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Residents struggling to pay council tax due to Covid-19 can apply for support

Residents struggling to pay their council tax bills as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for support from …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 27, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Local News, News, News/

Hackney locals mount 24-hour watch on Happy Man Tree

Hackney residents have started to camp overnight by an ancient London plane tree in Woodberry Down known as the Happy …

by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ May 26, 2020/ Environment, Hackney, News/

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/

‘We feared for his life’ – mother of autistic son joins Right 2 Home campaign

A mother whose son was the victim of abuse after being placed in a mental health treatment unit has joined …

by Joshua Lamb/ May 22, 2020/ Health, Lewisham, News, Society/

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/

Hackney arts charity and cultural organisation reaches crowdfunding target

A Hackney arts charity and cultural organisation have reached their crowdfunding target and raised over £17,800 to open a new …

by Rebecca Huber/ May 20, 2020/ Arts, Education, Hackney, Housing, Local News, News/

Crystal Palace return to training after new safety measures announced

Crystal Palace returned to small group training on Tuesday May 15 in the first major step towards a return to …

by Damali George/ May 20, 2020/ Croydon, News, Sports/

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/

Woodberry Down residents launch campaign to save 150-year-old plane known as Happy Man Tree

Over 6,000 Hackney locals have signed a petition to protest plans to cut down an ancient London plane tree in …

by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ May 18, 2020/ Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, News/

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/

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/

Crystal Palace and Millwall edge closer to a return

Crystal Palace and Millwall are a step closer to returning to action after the government announced that professional sports can …

by Damali George/ May 15, 2020/ Croydon, Lewisham, Sports/

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/

Croydon’s recycling centres to reopen to the public

Croydon residents are allowed to dispose of household waste in West Croydon, New Addington, and Purley at recycling centers starting …

by Ana Kozlova/ May 12, 2020/ Croydon, Environment, Local News/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Train drain: ‘I am around thousands of people … but I feel like I’m always alone’

Long commutes are a time to read a book, plug in to some tunes, and have some me time. But …

by Georgina Gambetta/ April 21, 2020/ Data, Features, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

The solution to loneliness in London? Rent controls and social housing

As Hackney and Tower Hamlets’ house prices soar, saying goodbye to family and friends is becoming the norm. In day …

by Georgina Gambetta/ April 20, 2020/ Data, Features, Hackney, Housing, Tower Hamlets/

In debt? Could you be suffering from ‘financial PTSD’?

On day two of #ThePerfectStorm, we spoke to financial wellbeing coach Catherine Morgan, about “emotional spending” – and how, for …

by Daisy Lester/ April 17, 2020/ Features, Health, Lead Stories, People/

Young, female and broke: why debt is a feminist issue

On day one of #ThePerfectStorm, our series lifting the lid on the spiralling debt crisis, we explore why more and more …

by Daisy Lester/ April 16, 2020/ Commentary, Data, Features, Lead Stories, Society, Uncategorized/

The debt crisis: The product of a perfect storm

On day 1 of #ThePerfectStorm, our series lifting the veil off the UK’s debt crisis, we look at how the …

by Eleanor Magill/ April 16, 2020/ Employment, General Features, Lead Stories/

Rabbi Herschel Gluck: ‘We are not here to be vigilantes; we are here for justice’

Racist and religious hate crime across all Eastlondonlines boroughs has increased by 40 per cent. But our communities are fighting …

by Barney Stone/ April 15, 2020/ Crime, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, People/

Are those in power doing enough to combat hate crime?

When we asked our councillors and police how they were combatting hate crime, we were met with silence. The authorities …

by Jordan Lane/ April 15, 2020/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Trains, trams – and racism: how East Croydon Station became unsafe for minorities

Recent figures reveal that East Croydon station has more than twice the number of racists incidents than any other station …

by Jordan Lane/ April 14, 2020/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

COVID-19 hate crimes continue against East Asians

The current coronavirus pandemic has created an environment of fear that is manifesting itself in increased racist abuse of Chinese …

by Jordan Lane/ April 14, 2020/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

QUIZ: Get your Olympic fix with our quiz

With Japan’s 2020 Olympic games now officially postponed until 2021 due to ongoing fears of spreading the Coronavirus, here at …

by Charles Woodham/ April 4, 2020/ Features, Lead Stories, Sports, Uncategorized/

ELL Athlete Profile — Phillips Idowu

Our series, #WhatsStoppingYou, has explored the obstacles to sports participation in the ELL boroughs. Today, Alex Mistlin introduces Hackney athlete, …

by Alex Mistlin/ April 4, 2020/ Features, Sports/

MAP: ELL Parkruns reviewed and mapped

When coronavirus is over, and life returns to normal, Parkruns will be a great way not only to get fit …

by Sean Russell/ April 4, 2020/ Features, Lead Stories, Sports/

Lewisham Council pushes health campaigns with Sugar Smart

Lewisham council is collaborating with outdoor advertising companies JCDecaux UK and Outsmart to combat obesity in children with The Sugar Smart …

by Millie Forrest/ April 3, 2020/ Education, Health, Lewisham, News/