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Lead Stories Archive

New Addington and Fieldway face Covid surge testing

Adults living in New Addington and Fieldway in Croydon are being urged to get tested for Covid-19 after a case of the South African coronavirus variant was confirmed …
by Brooke Tremain/ February 25, 2021/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Hundreds of East London buildings still have unsafe cladding

Nearly four years after the tragedy of Grenfell, over 400 high rise buildings in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ February 14, 2021/ Lead Stories, News/

Croydon bankruptcy: ‘Significant failings in leadership’

Croydon Council’s financial collapse happened because of “significant failings in leadership and management”, an independent rapid review has found. According …
by Brooke Tremain/ February 12, 2021/ Croydon, Lead Stories/
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Hackney and Tower Hamlets in worst English region for vaccinations

Hackney and Tower Hamlets are in the worst performing area for vaccinations in the UK, according to the latest regional …
by Sophie Walker/ February 8, 2021/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, News/

Plummeting Covid-19 rates in the four Eastlondonlines boroughs

The number of Covid-19 active cases dropped sharply in the four Eastlondonlines boroughs, with Hackney and Tower Hamlets almost halving …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ February 6, 2021/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, News/

One dead and nine injured in series of stabbings in Croydon

One man has died after paramedics could not save his life at the scene and nine have been injured in …
by Emily-Rose Payne/ February 6, 2021/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Headmaster makes national news by coming out in assembly

A school headmaster in Catford marked the start of LGBT+ History Month with an inspiring move of openness and acceptance.  …
by Madeleine Metcalfe/ February 3, 2021/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

CR4 postcode new variant testing does not cover Croydon

A mass testing programme in south London to curb the spread of the South African variant of Covid-19 will be …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ February 3, 2021/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Happy Christmas from ELL to all our readers

Eastlondonlines is now closing down for its annual Christmas break. We would like to wish all our readers, at this …
by Eastlondonlines/ December 21, 2020/ Christmas, Lead Stories/

Justin Bieber reunites with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir for Xmas charity song

Superstar singer Justin Bieber has joined forces with the renowned Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Choir for a new Christmas recording …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 19, 2020/ Christmas, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Air pollution ‘materially contributed’ to Lewisham girl’s death, coroner rules in landmark case

Illegal levels of air pollution caused the death of a nine-year-old girl from Lewisham in 2013, a coroner ruled today …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 16, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Hackney Council cyberattack

Two months after cyber attack, essential services remain paralysed

Essential council services are still paralysed more than two months after a cyberattack crippled Hackney’s digital systems, causing delays and …
by Clara Murray/ December 14, 2020/ Crime, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories/

Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Stamford Hill

Five people were injured after a car dramatically struck pedestrians in Stamford Hill this morning. No-one is now believed to …
by Scarlett Sherriff/ December 11, 2020/ Lead Stories, Uncategorized/

New vaccine to be tested on BAME communities in Tower Hamlets

A new COVID-19 vaccine will be trialled in East London to examine its effectiveness among among people with underlying health …
by Nenseh Koneh/ December 10, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Boos turn to cheers at The Den as arm-in-arm players display anti-racism banner

Millwall fans applauded the anti-racism banner displayed by their team, who linked arms with Queens Park Rangers players before their …
by Daniel King/ December 9, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/

George Dyer, 90, becomes part of history as vaccine roll-out begins at Croydon hospital

George Dyer, born 90 years ago, a retired butcher and NHS volunteer from Purley, became one of the first people …
by Fiona Holland/ December 8, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, News/

Lewisham MP resigns shadow post after saying registrars can refuse gay marriage

Lewisham MP Janet Daby has resigned as Labour’s shadow minister for faith and apologised for making “misjudged” comments relating to …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 8, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/

The vaccine arrives in Croydon: hospital one of the first to deliver doses to elderly and vulnerable

By Isabelle Walker and Niamh Houston Croydon University Hospital has becomes one of the first hospitals to receive doses of …
by Eastlondonlines/ December 7, 2020/ Lead Stories/

Mother of girl who died from asthma attack: “We do not understand the dangers of air pollution”

The mother of a nine-year-old girl who died from a chronic asthma attack has said people still do not understand …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 7, 2020/ Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Millwall and Derby players booed for taking the knee as fans return to The Den

Boos rang out around The Den yesterday, as Millwall and Derby County took the knee for what was their first …
by Daniel King/ December 6, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/

Goodsyard: massive Shoreditch development approved by Mayor despite opposition

The controversial multi-million pound Bishopsgate Goodsyard development will go ahead after Mayor of London Sadiq Khan overruled the objections of …
by Clara Murray/ December 4, 2020/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News/

Leisure out of lockdown as gyms and pools reopen across east and south London

By Caitlin Tilley, Clara Murray, Fiona Holland, Sam Shaw and Clotilde Nogues Gyms and leisure centres in London have been …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 4, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Society, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

COVID-19: Statistics show the toll of the virus in the ELL boroughs

COVID AND THE CITY: At a crucial moment in the fight against the pandemic, after lockdown and before mass vaccination, …
by Lauren Sneath/ December 3, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, News/

The uncertain return of the High Street: retail reopens but the queues are short…

Reporting team: Clara Murray, Fiona Holland, Caitlin Tilley, Weronika Strzyzynska Shops across England selling non-essential goods welcomed back customers today …
by ELL Admin/ December 2, 2020/ Lead Stories/

Labour councillor suspended over Facebook post saying ‘no factual basis’ for Jewish race

Tower Hamlets Labour councillor Puru Miah has been suspended by the Labour Party as it investigates claims of anti-Semitism over …
by Aisha Payne/ December 1, 2020/ Lead Stories, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Goodsyard: City Hall backs ‘dinosaur’ development as campaigners rally

The Bishopsgate Goodsyard mega-development has been backed by City Hall planners ahead of a final decision by the Mayor of …
by Clara Murray/ December 1, 2020/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News/

Lewisham failed to treat air pollution as ‘public health emergency’ inquest told

Lewisham failed to prioritise air pollution and treat it as ‘a public health emergency’, barrister for the family of Ella …
by Dominique Boulan/ November 30, 2020/ Health, Lead Stories/

Labour MP’s online abuser admits also targeting Corbyn and Javid, court hears

A man who terrorised Bethnal Green and Bow MP Rushanara Ali with an 18-month flood of violent and racist messages has …
by Clara Murray/ November 27, 2020/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News/

Controversial low traffic scheme revised after protests by residents

By Daniel King and Thomas Newlove Controversial measures to reduce traffic in parts of Lewisham are to be modified following …
by ELL Admin/ November 26, 2020/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Transport/

Eight officers under investigation over force used against woman during Lewisham arrest

Eight Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for using force against a black woman during her arrest and custody at …
by Dominique Boulan/ November 25, 2020/ Crime, Lead Stories, News/

Jobs, social care, libraries and parks face cuts as Croydon goes for ‘bare minimum’

Drastic cuts to local services – including social care, libraries and parks with consequent job losses – are to be …
by Isabelle Walker/ November 24, 2020/ Lead Stories/

Begum denied fair hearing because of Syrian refugee camp, court told

Shamima Begum was unable to have a fair court hearing against her loss of British citizenship because of the circumstances …
by Niamh Houston/ November 24, 2020/ Lead Stories, News/

Goodsyard: Fate of mega-development unclear as boroughs raise new objections

The massive Bishopsgate Goodsyard development’s 10-year fight to secure planning permission has suffered a new setback, as two councils voted …
by Clara Murray/ November 20, 2020/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News/
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Tories accuse Croydon leadership of ‘recklessness’ with public money

Despite strong criticism from opposition councillors, Croydon’s extraordinary council meeting voted in favour of the proposed action plan to work …
by Niamh Houston/ November 20, 2020/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Concern grows over crowds as hundreds flock to East End foodie markets

Large crowds at Victoria Park’s fashionable Sunday market are causing concern for residents and park visitors, who are warning of …
by Clara Murray/ November 18, 2020/ Business, Community, Lead Stories, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Thousands of stolen art prints returned to artist Stik

Thousands of stolen prints by Hackney street artist Stik – which went missing when being sent to local residents – …
by Clotilde Nogues/ November 17, 2020/ Arts, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/

Rents drop in three ELL boroughs, but still “absurdly high”

Rent prices have dropped in three of the Eastlondonlines boroughs over the past year as a result of the coronavirus …
by Eastlondonlines/ November 13, 2020/ Housing, Lead Stories/

Croydon debt crisis: Council draws up action plan to cut costs

An action plan to tackle Croydon Council’s £1.5bn debt has been drawn up as anger among local people continues to …
by Eastlondonlines/ November 12, 2020/ Lead Stories, Local News/

Anti-trans activists cover up Wollstonecraft statue as row continues

Maggi Hambling’s controversial nude Mary Wollstonecraft statue has become part of the debate over trans rights and radical feminists. Acitivists who …
by Scarlett Sherriff/ November 12, 2020/ Lead Stories, News/

Croydon Council declares itself bankrupt in £1.5bn debt crisis

Debt-hit Croydon Council has effectively declared itself bankrupt by issuing a Section 114 notice due to its “severe and ongoing” …
by Eastlondonlines/ November 11, 2020/ Lead Stories/
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