Lead Stories Archive

New Year New Team

Goldsmiths MA in Television Journalism students have now taken over from their MA Journalism colleagues to run our independent local …

by Ilaria Cafaro/ January 16, 2020/ Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, People, Society/

Two thirds of Croydon adults overweight or obese

Croydon Council has launched a new campaign to help local people lose weight, amidst the shock finding that two thirds …

by Shahir Al Kindy/ January 16, 2020/ Croydon, Features, Health, Lead Stories/

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers

Eastlondonlines is now taking a break over Christmas and we will return early in the New Year. We would like …

by Eastlondonlines/ December 21, 2019/ Lead Stories/

Be merry and safe: police issue warnings ahead of Christmas festivities

Police have issued a warning to Christmas merrymakers reminding them to drink responsibly to avoid ‘regrets’ this festive period. A …

by Eleanor Magill/ December 18, 2019/ Lead Stories/

Demand for food banks rockets as Christmas looms

In the second of a two part examination of the poverty crises affecting people this Christmas, Barney Stone looks at …

by Barney Stone/ December 15, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19 Labour stands strong in local boroughs as Tories take the nation

By Harry Thompson and Caitlin Griffith Otway In a night that felt like it was over before it began, following …

by Eastlondonlines/ December 13, 2019/ Lead Stories/

Charity Commission launch full inquiry into SPAC Nation

The controversial SPAC Nation Church is to be the subject of a statutory inquiry by the Charity Commission, it was …

by Dominic Webb/ December 13, 2019/ Lead Stories/

#ELLGE19: After all the politics, now is the time to hear the voice of the people as they prepare to vote

As the General Election campaign ends, Eastlondonlines took to the streets  to ask local people about the campaign and whether …

by Eleanor Magill/ December 11, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lead Stories/

Blow for £1.4bn Croydon development as Hammerson begins retail park sell-off

Doubts have been raised over the £1.4 billion redevelopment of Croydon town centre as retail park overseers Hammerson took the first …

by Eleonora Girotto/ December 11, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Man charged with Clarence Mews murder

Kieran Brown, 26, of Hackney was charged early this morning with the murder of 22-year-old Exauce Ngimbi, and for possession …

by Barney Stone/ December 6, 2019/ Crime, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/

Demolition of Deptford pub in conservation area “criminal offence” say Lewisham Council

An historic building in the Deptford High Street Conservation Area has been torn down, despite having no planning permission for …

by Caitlin Griffith/ December 5, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Black marks for green effort: Three local boroughs among worst in London for recycling

Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Lewisham are among the 10 worst London boroughs for recycling of household waste, while Croydon is sixth …

by Sean Russell/ December 5, 2019/ Environment, Lead Stories, News/

The Bells may chime again: Minister halts plans for foundry’s transformation into boutique hotel

Controversial plans to transform the historic Whitechapel Bell Foundry into a boutique hotel have been halted by the Government, pending …

by Georgina Gambetta/ December 4, 2019/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

REVEALED: Croydon has second-highest rate of secondary school truancy in London. How does your child’s school compare?

In the second of a two part examination of the crises affecting the education system, Harry Thompson looks at how …

by Harry Thompson/ December 4, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories/

Schools in the red: Underfunding hits Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Lewisham

In the first of a two part examination of the crises affecting the education system, Gina Gambetta looks at the …

by Georgina Gambetta/ December 3, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories/

#ELLGE19: Liberal Democrats threaten Labour’s majority in Poplar and Limehouse

The Liberal Democrats are threatening to pull off a dramatic win in Labour’s Poplar and Limehouse stronghold in next week’s …

by Tom Mcghie/ December 3, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Vigils held for victims of London Bridge terror attack

Vigils have taken place in London and Cambridge to pay tribute to the victims killed in Friday’s London Bridge terror attack and to honour the …

by Caitlin Griffith/ December 2, 2019/ Lead Stories, News/

London Bridge attacker was tagged on release from earlier terror sentence

By Celine Wadhera and Sean Russell Usman Khan, 28, has been identified as the assailant who was shot dead in …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 30, 2019/ Lead Stories/

Knife-wielding suspect shot dead by police as two die in London Bridge terror attack

By Clara Hill and Lois Borny Police have declared the incident on London Bridge a terrorist attack after a knife-wielding …

by Eastlondonlines/ November 29, 2019/ Lead Stories/

Deptford’s Blue Story: cinemas reinstate screenings after outrage at brawl ban

Vue Cinemas will reinstate screenings of Blue Story after pulling it following a brawl at the Star City multiplex in Birmingham last week. They will be providing …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 28, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Hackney has lowest baby primary vaccination rate in the country

Over a quarter of babies in the Hackney and the City of London health authority area have not had their primary …

by Barney Stone/ November 27, 2019/ Health, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLGE19: In marginal seats, registering to vote is vital – even if your address is NFA

To register to vote you need your national insurance number and home address, right? Wrong! If you live without a …

by Evie Breese/ November 26, 2019/ ELLection, ELLection2019, ELLElections, Lead Stories, Politics, Society/

Deptford’s Rapman: banned film is a powerful love story, not glorification of violence

The Deptford director of a groundbreaking film about childhood friendships amid postcode wars in South London, controversially banned following a …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 25, 2019/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

#ELLGE19 Lib-Dem candidate suspended after ELL reveals offensive Tweets

The Liberal Democrat candidate for Hackney North and Stoke Newington has been suspended after offensive tweets were uncovered by Eastlondonlines, Ben Mathis …

by Clara Hill/ November 25, 2019/ Lead Stories/

London, 2030: Rising floods threaten Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Lewisham

Areas in Hackney, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets will be below average flood levels by 2030 due to climate change, according …

by Georgina Gambetta/ November 24, 2019/ Environment, Lead Stories, News/

Students face disrupted studies as lecturers stage eight day strike

Students at two local universities face disrupted studies this week as lecturers at Goldsmiths in New Cross and Queen Mary …

by Clara Hill/ November 22, 2019/ Education, Lead Stories, News/

Columbia Road Cartel art attack prompts police crackdown on drug dealers

A guerrilla street art project in the Columbia Road area of East London has led to the prosecution of more …

by Eleanor Magill/ November 21, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

SPAC Nation investigation underway since April 2018, commission reveals

The Charity Commission has been investigating the controversial SPAC Nation church since April 2018, it was revealed today.  According to …

by Dominic Webb/ November 20, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories/

Revealed: ‘Croydon Riot’ call linked to international online incitement campaign

An online invitation to ‘riot’ at a Croydon sports store appears to be part of an international campaign of similar …

by Harry Thompson/ November 18, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Police called to angry clashes at anti-SPAC nation protest in Croydon

Police were called to an angry confrontation in Croydon on Saturday between members of a controversial church and a group …

by Evie Breese/ November 17, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Waiting times in local A&Es among nation’s worst

By Evie Breese and Georgina Gambetta Hospitals in Tower Hamlets, Croydon, and Lewisham have some of the worst A&E waiting times in London, hitting …

by Eastlondonlines/ November 15, 2019/ Health, Lead Stories/

Squatters ‘Pie ‘n’ Mash’ café serving free meals faces eviction by council

An autonomous squatter’s café that provides free ‘pie’n’mash’ meals to local people has been given 24 hours to close or …

by Charles Woodham/ November 15, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Society/

Croydon toddler killer sentenced to seven years in prison

The son of a former Government minister who was found guilty of killing a toddler has been sentence to seven …

by Eleonora Girotto/ November 15, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Church faces questions over campaigning in Croydon council by-election

The Charity Commission is to contact a controversial church over allegations that it was involved in party political activity in …

by Dominic Webb/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/

New homes for homeless Lewisham families

More than 70 much needed new council homes are to be built in Lewisham after the council planners approved a …

by Caitlin Griffith/ November 12, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Windrush victims demand justice not money from Home Office

Angry Windrush scandal victims from Croydon have strongly criticised the Home Office compensation scheme – which could not confirm a …

by Evie Breese/ November 12, 2019/ Croydon, Lead Stories, Politics, Society/

Achilles Street residents raise concerns over planned demolition of their homes

Residents from an estate in New Cross are being told to vote in a ballot to decide if the estate will be …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ October 31, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/

Fairfield has highest recorded crime in Croydon for August according to Met figures

Croydon has one of the highest crime rates in London, with 3,398 reports of crime in August 2019 alone, according …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 31, 2019/ Crime, Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Society/

The cost of living near Ofsted’s top-rated schools in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon

Hackney, Tower Hamlets Lewisham and Croydon are some of the best places to live in London and also some of …

by Grace Hoffman/ October 30, 2019/ Croydon, Education, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets’ action on climate change praised – but residents still unhappy about bin collections

Tower Hamlets is facing criticism from residents over its waste management despite being named one of the best London boroughs …

by Kunyu Wang/ October 29, 2019/ Environment, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/