Goldsmiths students accuse senior management of ‘blatant hypocrisy’ at Free Palestine rally A group of around 80 students gathered at Goldsmiths College for a pro-Palestinian rally on Wednesday, accusing the university’s senior … by Imogen Adam/ October 19, 2023/ Events, Lewisham, News/
Lewisham football club accuse referees of unconscious bias against Black players A south London football club has expressed its ‘disappointment and frustration’ after the referee sent one of its players off … by Alexander Entwistle/ October 19, 2023/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Sports/
Step into a Windrush generation front room as interactive exhibition opens at Horniman Museum Journey back in time and take a seat in a recreation of Windrush generation living room this weekend. The Horniman … by Chez Vitalis/ October 18, 2023/ Arts, Events, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Society/
Steep rent rises are pricing Lewisham residents out of the borough “I almost have no idea how I have remained a resident in Lewisham during this time,” says Laurence Verfaillie, 63, … by Chez Vitalis/ October 17, 2023/ Features, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, People/
Lewisham homelessness initiative closing the gap on £10m fundraiser goal A Lewisham charity is fighting to reach its fundraising goal to develop a community hub and accommodation for young adults … by Alexander Entwistle/ October 16, 2023/ Features, Housing, Lewisham, News, People/
Man accused of murder in Lewisham after alleged stab victim died in hospital A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a 21-year-old man, who died over a year after a street … by Imogen Adam/ October 12, 2023/ Crime, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Train Strikes: ASLEF union members join picket lines across ELL boroughs Members of ASLEF, Britain’s union for train drivers walked out across the country on 4 October, due to ongoing disputes … by Imogen Adam/ October 5, 2023/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, People, Transport/
What’s On this month: Celebrating Black History Month across the boroughs October is Black History Month – a time to celebrate Black cultural heritage, African and Caribbean history and recognise the … by Alexander Entwistle/ October 5, 2023/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Society, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/
Lewisham Bathhouse refurbishment stalled due to funding issues Plans to modernise the historic Ladywell Playtower, complete with a four-screen cinema and 33 private homes have stalled due to … by Lilly Khaokham/ October 4, 2023/ Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Solicitor by day, novelist by night Bestselling author Nadine Matheson tells us how she found inspiration on her Deptford doorstep by Dara Coker/ April 25, 2023/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
This small press publishes Nobel laureates, but still has two feet in Deptford Fitzcarraldo Editions talk about the Deptford Literature Festival, winning the Goldsmiths Prize and the problem with UK publishing by Harry Thorfinn-George/ April 25, 2023/ Arts Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Uncategorized/
A decade since ‘I do’: celebrating same-sex marriage in London This week we are celebrating 10 years since the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act. We explore its … by ELL Admin/ April 13, 2023/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
‘The four horsemen of the apocalypse have not turned up as people said they would’ Lewisham Councillor James J Walsh helped force the Marriage Act through parliament and explains why gay activism must be continued … by Alice Bourne/ April 13, 2023/ Features, Lewisham, Local Hero, Politics/
The pub that has helped Lewisham party since the 1850s The Amersham Arms has seen it all and offered every type of entertainment possible – an organ sitting outside, games … by Ralph Heseltine/ April 12, 2023/ Features, Lewisham, Uncategorized/
The Eastlondonlines Gay Wedding Directory Need a LGBTQ+ friendly photographer? A designer dress? A triple-layered rainbow cake? This exclusive local directory has everything you need … by ELL Admin/ April 11, 2023/ Business, Community, Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
‘I’ve seen children nearly get run over’ – Lewisham headteacher talks about the need for zebra crossing Campaigners gathered on March 20 to rally support for a zebra crossing at the Manwood Road and Ewhurst Road junction, … by Molly Smith/ April 10, 2023/ Lewisham/
The campaigner’s guide to saving your local green space Anna-Maria Cahalane raised £100,000 to save her local wood. Here, she explains the steps you can take if your local … by Rebecca Robinson/ April 7, 2023/ Community, Environment, Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local Hero, People/
A local twitcher’s guide to birdwatching in London Naturalist Howard Vaughan tells ELL why there is no better way to connect with nature - and how you can … by Isabel Jackson/ April 6, 2023/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
If trees could talk: a day in the life of a park Welcome to Telegraph Hill Lower Park, where the lives of local people converge and their stories intertwine. We hung out … by Rebecca Robinson/ April 5, 2023/ Environment, Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, People, Summer/
Step into spring with our favourite Eastlondonlines parks Dog walking, jogging or picnics, this definitive guide rounds up the best parks for you by Rebecca Robinson/ April 4, 2023/ Croydon, Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Summer, Tower Hamlets/
NatureELL: green space in the city Now spring has sprung, there is no better time to make the most of your local green spaces. Spending time … by Isabel Jackson/ April 4, 2023/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Connect, learn, heal, grow: reap the benefits of community gardens ELL meets the people who are using local green spaces to help their communities by Isabel Jackson/ April 4, 2023/ Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Is youth theatre the solution for stressed-out teens? Post-pandemic, the number of young people with mental health conditions has soared. We ask whether role play and fantasy could … by Ella Duggan/ April 3, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Community, Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, People, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham: London’s most stressful commute A survey has named Lewisham as one of the most stressful commutes in Britain. So how are commuters braving the … by Ruth Hallows/ April 1, 2023/ Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham/
Meet the Trader: The made-in-Deptford clothing brand championing slow fashion At his pop-up shop in the middle of Brockley, Michael Curniffe spoke about the history of his clothing business and … by Alexander Entwistle/ March 30, 2023/ Events, Features, Lewisham, Meet The Traders, People, What To Do This Week/
Dogs may soon be banned from certain green spaces Lewisham Council is running an eight-week consultation with locals about the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to … by Alexander Entwistle/ March 24, 2023/ Crime, Environment, Health, Lewisham, News/
Meet Boudicca Collins, the artist decorating Lewisham streets Lewisham fine artist, Boudicca Collins, has spent the past 10 years of her life painting professionally. Her love for art … by Lilly Khaokham/ March 22, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Lewisham, People/
Lewisham free tennis courts will soon be chargeable Four free-to-access tennis courts in Lewisham are set to be renovated by Lewisham Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), … by Molly Smith/ March 18, 2023/ Community, Health, Lewisham, Sports/
Lewisham’s Migration Museum celebrates Ireland on St Patrick’s Day The Migration Museum in Lewisham celebrated St Patrick’s Day by taking visitors on a story-telling tour of the museum. People … by Molly Smith/ March 17, 2023/ Community, Lewisham/
Coronation celebration: When are deadlines for council funding? Residents in Croydon, Hackney and Lewisham have between two days and three weeks to apply for council funding for their … by Molly Smith/ March 17, 2023/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
The local literature festival where there is something for everyone Organisers Tom MacAndrew and Ruth Harrison talk about how they curated this year’s programme of Deptford Literature Festival to mirror … by ELL Admin/ March 16, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Lewisham, Uncategorized, Upcoming/
Lewisham council to buy 300 homes for homeless families Three hundred homes will be bought for homeless families by Lewisham Council in a new scheme aimed at providing emergency … by Alexander Entwistle/ March 16, 2023/ Housing, Lewisham, News/
‘Picket line full of power’: Goldsmiths UCU members continue to fight for change Members of Goldsmiths UCU joined 150 other universities across the UK in striking today, due to a national ongoing dispute … by Imogen Adam/ March 16, 2023/ Community, Education, Events, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
How strikes affect EastLondonLine’s boroughs By Sidra Jadgal and Zygimantas Mascinskas All four Eastlondonlines boroughs have been affected by the major national strikes by teachers, … by ELL Admin/ March 15, 2023/ Community, Education, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, News, Politics, Uncategorized/
Witnesses sought as man left with life-threatening injuries in a robbery Lewisham Metropolitan Police have released a picture of a man who they think is connected to a violent robbery that … by Sidra Jadgal/ March 12, 2023/ Crime, Lewisham, News, News/
London Fire Brigade warns about the dangers of e-bike chargers The London Fire brigade has issued a warning about the use and charging of e-bikes and scooters after a flat … by Sidra Jadgal/ March 12, 2023/ Lewisham, Local News, News/
Cost of living crisis: 66 per cent rise in Lewisham Foodbank users The number of Lewisham residents using the local food bank in the first two months of this year have increased … by Lilly Khaokham/ March 11, 2023/ Community, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Lewisham residents begin voting for Black Female Icons Lewisham residents are taking part in a vote for the creation of three murals of significant Black women from the … by Lilly Khaokham/ March 11, 2023/ Arts, Lewisham, Society/
Meet the Traders: “Malaysian Deli is a love letter to my hometown” Home is as much a place as it is a feeling. That’s what Mekja from Malaysian Deli strives to cultivate … by ELL Admin/ March 9, 2023/ Features, General Features, Lewisham, Meet The Traders, People/
Lewisham to minimise time children spend ‘out of hours’ in police stations Lewisham Council have confirmed that they are working closely with police to reduce the amount of time that children (0 … by Imogen Adam/ March 9, 2023/ Lewisham, News/