Coronavirus 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/

Hackney Council launch apprenticeship scheme for local residents

Residents of Hackney can now apply for a scheme that will give them the opportunity to start a career working …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 22, 2020/ Employment, Hackney, News, News/

Hackney residents donate children’s shoes for XR’s ‘Covid today > Climate tomorrow’ protest

Hackney residents have donated hundreds of children’s shoes to Extinction Rebellion’s latest installation at Trafalgar Square. The square was covered …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 21, 2020/ Coronavirus, Hackney, News, News/

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/

Lewisham renters campaign for Government protection amid eviction fears

Lewisham renters have put up banners across the borough demanding that the government cancels renter’s debts, protects renters from eviction, …

by Fiyon Gibson/ May 20, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, News/

We need to talk: About families in lockdown

Ambika Shekhawat has been working as a therapist for the past six years at practices in both Shoreditch and Canary …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 20, 2020/ Coronavirus, Features, General Features, Lockdown lifestyle/

Brick Lane’s Beigel Bake reveals recipe for iconic bagels for stay-at-home bakers

Some bagels travel many miles from the bakeries of Israel to our plates but there’s one great bagel that is …

by Ana Kozlova/ May 20, 2020/ Coronavirus, Features, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney taxi drivers “frightened” as figures reveal occupations most likely to die from coronavirus

Taxi drivers are “frightened” to be at work according to a Hackney taxi controller after new figures reveal they are …

by Eastlondonlines/ May 20, 2020/ Coronavirus, Data, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, 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/

Croydon community-led online radio service awarded FM licence

An online community radio station in Croydon was celebrating this week after gaining an official FM radio licence from Ofcom …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 18, 2020/ Croydon, Local News, Music, News, News/

Extinction Rebellion demands ‘clean air for good’ as pollution levels drop during lockdown

Some 100 climate activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) took to the streets of Hackney on bicycles yesterday, spray painting bike …

by Ethan Lucey/ May 18, 2020/ Coronavirus, Environment, Hackney, Health, Local News/

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/

Lewisham Islamic Centre criticises Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME deaths inquiry

The appointment of Trevor Phillips to the BAME coronavirus inquiry is an insult not only to British Muslims but to …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 16, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, Local News, News, News/

Croydon coronavirus-related deaths in care homes fifth highest in London figures reveal

Croydon has suffered the fifth highest number of Covid-19 related care home deaths of the 32 London boroughs, statistics recorded …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 16, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Lead Stories, 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/

Emergency measures for walkers and cyclists under social distancing

Residents in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Lewisham and Croydon will see emergency measures enforced to their roads to improve social distancing …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 12, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, News, Tower Hamlets/

We Need To Talk: About our children in lockdown

Tanya Campbell-Rochester, 45, has been practicing as a therapist in Lewisham for the past six years, specialising in counselling for …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 11, 2020/ Features, Health, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, People/

Deptford Cinema finds online ways to serve its community

Film-lovers in Deptford can watch a variety of independent films – some made by local film makers – free of …

by Fiyon Gibson/ May 11, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, News/

“I can really sit with my emotions” When isolating alone helps mental health

The UK has been in lockdown for almost seven weeks. Many are with family, a partner or friends, but what …

by Rebecca Huber/ May 9, 2020/ Coronavirus, Features, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

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/

We Need to Talk: Taking care of our relationships during Covid-19

As the lockdown enters its seventh week, challenges are emerging for couples, and putting a spotlight on relationship issues. Three …

by Mieke Faeste/ May 7, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, General Features, Lockdown lifestyle, 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/

Park life: where to relax in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Croydon and Lewisham

Staying fit and enjoying green spaces within the city has never seemed more important since lockdown began in March. Eastlondonlines …

by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ May 7, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon flags road closures to make exercising safer amid dangerous driving rise

Residents on five roads in Croydon are being encouraged to exercise outside after the council closed their streets to prevent …

by Damali George/ May 7, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, News, News/

Hackney Council launch mobile app in attempt to keep children safe online

Hackney Council have launched a new free mobile application that they hope will educate children and parents about online abuse.

by Joshua Lamb/ May 7, 2020/ Education, Hackney, News, News/

Starlink satellites: The ‘train of stars’ flying across London’s night skies

Croydon stargazers searching for the Starlink satellite constellations should turn off all outdoor lighting if they want to see them …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 5, 2020/ Croydon, Local News, News, News, What's On This Week/

Hackney death rate from Covid-19 almost double that of affluent areas in UK

The London borough of Hackney has the third-highest rate of Covid-19 related deaths in the country, with Tower Hamlets and …

by Rebecca Huber/ May 4, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, News/

Campaigners urge Hackney council to keep emissions low once lockdown is over

Cycling and environmental campaigners in Hackney are urging the council to keep emissions low once Londoners return to work, in …

by Ethan Lucey/ May 4, 2020/ Coronavirus, Environment, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Transport/

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/

We Need To Talk: About Anxiety and Social Isolation

The maintenance of mental health is an important aspect of life that many people around the world deal with on …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 3, 2020/ Coronavirus, Features, General Features, Hackney, Health, Lockdown lifestyle/

Ramadan under lockdown: three Muslims tell their stories

Mosques are shut and Muslims across Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets started observing their holy month of Ramadan last …

by Valentina Romagnoli/ May 2, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, Lockdown lifestyle/

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/

Crystal Palace set for training return as Government aims to return football “as soon as possible”

Crystal Palace and Millwall are continuing to train remotely despite some London football clubs allowing their players to return to …

by Damali George/ May 1, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, News, Sports/

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/