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 …
Society Archive
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 …
‘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 …
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 …
March 10, 2021/
Croydon, Environment, Society/
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Opening up the conversation
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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,” …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
November 10, 2020/
Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Croydon volunteering charity Gig Buddies adapts to offer online support
“It’s been tough for us, as it has for everyone,” says Cherilyn Yeates of charity initiative Gig Buddies. “Our whole …
October 21, 2020/
Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, General Features, Society/
Black Lives Matter banner defaced on Hackney church
A Black Lives Matter banner displayed on the wall of New Unity – a non-religious church in Hackney, has been …
October 15, 2020/
Hackney, Lead Stories, Society/
“Let’s Talk”: Keeping the vulnerable safe during the pandemic
With thousands of residents in Hackney asked to self-isolate due to their age or underlying health conditions, the Council has …
June 26, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, Local News, Society/
Social distancing and serious learning – the challenges facing one Hackney school
Lockdown and social distancing have created new challenges for one of Britain’s most deprived schools. The pandemic has affected student …
June 25, 2020/
Coronavirus, Education, Features, General Features, News, Society/
Lewisham artist’s tapestry tales of lockdown life
Embroidery artist Tina Crawford has made the most out of lockdown, using isolation to engage with new audiences and start …
June 23, 2020/
Arts, Arts Features, Coronavirus, Features, Society/
Resources packs delivered to help children studying during lockdown
Local people have donated hundreds of items to fill more than 700 resources packs for deprived children studying at home …
June 22, 2020/
Education, Lewisham, Local News, Society/
Docklands statue of merchant linked to slavery removed after campaign
Campaigners have welcomed the removed of the statue of Robert Milligan, an 18th century Scottish merchant whose fortune derived from …
June 12, 2020/
Community, Education, Environment, Lead Stories, Local News, Society/
Public treat green spaces as litter bins and toilets after lockdown eases
By Shruti Nanda and Edward John News that up to six people can meet outdoors has led to hundreds of …
June 12, 2020/
Coronavirus, Environment, Local News, News, Society/
Virus forces cancellation of Deptford Pride 2020
Deptford Pride 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19, joining a long list of LGBT+ events to be cancelled this …
Hackney urges Government to extend eviction ban
Hackney Council has urged the Government to extend the ban on local authority evictions amid fears from private renters of …
June 2, 2020/
Coronavirus, Hackney, Housing, Local News, News, Society/
Anti-plastic group goes online to panel discussions
The virus has forced campaign group Plastic Free Hackney to take to Instagram to host live panel discussions about single-use …
June 2, 2020/
Community, Environment, Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle, Society/
Parenting during a pandemic
When Lewisham residents James and Amy Howard welcomed their son Wolfie in February, they were quite relaxed about the pandemic. …
June 1, 2020/
Community, Coronavirus, Features, Lewisham, Local News, Lockdown lifestyle, News, People, Society/
Vicky Foxcroft backs charity in fight against unnecessary institutionalisation
Vicky Foxcroft the Labour MP for Lewisham Deptford has thrown her weight behind a Lewisham charity after she signed their …