Josef Steen

London

New Popeyes restaurant to stay open until 2am despite opposition

Local residents warned Camden Council that later hours would ’erode the residential character of the local area’

8 Jun 2026
London

Hackney residents trapped in failing lifts as council blames falcons

A leaseholder living at Rozel Court told the council residents were getting stuck in the lifts daily

21 Jun 2025
London

Plan to build tower block on Dalston shopping centre prompts backlash

The project could see 254 homes built, but the applicant has admitted it will not meet Hackney Council's affordable housing policy

12 Jun 2025
London

Disabled man trapped in east London flat for months slams landlord

Wheelchair user Malcolm Cripps asked for a transfer from his third-floor housing association flat, after being repeatedly trapped inside due to a faulty communal lift

26 May 2025