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Fetish parties under threat after council gets tough over nudity licensing rules

Fetish club nights in Tower Hamlets are facing closure after the local Council warned them about licensing regulations covering nudity …
by Helena Venables/ April 1, 2022/ Community, Music, People, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

“It’s reclaiming the space for people”: Hackney activists stage advertising cover-up

Last Friday was a day of significance for Adblock Hackney. Not only did it mark the International Day Against Advertising, …
by Nasra Abdi/ March 30, 2022/ Environment, Features, Health, Local News, News/

Ashoori blames UK government for incarceration in ‘valley of hell’

Lewisham resident Anoosheh Ashoori has told mainstream news media over the past week in several key interviews that the British …
by Miri de Villers/ March 30, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News/

Officers who carried out Child Q strip search moved to desk duties

The two female officers involved in the strip-search of a young black schoolgirl in Hackney have been moved to desk …
by Helena Venables/ March 25, 2022/ Community, Education, Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Society, Uncategorized/

Tower Hamlets charity wins anti-hate competition

A local charity has won the Tower Hamlets competition for raising awareness against hate crimes after acquiring the largest number …
by Oliver Davies/ March 23, 2022/ Community, Crime, Local News, News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Ofsted in snap inspection of Catholic school after diocese cancels visit of gay author 

Government education inspectors have carried out a snap inspection at a Catholic state school, after the Southwark Archdiocese cancelled a …
by Jay Owens/ March 19, 2022/ Croydon, Education, News/

Three weeks into the Russian attack on Ukraine: how our local communities have responded 

Three weeks after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the show of solidarity from countries in Europe and …
by Giannino Arrigoni/ March 17, 2022/ Community, Features, General Features, Local News, People, Society/

From community green fairs to female photography exhibitions: What to do this week!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Our boroughs have a selection of fun events for you and your family this week, ranging …
by Daria Andonova/ March 17, 2022/ Community, Events, What To Do This Week/

150 community projects to receive £3 million from Lewisham Council

Nearly 150 local community projects across Lewisham will collectively receive £3 million from the council after a decision was made …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ March 16, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News/

A new space opens for a Tower Hamlets’ youth arts and leadership programme

Space for an arts and leadership programme for young people in Tower Hamlets has been launched by the borough council. …
by Oliver Burton/ March 16, 2022/ Community, News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Six-year-old raises over £2000 for school

A six-year-old pupil, with some help from her father, has raised nearly £2300 for her school in Croydon as part …
by Jay Owens/ March 11, 2022/ Community, Croydon, News, Uncategorized/

Council tax increase and annual budget proposals released by ELL boroughs

The ELL boroughs, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets, this week released their council tax increases, annual budgets and plans …
by Nasra Abdi/ March 11, 2022/ Community, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Diplo surprises Londoners with impromptu rave on Shoreditch High Street

Hundreds of people gathered on Shoreditch High Street this Monday for an impromptu free rave hosted by American DJ, producer …
by Helena Venables/ March 10, 2022/ Community, Events, Hackney, Uncategorized/

London-wide network to improve women’s well-being launched

A London-wide network aiming at amplifying the voices of all women in the capital’s local authorities was launched on March …
by Georgina Laux/ March 9, 2022/ Community, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney community gathers in solidarity with Ukraine

Hackney residents together with community and faith leaders braved the rain to show solidarity with people in Ukraine in a …
by Helena Venables/ March 4, 2022/ Community, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, News/

New social housing scheme targets the homeless and young adults with special needs

A new social housing scheme in Sydenham is set to deliver 32 new social homes for homeless families and young …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ March 2, 2022/ Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News/

World drumming, Magic of Motown, Special Brew Jazz and Soul and much more: What to do in our areas this week!

With Covid restrictions out of the picture, we finally have the chance to get back out and live life to …
by Jay Owens/ February 18, 2022/ Community, Events, Music, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/

Sustainable café in Mountsfield Park: A step up after a 20-year-old dream comes true

36-year-old Mary Wells had a dream since she was 16 – owning a café. “Apparently she ate a toasted sandwich …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ February 15, 2022/ Community, Environment, Features, Lewisham, Local News, Meet The Traders, News, Upcoming/

Over £7.3 million funding agreed for voluntary and community groups

More than £7.3 million of funding over the next three years has been approved for Lewisham’s voluntary and community groups. …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ February 11, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News/

New £6.5m plan agreed for cinema at restored Ladywell Playtower

A new cinema is once more being planned for Lewisham after the council successfully completed a fresh £6.5m agreement to …
by Chris Wilson/ January 30, 2022/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, News, News/

Protestors claim Hackney LTNs cause more traffic and pollution for residents

By Hadia Bakkar and Isabella Nova Angry Hackney residents opposed to the introduction of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in the borough …
by ELL Admin/ January 29, 2022/ Hackney, Local News, News, News/

Thousands of NHS staff in ELL boroughs face dismissal as February 3 vaccination deadline nears

Over 2,600 NHS staff across Eastlondonlines boroughs risk losing their jobs if they have not received their first dose of …
by Amarachi Ngwakwe/ January 28, 2022/ Coronavirus, Employment, Health, Lead Stories, Local Hero, Local News, News, News/

Union claims Croydon Hospital staff ‘worked with Covid’ because of lack of sick pay

Staff at Croydon University Hospital are to stage a protest over claims that cleaners and porters have not received full …
by Joe Coughlan/ January 28, 2022/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Employment, Health, Local News, News/

Holocaust Remembrance Day marked across the Eastlondonlines boroughs

Today, January 27 marks Holocaust Memorial Day, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau is a day of remembrance for …
by Lee Urquhart/ January 27, 2022/ Community, Lead Stories/

Lewisham’s Borough of Culture year kicks off with day of music and dance on Friday

A special day of music dance and other arts events will kick start Lewisham’s Borough of Culture programme on Friday. …
by Chris Wilson/ January 25, 2022/ Community, Lewisham, Local News/

New youth centre to open in honour of murdered Croydon teenager

A new youth centre named after a teenage boy stabbed to death in Croydon last month is to be created …
by Joe Coughlan/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Crime, Croydon, Education, Local News, News, Society, Uncategorized/

Single person council tax reduction re-instated for those housing refugees

A ‘sanctuary’ discount of 25 per cent on council tax to residents living alone and housing a refugee has been …
by Charlotte Doyle/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/

Purley voters verdict on partygate and Philp: ‘outrageous’ and ‘disgusting’

Croydon South MP, Chris Philp, the only Conservative MP in the Eastlondonlines areas, has been one of the few Boris …
by Sophie Donne/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Croydon, Features, News, Politics/

All ELL boroughs receive extra funding to increase vaccine uptake

All four Eastlondonlines boroughs, which have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, are set to receive a …
by Erin Lister/ January 18, 2022/ Community, Coronavirus, Health, Lead Stories, Local News, News/

Restoration of Crystal Palace’s Victorian subway to nowhere given go-ahead

The restoration of Crystal Palace’s ornate Victorian subway has been given the go ahead following a unanimous vote of approval …
by Lee Urquhart/ January 18, 2022/ Community, Features, News, Transport/

Police investigate Croydon death fall

A man has been pronounced dead in Croydon after falling from a building on Wellesley Road. Police were called to …
by Joe Coughlan/ January 18, 2022/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/

Fears grow over university plan to change branding of UK’s oldest medical school

Staff and students at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry – which is associated with Britain’s oldest …
by Erin Lister/ January 18, 2022/ Education, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are increasing, despite opposition, study shows

By Isabella Nova and Chris Wilson Hackney has the largest area covered by Low Traffic Neighborhoods than the rest of …
by ELL Admin/ January 18, 2022/ Community, Data, Environment, Health, Lead Stories, News, News/

Church service and mural unveiling to mark 41st anniversary of New Cross fire

Two events are taking place in Lewisham this week to commemorate the victims of the 1981 New Cross fire and …
by Charlotte Doyle/ January 17, 2022/ Community, Lewisham, News, Uncategorized/

Covid-19: ELL boroughs see a fall in covid cases, but vaccinations remain low

By: Hadia Bakkar, Valentina Colo, Sammy Gecsoyler, Lee Urquhart, Chris Wilson Covid-19 cases and resulting hospitalisations have been steadily falling …
by ELL Admin/ January 17, 2022/ Coronavirus, Health, Lead Stories, News, News/

Academic boycott urged by Goldsmiths lecturer’s union in fight over redundancies

A global academic boycott of Goldsmiths, University of London, has been called for by lecturers at the Lewisham university. The …
by Natalie Wilson/ January 17, 2022/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Police release images of men linked to Millwall FA Cup tie disorder

Police have released pictures of two men they wish to speak to in relation to disorders at the Millwall and …
by Cerys Holliday/ January 17, 2022/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, News, Sports/

Covid-19: ELL boroughs see high infection rates and low booster vaccination uptake

By Hadia Bakkar, Erin Lister, Joe Coughlan, Cerys Holliday, Amarachi Ngwakwe, Charlotte Doyle As Christmas draws closer, Covid-19 cases are …
by ELL Admin/ December 17, 2021/ Coronavirus, Health, Lead Stories, News, News/

Hackney Council raises parking charges to encourage public transport use

Hackney Council has introduced a new minimum short stay period for parking to encourage public transport use.  Previously, car users …
by Sophie Donne/ December 16, 2021/ Environment, Local News, News, News, Transport/

Extra intensive care unit opens two months early due to Covid case rise

Homerton Hospital has been forced to open its extra intensive care unit two months early due to a rise in …
by Isabella Nova/ November 16, 2021/ Coronavirus, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/
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