Specials Archive

New Year appeal for families to donate unwanted toys after Christmas

Hackney Council is hoping to stage their very own ‘Toy Story’ this New Year by partnering with the Forest Recycling …

by Gregory Robinson/ December 20, 2018/ Christmas, Lead Stories/

Compost from recycled Christmas trees no longer returned to Hackney’s green spaces

Though Christmas is widely touted as the season of giving, it is also the season also for rampant consumerism.  In …

by Dina Nagapetyants/ December 19, 2018/ Christmas, Environment, Hackney/

Family lights up Lewisham for charity with Santa, sleighs and snow….

A Lewisham resident is helping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by filling his garden with an abundance of …

by Lisa Henderson/ December 18, 2018/ Christmas, Lewisham/

Charity embarks on Christmas challenge to serve breakfast to the homeless

The Whitechapel Mission will be opening its doors every day of December to give homeless people a hot breakfast. Unlike …

by Sam Hancock/ December 17, 2018/ Christmas, Local News/

Hundreds of hampers collected for elderly in Christmas charity appeal

A local charity has collected 500 hampers full of holiday favourites as well as toiletries and hygiene products for vulnerable elderly people …

by Erin Cavoto/ December 17, 2018/ Christmas, Croydon/

Nightingale estate’s Christmas panto unites older and younger residents

Residents of a crime and anti-social behaviour affected Hackney estate have collaborated with a community theatre company to create a …

by Gregory Robinson/ December 9, 2018/ Arts, Arts Features, Christmas, Hackney/

What’s on this week

by Olivia Campbell/ December 7, 2018/ Christmas, What's On This Week/

Daby retains Lewisham East for Labour but Lib Dems cut majority to come second

Janet Daby was elected as the new Labour MP for Lewisham East but with a massively reduced majority as the …

by Marlen Kremer/ June 15, 2018/ ELLection, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Uncategorized/

Anti-racist campaign attacks “Islamophobic” candidate in Lewisham by-election

Anti-racism campaigners have isssued a warning over the anti-Islam views held by Anne Marie Waters, a former UKIP member and …

by Marlen Kremer/ June 8, 2018/ ELLection, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society/

Local Elections 2018 – Labour Hold

by Roza Andreou/ May 7, 2018/ Croydon, Data, ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

London Mayoral Elections 2018 – Labour holds firm

by Roza Andreou/ May 5, 2018/ Croydon, Data, ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

On the eve of local elections, how will each party tackle air pollution?

Hackney Liberal Democrats have accused Mayor Phillip Glanville of inadequate efforts in reducing air pollution immediately ahead of Thursday’s mayoral …

by Callum Haslehurst-Mackenzie/ May 2, 2018/ ELLection, Hackney, Local News, News, Politics, Society/

Football players hand out presents to sick children at Lewisham hospital to spread Christmas cheer

Millwall players spread Christmas cheer to sick children this week, surprising youngsters at Lewisham Hospital with presents, kick-abouts and advent …

by Lucinda Diamond/ December 14, 2017/ Christmas, Lewisham, Uncategorized/

Police fundraiser to replace pensioner’s stolen 26-year-old Austin Metro

Police in Croydon will be raising money on Christmas Jumper Day this Friday to replace the much loved 26-year-old car …

by Chloe James/ December 13, 2017/ Christmas, News/

London’s lost toys become Christmas presents for disadvantaged Lewisham children

Hundreds of toys and games lost on London’s transport system will be donated to disadvantaged children in Lewisham and other …

by Ella Milburn/ December 10, 2017/ Christmas, Lewisham, Local News, Transport/

From Christmas trees to festive food: How a Lewisham project is selling trees to feed those in need

A Lewisham-based project is selling Christmas trees to provide over 4000 meals for homeless people in the borough this Christmas. …

by Holly Pyne/ December 6, 2017/ Christmas/

Poplar MP visits Canary Wharf Tesco Branch to support food donation initiative

Jim Fitzpatrick, the Labour MP for Poplar and Limehouse has visited the Canary Wharf branch of Tesco to support the …

by Chloe Leung/ December 5, 2017/ Christmas, Local News, Specials, Tower Hamlets/

From burlesque to a satanic flea market: how to have a quirky Christmas

Today officially marks the first day of the Christmas season. This means we can tear open the first door on …

by Sophia Ankel/ December 1, 2017/ Christmas/

Christmas markets in the Eastlondonlines areas: craft stalls, cocktails and vegan cafes

December is here and the festive season in the EastLondonlines boroughs begins! Carols, mince pies and mulled wine can be …

by Polina Kato/ November 27, 2017/ Christmas, Events/

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 …

by Jamie Macwhirter/ November 14, 2017/ Christmas, Croydon, Events, News, Sports/

Hackney theatre company apologises after show is accused of “poor-shaming”

A Hackney theatre company has found itself in the middle of controversy after its new immersive theatre experience Cockney’tivity came …

by Courteney Mussell/ October 25, 2017/ Arts, Christmas, Hackney, Local News, News, Society/

#ELLection: Croydon’s Barwell ousted in Labour onslaught

The Housing Minister Gavin Barwell lost his seat in Croydon Central last night after a bitterly fought battle that saw …

by Alice French/ June 9, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Lead Stories/

#ELLection: Labour boosts majorities in Lewisham

Labour secured Lewisham again with an overwhelming majority in the borough’s three seats in last night’s general election. Vicky Foxcroft …

by Alex Wilson/ June 9, 2017/ ELLection, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

#ELLection: Hackney results

Diane Abbott increased her majority in Hackney North and Stoke Newington last night by 11,000 in a landslide victory – …

by Alastair Norton/ June 9, 2017/ ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics/

#ELLection – Labour maintains stronghold in Tower Hamlets

After a seismic night, the Tower Hamlets constituencies of Bethnal Green and Bow and Poplar and Limehouse remained Labour strongholds …

by Oliver Chapman/ June 9, 2017/ ELLection, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection live 2017

03.35am Labour seat for Lewisham West & Penge makes it a Labour Lewisham once again   Labour’s Ellie Reeves has …

by ELL Admin/ June 8, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics/

#ELLection: What lies ahead for young people and their careers

Young voters care passionately about issues such as job security – an issue that has not been centre stage of …

by Alice French/ June 7, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection: How the future of energy could affect your vote

The environment has not been topping the agenda in this year’s election campaign but for Hackney resident and renewable energy expert Agamemnon …

by Imogen Lodewyke/ June 5, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection: Our campaign to urge young people to vote

With only days to go until the general election, we at EastLondonLines believe it is vital to get young people voting and …

by Eshna Mangat/ May 30, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

VIDEO: #ELLections Are you registered and who will you vote for?

Voters around Goldsmiths University of London tell us who they will be voting for in the general election on June 8 …

by Joseph Green/ May 21, 2017/ ELLection, Lewisham, Videos/

#ELLection Exclusive: Shaun Bailey’s vision for young and old in Lewisham

Voters in Lewisham West and Penge can look forward to “different solutions to local issues” if they back the Conservatives on …

by Charlotte Leedham/ May 20, 2017/ ELLection, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

#ELLection: I want to make a difference, says Croydon’s young Tory hopeful

A self-described ‘social entrepreneur’, Samuel Kasumu, has already worked at Westminster, had a 10-year long political presence and founded a youth …

by Rebecca Holmshaw/ May 20, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Lead Stories, News/

#ELLection: Q&A with two Hackney residents campaigning for your vote

As part of Eastlondonlines’ build-up to the general election on June 8, we spoke to Hackney North and Shoreditch’s Liberal …

by Oliver Chapman/ May 19, 2017/ ELLection, Hackney, News/

ELLection: Affordable housing will be our priority, say Hackney Lib Dems

In the build-up to the general election in three week’s time, the Liberal Democrats have announced plans to tackle the …

by Udayan Sinha/ May 18, 2017/ ELLection, Hackney/

VIDEO: #ELLection, How will residents of Lewisham West and Penge vote on June 8?

Following the resignation of Labour MP Jim Dowd, ELL asked voters in the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham West and Penge …

by Charlotte Leedham/ May 16, 2017/ ELLection, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: Hackney candidates tell us why they deserve your vote

The candidates for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and Hackney South and Shoreditch have been officially announced by the four …

by Rianna Newman/ May 12, 2017/ ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/

ELLection: Football fan Willow, 72, fights Lewisham East as Pro-Millwall candidate

Ardent Millwall fan, Willow Winston, has announced she will be fighting as an independent candidate for the Lewisham East seat …

by Rianna Newman/ May 11, 2017/ ELLection, Lewisham, News, Politics/

#ELLection: Crime, poverty, mental health – the issues our MPs must tackle

With the general election now just four weeks away, ELL takes a look at some of the key issues that each of …

by Rianna Newman/ May 10, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, ELLection, Environment, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection How young voters can make a difference

While statistics from past general elections suggest a downward trend in voting among young people, close to half of voters …

by Victoria Lancaster/ May 10, 2017/ Data, ELLection, Politics, Society/

#ELLection: East London voter turnout on the rise – but could be better

The turnout rate for east London has risen steadily over the past 10 years, to the point where it is …

by Imogen Mills/ May 9, 2017/ Croydon, Data, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/