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Society Archive

Officers who carried out Child Q strip search moved to desk duties

The two female officers involved in the strip-search of a young black schoolgirl in Hackney have been moved to desk …
by Helena Venables/ March 25, 2022/ Community, Education, Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Society, Uncategorized/

Croydon Council launches equality pledge to promote inclusiveness

Croydon Council is urging organisations in the borough to embrace and promote ‘complete inclusiveness’ within the workplace by launching the …
by Daria Andonova/ March 24, 2022/ Croydon, Local News, Society/

Tower Hamlets charity wins anti-hate competition

A local charity has won the Tower Hamlets competition for raising awareness against hate crimes after acquiring the largest number …
by Oliver Davies/ March 23, 2022/ Community, Crime, Local News, News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Three weeks into the Russian attack on Ukraine: how our local communities have responded 

Three weeks after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the show of solidarity from countries in Europe and …
by Giannino Arrigoni/ March 17, 2022/ Community, Features, General Features, Local News, People, Society/

Bank of Things offers free everyday essentials to young people

Many young people in Lewisham will now have access to free everyday necessities from a ‘Bank of Things’ community donation …
by Miri de Villers/ February 21, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/

New youth centre to open in honour of murdered Croydon teenager

A new youth centre named after a teenage boy stabbed to death in Croydon last month is to be created …
by Joe Coughlan/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Crime, Croydon, Education, Local News, News, Society, Uncategorized/

Keeping the pandemic paw-friendly: Croydon’s dog warden recognised by RSPCA

As special recognition for her work during the pandemic, Croydon’s dog warden Tara Boswell, recently received a PawPrint Gold award …
by Joseph Arthur/ January 17, 2022/ Features, People, Society/

Hoxton museum plans to move statue of slave trader following protests

The statue of a slave ship owner that adorns the entrance to a Hoxton museum is expected to be moved …
by Hadia Bakkar/ November 20, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News, Society/

Film screening in Dalston to mark 30 years of Anti-Racist Alliance

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Anti-Racist Alliance, a film screening and fundraiser are being held tomorrow evening at …
by Isabella Nova/ November 19, 2021/ Arts, Events, Hackney, News, Society, Upcoming/

Charity seeks funding to support free meals for Hackney vulnerable

A community cookery school and charity based in Hackney has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund their meal support service …
by Valentina Colo/ November 19, 2021/ Features, General Features, Society/

Covid volunteers honoured at festival of events in Tower Hamlets

A festival of community events will be taking place in Tower Hamlets this week to show appreciation for the locals …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ November 4, 2021/ Coronavirus, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Whitechapel locals reflect on £9.3m facelift as Crossrail opening approaches

Whitechapel Road is to get a facelift with new street lighting, better pavements and more greenery after the council secured …
by Nozrul Ahmed/ November 3, 2021/ Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Friends gather at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to remember victim of alleged homophobic attack

Friends of a man killed in a suspected homophobic attack in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park spoke of his ‘pure soul’ …
by Nozrul Ahmed/ October 13, 2021/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Musicians without festivals: surviving another year of uncertainty

“I feel like my memory of the South London jazz scene in full swing is already fading, because I just …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ May 31, 2021/ Arts Features, Features, Lewisham, Music, People, Society/

How Croydon is tackling rough sleeping

Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon councils have received government grants of over £1m to tackle rough sleeping, Croydon receiving the …
by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ May 25, 2021/ Croydon, Data, Features, Housing, Society/

‘A piece of cake’: the silver surfers who got online

Elderly people are the least likely group to get online: 42% never use the internet at all. Will the pandemic …
by Clara Murray/ March 31, 2021/ Data, Features, People, Society/

Croydon residents urged to vote for climate-friendly candidates

Croydon Climate Action is urging Croydon residents to help fight for a climate-friendly London by voting in the capital’s mayoral …
by Emily-Rose Payne/ March 10, 2021/ Croydon, Environment, Society/

Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Opening up the conversation

When Adele, not her real name, joined Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) at 21, her compulsion with food had spiralled out …
by Monet Olrod/ March 7, 2021/ Community, Features, People, Society/

Future of Goldsmiths: staff and students hold virtual picket

Academic staff and students at Goldsmiths, University of London held a virtual picket in response to senior management’s restructuring plan …
by Maddie Metcalfe/ March 7, 2021/ Community, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

Children’s charity praised by council for work during pandemic

A Hackney children’s charity has been praised by the local council for the positive impact they have made on the …
by Cara Houlton/ March 2, 2021/ Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, Society/

Solving the Catch-22 for the homeless by giving them an address to call their home

A social-enterprise tackling homelessness, is currently being piloted in Lewisham. ELL spoke to its founder, Chris Hildrey. For people who …
by Dominique Boulan/ December 17, 2020/ Features, Lewisham, People, Society/

Award-winning community store appeals for public support

A Lewisham community store won the Mayor of London’s community champion award on International Volunteers Day, last week. ELL spoke …
by Dominique Boulan/ December 9, 2020/ Lewisham, Society/

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/

Millwall players will link arms but not take the knee at QPR match tonight

Millwall players will not ‘take the knee’ for their Championship fixture with Queens Park Rangers tonight – instead the players …
by Daniel King/ December 8, 2020/ Society, Sports/

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/

Migrant charity provides community Christmas meal

Akwaaba, Hackney’s social centre for migrants and refugees, is preparing a special Christmas meal for their community this Sunday. They …
by Clotilde Nogues/ December 5, 2020/ Hackney, Society/

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/

Croydon in talks with Government over financial bail out

Croydon council have issued a second Section 114 notice and have said it will continue to do so every 21 …
by Isabelle Walker/ December 3, 2020/ Croydon, Politics, Society/

Toy donations appeal as campaigners warn 200,000 London children may receive no Christmas presents

Residents have been encouraged to donate what they can to the East London Business Alliance’s “most important toy appeal ever,” …
by Aisha Payne/ December 3, 2020/ Christmas, Society/

Face to face with local history: Hackney Museum reopens its doors

Hackney Museum will reopen its doors for pre-booked “Covid-secure” visits from tomorrow, Thursday, following the easing of the national lockdown. …
by Scarlett Sherriff/ December 2, 2020/ Local News, Society/

Hundreds protest as five Croydon libraries threatened with closure

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to save South Norwood Library from closure since Croydon council proposed cutting …
by Fiona Holland/ December 2, 2020/ Croydon, Education, Local News, News, Society/

Council backs making misogyny a hate crime

Proposals to make misogyny a hate crime have been backed by Lewisham Council. The proposal by the Law Commission comes …
by Anna Prudhomme/ December 1, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/

The Library of Things: no books, but plenty of sewing machines and saws

Two lending libraries stocked with everything from karaoke sets to circular saws will open next year in Hackney, as part …
by Clara Murray/ November 28, 2020/ Hackney, Local News, Society/

‘All voices will be heard’ in £3m Bow traffic changes

Bow residents will get another chance to have their say on £3 million eco-friendly street changes, after doubts were raised …
by Clara Murray/ November 27, 2020/ Environment, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

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/

Everything you need within a 15 minute walk – the post-pandemic ideal for Croydon

Speedy access to green spaces and “thriving town centres” are essential in a post-pandemic era, say campaigners who are hoping …
by Fiona Holland/ November 17, 2020/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Local News, News, Society, Transport/

Orthodox rabbis object to COVID restrictions on prayer and weddings

Charedi Jewish weddings and public worship in Hackney are unlikely to return before the end of lockdown, despite objections from …
by Weronika Strzyzynska/ November 13, 2020/ Hackney, Society/

Lewisham to become Borough of Sanctuary for refugees

Lewisham will become an official Borough of Sanctuary, with the goal of creating a welcoming space for refugees, migrants, and …
by Thomas Newlove/ November 12, 2020/ Lewisham, Society/

Campaigners fuming over changes to historic Shoreditch estate

Campaigners are battling a “rushed” move by Tower Hamlets Council to pedestrianise a heritage Shoreditch council estate that residents say …
by Clara Murray/ November 10, 2020/ Features, Society/

Families criticise plans to close three adult care facilities

Families have criticised plans to close three adult day care centres in Tower Hamlets as the council battles to reduce …
by Daniel King/ November 10, 2020/ Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
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