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Finally.....after all the hard work, it's amazing to hold a copy of my book, due out on Thursday...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newsmongers-History-Tabloid-Journalism/dp/178914941X
An online news service bringing you news from along the East London Line; from Croydon and Lewisham, to Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
ELL Climate Refresh now live:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/a-local-look-at-earth-day-2024/ EastLondonLines.co.uk is a news site produced by journalists at Goldsmiths, for everyone living or working along the East London Line.
Finally.....after all the hard work, it's amazing to hold a copy of my book, due out on Thursday...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newsmongers-History-Tabloid-Journalism/dp/178914941X
🟢🚫🏭💨 Are you tired of misleading sustainability statements? Luke Cromhout writes about how to spot local greenwashing and empower yourself against it by reviewing environmental claims.
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/can-you-spot-the-greenwashing-on-your-doorstep/
☎️🏛In the final episode of The Hotline, Kate Balding and Luke Cromhout discuss the practical steps you can take to address the at the local, political level.
Listen here: https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/the-hotline-podcast-episode-3/
🌍💪In the fourth instalment of our Resilience interview series, Rachel Keenan talks to Croydon's Rebecca Atherton about the 'persistence of nature as a metaphor.'
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/portraits-of-resilience-4-meet-croydons-rebecca-atherton-2/
🥳🌍Curious about what's happening in the ELL boroughs on ? Kate Balding and Rachel Keenan write here about the ideal climate-conscious activities ✍️:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/the-ell-guide-to-earth-day-2024/
☎️🌿Episode 2 of The Hotline is out now. In this episode, Kate Balding and Pius Bentgens discuss biodiversity and green spaces across the ELL boroughs. Tune in here:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/the-hotline-podcast-episode-2/
🌍💪Today in 's Resilience interview, Rachel Keenan explores safe online spaces for talking about the with Madeleine Hamey-Thomas.
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/portrait-of-resilience-3-meet-lewishams-madeleine-hamey-thomas/
❓🧠How is the affecting children's mental health? Pius Bentgens explores the effects of a changing world on the younger generation here:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/is-too-much-pressure-being-put-on-children-to-fix-the-planet/
🔥❓💬♻️Got a burning question about recycling? Tune in to The Hotline episode one, the podcast where we address your concerns about the .
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/the-hotline-podcast-episode-1/
🥳✌️🌍The second part of our Resilience series of interviews sees us talking about sustainability and parties with Aneeta Patel. Read the full story by Rachel Keenan here:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/portrait-of-resilience-2-meet-tower-hamlets-aneeta-patel/
😓Tired of doom scrolling? Try our climate crossword instead 🧠
Play here: https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/the-climate-crossword/
🌳ELL's historic trees are a vital part of the urban environment. Read Kate Balding's feature about the threats to their wellbeing and the efforts to save them here:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/why-we-must-stop-the-chainsaws-and-learn-to-love-our-gnarled-old-trees/
🕵️♀️Kate Balding reporting on mature trees in the ELL boroughs.
💪🌍Resilience in the face of the means developing creative and innovative responses to the challenges we face.
In the first of our resilience interviews with local climate change makers meet 's Daniel Pope. Read the full story by Kate Balding here:
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/portrait-of-resilience-1-meet-hackneys-daniel-pope/
🌍✍️ Want to learn more about local responses to the ?
Head over to https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/a-local-look-at-earth-day-2024/ to find out more!
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Aaand we’re live!
Visit https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/a-local-look-at-earth-day-2024/ for your dose of . 🌍✍️
👀One day to go until we launch .
🌍From tomorrow we will be releasing daily features, podcasts, and a crossword all about refreshing the climate conversation on a local level – so we can have a global impact.
is a series of features which aims to revitalise our interest and boost our climate consciousness in the face of the as we approach . Get ready for our launch on April 17: with a variety of content, from podcasts to crosswords – there's something for everyone!
Thank you so much for tuning in to our series Lights, Camera, Action! Film in the ELL boroughs over the last few days. If you missed it, a link to all articles can be found below - please keep reading and sharing!
HomeNewsArtsLights, Camera, Action! Film in the ELL boroughs Lights, Camera, Action! Film in the ELL boroughs by Louisa Riley/ April 11, 2024/ Film production in the UK has been steadily increasing in past years, and the industry is booming in East London. From All of Us Strangers to Top Boy, the ar...
If you loved our interview with Lanre Malaolu and want to see more, watch his newest trailer for stage show Now I See, premiering at Stratford East from May 10th, below!
https://youtu.be/OeVUcHYUeHU?si=XQP_beDCrHXYvllF
Read the interview here - https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/lanre-malaolu-i-have-this-impulse-to-understand-who-i-am/
Break out of the algorithm and choose independent!
EastLondonLines sat down with Adrian Wi******er, the Director of Croydon’s beloved David Lean cinema to discuss peoples changing cinema habits, why independent cinemas matter, and the cinemas 10th Anniversary.
Go to EastLondonLines to read more
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/break-out-of-the-algorithm-why-independent-cinemas-are-an-act-of-resistance/
Words: Eve Erskine
The 21st Edition of The London Independent Film Festival returns to Genesis cinema in Tower Hamlets on 19th April, set to bring a trove of emerging cinematic talent to the screen.
The festival’s goal is to support filmmakers and create an inclusive space for everyone, especially the local community. Learn about this incredible event in our latest ELL article as part of the digital series Lights, Camera, Action!
Words: Rosie Harris-Davison
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/behind-the-scenes-of-the-london-independent-film-festival/
Ever wonder how films find those haunted castles and landscaped gardens? Well EastLondonLines sat down with Jennifer Lane one of the unsung heroes of the film industry to ask her how she finds these impressive locations. Lane is most notably known in the industry for scouting locations for The Art of Love, the 2021 film that won best feature film at the 2022 Ferrara Film Festival.
Go to EastLondonLines to read more
Cinemas have gone from a play of glory to a tired activity of yesteryear, many original cinemas have been replaced by restaurants and housing with only local residents’ memories keeping them alive. To learn about those memories read the latest article on ELL as part of the digital series Lights, Camera, Action!
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/the-abc-was-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-the-lost-cinemas-of-the-ell-boroughs/
One of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms was set in Croydon, with dysfunctional flatmates Mark (David Mitchell) and Jeremy (Robert Webb) moving to the heart of South London; but did you know that Hollywood has been moving their production to Croydon? Read the latest article up on ELL to learn more.
Words: Jordana Seal
Check out our new article on EastLondonLines now!
Film London estimates that for every £1 spent by the film industry locally, £1.79 is contributed to the economy. This is the case in Croydon, where mass amount of Hollywood blockbusters have been filmed in the borough. To find out how Croydon has benefitted from film production read the latest article up on ELL.
Words: Jordana Seal
Check out the new article on EastLondonLines now!
HomeCroydonFrom studio backlots to Croydon’s streets: how one London borough had a Hollywood makeover From studio backlots to Croydon’s streets: how one London borough had a Hollywood makeover Hollywood seems like a distant place but it's closer than you think. From All of Us Strangers to The Da...
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest story hitting ELL to find out which local spots are home to some of your favourite film and TV programmes; and check out on Instagram and TikTok to watch some videos highlighting these filming locations.
Words: Rosie Davison, Louisa Riley, Jordana Seal
HomeCroydonELL goes to Hollywood: a guide to film and TV locations in the boroughs ELL goes to Hollywood: a guide to film and TV locations in the boroughs From All of Us Strangers to James Bond, The Eastlondonlines boroughs are a treasure trove of blockbuster locations. Rosie Harris-Davison, Louisa....
In the digital age, streaming films alone at home has largely eclipsed trips to the cinema – but films were made to be watched with others. Believe it or not there are film clubs in the ELL boroughs. Read our latest article to learn all about them.
https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/something-draws-them-here-the-enduring-appeal-of-local-film-clubs-in-the-age-of-netflix/
Interested in independent cinema? Love to binge TV series, or watch films with friends? Then look no further ELL has you covered with our latest series ‘Lights, Camera, Action! Film in the ELL boroughs’. Stay updated with the latest articles on our X and Instagram accounts because we have a film-filled three days ahead. To find out what’s in store check-out.
HomeNewsArtsLights, Camera, Action! Film in the ELL boroughs Lights, Camera, Action! Film in the ELL boroughs by Louisa Riley/ April 11, 2024/ Film production in the UK has been steadily increasing in past years, and the industry is booming in East London. From All of Us Strangers to Top Boy, the ar...
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🤲 In his upcoming feature, Reassure, Pius Bentgens explores what ramifications the #climatecrisis has on children in the ELL boroughs. #TheClimateRefresh #EarthDay2024
🌍✍️ Want to learn more about local responses to the #climatecrisis? Head over to https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2024/04/a-local-look-at-earth-day-2024/ to find out more! #TheClimateRefresh #EarthDay2024 🎼 Music: Bensound License code: MWS3JUZUWZBEFFMP
Iconic Netflix series Top Boy was set and filmed Hackney, and two of the show’s cult locations exist and look the same in real life. The series had a lasting impact on an audience of millions - but how did it affect those areas and the residents in real life? Read the latest article on ELL as part of the digital series Lights, Camera, Action! to find out more. #eastlondonlines #film #lightscameraaction
Ever wonder how films find those haunted castles and landscaped gardens? Well EastLondonLines sat down with Jennifer Lane one of the unsung heroes of the film industry to ask her how she finds these impressive locations. Lane is most notably known in the industry for scouting locations for The Art of Love, the 2021 film that won best feature film at the 2022 Ferrara Film Festival. #EastLondonLines #Film #Lightscameraaction Go to EastLondonLines to read more
One of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms was set in Croydon, with dysfunctional flatmates Mark (David Mitchell) and Jeremy (Robert Webb) moving to the heart of South London; but did you know that Hollywood has been moving their production to Croydon? Read the latest article up on ELL to learn more. #film #eastlondonlines #ell #lightscameraaction Words: Jordana Seal Check out our new article on EastLondonLines now!
Film London estimates that for every £1 spent by the film industry locally, £1.79 is contributed to the economy. This is the case in Croydon, where mass amount of Hollywood blockbusters have been filmed in the borough. To find out how Croydon has benefitted from film production read the latest article up on ELL. Words: Jordana Seal
Check out the trailer for, Now I See a new stage show premiering at Stratford East from May 10th, 2024 and to find out about the man behind the vision read ELL’s latest interview with Hackney born actor, choreographer, playwright, and filmmaker, Lanre Malaolu. Words: Jordana Seal
1 day to go until the ELL Music Trail series A music festival without grassroots artists, how would it work? Patrick Harrington looks at how music festivals would be affected if none of the artists performing at Reading/Leeds were from a grassroot background? Just how many grassroots music venues have closed in the last year? Tune in tomorrow for more information.
The Word on the Street on the festive season in a time of turmoil. #christmas2023 #IsraelHamasWar #CostOfLivingCrisis #UkraineRussiaWar️
#Christmas #IsraelHamasWar #UkraineWar #CostofLivingCrisis
Inside the Town Hall before the public was escorted outside and the meeting was moved behind closed doors. Hackney Council Hackney Palestine Solidarity Campaign Diane Abbott #hackney #localnews #IsraelPalestineConflict
Chaos at #hackney Town Hall tonight as protestors assembled to express their outrage at Hackney pensions being invested in companies 'complicit in war crimes'. Hackney Palestine Solidarity Campaign Hackney Council #Palestine #IsraelPalestineConflict #localnews
“They’re making empty promises”: The Word on the Street on the Autumn Statement #autumnstatement #jeremyhunt #parliment #tax #livingwage https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2023/11/theyre-making-empty-promises-the-word-on-the-street-on-the-autumn-statement/
“They’re making empty promises”: The Word on the Street on the Autumn Statement #autumnstatement #jeremyhunt #parliment #tax #livingwage https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2023/11/theyre-making-empty-promises-the-word-on-the-street-on-the-autumn-statement/
Home is where the dumplings are. Bec Wharton reflects on the inspiration behind the parcels of joy at her supremely popular dumpling shop in #VictoriaPark 🥟🥬🍜 #ELLFoodWithoutBorders ✍️ Words: Charmaine Wong https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2023/04/my-life-on-a-plate-bec-wharton-my-neighbours-the-dumplings/
#ELLFoodWithoutBorders is launching tomorrow! East London has always been a melting pot of cultures and the food that comes with it. This week, join us as we follow the breadcrumbs into the kitchens, grocery shops and restaurants of #EastLondon communities. Head over to www.eastlondonlines.co.uk tomorrow at 8.00am GMT #london #eastlondon #hackney #towerhamlets #london🇬🇧 #londonfood #londonfoodies
Your 30 second guide to saving your local green space! 🍃🌱🌿 All tips courtesy of campaigner Anna-Maria Cahalane, who you can read more about on Eastlondonlines now!
Does your local park have a litter problem? We visited four parks across the boroughs to see what types of litter are polluting our green spaces 🚯🧤🍫🥤🥡 We spoke to Plastic Free Hackney on the importance of getting involved as a community to save your parks from waste and squash the litter bugs 🐜 Read more on Eastlondonlines https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2023/04/squashing-the-litter-bugs/🌳 #NatureELL Show us your contribution to keeping our parks tidy #ELLparkcleanup
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