Song, dance and sparklers in a dazzling Diwali celebration A dazzling Diwali celebration complete with singing, classical dance performance and special foods was organised by London Shirdi Say Baba, … by Aysha Imtiaz/ November 19, 2023/ Hackney, News/
GAZA CONFLICT: Hundreds of Tower Hamlets children in ‘School Strike for Palestine’ By Rupert Birkett-Eyles and Kate Balding Four hundred Tower Hamlets’ school students walked out of class in a one-day strike, … by ELL Admin/ November 16, 2023/ Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
GAZA CONFLICT: Apsana Begum only local MP to join Labour rebels in Commons vote By Jordana Seal, Luke Cromhout and Molly Smith Apsana Begum was the only local Labour MP to defy the party … by ELL Admin/ November 16, 2023/ Lead Stories, News/
GAZA CONFLICT: Council chamber in uproar as Labour members try to debate Israel-Hamas war By Harry Merrell and Pius Bentgens A Tower Hamlets council meeting collapsed into disorder last night amid disputes between councillors … by Harry Merrell/ November 16, 2023/ Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
Residents call for discount on planned tunnel tolls Tower Hamlets residents are expressing their concern following plans to implement tolls for both Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels. Mayor of … by Eve Erskine/ November 16, 2023/ News, Tower Hamlets/
Dog walkers protest over proposed council regulations for public spaces The livelihood of dog owners and small dog-related businesses in Hackney claim they have been disregarded by Hackney Council’s proposed … by Jordana Seal/ November 16, 2023/ Hackney, News/
Brockley’s Babur takes home Mayor’s Best Restaurant award Babur Indian restaurant has won the Mayor of Lewisham Business Award for Best Restaurant, after serving high end cuisine for … by Molly Smith/ November 16, 2023/ Lewisham, News/
Lewisham children in custody at lowest ever level Only four Lewisham children were sentenced to youth custody in 2022, compared to 40 in 2016, as a consequence of … by Pius Bentgens/ November 15, 2023/ Crime, Lewisham, News/
Coroner says ‘failures’ by colleagues in death of police officer shot by man in custody A Croydon police officer shot in his own station by a man in custody died after officers’ “failure” to properly … by Patrick Harrington/ November 15, 2023/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories, News/
Rapist convicted 24 years after Bethnal Green attack following DNA match A man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for raping a woman in Bethnal Green in 1999, after a … by Eve Erskine/ November 15, 2023/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham Shopping Centre’s redevelopment pop-up Proposals for a “bold new centre for Lewisham” have been unveiled in a pop-up exhibition displaying the most detailed redevelopment … by Kate Balding/ November 14, 2023/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Youth football scheme hailed a success after gaining almost 50 participants A new sports scheme for youths in Catford has reported a successful increase in the number of participants since starting … by Rachel Keenan/ November 14, 2023/ Community, Lewisham, News, News/
“You can be loud, you can be proud, you are allowed.” Inside Hackney’s open mic night “You can be loud, you can be proud, you are allowed. Make it your mission to give yourself permission to … by Ella Tunstall/ November 12, 2023/ Arts, Events, Hackney, Music, News, Reviews/
Police find body in car boot in search for missing man, Justin Henry Police have found a body in the boot of a car believed to be that of Justin Henry, 34, who … by Ella Tunstall/ November 10, 2023/ Crime, Croydon, Local News, News/
Hackney goes to the polls today to elect new Mayor Reidents of Hackney are set to elect a new mayor for the second time in two years today as polls … by Rosie Harris-Davison/ November 8, 2023/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, News, Politics/
“There’s nature all around us”: The urban ecologist keeping Hackney green Ten years ago, a Hackney resident, Gerard (Gerry) Tissier, decided to drop his comms job, pick up a shovel and … by Ella Tunstall/ November 6, 2023/ Community, Environment, Features, Hackney, Local News, News, People/
Lewisham Shopping Centre set for a makeover When it opened in 1977, it was known for the figures in the main square, as well as the hippo … by Chez Vitalis/ November 3, 2023/ Community, Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Hackney Police seize drug caches as part of Operation Yamata Police seized more than £15,000 of cash, MDMA, almost 70g of cocaine and 11g of ketamine from three addresses in … by Ella Tunstall/ November 1, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, News/
Celebration of women artists on show to mark Black History Month Art by five black female artists from London was displayed to mark Lewisham’s Black History Month at Brockley Pop Up … by Saskia Henn/ October 31, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Community, General Features, Local News, News, Uncategorized/
Shamima Begum’s British citizenship removal decision was “unlawful”, court hears The decision to remove Shamima Begum’s British citizenship was “unlawful”, the Court of Appeal heard on Tuesday, as her latest … by Mekdes Kabeto/ October 27, 2023/ News, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham Council offer grants to help community groups with energy bills This winter, community groups in Lewisham could benefit from new grants of up to £10,000 after the council announced a … by Chez Vitalis/ October 25, 2023/ Community, Environment, Lewisham, News/
Council criticised over ‘failure to consult’ on New Cross parking permits plans Parked cars in Evelyn Ward Pic: Saskia Henn By Jack Friend and Saskia Henn Angry New Cross residents have strongly … by ELL Admin/ October 23, 2023/ Community, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/
Lewisham University Hospital named on list of buildings that contain unsafe RAAC concrete Lewisham University Hospital has been named by the Department of Health and Social Care as one of 42 UK hospitals … by Molly Smith/ October 22, 2023/ Community, Health, Lewisham, News, Uncategorized/
Man accused of murder in Lewisham after alleged stab victim died in hospital A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a 21-year-old man, who died over a year after a street … by Imogen Adam/ October 12, 2023/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/
15 year-old boy stabbed in Shadwell A 15 year-old boy has been taken into emergency care after he was stabbed in Shadwell this morning. Police officers … by Jamie Richards/ October 5, 2023/ Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
Train Strikes: ASLEF union members join picket lines across ELL boroughs Members of ASLEF, Britain’s union for train drivers walked out across the country on 4 October, due to ongoing disputes … by Imogen Adam/ October 5, 2023/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, People, Transport/
NHS staff across ELL boroughs take part in 72-hour strike action NHS workers across ELL boroughs have taken part in a third day of strikes as part of a 72 hour … by Ray Bonsall/ October 5, 2023/ Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
Why migrant communities are hit harder by rocketing food prices The price of minority community staples such as noodles, the root vegetable Mukhi taro or the Lithuanian agurkas pickle has … by Morgan Ofori/ April 17, 2023/ Business, Community, Coronavirus, Data, Features, General Features, Lead Stories, News, News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
Club owner will continue with ‘events space’ plans despite council rejection Plans to reopen a former Bethnal Green night club, Oval Space as a ‘corporate events space’ have been blocked by … by Zygimantas Mascinskas/ March 30, 2023/ Community, Local News, News/
Coronation celebration: When are deadlines for council funding? Residents in Croydon, Hackney and Lewisham have between two days and three weeks to apply for council funding for their … by Molly Smith/ March 17, 2023/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
How strikes affect EastLondonLine’s boroughs By Sidra Jadgal and Zygimantas Mascinskas All four Eastlondonlines boroughs have been affected by the major national strikes by teachers, … by ELL Admin/ March 15, 2023/ Community, Education, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, News, Politics, Uncategorized/
Witnesses sought as man left with life-threatening injuries in a robbery Lewisham Metropolitan Police have released a picture of a man who they think is connected to a violent robbery that … by Sidra Jadgal/ March 12, 2023/ Crime, Lewisham, News, News/
London Fire Brigade warns about the dangers of e-bike chargers The London Fire brigade has issued a warning about the use and charging of e-bikes and scooters after a flat … by Sidra Jadgal/ March 12, 2023/ Lewisham, Local News, News/
Cost of living crisis: 66 per cent rise in Lewisham Foodbank users The number of Lewisham residents using the local food bank in the first two months of this year have increased … by Lilly Khaokham/ March 11, 2023/ Community, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Haim to headline Victoria Park festival after criticism of male dominated stages Haim have been announced as headliner to All Points East festival in Hackney, London amid recent criticism of male dominated … by Ella Tunstall/ March 10, 2023/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, Music, News, News, Summer/
Lewisham to minimise time children spend ‘out of hours’ in police stations Lewisham Council have confirmed that they are working closely with police to reduce the amount of time that children (0 … by Imogen Adam/ March 9, 2023/ Lewisham, News/
Croydon A&E reopens after fire causes 100 patient evacuation The emergency department of Croydon’s biggest hospital has reopened after a fire on March 5 caused nearly 100 patients to … by Ray Bonsall/ March 7, 2023/ Croydon, News/
Hackney resident appeared in court over false Grenfell Tower claims A woman from Hackney appeared in court on Monday amid accusations of lying about living in Grenfell Tower to gain … by Ella Tunstall/ March 4, 2023/ Hackney, Housing, News/
Hackney shooting: Police appeal for witnesses and footage Detectives are seeking witnesses and anyone who has footage after a shooting in London Fields, Hackney. A member of the … by Chez Vitalis/ February 18, 2023/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, News/
Lewisham receives £250,000 to improve air quality Lewisham is one of nine London boroughs that will be receiving a share of almost £11 million in funding as … by Alexander Entwistle/ February 15, 2023/ Community, Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News, News, News, Transport/