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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Little Amal reaches Deptford on 8,000 km quest to highlight plight of refugees

By Hadia Bakkar and Sophie Donne Little Amal, a 3.5 metre tall puppet representing a nine-year-old Syrian girl, will be …
by ELL Admin/ October 21, 2021/ Community, Lewisham/

Blossom tree garden opened in honour of those who lost their lives to Covid

Thirty-three blossom trees have been planted in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a memorial to London’s Covid-19 victims. The Mayor …
by Brooke Tremain/ May 30, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, News/

Mayor announces accommodation plans for 10 homeless families

A building in Brockley, Lewisham is set to be transformed into temporary accommodation for 10 homeless families but figures show …
by Kayleigh Barker/ May 27, 2021/ Community, Housing, Lewisham, People/

Tower Hamlets launches online fundraiser to buy children laptops

Children in Tower Hamlets without access to laptops and WiFi at home could be in line for support after the …
by Brooke Tremain/ May 18, 2021/ Community, Education, News, Tower Hamlets/

NEWS IN BRIEF

Croydon Detectivesacked and blacklisted after using racial slurs in computer game A detective from Croydon has been sacked and placed …
by Monet Olrod/ May 14, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets/

Independent tales: Bookshops’ struggle to survive the pandemic

The country has been in lockdown on-and-off for over a year now and people have used their time at home to …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ May 13, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Features, Lewisham, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Deptford community outraged as leisure pool faces closure

A petition to save a Deptford leisure pool has reached over 3000 signatures in eight days, after the council revealed that they …
by Kayleigh Barker/ May 13, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham, Summer/

‘Kill the Bill’ protests continue in Lewisham

A local anti-racism group protested outside Lewisham police station and plead for “new people, new forces” to join future ‘Kill …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ May 13, 2021/ Community, Lewisham/

Duke of Cambridge visits Croydon custody centre to pay respects to police officer who was shot dead on duty

The Duke of Cambridge visited Croydon custody centre to pay tribute to Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was killed while on …
by Fenella Breaks/ May 12, 2021/ Community, Croydon, News/

School teacher’s project to tackle Covid conspiracy fears goes worldwide

A Tower Hamlets school teacher who put together resources to combat vaccine conspiracy theories has seen his work go worldwide. …
by Kayleigh Barker/ May 6, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Education, News, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon to vote in council by-elections along with mayoral and GLA elections

Voters in Croydon will head to the polls tomorrow, Thursday 6 May, in a series of elections including a by-election to fill …
by Selmira Mehmed/ May 5, 2021/ Community, Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/

Literary mural brings love of books to Dalston square

Local artists are asking Hackney residents to submit their favourite first sentences from books to be hand-painted by artists for …
by Brooke Tremain/ May 5, 2021/ Arts, Community, Hackney, News/

Award-winning Lewisham community choir launch exciting project: The Hive

A Lewisham choir have launched a virtual performance project aimed at bringing together the local community through music, funded by …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ May 5, 2021/ Community, Lewisham, Music, News/

Croydon charity offer anxiety programme as experts suggest surge in mental health cases post lockdown

A senior manager of a Croydon mental health charity says she expects to see a surge in demand for their …
by Fenella Breaks/ May 4, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon/

Free tote bags for Lewisham shoppers aim to kickstart high street after lockdown

Shoppers in Lewisham are being given free tote bags in a bid to encourage them to shop locally after a …
by Brooke Tremain/ May 4, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham, News/

Your East London guide to Summer events 2021

As the government’s gradually lifting Covid restrictions, this summer is looking up for many of us. There are many East …
by Cara Houlton/ April 19, 2021/ Arts, Community, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Music, On The Doorstep, Summer, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/

Meet the man behind 100,000 free meals to frontline workers

When the pandemic first hit, Sujan Katuwal was tempted to close down the Nepalese restaurant that he had been running for more than 10 years.   But his wife, Bandana, suggested …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ April 14, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Meet The Traders/

Hundreds of ‘cultural gems’ get recovery fund

By Esmae Palmer and Monet Olrod More than 100 organisations across Eastlondonlines boroughs have received financial support from the Government’s …
by ELL Admin/ April 14, 2021/ Arts, Arts Features, Community, Croydon, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
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