Robert Kasanga from Peckham was about to embark on a flourishing career in football before being jailed for a number for robberies. But he put his time to good use, writing novels about street life, getting a degree and warning other inmates of the dangers if being in the gang.
Now out, he's set up Hackney's first official football team helping those in the community.
This year's race will be the biggest yet
Part of efforts to encourage all members of the public to be "counter-terror citizens"
Young carers are being given the chance to learn new skills and boost their confidence in a series of boxing classes during the summer holiday.
Chelsea buy the most expensive goal keeper in the world
Providing free activities and healthy food for children
Anthony Baxter speaks to Kanu
His story has caught the attention of football stars
24 years since first publication
More than fifteen thousand people are expected
The charity RoadPeace on their recent findings
Juan Arnau Jr and Victor De la Serna on the sofa
A new exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art explores the notions of governance and obscurity.
The London Mela returns for its 16th year
Lois Stevenson and Jamie Bacon talk to London Live
A man from Enfield, who survived being stabbed seven times by a gang has launched a campaign, to try and share his story with others.
Matt Withers in the studio
Students across the capital have received their results today
Advice from Paul Woods, Middlesex Uni
FiveAI believes the system could be up and running by 2022
Sadiq Khan has called in the planning decision
Inside the Hammersmith home of the arts and crafts collector Sir Emery Walker
Producer John West speaks about the film
While her own attacker reflects on his actions – Ms Wells hosts workshops in schools and colleges to talk to young people about consent
Through his think-tank Open Europe, Lord Leach is at the heart of the referendum debate, consulted by both camps. He explains to Margareta Pagano...
A due diligence report for HP mentioned accounting differences
