News Archive

Labour candidate wins parental activism award

The prospective Labour Party candidate for the Croydon South constituency has been recognised for her campaigning work on behalf of …

by Jordan Lane/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, Music, Politics, Uncategorized/

Hackney first in country with recycling refund scheme

Reverse vending machines which offer vouchers to residents for recycling empty containers are to be installed in Hackney under a …

by Sean Russell/ November 13, 2019/ Environment, Hackney/

Snow machines guarantee white Christmas in Croydon

Whatever the weather forecast, one thing is certain: it is going to be a white Christmas in Croydon town centre, …

by Jordan Lane/ November 13, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon, Local News, News/

Lewisham McDonald’s strikers join march on Downing Street

Striking McDonald’s workers from Lewisham joined dozens of others yesterday in a march on Downing Street to protest at low …

by Charles Woodham/ November 13, 2019/ Lewisham, Politics, Society/

Brexit Party candidate moved to Croydon Central after Farage pledge

The Brexit Party parliamentary candidate for Croydon South has been relocated to Croydon Central, following Nigel Farage’s pledge not to …

by Harry Thompson/ November 13, 2019/ Croydon, News, Politics/

Snapchat ‘Croydon riot’ calls prompt police alert

Social media posts calling for ‘Croydon Riots 2k19’ have been circulating online over the past week, appearing to encourage violence …

by Harry Thompson/ November 13, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

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 Otway/ November 12, 2019/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Lewisham Labour candidate Ellie Reeves gives birth

Ellie Reeves, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Lewisham West & Penge, gave birth to a baby boy this morning.   Reeves, 38, took just one …

by Caitlin Griffith Otway/ November 12, 2019/ Lewisham, News, Politics/

Windrush victims demand justice not money from Home Office

Angry Windrush scandal victims from Croydon have strongly criticised the Home Office compensation scheme – which has not yet paid …

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

Chris Boardman criticises school for scrapping cycle rack

Three time Tour de France yellow jersey wearing cyclist Chris Boardman has denounced a Hackney school on Twitter after they …

by Sean Russell/ November 12, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, Uncategorized/

Campaigners fight to save historic bell foundry site

Signs in hand and chanting “make bells not hotels”, campaigners made their final push on Saturday to halt plans to …

by Georgina Gambetta/ November 12, 2019/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Redevelopment of Stoke Newington estate gets the go-ahead

Nearly four hundred homes are to be built or refurbished on the Kings Crescent estate in Stoke Newington as part …

by Barney Stone/ November 11, 2019/ Hackney, Housing, News/

Labour win Fairfield by-election despite Lib-Dem surge

The Labour Party held Fairfield Ward in a Croydon Council by-election yesterday, despite a strong showing from the Liberal Democrats. …

by Dominic Webb/ November 7, 2019/ Croydon, Politics/

Police renew appeal for sightings of stolen ‘Asian gold’

The Metropolitan Police have renewed their appeal for information about stolen ‘Asian gold’ worth in excess of £300,000 taken from …

by Harry Thompson/ November 7, 2019/ Crime, Lewisham, News/

Young People fight to save youth centre in Tower Hamlets

Young people from Bow have launched a campaign to save their youth centre amid claims that Tower Hamlets cut their …

by Will Craigie/ November 6, 2019/ News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Number of water fountains in Hackney to be tripled

Twenty-six new water fountains are to be installed throughout Hackney by 2022, the council revealed yesterday. The initiative seeks to …

by Barney Stone/ November 5, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, News/

Women’s Equality Party campaigns against domestic violence in Lewisham

The Women’s Equality Party (WEP) in Lewisham are campaigning against domestic violence in Lewisham, urging victims to get in touch if they …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ November 4, 2019/ Lewisham, News, Politics/

Hackney Council’s energy company to power leisure centres with solar panels

Hackney Council is launching its own, publicly owned energy company which will generate clean energy for the borough in a …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ November 4, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, Health, Local News, New Year, Society/

Charity fundraisers abseil down 100-foot Croydon building in fundraising drive

A team of brave fundraisers abseiled down a 100ft building in Croydon on Friday to raise money for a local …

by William Cotton/ November 4, 2019/ Business, Croydon, Employment, Housing/

Tower Hamlets Council pledges to boost mental health support as rates soar

Families and children with mental health issues in Tower Hamlets are to be targeted by the council in a new …

by Bella White/ November 4, 2019/ Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

Driver of Croydon tram crash will not face charges

The driver of a tram which crashed in Sandilands, Croydon in 2016 killing seven passengers and injuring sixty others will …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ November 4, 2019/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Teenager sentenced for sexual assaults in Croydon

A 17 year-old boy, who is unable to be named for legal reasons, has been sentenced to 12 months at …

by Bella White/ November 2, 2019/ Crime, Croydon/

Row as locals call for removal of £20,000 cycle lane in Stamford Hill

A group of Stamford Hill residents are campaigning for Hackney Council to remove a £20,000 cycle lane that was installed …

by Grace Hoffman/ November 1, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, News, Transport/

Local church steps in to fund disabled daughter’s athletic wheelchair

A mother from Lewisham has finally raised enough money for an athletic wheelchair for her disabled daughter. Nine year-old Millie …

by Grace Hoffman/ November 1, 2019/ Lewisham, News, People/

Lewisham’s new young mayor thanks God for his win

Lewisham’s new young mayor has thanked God after winning the election with a resounding majority. Femi Komolafe, 15, who attends …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ November 1, 2019/ Education, Lewisham, News/

New app for recycling second-hand items for babies and children is trialled in Hackney

A new app that offers users the opportunity to receive free second hand items for children and babies is being …

by Bella White/ November 1, 2019/ Business, Croydon, Environment/

Community group calls for safer, greener roads in Hackney

A Hackney community group has called for safer, greener streets in the borough. The Living Streets team has been working …

by Will Craigie/ November 1, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, News/

Croydon A&E to receive funding for dedicated youth workers

Croydon University Hospital has received a grant to station dedicated youth workers in its A&E department.  Croydon Health Service NHS …

by Bella White/ November 1, 2019/ Croydon, Health/

News in Brief

Driver involved in 2016 Croydon tram crash will not face prosecution The driver of the tram, Alfred Borris, 42, will …

by Victoria Smith/ November 1, 2019/ Local News, News/

Goldmiths honours Battle of Lewisham anniversary with new public artwork

A mural by a former Goldsmiths student inspired by the 1970s zines, punk and reggae culture commemorating 42 years since …

by Victoria Smith/ October 31, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, 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/

Hackney home visit library service: “Books bring the outside in”

“The first question is always – what does it cost? It’s free,” said Mo Dixon, a Community Library Service officer. …

by Kunyu Wang/ October 30, 2019/ Hackney, Local News, People, Society/

The fight against air pollution

London has the highest levels of air pollution in Western Europe, exposing over 2 millions of its residents to illegal …

by Victoria Smith/ October 30, 2019/ Environment, Health, News/

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/

Lewisham teen singing sensation heads to New York

“It’s the best feeling when you win trophies for something that you love doing.”  14 year old school girl from …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ October 29, 2019/ Lewisham, Music/

Young people and schools in Hackney respond to the climate crisis

A group of Clapton secondary school children visited the climate rally outside Hackney Town Hall during their lunch break, a move inspired …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ October 25, 2019/ Education, Environment, Hackney, News/

History of Printing in East London exhibition to open in Tower Hamlets

Printing has played an important role in history and has been shaping the country and its politics since the 1900s. …

by Bella White/ October 25, 2019/ Arts, News, Tower Hamlets/