Millwall ‘looking at alternative sites’ after inquiry clears council of landgrab allegations
Millwall Football Club are giving “full consideration” to the possibility of moving away from Lewisham and have already looked into …
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Boost for public access to sports in poorest parts of Hackney
Public access to sporting activities in some of the poorest parts of Hackney has been given a boost with an …
December 8, 2017/
Local News, News, Sports/
Crystal Palace launches £100m plans to increase capacity at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace Football Club are set to spend between £75 and £100 million to increase their stadium capacity from 26,000 …
December 4, 2017/
Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Sports/
“Major announcement” due soon on Selhurst Park development plans
In response to the speculation surrounding proposals to develop Crystal Palace’s stadium at Selhurst Park, Croydon Council have revealed they are …
Independent inquiry clears Lewisham council of ‘land grab’ claims over Millwall development
Accusations of impropriety over Lewisham Council’s plans to “seize” land around Millwall Football Club’s stadium by Compulsory Purchase Order are …
November 28, 2017/
Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Sports/
Tower Hamlets endure heavy defeat against league leaders Redbridge
Tower Hamlets FC suffered their second worst defeat of the season last night, losing 5-0 to Redbridge FC. This is …
November 21, 2017/
Local News, Sports, Tower Hamlets/
Crystal Palace denied crucial home win by battling Everton side
Boasting two of the worst defensive records in the Premier League this season, Crystal Palace and Everton unsurprisingly played out a frenzied …
November 20, 2017/
Local News, News, Sports/
Crystal Palace stars to host Boxpark Croydon Christmas lights switch-on
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is to switch on the Christmas lights at Boxpark Croydon next week, it was announced …
Croydon sports arena improvement works completed
A £25,000 makeover that closed the Croydon sports arena in South Norwood last month has resulted in brand new pole vault …
The anonymous blogger keeping cycling on the agenda in Hackney
Daily average cycle stages and trips made by bike in 2015 rose to 0.67 million, a leap of 63 per …
October 28, 2017/
Environment, Features, General Features, Hackney, Health, Local News, News, Sports, Transport/
Crystal Palace hunt for first win on the road since April
Crystal Palace are looking for their first away since April this year when they play Newcastle tomorrow. Andros Townsend returns …
Rugby match between rival Croydon schools cancelled amid crowd trouble fears
An annual rugby match between two Croydon rival schools, Whitgift School and The John Fisher School, has been called off to avoid a repeat of …
Crystal Palace set records for all the wrong reasons
Crystal Palace’s disastrous goalless start to the 2017/18 Premier League campaign is the worst start to a season in football …
Youth sports in crisis in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation (THYSF) says it is in “peril” after failing to secure extra funding from the council. The …
July 12, 2017/
Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society, Sports, Tower Hamlets/
Player picture mix up causes Tweet Stormz
Croydon rapper Stormzy was mistaken for new Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku in yesterday’s edition of The Herald. The …
Who could replace Sam Allardyce as Crystal Palace manager?
With Sam Allardyce riding off into the sunset of retirement after successfully securing Crystal Palace’s Premier League status for another …
Crystal Palace Manager Sam Allardyce Resigns
Sam Allardyce has resigned as manager of Crystal Palace, and indicated his retirement from football management. Allardyce has announced his …
Crystal Palace launch new home kit
Crystal Palace FC have launched their new home kit, ahead of the 2017/18 season, which features Lewisham and Croydon, as well …
Millwall celebrate promotion to the Championship
Millwall FC has achieved promotion to the Championship after a dramatic 1-0 win over Bradford City in the play-off final …
May 22, 2017/
Lewisham, Local News, News, Sports/
Can Sakho, Heaton and Moukandjo help strengthen Crystal Palace next season?
Crystal Palace face fellow strugglers Hull City in a crucial match to secure Premier League survival for the 2017/2018 campaign. …
May 10, 2017/
Commentary, Croydon, Sports, Uncategorized/
Millwall to face Bradford at Wembley – just one win away from the Championship
Millwall will be heading to the play-off final at Wembley for the second year in a row after an exhilarating …
Crystal Palace could face takeover from Chinese sports company
Crystal Palace could be in for an overhaul with a Chinese marketing company looking to invest in the Croydon-based club. …
May 5, 2017/
Croydon, Events, Features, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Sports/
Race for Wembley begins: Millwall face Scunthorpe in play-off semi final
Shaun Hutchinson’s 85th minute goal during the 4-3 win over Bristol Rovers on Sunday saw Millwall stride into the …
May 2, 2017/
Events, Lewisham, Local News, News, Sports/
Millwall have promotion in their sights ahead of crucial clash at Bristol
With 1,279 fans travelling with them for support and many more tuning in at home, Millwall’s search for a play-off …
April 28, 2017/
Lead Stories, Lewisham, Sports, Uncategorized/
Usain Bolt and Mo Farah will thrill crowds at London’s Olympic Park this summer
The world’s best athletes are coming to London this summer to compete in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World …
April 27, 2017/
Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Sports, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
Millwall: £333 Barcelona: £113 – a season ticket for the world’s greatest team is cheaper than your local club
To kick off our series Lost Lions: where are Millwall’s fans? we look at the club’s sky-high ticket prices, and ask whether they are keeping Millwall …
April 20, 2017/
Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Sports/
Lost Lions: Millwall can regain their disappearing fans
In the final part of our series Lost Lions: where are Millwall’s fans? we visit The Den for Millwall vs Port Vale to soak up the match-day …
April 6, 2017/
Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Sports/
Quiz: Are you a fickle Millwall fan?
Are YOU a fickle Millwall fan? In today’s part of our series Lost Lions we touch upon the so-called “glory-hunters” …
Infographic: Cheaper, better alternatives to being a Millwall season ticket holder
At £333, Millwall’s season tickets cost more than both Barcelona’s and Real Madrid’s. If you are a hard-up fan, here are …
Lost Lions: where are Millwall’s fans?
Millwall Football Club has been suffering from poor attendance figures for decades. Today, ELL starts a three-part series – Lost …
April 4, 2017/
Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Sports/
Real Madrid opens new football school in Croydon
Featuring some of the best players in the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, Real Madrid are consistently …
Why Millwall promotion will be good for players, fans and Lewisham
From disputes with the council regarding the possible relocation of their home ground The Den to a shock FA Cup …
Croydon’s Jimi Manuwa lights up sold-out O2 Arena at UFC fight night
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion in the world, returned to London on Saturday in …
Police hunting Millwall fans after Tottenham FA clash
Police are searching for Millwall Fans in relation to racist chanting directed at Tottenham Hotspur player Heung Min-Son during the FA Cup …
Changing the football fan stereotype with Clapton Ultras
The average stereotype of a London football fan is not pretty. He might be a broad cockney middle-aged man; perhaps …
March 16, 2017/
Features, General Features, Sports, Tower Hamlets/
Chelsea and Rangers to raise money for Croydon tram crash families
International football legends who played for Chelsea and Glasgow Rangers are holding a charity match to raise money for people affected by …
Can the Eagles beat the drop?
When Sam Allardyce was appointed Crystal Palace manager on December 23 2016, the Eagles were a lowly 17th in the …
Crystal Palace fixtures changed
Palace fans will have the option to view their games on TV after three fixtures were moved to be …
March 3, 2017/
Croydon, Local News, News, Sports/
Police hunting 18 men in connection with violence at Millwall v Leicester City match
Millwall fans invaded the pitch after winning against Leicester City last month, leading to violence between both set of fans, with …
March 1, 2017/
Crime, Local News, News, Society, Sports/
Ohara Davies – Derry Mathews press conference gets heated
Hackney-born boxer Ohara Davies exchanged heated words with Derry Mathews during their press conference on Monday in Liverpool, ahead of …