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.
Wheelchair basketball stars teach novices at fundraiser
Deep Sumo trains to represent the UK in America's wrestling championships next month
The latest in technology, fashion and innovation on two wheels.
Tom Molineaux - the story of his struggle from chains to celebrity in the Georgian era.
The team were in Vauxhall as part of a campaign to make sport more inclusive.
The London sprinter is in training.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist was inspiring children to stay active.
Crimes the MET police are dealing with this week
The Designer is the subject of the latest major exhibition at the V&A.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England is publishing an online map today.
The comedian is back in the capital with this show 'Unpronounceable'.
The 'Machine Studies' installation opens at the Merge festival.
With the Evening Standard's Digital Features Editor, Amira Hashish.
He learnt the hard way when a tweet too far.
The new exhibition at the Design Museum
It's the district that's home to more creative businesses per square mile in the world.
A minutes silence has been observed in Trafalgar Square this evening.
A new project in London’s schools is teaching responses to emergency situations.
The one day festival returns to the capital.
Specialist shops get a new lease of life from younger customers.
Transformed as part of a major £17 million redevelopment project.
The official terror threat level will be assessed throughout the day.
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
