Top Boy’s East London, through the eyes of actual residents – Eastlondonlines

Top Boy’s East London, through the eyes of actual residents – Eastlondonlines

In previous seasons, the London-based Netflix drama Top Boy would end with a characteristically tense question mark of a cliffhanger – but last September, an abrupt full stop followed the fifth and... Read more »
The life of a location scout – one of the unsung heroes of film – Eastlondonlines

The life of a location scout – one of the unsung heroes of film – Eastlondonlines

If asked to name jobs relating to the film industry, most people’s immediate thoughts would be something like this: actor, director, writer, producer. Location scout is unlikely to immediately spring to mind.... Read more »
The ELL Music Trail – Eastlondonlines

The ELL Music Trail – Eastlondonlines

Use the map below to start exploring some of East London’s grassroots venues, past and present. Pic: Jeanie Jean Welcome to ELL’s series celebrating the grassroots venues, past and present, that make... Read more »
Why customers keep coming back to The Hackney Wardrobe – Eastlondonlines

Why customers keep coming back to The Hackney Wardrobe – Eastlondonlines

O’Hagan’s items have been bought by celebrity stylists and then worn by celebrities such as Sara Cox and Aisling Bea. Pic: Lisa O’Hagan In the vibrant streets of East London, nestled amidst... Read more »
Local theatre – a tale of survival against the odds – Eastlondonlines

Local theatre – a tale of survival against the odds – Eastlondonlines

Theatres all over the UK are closing their curtains for a final time in what the media have referred to as a “national emergency” for the arts sector. But though the national... Read more »
‘No relief and no solutions’ to financial pressures in Hunt’s Budget say London councils – Eastlondonlines

‘No relief and no solutions’ to financial pressures in Hunt’s Budget say London councils – Eastlondonlines

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his speech at the House of Commons. Pic: PA Media Jeremy Hunt’s Budget brought “little short-term relief and no long-term solutions” to the finance of local government said... Read more »
Deputy mayors visit school in free holiday meals programme – Eastlondonlines

Deputy mayors visit school in free holiday meals programme – Eastlondonlines

Left to right: Chief Executive at The Mayor’s Fund for London, Jim Minton, Deputy Mayor Debbie Weekes-Bernard, Felix Project representative, Jo Hayter, Head of Food and Communities at The Mayor’s Fund for... Read more »
Naomi Campbell makes surprise appearance at Victoria Park show – Eastlondonlines

Naomi Campbell makes surprise appearance at Victoria Park show – Eastlondonlines

Campbell on the catwalk at the Burberry show. Pic: James Manning/PA Wire Naomi Campbell made a surprise appearance and walked the runway at Burberry’s closing show at London Fashion Week. The front... Read more »
works use rainforest materials to highlight threats to indigenous communities – Eastlondonlines

works use rainforest materials to highlight threats to indigenous communities – Eastlondonlines

Pic: Cornelia Falknäs An exhibition of artworks created by renowned artists, such as Cornelia Parker and Richard Long, with materials made of ash and charcoal from rainforest fires in the Amazon opened... Read more »
where to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in London – Eastlondonlines

where to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in London – Eastlondonlines

Chinese dragon dance at Trafalgar Square. Pic: Ying Kuen Tonmy Lam As London gears up for celebration of the vibrant and festive Chinese New Year, the city comes alive with a variety... Read more »