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#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/
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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/

#ELLection: Ellie Reeves reveals her plans for Lewisham West and Penge

Avoiding a hard Brexit, remaining part of the single market and prioritising local issues are the election promises forming the campaign …
by Charlotte Leedham/ May 2, 2017/ Education, ELLection, General Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Politics, Society/

#ELLection: Croydon Central to be hard fought as parties fight slender margin

Few constituencies in the country will be as tightly fought as Croydon Central in the run-up to next month’s general …
by Joseph Green/ May 2, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Features, Local News, Politics, Society/

#ELLection: Tower Hamlets hoping to maintain Labour stronghold

The two Labour MPs representing the constituencies within Tower Hamlets will be hoping to retain their relatively safe seats on …
by Rebecca Holmshaw/ April 28, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
Jim Dowd stepped down after announcement of snap election.

#ELLection: Lewisham MP Jim Dowd will not defend seat at general election

Labour MP Jim Dowd, who has served Lewisham West and Penge for 25 years, is to stand down following the …
by Charlotte Leedham/ April 26, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Politics, Uncategorized/
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#ELLection: Hackney Lib Dems look to be thorn in Labour’s side

Hackney residents may have noticed that the Liberal Democrats have already started campaigning in earnest. They are targeting the Labour …
by Oliver Chapman/ April 26, 2017/ ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Politics, Specials, Uncategorized/
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#ELLection: East London boroughs prepare for polling day 2017

Following Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to hold a snap general election on June 8, Eastlondonlines is launching a series of election-based …
by Victoria Lancaster/ April 26, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, Politics, Specials, Uncategorized/

VIDEO: Lewisham hospital joins NHS protest 

Lewisham hospital staff joined the tens of thousands of protesters who marched on Saturday in protest against proposed NHS cuts that …
by Imogen Mills/ March 7, 2017/ Health, Lewisham, Politics, Save Lewisham A&E, Videos/

What Christmas Means to Me…

In the latest in our series on the theme of the meaning of Christmas to different culture, Marie Segger writes …
by Marie Segger/ December 20, 2016/ Christmas, Lead Stories/

Church services for Christmas around the Eastlondonlines boroughs

  Christmas is nearly upon and ‘tis the season to be jolly! If you’re wondering where in the East London …
by Chandrashekar Srinivasan/ December 20, 2016/ Christmas/

What Christmas means to me…

In the latest instalment of our series on “What Christmas means to me”, Varun Krishnan ponders Christmases in his home city …
by Varun Krishnan/ December 20, 2016/ Christmas, Lead Stories/

What Christmas means to me…

For Nora Matty, Christmas normally means two types of celebrations, that stem from both her Danish homeland and Christian Arab …
by Nora Matty/ December 19, 2016/ Christmas/
'Hackney Xmas Dinner' group are making sure no-one is lonely this Christmas.

What Christmas means to me…

From sausage casserole on Christmas Eve to her late Grandpa’s sublime carrot cake, it’s the family food traditions that signify …
by Georgie Laud/ December 16, 2016/ Christmas/

What Christmas means to me…

In the latest of our series on ‘What Christmas means to me, ‘ Ani Saakana reminisces about her own Caribbean …
by Ani Saakana/ December 13, 2016/ Christmas/

East London pantomimes to get you in the festive spirit

If you need to boo and hiss and yell ‘He’s behind you!’ to get yourself into the Christmas spirit, or …
by Georgie Laud/ December 13, 2016/ Christmas, What To Do This Week/

Visit pantomine rooms and help refugees – Christmas markets for everyone this festive season

Once again Christmas markets are popping up all over the capital. There are many in the East London Lines area, …
by Giulia Bassanese/ December 9, 2016/ Christmas/

What Christmas means to me….

In the first of a series of articles about the meaning of Christmas to different people, Kirtey Verma reflects on …
by Kirtey Verma/ December 1, 2016/ Christmas/

Holocaust last survivors remember

‘’My family had lived in the same house, in the same town for three generations. Suddenly we were told to …
by Tara Dein/ January 27, 2016/ Features, General Features, Specials/

ELL boroughs remember the Holocaust

January 27 is Holocaust Memorial Day. Not only does it mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, …
by Nina Lecourt/ January 26, 2016/ Lead Stories, Specials/

Million-pound grant for local athletes

Athletes in Tower Hamlets, Greenwich and Crystal Palace will have the chance to receive funding of up to £1,250 from …
by Jungho Choi/ January 20, 2016/ Health, Local News, Olympics, Society, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

Junior doctors strike against longer working hours

Junior doctors from south and east London joined in the biggest demonstration in the capital on Tuesday after Health Secretary …
by Hsin-Jui Lin/ January 13, 2016/ Croydon, Employment, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Local News, Specials, Tower Hamlets/

First Chinese New Year Parade comes to Croydon

  The first ever Chinese New Year Parade in Croydon is expected to add to the borough’s “blossoming” arts and …
by Heejeong Jo/ January 5, 2016/ Croydon, Events, New Year, News, Specials, Upcoming/

Independent food bank in Croydon at risk of closure

Croydon Community Food Store, a food bank that helps hundreds of people living below the poverty line in the borough, …
by ELL Admin/ December 20, 2015/ Christmas, Croydon, Specials, Videos/

An asylum family in Croydon is the focus of a bishop’s Christmas

Eastlondonlines talks to the Bishop of Southwark in the week before Christmas. We have also printed a small selection of …
by Ruth Gledhill/ December 19, 2015/ Christmas, Events, Lead Stories, News, Specials, What To Do This Week/

Christmas accidents: Tis the season to be cautious.

Christmas is coming, and although that translates to endless joy for most of us, statistics show that it is also one …
by Rashi Wadhera/ December 15, 2015/ Christmas, Features, Holiday Features, Specials/

“Innovative” Community Alcohol Partnership singled out for success

An “innovative” anti-social behaviour and underage drinking scheme implemented by Tower Hamlets council  has been singled out for its success. …
by Marianna Manson/ December 11, 2015/ Crime, Employment, Local News, News, Save Lewisham A&E, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Lewisham police Christmas tree seems a little fenced in

The enclosed setting for this year’s Christmas tree outside Lewisham Metropolitan Police Station has gone viral on social media because …
by Chelsea Lockhart/ December 8, 2015/ Christmas, Lewisham, Local News, News, Specials/

Christmas markets: ‘Tis the season to stay local

‘Tis the season of giving and ELL has curated a list of the best christmas markets in our boroughs. Each …
by Annie Gouk/ December 5, 2015/ Christmas, Features, General Features, Specials, Videos/

Paralympic stars return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Paralympic champions including wheelchair athlete David Weir and swimmer Ellie Simmonds will be back at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park …
by Scarlett Alexander/ July 24, 2015/ Hackney, Olympic Events, Sports/
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