Videos Archive

New light art installation transforms Hoxton bar into “Instagram heaven”

  A Hoxton bar has transformed itself into an art installation, creating what it claims is ‘an Instagram heaven’ for …

by Alisha Pilkington/ March 26, 2019/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, News, Videos/

Half-marathon runners raise £4,000 for Lewisham-based Children’s Literacy Charity

A Lewisham-based charity has raised more than £4,000 towards literary projects for disadvantaged children after seven supporters and staff took …

by Deniza Primbet/ March 26, 2019/ Education, Lewisham, News, Society, Videos/

Cyclist in critical condition after being kicked off bike

A man is critically ill in hospital after being kicked off his bike by another cyclist near the Olympic Park, …

by Tom Higgins/ March 20, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Videos/

The housing crisis: As homelessness soars to record levels, how one East End charity helps

In the final part of our series on housing, Thames Menteth-Wheelwright reports on how one East End charity is helping …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ December 20, 2018/ Features, General Features, Local News, Society, Videos/

Street art duo launch geometric inspired exhibition

A street art duo, known for their highly detailed geometric line paintings and drawings, and who have worked with the likes …

by Zoe Ettinger/ November 28, 2018/ Arts Features, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Activists occupying Tidemill Community Garden in last stand

Local activists illegally occupying a Lewisham community garden to prevent its demolition by the council and social housing contractors are …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 11, 2018/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, People, Videos/

Right to Refuge: our series on domestic violence

 The Eastlondonlines areas have seen cuts of more than a fifth to funding for domestic violence services since 2010. …

by Sophia Ankel/ April 16, 2018/ Croydon, Data, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Hackney club offers free bouldering to combat mental health

Local residents in Hackney with mental health issues are being offered free one-on-one climbing class by a rock climbing centre. The …

by Joe McCarthy/ January 30, 2018/ Hackney, Health, Society, Sports, Videos/

The changing face of Hackney: new documentary tackles gentrification in the borough

The impact of gentrification in Hackney on the lives of its citizens is the focus of a new short documentary …

by Sophia Ankel/ December 6, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Hackney, Housing, Videos/

Hackney residents fear safety in borough after huge cuts to Met Police

The UK’s police force has had £600m cut from its budget since 2012, yet the government says a further £400m …

by Phoebe Gardner/ October 28, 2017/ Crime, Hackney, News, Politics, Videos/

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/

Tower Hamlets: A Ride Through The Smog

Air pollution is a major problem – affecting people’s health from cradle to grave. Over the next few days we …

by Eve Watling/ April 20, 2017/ Environment, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Celebrate Vinyl: A brief history of vinyl records

To kick off Celebrate Vinyl, our series marking Record Store Day 2017, we explore how vinyl records have evolved and what …

by Kirtey Verma/ April 19, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Lead Stories, Videos/

Turning tables: the vinyl comeback in numbers

As part of our series, Celebrate Vinyl, we have created a video about the rise and fall of vinyl records, …

by Eunice Marfo/ April 19, 2017/ Arts Features, Features, Music, Videos/

Video: Six clubs that changed Hackney

All six clubs had a hand in promoting certain genres, or changing the wider area in some way. The Four Aces …

by Nicholas Thompson/ April 11, 2017/ Features, Hackney, Videos/

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/

Teenager scales Canary Wharf building

Security at Canary Wharf’s famous One Canada Square building has been questioned after a YouTube prankster and his friend managed …

by Natasha Chisabingo/ March 2, 2017/ Society, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

VIDEO: Protesters gather outside Dalston art gallery over controversial exhibition

 Around 250 people gathered outside a Dalston gallery on Saturday to protest against recent exhibitions showcasing works by the so-called …

by Courteney Mussell/ March 1, 2017/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, People, Society, Videos/

ELL+ News Day, February 9, 2017

The latest ELL+ News Day from January 26, 2017. Presenters: Anna Efah, Niels Jakob Mye, and Vicky Double. Director: Vicky …

by Katie Thompson/ February 15, 2017/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

ELL+ News Day, December 1, 2016

The latest ELL+ News Day from December 1, 2016. Presenters: Niels Jakob Mye, Charlie Floyd, Katie Thompson Director: Melissa Fernando Vision …

by Eunice Marfo/ December 3, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

ELL+ News Day, November 24, 2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from November 24, 2016.

by Cady Siregar/ November 25, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

ELL+ News Day, November 18, 2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from November 18, 2016.

by Matty Edwards/ November 20, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

ELL+ News Day, November 11, 2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from November 11, 2016. Presenters: Evgeniya Doling & Melissa Fernando

by Nicholas Thompson/ November 13, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

Lewisham schoolgirl wins busking competiton

Meet Clarissa Mae, the Lewisham school girl who has recently become the youngest winner of a London busking competition. Clarissa, …

by Emma Pradella/ October 3, 2016/ Arts, Arts Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Music, Videos/

EU Referendum: Make your voice heard

With voters given extra time to register to vote in the EU referendum  -the deadline is now midnight tonight (June9) – EastLondonLines …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ June 9, 2016/ EU Referendum, Lewisham, News, Politics, Videos/

Lord Puttnam opens Goldsmiths’ Curzon cinema with new film

Oscar-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam gave a taste of his new movie on Monday at the official opening of Goldsmiths’ …

by ELL Admin/ March 16, 2016/ Arts, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Videos/

Plans To Sell Forest Hill Library Underway

Plans to sell Forest Hill Library in Lewisham to a private contractor will now go ahead, after an announcement at …

by Simisola Jasmine Jolaoso/ March 14, 2016/ Business, Education, Employment, Lewisham, Local News, Videos/

Making a difference for women in Tower Hamlets

Video: Joanna Turner & Rebecca Honeybone A round up of events from across Tower Hamlets during this year’s International Women’s …

by ELL Admin/ March 13, 2016/ Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Lewisham teenagers encouraged to follow their dreams

Hundreds of Lewisham teenagers flocked to Goldsmiths for a day dedicated to broadening their career horizons hosted by the comedian Tom Moutchi. …

by Emma Pradella/ February 23, 2016/ Education, Lewisham, Videos/

ELL+ news roundup 11/02/2016

The latest ELL+ news round-up from February 11 2016. Presenters: Jasmin Dyer and Areej Zayat  

by ELL Admin/ February 16, 2016/ ELL+, News, Videos/

Yinka Shonibare Hosts Shape Open Exhibition

An exhibition encouraging artists to express life through the lens of disability is on show at Yinka Shonibare’s Guest Projects …

by Jude Jweihan/ February 10, 2016/ Arts Features, Features, Hackney, Videos/

Met police appeal following burglary in Tower Hamlets

The Metropolitan police are looking for a man pictured on CCTV in Tower Hamlets. Detectives investigating a burglary at a Tower Hamlets shop, …

by Jooyoon Kim/ February 10, 2016/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

ELL+ News Roundup 04/02/2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from February 04, 2016. Presenter: Andrea Polanco and Majd Bouchto 

by Majd Bouchto/ February 5, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

ELL+ News Roundup 28/01/2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from January 28, 2016. Presenter: Tom Bateman and Amanda Alexander 

by Hsin-Jui Lin/ February 5, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

Lewisham worst for recycling

  Lewisham Council must do more to improve its ‘”poor” recycling rates, which are among the lowest in England, according …

by Simisola Jasmine Jolaoso/ February 2, 2016/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Videos/

Alcohol-free January leaves pubs high and dry

Local pubs are feeling the effects of ‘Dry January’, which drew in a record-breaking number of people signing up for …

by Ninka Mbaye/ January 25, 2016/ Features, General Features, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Videos/

ELL+ News Roundup 21/01/2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from January 21, 2016. Presenters: Jude Jweihan and Jooyoon Kim    

by ELL Admin/ January 22, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

ELL+ News Roundup 14/01/2016

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from January 14, 2016. Presenter: Simisola Jasmine Jolaoso and Amanda Alexander 

by ELL Admin/ January 19, 2016/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/

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/

ELL+ News Roundup 10/12/2015

The latest ELL+ News Roundup from December 10, 2015. Presenter: Chin Lee and B. L. 

by ELL Admin/ December 19, 2015/ ELL+, Local News, Videos/