Business Archive

Ridley Road market traders lose faith in council regeneration project

Ridley Road Market traders say there is a “complete lack of faith” in a proposed £1.5 million council investment that …

by Joshua Lamb/ March 7, 2020/ Business, Hackney, Local News, News/

Future of Westfield Croydon in doubt after further delays

The future of the planned Westfield Centre in Croydon was thrown into doubt last week after developers announced they were …

by Damali George/ March 2, 2020/ Business, Croydon, Lead Stories/

Great Hall is back

Graduation ceremonies for Goldsmiths, University of London will be back in the Great Hall in summer 2020 after completion of …

by Ibrahim Banat/ February 14, 2020/ Arts, Business, Education, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/

City Airport’s Master Plan runs into turbulence

London City Airport’s proposed £480m development programme continues. The development will see eight new aircraft stands equal to the size …

by Ellen Coughlan/ February 7, 2020/ Business, Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Free to All Gym Opens in Norbury Park

The fifth and final outdoor gym in South London created by a charity dedicated to improving mental well-being has opened …

by Melina Havoutis/ January 24, 2020/ Business, Croydon, Health, Lead Stories, Videos/

Croydon’s flourishing economy rich for development

Despite pockets of deprivation that fuel its rough-around-the-edges image, Croydon is now a thriving economy rich with potential for development, the ‘Croydon 10’ conference …

by Evie Breese/ November 22, 2019/ Business, Croydon, News/

Construction on New Cross enterprise hub to start in New Year

Construction on a new enterprise hub to link Goldsmiths, University of London with the wider community of New Cross and …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 22, 2019/ Business, Lewisham, News/

Mayor recognises booming businesses in Lewisham

Eight Lewisham businesses were recognized for their contributions to the community at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Award Ceremony last …

by Celine Wadhera/ November 14, 2019/ Business, Lewisham, News/

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/

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/

News in Brief

Hackney businessman leaves work to follow passion for non-alcoholic beverages. A Hackney businessman has left his city job to set …

by Bella White/ October 24, 2019/ Business, Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Music/

Whitechapel Bell Foundry owner hits back at anti-redevelopment campaign

The owner of Whitechapel Bell Foundry has told EastLondonLines that campaigners objecting to the redevelopment of the site have “misled …

by Bella White/ October 23, 2019/ Arts, Business, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

How Brexit will affect you

Parliament forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to write to the EU to request a further delay to Brexit yesterday (19 …

by Will Craigie/ October 20, 2019/ Business, Croydon, EU Referendum, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Historic England steps in to save chapel, pub and chimney in Tower Hamlets

A 19th-century building named The Chapel in Oxford House, Bethnal Green, is among 36 at-risk sites saved for the nation this …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ October 18, 2019/ Arts, Business, Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Dalston locals protest plans to open Pret on Kingsland Road

Plans by the sandwich chain Pret a Manger to open a branch in Dalston have dismayed locals who claims it …

by Georgia Ridout/ October 11, 2019/ Business, Hackney, News/

Developers submit revised plans for ‘urban quarter’ in Shoreditch

New plans for the regeneration of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard have been submitted to the Greater London Authority (GLA). The scheme, a joint …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 25, 2019/ Business, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Return to Teach: Meet the woman improving flexibility for teachers with children

Holly Power was frustrated. Yet another talented teacher she knew left work because they could not juggle childcare and the …

by Sarah Benhamou/ July 5, 2019/ Business, Education, Lewisham/

Sustainable office building in Canary Wharf to feature living green wall

A 24-storey development nearing completion in Canary Wharf is set to become one of the most sustainable office buildings in …

by Nai-Yu Chen/ June 26, 2019/ Business, Environment, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney community cafe the Stour Space secures lease after threat of closure

A community-led cafe, arts and events space in Hackney is celebrating after securing a new 18-month lease via a crowd-funding …

by Nina Jones/ May 31, 2019/ Arts, Business, Hackney, News/

Building to start on Old Street Roundabout over bank holiday weekend

Building work on Old Street roundabout will start tonight even if Hackney council are set to oppose TfL’s plans for …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 24, 2019/ Business, Hackney, News/

Publican launches campaign to save the White Hart pub in New Cross

A New Cross pub and popular music venue is under threat after the owner of the building submitted an application …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 19, 2019/ Business, Lewisham, Local News, News/

Union to set up food banks for local hospital staff caught in payroll switch

The GMB Union  will set up food banks for low paid hospital workers in south-east London after outsourcing giant ISS announced …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ April 6, 2019/ Business, Health, Lewisham, Politics, Uncategorized/

Council backs rent cap to protect creative industries in Hackney Wick

  Rent controls are to be imposed on properties in the Hackney Wick area to  protect creative businesses. The area …

by Sarah Antoun/ March 28, 2019/ Arts, Business, Environment, Hackney, Housing, Local News/

Saving Frank Wang: customers rally round popular coffee seller forced to sell equipment

After 15 years serving coffee to a loyal band of customers outside Bethnal Green Underground station, Frank Wang arrived at …

by Zoe Ettinger/ November 26, 2018/ Business, Features, General Features, Tower Hamlets/

US brewpub latest to join craft beer hub in Shoreditch

A US-based beer company has opened a new brewpub on Shoreditch High Street, the latest additioin to a throng of …

by Zoe Ettinger/ November 23, 2018/ Business, Features/

Campaigners appeal to Khan to stop Britannia plan

Campaigners have appealed to Sadiq Khan to stop redevelopment plans for the Britannia Leisure Centre in Hackney. In an email …

by Ilaria Grasso-Macola/ November 15, 2018/ Business, Hackney/

Cheesecake restaurant smashes sales in Canary Wharf

After going on a long search for delicious cheesecake and failing, Sean Jay, 46, founder of The Great British Cheesecake, …

by Alika Francis/ November 2, 2018/ Business, Features, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney campaigners fight back against new rules forcing bars to close by midnight

Hackney residents have hit back against council restrictions forcing new bars in the borough to close by midnight at weekends, …

by Kitty Boyle/ October 29, 2018/ Arts, Business, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, Music/

Never gonna give you hop- Rick Astley opens bar in Shoreditch

80s pop star Rick Astley has opened a bar in Shoreditch, serving ales themed around his name and music. The …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 23, 2018/ Business, Hackney, News/

From post-Grenfell support to tasty roti, NuDawn breaks over Hackney’s melting pot

Walking into NuDawn from Well Street in Hackney, you are welcomed by a set of picture frames showing stories of …

by Saidu Dansadau/ July 1, 2018/ Arts, Business, General Features, Local News/

Meet the Trader: find the wacky and wonderful at Deptford Quirk

Nestled between the houses on a residential street in Lewisham, there is an odd window display. As you step in …

by Katrina Fairhurst/ June 11, 2018/ Arts, Arts Features, Business, Meet The Traders/

Artists in Hackney Wick set for studio spaces thanks to Olympic Park project

An innovative project to create studios and spaces for small businesses and artists in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park near Hackney …

by Erenata Kadrolli/ May 4, 2018/ Arts, Business, Hackney, News, Uncategorized/

Sustainable fashion activists stage event in Shoreditch on anniversary of Bangladesh tragedy

Supporters of sustainable ethical fashion are attending a series of pop-ups and panels at The Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch …

by Grace Goslin/ April 26, 2018/ Arts, Business, Hackney, News/

Peanut traders’ illegal lock-up near Tower of London shut down by council

A shack under Fenchurch Street railway station used to roast and store peanuts by unlicensed street traders half-a-mile from the …

by Roza Andreou/ March 24, 2018/ Business, Crime, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Bicycles for refugees charity expands to cope with rising demand

A London charity that provides donated bicycles to refugees opened a new facility in Deptford this week following a massive …

by Edward Spratt/ February 23, 2018/ Business, Lewisham, Local News/

Police tell East Londoners ‘it’s nothing to do with us’ as KFC chicken shortage hits home

Only a handful of KFC chicken shops were operating in the Eastlondonlines boroughs due to chicken shortages caused by delivery …

by Tamara Chagaeva/ February 21, 2018/ Business, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Car sharing firm expands service in Hackney and Lewisham

Drivers in Hackney and Lewisham using the car sharing firm, Zipcar, can now leave vehicles in more destinations following the …

by Sam Quashi-Idun/ January 23, 2018/ Business, Environment, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Transport/

New Addington businesses secure five more years of funding

Local businesses in New Addington have secured £30,000 funding to regenerate the area, following a vote to continue the business …

by Chloe James/ December 10, 2017/ Business, Croydon, News/

New programme launched to help develop Lewisham’s creative and digital businesses

A scheme was launched in Lewisham last month to help entrepreneurs who are at the beginning stages of setting up …

by Mayran Osman/ December 6, 2017/ Business, Employment, Local News, News/

Shops and community ventures call for support to offset the Westfield focus

Local businesses and community organisations have urged the council to offer them more support following the approval of the new …

by Emma Snaith/ December 2, 2017/ Business, Croydon, Features, News/