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Society Archive

‘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

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 Madeleine 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/

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 …
by Lana Sargeant/ 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 …
by Millie Forrest/ 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 …
by Shruti Nanda/ 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 …
by Kaeshelle Rianne Cooke/ 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 …
by Edward John/ 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 …
by Zixin Fan/ 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 …
by Victory Fasaye/ 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 …
by Eastlondonlines/ 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 …
by Felice Southwell/ June 2, 2020/ Arts, Lewisham, Music, Society/

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 …
by Shruti Nanda/ 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 …
by Victory Fasaye/ 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. …
by Antonina Mitkova/ June 1, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Features, Lewisham, Local News, Lockdown lifestyle, News, People, Society/
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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 …
by Joshua Lamb/ May 28, 2020/ Community, Health, Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News, News, Society/

‘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/

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/
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