinner for care leavers in east London has put out an appeal for volunteers …
Campaign to donate old phones to vulnerable people has launched in Lewisham
Residents in Lewisham are being encouraged to donate their old mobile phones to help those more vulnerable than them. Phones …
Newcomer Mitchell making his mark at Palace
The breakthrough of Tyrick Mitchell into the Crystal Palace team has gone somewhat under the radar this season, however, his …
Environmental campaigners face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs
Environmental campaigners are to face crown court trials after a series of charity buildings were targeted and vandalised with paint, …
Bonfire Night at home – our lockdown guide to enjoying the 5 November
With another lockdown starting on November 5, many Bonfire Night get-togethers have had to be cancelled. Larger events had already …
November 4, 2020/
Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/
Croydon bomb scare sees George Street evacuated
Scores of people in Croydon were evacuated yesterday after a suspect package was investigated on George Street around 5.30pm. The …
Lockdown 2.0: Londoners brace for closures as infection rates still climb
Tower Hamlets residents are being urged to follow the new lockdown rules coming into force tomorrow, with the mayor warning …
November 3, 2020/
Coronavirus, Lead Stories/
Local musicians raise local spirits through song
A group of local musicians from Lewisham have been singing at food banks to raise community spirits. Give A Song, …
November 3, 2020/
Community, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Arcola Theatre announces new Covid-secure outdoor performance space
A Hackney theatre has unveiled plans for its Covid-secure return with an outdoor performance space. Dalston’s Arcola Theatre’s Arcola Outside …
November 2, 2020/
Arts, Coronavirus, Hackney/
Life in the new ‘normal’ for Hackney students
“I’ve just been going with the flow, everything is always changing. You’ll get used to something, like for example at …
November 2, 2020/
Commentary, Community, Coronavirus, Features, General Features, Lockdown lifestyle/
Five roads to reopen after Covid shutdowns following residents’ complaints
Five roads closed to traffic under Lewisham Council’s traffic reduction scheme are to be partially reopened following complaints from residents. …
October 30, 2020/
Coronavirus, Lewisham, News, News, Transport/
Legendary Community Club: Striving to end food poverty
‘’We know how much food poverty is an issue for the families. We have heard from some children who’ve been …
October 30, 2020/
Community, Features, Lewisham, Local Hero, Tower Hamlets/
Scheme for rough sleepers in to “borrow” addresses to be trialled in Lewisham
A trial programme being launched in Lewisham to help the homeless access vital services by lending them an address has …
Councils defy government decision to not extend free school meals scheme
Councils in Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlet and Croydon have decided to extend free school meals schemes over the current half …
October 28, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Independent cinemas in Lewisham hopeful for survival despite Covid
Independent cinemas in Lewisham believe they are doing better than chain-cinemas like Cineworld or Odeon during the pandemic because they …
October 27, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Features, General Features, Lewisham/