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Coronavirus Archive

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Croydon’s photography club boosts members across the UK

Members of a Croydon photography group have spoken out about how it has helped forge community bonds during lockdown. Lenses …
by Tiffany Adepoju/ November 9, 2020/ Community, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/

Hackney recording studios adapt to new stringent Covid measures

Two recording studios in Hackney have said how relieved they are that they can continue to trade during the second …
by Millie Forrest/ November 9, 2020/ Coronavirus, Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle/

Foxcroft: Disabled under lockdown are afterthought for government

Lewisham MP Vicky Foxcroft has scorned the government’s efforts to assist disabled people and the clinically extremely vulnerable during this …
by Grace Higgins/ November 7, 2020/ Coronavirus, Health, Lewisham, News, News/

Hackney charity calling on volunteers to help create virtual Christmas dinner

A charity running a virtual Christmas dinner for care leavers in east London has put out an appeal for volunteers …
by Amera Mohamed/ November 7, 2020/ Christmas, Community, Hackney/

Campaign to donate old phones to vulnerable people has launched in Lewisham

Residents in Lewisham are being encouraged to donate their old mobile phones to help those more vulnerable than them.  Phones …
by Joanna Williams/ November 6, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, News, News/

Newcomer Mitchell making his mark at Palace

The breakthrough of Tyrick Mitchell into the Crystal Palace team has gone somewhat under the radar this season, however, his …
by Rainer Brittain-Catlin/ November 5, 2020/ Croydon, News, News, Sports/

Environmental campaigners face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

Environmental campaigners are to face crown court trials after a series of charity buildings were targeted and vandalised with paint, …
by Claudia Rivas/ November 4, 2020/ Croydon, News/
Fireworks

Bonfire Night at home – our lockdown guide to enjoying the 5 November

With another lockdown starting on November 5, many Bonfire Night get-togethers have had to be cancelled. Larger events had already …
by Grace Higgins/ November 4, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon bomb scare sees George Street evacuated

Scores of people in Croydon were evacuated yesterday after a suspect package was investigated on George Street around 5.30pm.  The …
by Claudia Rivas/ November 4, 2020/ Croydon, News/

Lockdown 2.0: Londoners brace for closures as infection rates still climb

Tower Hamlets residents are being urged to follow the new lockdown rules coming into force tomorrow, with the mayor warning …
by Millie Forrest/ November 3, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories/

Local musicians raise local spirits through song

A group of local musicians from Lewisham have been singing at food banks to raise community spirits.  Give A Song, …
by Joanna Williams/ November 3, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Arcola Theatre announces new Covid-secure outdoor performance space

A Hackney theatre has unveiled plans for its Covid-secure return with an outdoor performance space. Dalston’s Arcola Theatre’s Arcola Outside …
by Jonathan Abbott/ November 2, 2020/ Arts, Coronavirus, Hackney/
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Life in the new ‘normal’ for Hackney students

“I’ve just been going with the flow, everything is always changing. You’ll get used to something, like for example at …
by Tiffany Adepoju/ November 2, 2020/ Commentary, Community, Coronavirus, Features, General Features, Lockdown lifestyle/

Five roads to reopen after Covid shutdowns following residents’ complaints

Five roads closed to traffic under Lewisham Council’s traffic reduction scheme are to be partially reopened following complaints from residents. …
by Grace Higgins/ October 30, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, News, News, Transport/

Legendary Community Club: Striving to end food poverty

‘’We know how much food poverty is an issue for the families. We have heard from some children who’ve been …
by Rainer Brittain-Catlin/ October 30, 2020/ Community, Features, Lewisham, Local Hero, Tower Hamlets/
Homeless man walking through park

Scheme for rough sleepers in to “borrow” addresses to be trialled in Lewisham

A trial programme being launched in Lewisham to help the homeless access vital services by lending them an address has …
by Joanna Williams/ October 29, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, News/

Councils defy government decision to not extend free school meals scheme

Councils in Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlet and Croydon have decided to extend free school meals schemes over the current half …
by Grace Higgins/ October 28, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Catford Mews Cinema

Independent cinemas in Lewisham hopeful for survival despite Covid

Independent cinemas in Lewisham believe they are doing better than chain-cinemas like Cineworld or Odeon during the pandemic because they …
by Grace Higgins/ October 27, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Features, General Features, Lewisham/
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Police called after thousands of Stik prints for Hackney residents go missing

Police are investigating the theft of thousands of prints made by the Hackney-based artist Stik that were to be distributed …
by Malaurie Accrombessi/ October 27, 2020/ Arts, Community, Hackney, News/
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Croydon photography group’s fresh take on Macmillan coffee mornings

When a Croydon photography group had to move its activities online due to Covid, they weren’t sure how they were …
by Tiffany Adepoju/ October 27, 2020/ Community, Croydon, Lockdown lifestyle/

Lewisham Packed Lunch Appeal makes call for donations ahead of half term

The appointed Mayoresses of Lewisham are urgently calling for help from the local community to provide packed lunches for children …
by Rainer Brittain-Catlin/ October 22, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle/

Protesters target Robert Geffrye statue with red paint

Hackney anti-racist campaigners have described a protest which saw the hands on the replica statue of 17th-century merchant and slave …
by Claudia Rivas/ October 22, 2020/ Hackney, News/

Smartphone app detecting kidney disease rolled out in Tower Hamlets

 An app designed to make home urine tests for kidney diseases and diabetes easier and spotting signs of illness earlier …
by Millie Forrest/ October 21, 2020/ Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

Black history curriculum to be taught all over Hackney schools

A special curriculum teaching young people about the diverse side of British History highlighting  past and present contributions the Black …
by Malaurie Accrombessi/ October 21, 2020/ Community, Education, Hackney, News/

Croydon volunteering charity Gig Buddies adapts to offer online support

“It’s been tough for us, as it has for everyone,” says Cherilyn Yeates of charity initiative Gig Buddies. “Our whole …
by Lana Sargeant/ October 21, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, General Features, Society/

Hackney infection rates third highest in capital

Hackney and the City of London have the third highest infection rates of Covid-19 in the capital, based on figures …
by Millie Forrest/ October 20, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, News/

Private renters facing eviction following cyber attack on Hackney Council

Hackney’s private renters could face the threat of eviction as payments on housing benefits have been stopped following this week’s …
by Claudia Rivas/ October 19, 2020/ Data, Hackney, News/
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Early pregnancy loss charity launches service at Lewisham hospital

A charity which supports parents with early pregnancy loss is launching a service at Lewisham Hospital. CRADLE works with the …
by Tiffany Adepoju/ October 16, 2020/ Community, Health, Lewisham, Local News/

East London’s creatives struggle under lockdown

East London has always been a focal point for young creatives. But since lockdown they have been struggling to find …
by Lana Sargeant/ October 16, 2020/ Community, Employment, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle/

Tower Hamlets park unveils new sensory equipment for children’s playground

A park in Tower Hamlets will undergo a transformation to make it’s playground equipment accessible to all children.   Bartlett …
by Joanna Williams/ October 15, 2020/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Mayor of Hackney welcomes tighter Covid restrictions as London moves to Tier 2

Philip Glanville, the Mayor of Hackney, welcomed London’s move into Tier 2 restrictions today but warned the Government to not …
by Joanna Williams/ October 15, 2020/ Coronavirus, Hackney, Lead Stories, News, News/

Hackney council hit by cyber-attack

Hackney council were hit yesterday by a cyber-attack which forced their IT and numerous customer-services based systems offline.  Officials at …
by Amera Mohamed/ October 14, 2020/ Community, Hackney, News/

Three tiers: What does the local lockdown system mean for you?

London has narrowly escaped local lockdown restrictions coming into place today across the country, despite there being 63,781 active cases …
by Millie Forrest/ October 14, 2020/ Coronavirus, Health, Lead Stories/

Sustainable art installation made by children aims to raise awareness about waste

An installation made by children, in collaboration with an artist, encouraging sustainability in arts and crafts is being displayed this …
by Malaurie Accrombessi/ October 14, 2020/ Arts, Community, Hackney/
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Covid testing ramped up on Goldsmiths campus in bid to curb infections

Goldsmiths are asking first year students who are asymptomatic to get tested for Covid-19 in a bid to contain infections …
by Tiffany Adepoju/ October 14, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Residents up in arms over Hackney low-traffic neighbourhoods

A row has broken out about road closures in Hackney, with some locals claiming the council’s scheme to create what …
by Joanna Williams/ October 13, 2020/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, News/

Feeding Lewisham: Documentary shines light on local food bank

“More people will die of poverty in the UK than will ever die of Covid,” says Raymond Woolford in his …
by Claudia Rivas/ October 13, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Lewisham/

How to celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month honours Afro-Caribbean history and heritage and tells the stories of a community that is often marginalised. During …
by Malaurie Accrombessi/ October 12, 2020/ Arts Features, Community, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Professional boxer thanks NHS staff for saving mother’s life

A Lewisham champion boxer has thanked staff at University Hospital Lewisham for their life-saving care of his mother, who received …
by Felice Southwell/ July 16, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, Sports/

Coffee entrepreneur delivers online art exhibition to aid refugees

An online art exhibition was organised by Lewisham-based coffee entrepreneur Usman Khalid to support the first ever virtual Refugee Week/ …
by Zixin Fan/ July 7, 2020/ Community, Lewisham, Local News/
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