Community Archive

Planters appear in Hackney streets to block traffic and aid social distancing

Roads in Hackney have been closed off by using special planters to cut off rat runs to motorists, to provide …

by Valentina Romagnoli/ May 26, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Environment, Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle, Transport/

Fire in Deptford block of flats brought under control by 80 firefighters

A fire in a Deptford block of flats, which burned for five hours, was brought under control last night by …

by Antonina Mitkova/ May 21, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, News, News/

Croydon baker shares home-made facemasks tips

A local Croydon baker has shared a step-by-step tutorial for making face-masks in the light of government guidance that they …

by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ May 18, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/

Local cinemas join fund-raising appeal in battle for survival

Independent cinemas in Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and East Finchley have joined a national campaign set up to protect businesses …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 18, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon’s Coughlan Bakery on how to bake creatively under lockdown

Amidst lockdown, the posts of homemade sourdough loaves and creative banana bread recipes have overtaken social media. From foam instant …

by Ana Kozlova/ May 14, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/

Stepney City farm shares gardening tips

Gardening at home is trending as lockdown heads into its 51 day, with compost selling out and online tutorials gaining …

by Mieke Faeste/ May 13, 2020/ Community, Health, People, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Public transport ‘crowded’ after PM’s back to work call

Commuters in London yesterday shared images of crowded underground trains after the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, told workers who could …

by Mieke Faeste/ May 12, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Health, Lockdown lifestyle, News/

Not-for-profit Lewisham brewery offers takeaway service

A not-for-profit brewery in Lewisham which employs people with learning disabilities is selling takeaway beer. Ignition Brewery  on Sydenham Road has …

by Fiyon Gibson/ May 8, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle/

Good deeds in Hackney, Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets during lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has seen many volunteers and charities step up to help the most vulnerable members …

by Eastlondonlines/ May 8, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, People, Tower Hamlets/

Online dance classes to keep you active during lockdown

Forget online HIIT workouts or 5k runs, local dance communities in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Lewisham and Croydon have come to …

by Fiyon Gibson/ May 7, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Telegraph Hill community rallies together for vulnerable residents

A community group of over 450 volunteers on Telegraph Hill formed after lockdown has fed over 200 households in the …

by Antonina Mitkova/ May 3, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Health, Lewisham, Local News, Lockdown lifestyle, News, News, Society/

Croydon Volunteer Police Cadets complete 26-hour exercise challenge for NHS

A group of 10 to 18 year olds living in Croydon completed a 26-hour exercise challenge to raise money for …

by Valentina Romagnoli/ May 1, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, News/

Lewisham Hospital cleaners win pay increase after walk-out

Hospital cleaners in Lewisham won a pay rise after industrial action including a day-long walk-out in protest at being underpaid. …

by Fiyon Gibson/ April 30, 2020/ Community, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/

Crystal Palace chefs support local community with meals for vulnerable

Crystal Palace Football Club are to support frontline workers, people who are shielding at home, families facing food poverty and …

by Damali George/ April 30, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Sports/

Deptford community store is raising money to feed residents amid food shortage concerns

Volunteers at a shop in Deptford have launched an online crowdfunding page to raise money to supply food for low …

by Joshua Lamb/ April 29, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham/

Medical students make and deliver PPE packages during lockdown

A group of medical students in London are delivering outreach packages containing protective equipment to people who are currently homeless …

by Valentina Romagnoli/ April 29, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Hackney/

Children in vulnerable households receive free food parcels from Legacy Youth Zone

Legacy Youth Zone, an educational space for children, are delivering free food parcels straight to the doorsteps of those who …

by Ana Kozlova/ April 29, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, News/